Jack Jordan reigns supreme again at Rural Sports Awards
Timbersports ace Jordan has earned the top-awards double for the second year running.
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He wore an itsy bitsy teenie weenie orange plunging-top mankini.
Dairy finalists announced for 2024 Ahuwhenua Trophy
The Ahuwhenua Trophy celebrates excellence in Māori farming.
Big catch: Whitianga to host fishing contest with $1.8 million in prizes
The Kubota Billfish Classic returns to Whitianga next week.
'Best display in a long time': Wānaka A&P Show sees record fleece entries
Judges were blown away by the quality of fleeces at Wānaka’s A&P show this year.
Pig and deer focus of DoC hunting competition
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Horse of the Year 2024: Windy start for exceptional equestrians
Thousands turned up for the event after years of cancellations.
'Hardcase': Rookie axeman needs parental sign-off at Rural Games
'Cutting firewood with an axe has been my after-school job for as long as I can remember.'
Golden Shears and Young Farmers on The Country
Greg Herrick, Te Radar, Phil Duncan, Julian Raine, Steve Hollander.
'It hasn’t sunk in yet': Tasman Young Farmer of the Year announced
Dairy farmer George Dodson, 22, takes out the Tasman FMG Young Farmer of the Year title.
Leon Samuels wins Golden Shears open shearing final
Results from the 62nd Golden Shears International Shearing and Woolhandling Championships.
Sport or cruelty? A day at the rodeo
Rodeos in New Zealand attract crowds but are at threat of being banned.
Sunflowers, a maize maze and lawnmower racing on display at Northland Field Days
The country's second-largest field days drew crowds in the thousands.
Wairoa schoolgirl wins as youth dominate first day of Golden Shears
Results from day one of competition in Masterton.
Big numbers for the Wimbledon of shearing
'We are particularly pleased with the numbers of novice and junior entries.'
Injury forces shearing champion Rowland Smith out of Golden Shears
The reigning Golden Shears open shearing champion is out.
The biggest and best Northland Field Days yet, organiser says
More than 300 exhibitors will be showcasing the latest in farming and lifestyle.
'Just part of the blood': The Gordons and the Golden Shears
The Gordons have competed in the Golden Shears for decades.
Toa Henderson wins at Pahīatua Shears
Toa Henderson has now won three major North Island titles before the Golden Shears.
Meet the Rural Sports Awards Lifetime Legacy finalists
Two finalists up for the title from the Highland Games and fencing.
Jack Fagan qualifies for shearing circuit showdown
Jack Fagan has qualified in second place behind favourite Nathan Stratford.
Meet the Outstanding Contribution to Rural Sports finalists
Three finalists up for title from harness racing, shearing sports and gumboot throwing.
Edible bale net takes the cake at Southern Field Days
Orepuki farmer Grant Lightfoot knew he was 'on to something' with Kiwi Eco Net.
Big weekend for Toa Henderson in lead-up to the Golden Shears
Results from the Taumarunui and Āpiti Sport Shears.
Meet the Young Rural Sportsperson of the Year finalists
Two finalists are up for the title, a shearer and a harness driver.
Meet the Rural Sportswoman of the Year finalists
Three finalists from the worlds of harness racing, shearing and timbersports.
Meet the Rural Sportsman of the Year finalists
Three finalists are up for the title, from ploughing, Timbersports and sheepdog trials.
Stratford on target for third national shearing circuit title
Southland shearer the favourite to win the PGG Wrightson Vetmed National Shearing Circuit.
Outlook for Kaitāia A&P Show a sunny day with plenty of family fun
136th Kaitāia A&P Show set to shine, with a glorious Far North day expected.
Competition heats up on the road to Golden Shears
Five events last weekend as hundreds hit the road heading for the 'Wimbledon of Shearing'.
Finalists announced for 2024 NZ Rural Sports Awards
Awards to celebrate the rural sports community during NZ Rural Games weekend.
'I'm stoked': Aorangi Young Farmer of the Year announced
Pleasant Point young farmer and first-time competitor earns a spot at grand final.