Young farmers in five testing challenges
Eight young East Coast farmers are vying for the region's top young farmer title today.
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National titles double for Gisborne woolhandler
Two in a row for Brittany Tibble in the NZ Senior woolhandling final in Te Kuiti
Joel Henare a hot favourite for national woolhandling title
It's the opening day of the three-day New Zealand Shearing Championships in Te Kuiti
Four-legged stars in Middlemarch
Middlemarch has more than its fair share when it comes to great rodeo horses.
Entries open for Steak of Origin Competition
The search is on for New Zealand's most tender and tasty steak
Call for nominees for Emerging Primary Industries Leaders Scholarship
Scholarship to recognise and help build leadership capabilities in the primary industries.
A big event for small horses
Manfeild Park Feilding will be hearing the pitter-patter of tiny hooves this month.
Listen: Sir David Fagan - Can anyone beat Rowland Smith?
Sir David Fagan gives us the lowdown on the New Zealand Shearing Championships.
Young Farmer hopeful eager to keep challenging himself
Allen Gregory's childhood agricultural interest leads to a lifetime of farming achievement
Competition: 'We put a hell of a lot into it'
Southland couple say ''things could have been totally different'' had they not entered.
National rodeo title for Bay rider
A Hawke's Bay cowboy has shut out another champ at Wairoa.
Watch NZH Local Focus: 'Shear-a-thon' raises funds for Lifeline
Shearers raise funds for cause close to their hearts - Made with funding from NZ On Air
Tararua's businesses shine at the Field Days
Turton's Farm Supplies had a hectic three days with orders.
Pahiatua Shears champs win titles
Two Pahiatua Shears winners claimed titles at the 57th Golden Shears six days later.
Pongaroa farm a winner
Shaun and Tracie Baxter have won this year's Horizons Ballance Farm Environment Awards.
Redback spider taken to field days
Right place, right time for redback spider find in Ruawai.
Shearing: Rowland Smith eyes rare treble in Te Kuiti
Rowland Smith is the favourite for a rare treble of the three Open titles at the nationals
Rodeo champs under way in Wairoa
The dust is flying in Wairoa as cowboys and cowgirls battle out the national rodeo champs
Field days popular with exhibitors
Demand from exhibitors is high for the second East Otago Field Days.
Hamilton pair pick up cheese award
Two cheesemakers have stepped outside their traditions to claim an award.
Waikato harvest festival looming
Local orchards will once again generously donate fresh produce to the festival.
Fresh flavour key to good fritter
Twenty-five fritters will be on offer at this weekend's Whangarei Fritter Festival.
Set to ride at rodeo champs in Wairoa
More than 50 cowboys and cowgirls are in Wairoa for the national rodeo championships
Mini horses taking over the show
East Coast Miniature Horse Club will hold its second Summer Slam Show.
Kapiti horses turn heads at HOY
Kapiti horse riders and trainers turned heads at the Horse of the Year 2017.
Enjoying the glorious mud military style
Scores of people got down and dirty in a race through a military-style obstacle course.
Topp Twins bring old and new to show
The Topp Twins will be bringing the old and new to their upcoming tour.
Watch NZH Local Focus: Taranaki shears competition features poignant moment
Taranaki's shearing competition featured world champions. Made with funds from NZ On Air.
Competitors keen to perform well at TeenAg
FMG Young Farmer of the Year grand final will put Milton on the map.
Easter fishing comp is a whopper
Over 200 people are expected to take part in the Easter Boat Fishing Contest.
Tauranga dog talent show on the way
The Western Bay of Plenty's first "My Dog's Got Talent" competition is about to take place. The canine talent quest would feature
Listen: Te Radar talks about 'whip-smart' Lisa Kendall
Te Radar reflects on Lisa Kendall - the fourth woman to make it to the Grand Final of the FMG Young Farmer of the Year.
Bay driver still the digger champ
Napier excavator operator and contractor Steve Galbraith has been named New Zealand's best excavator operator for the second year
Kids visit the land of milk and gummies
"I'm running the show here," says a youngster in a Scout necktie and cap. "I'm going to let you go first, since you're Press." Our