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Six shows, three days - a huge weekend for shearing sports
Results from the shows in Lumsden, Wairoa, Golden Bay, Winton and Levin.

New world record for Kaitāia shearer Flynn Harvey as part of a three-man team
Kaitāia shearer Flynn Harvey part of three-man world record.

Dannevirke hosts first coloured sheep sale in over a decade
Coloured sheep sale "like a fishing expedition".

Firm prices at first Dannevirke/Pahīatua Dairy Beef sale for 2024
There were firm prices for dairy beef.

Summer Flower Show coming to Hāwera
The South Taranaki-based society organises a summer and autumn flower show each year.

Family fun coming to Egmont A&P Show
Egmont A&P Show Association's Dale Mosley says the show will have lots of entertainment.

Levin's AP&I Show: definitely worth a look this weekend
Friday is a busy day as all participants get ready for the first ever Royal AP&I Show.

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.

Top dollar for first-timer at ram sale
'I did consider keeping him, but ended up selling instead.'

Mixed-quality offering at Stortford Lodge
Variable quality was on offer at Stortford Lodge this week.

Big weekend for shearing sports
A tenth of all Shearing Sports NZ competitions are on from Friday to Sunday.

Equestrian entries for Horowhenua show up 30pc
More than 420 horses will converge on Levin Showgrounds with competition starting today.

Local riders excel in Central and Southern Hawke's Bay show jumping event
Logan Massie wins World Cup Qualifier on his 15yo stallion.

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

'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.

Kaitāia shearer part of three-man world record attempt
World record attempt for Kaitāia shearer Flynn Harvey.

Rural artist Graham Christensen: Let them in and out
The Rural Life exhibition runs until February 28 at the Coach House Museum in Feilding.

Young handlers compete at ayrshire club show
The event's judge was Karen Feek from Waiuku.

Horowhenua AP & I Show: Top dairy cows chase Royal Show glory
The carrot of a Royal Show ribbon has boosted entries by more than 30 per cent.

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.

Ella makes a late entry into strongwoman competition
It will be Ella White's first into the world of strongwoman competition

Reduced Horowhenua Strongman field at Horowhenua AP&I Show
Fewer entries have seen the popular competition reduced to one day.

Shearing world record smashed in Southland
Forde Winders shearing crew broke former record by 326 lambs.

Home Industries a longtime staple of Horowhenua’s AP&I Show
Involvement with the show is a family tradition going across generations.

'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.