Luxon says agriculture is 'the backbone of the New Zealand economy' at Gore event.

'We would like to get as many Mid Canterbury farmers as possible trying out surfing.'

Rimene gets the crown after coming second to Henare six times in a row at the event.

Ralph Smith, 76, and Jim Comrie, 79, come to the rescue at the Arapohue Show Shears.

'It’s a bit surreal to get the win. The biggest challenge was making sure I kept calm.'

Floyde Neil wins the world's richest speed shear prize.

Bond aimed to hold 9-hour strong wool records for both lambs and ewes simultaneously.

Four of New Zealand’s fastest shearers are making a flying trip to Australia.

“I thought I’d just blow a few cobwebs out. I’m not sure how I pulled that one off."

Rural show in urban setting always popular.

So far, the series is led by Southland shearer Nathan Stratford, who won in 2014 and 2022.

Dog triallist Tom Dickison is a novice, while his father Brian is a seasoned campaigner.

Elite Wool Training says the exchange programme 'benefits the whole industry'.

Henderson left Kaiwaka at 4.30am to make sure he arrived in time - 550km away.

Kimberley MacLean shore sheep mainly to pay her way through her studies.

“I’m bloody happy to have the deer industry back and positive and vibrant again.”

'It was a bloody good sale.'

Bex Tasker trains her farm animals to do tricks, just like dogs

The target was 1611 - it was broken with more than half an hour to go.

In one race, all the pigs will be named after a politician.

'I did consider keeping him, but ended up selling instead.'

A tenth of all Shearing Sports NZ competitions are on from Friday to Sunday.

Rod Sutton set four world records. Now he's helping others chase their dreams.

The Upper Mohaka Rodeo has been a fixture on the Hawke's Bay events scene for 40 years

Horse of the Year has been cancelled three years in a row - this year will be special.

Two fish auctions will be held in Paraparaumu as part of the competition.

David Stevens, 73, hosted his 37th and final sale at Netherdale Red Deer Stud in Balfour.

The Rural Life exhibition runs until February 28 at the Coach House Museum in Feilding.

Hemi Braddick, Ray Kinsman and Flynn Harvey are getting ready for the big event on Friday.

Former No 1-ranked senior shearer has finally cracked a win in the open class.