No scratchings? Pig racing to be star attraction at Kaikohe A&P Show
In one race, all the pigs will be named after a politician.
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Top dollar for first-timer at ram sale
'I did consider keeping him, but ended up selling instead.'
Big weekend for shearing sports
A tenth of all Shearing Sports NZ competitions are on from Friday to Sunday.
Shearing: Back chasing the records in southern Hawke’s Bay
Rod Sutton set four world records. Now he's helping others chase their dreams.
Upper Mohaka Rodeo in 40th year, brought forward to Saturday
The Upper Mohaka Rodeo has been a fixture on the Hawke's Bay events scene for 40 years
‘Extreme effort to keep it going’: 100 new stables boost 2024 Horse of the Year
Horse of the Year has been cancelled three years in a row - this year will be special.
Caring focus key part of Spearfishing NZ contest
Two fish auctions will be held in Paraparaumu as part of the competition.
'Delighted': Stag sells for $100k at swan song auction
David Stevens, 73, hosted his 37th and final sale at Netherdale Red Deer Stud in Balfour.
Rural artist Graham Christensen: Let them in and out
The Rural Life exhibition runs until February 28 at the Coach House Museum in Feilding.
Three-stand record bid heralds big weekend in shearing sports
Hemi Braddick, Ray Kinsman and Flynn Harvey are getting ready for the big event on Friday.
A five-year wait but Lionel finally gets his shear
Former No 1-ranked senior shearer has finally cracked a win in the open class.
Shearing world record smashed in Southland
Forde Winders shearing crew broke former record by 326 lambs.
'It's brilliant': Mullooly smashes record, takes shearing 'to new level'
On hand to see the effort was Amy Silcock, who held the record for just three days.
She's done it! Shearing record broken, and she's still going
Shearer passed the milestone 40 minutes into the final two-hour run.
Big shearing events to kick off 2024
It’s the first show competition since the first weekend of December.
400 ewes in 8 hours - can it be done?
Mullooly needs to average over 48 sheep an hour from the start to break the record.
Katikati Avocado Food and Wine Festival set to draw crowds
More than 30 food and drinks stalls, live music destined for Katikati’s party day
'It buggered me. I've got nothing left': Shearing record smashed
Amy Silcock's record stood for three days.
Shearing: Sacha Bond breaks 9-hour World Record
Sacha Bond has shattered the women's nine-hour strong wool lambs record.
'Fantastic': The Big Feed raises over 700,000 meals
Donations are still rolling in and the lines are still open.
Cousins smash two shearing world records
Pair shattered the women’s eight-hour solo and two-stand strong wool lamb records.
What makes a world record shearer? A look inside the shed with Megan and Hannah
Sponsored content: Olivia Caldwell finds out what makes Whitehead and McColl tick.
'Utterly blown away by this': Massive mince boost for Big Feed fundraiser
A tonne of mince for every landmark Hickey reaches on his fundraising journey.
Rural telethon The Big Feed in full swing
Telethon aims to provide mince and milk meals for over 110 foodbanks across NZ.
Megan and Sacha ready to take each other’s world record shearing titles
Sponsored content: Megan holds the solo 9-hr strong wool lamb record and Sacha the 8-hr.
'It’s going to be epic': Dave Letele ready for The Big Feed
A 14-hour live telethon is a step outside the Brown Buttabean's comfort zone.
So much going on: Great day had by all at popular Whangārei A&P Show
Kids and adults had a great time at the 142nd show.
Let’s be fair — the Wairoa show is cancelled, but town gets a big day out
Cyclone damage at the showgrounds means a fair to be held in the main street instead.
It's not your average animal farm: Meet the couple building a unique paradise
The effort is worth it when the couple see looks of 'absolute delight and huge smiles'.
Show Day: When country comes to town
NZ's largest agricultural and pastoral show celebrates its 160th anniversary this week.
'Carnivore's paradise': Meatstock returns to mystery Creek
Music, meat and medieval combat combine at Mystery Creek's Meatstock
A and P Show: Tie-breaker needed in rare shearing dead-heat
How it was sorted out when two shearers got the same points at CHB show.
Top dog: Waikato duo break records and win for late mate
Jecentho believed his friend was with him in spirit in Ashburton over the weekend.
Get in behind 'em: Waikato duo step up for transtasman sheep dog tests
Local farmer and paw-some companion will compete in the Trans-Tasman Sheep Dog Trial.