The CountryMohair is where the money isWith mohair fetching three times more than sheep's wool, mohair producers are keen to attract more people into the industry.15 Mar 10:27 PM
The CountryField Days aim to lift beef productionMaximising beef production is the focus of two field days next week held at Lees Valley and Windwhistle.15 Mar 09:20 PM
The CountryRecord turnout for Snapper BonanzaThe Durapanel 90 Mile Beach Snapper Bonanza kicked off on Tuesday with the biggest turnout yet in the competition's seven-year history. This 15 Mar 07:22 PM
The CountryShearing a tough job in the republicYou had to be tough to take on Herlihy's SWA (Sheep With Attitude) at the annual Whanga Shears held end of February in the Republic. There 15 Mar 07:00 AM
The CountryRural Games: Women ace DIY ChallengeRural women blow away judges with their fencing skills.15 Mar 04:00 AM
The CountryGames a celebration of rural heritageThe aim of the rural games is to give back something of our legacy to the next generation.15 Mar 03:00 AM
The CountryWaimarino rodeo kicks off this weekendThe 67th Waimarino Rodeo this weekend is the last one this year before the big National Rodeo.15 Mar 02:30 AM
The CountryRanfurly teenager seeking national selectionAmanda Voice has her sights set on a world quarter horse event next year, and she and her steed, Wade, are well on their way.15 Mar 12:00 AM
The CountryTaranaki axeman wins rural sports awardJack Jordan won the Young New Zealand Rural Sportsperson of the Year award.14 Mar 07:52 PM
The CountryFleece flies in Taranaki ShearsFleece will be flying when the Taranaki Shears visits Stratford.14 Mar 07:35 PM
The CountryVintage machinery expo to draw a crowdRare vintage machines will be on show at upcoming expo.14 Mar 02:30 AM
The CountryAppaloosa horses ride into townKihikihi will host the 40th Appaloosa National Show from March 17 to 19.14 Mar 01:00 AM
The CountryWaikato Rodeo rained off a second timeThe Waikato Rodeo was cancelled on Saturday for the second time this year.14 Mar 12:30 AM
The CountryGrowing sheep milk industry bolstered by scienceThe 2017 Sheep Milk New Zealand Conference had scientists presenting the latest research into this growing industry.13 Mar 10:06 PM
The CountryYoung farmers compete for a place in grand finalEight young farmers will compete for a place in the grand final.13 Mar 09:30 PM
The CountryFieldays Innovation Awards entrants wantedAre you a bit of a clever clogs with an invention that could help the agricultural industry? Then the Fieldays Innovation Awards is for you!13 Mar 07:40 PM
The CountryHOY clean-up begins at showgroundsHawke's Bay showgrounds management says remediation work following the wet Horse of the Year event should be completed quickly, helped by some upcoming fine weather.13 Mar 05:02 PM
The CountryListen: Mahe Drysdale at the Rural GamesJamie Mackay finds Olympic champion Mahe Drysdale shouldn't quit his day job when it comes to gumboot throwing...13 Mar 03:05 AM
The CountryListen: Marc Ellis tells tall tales at the Rural GamesMarc Ellis; former All Black, former Warrior, successful businessman and...haystacker?13 Mar 01:39 AM
The CountryWanaka on display at A&P showAnother year, another record attendance at the Wanaka A&P Show.12 Mar 10:15 PM
The CountryNathan Guy to open ASB Innovation ZoneNathan Guy will open the new ASB Innovation Zone on Thursday.12 Mar 08:48 PM
The CountryRural Games: Day 2 actionThe final day of the Hilux New Zealand Rural Games included speed shearing, coal shovelling, tree climbing plus an attempt on the egg throwing and catching world record.12 Mar 07:45 PM
The CountryHOY considered a success despite the rainFULL HOUSE: Despite the rain a full grandstand watched the Olympic Cup in the Land Rover Premier Arena at Horse of the Year yesterday12 Mar 04:00 PM
The CountryTV show trio turn rain boredom into muddy gamesThe three sisters who star in the hit television show Keeping up with the Kaimanawas uplifted riders and spectators spirits at Horse 12 Mar 05:18 AM
The CountryWatch: Dame Valerie Adams' gumboot throwDame Valerie Adams earned another national title this weekend at the Hilux NZ Rural Games. She's now the national gumboot throwing 12 Mar 12:32 AM
The CountryTreats in-store at final day of HOYHundreds of people are already making the most of the final day of the 2017 Horse of the Year show today. Crowds are gathering at 11 Mar 08:24 PM
The CountryRural Games: Day 1 actionValerie Adams and Mahé Drysdale make guest appearances in an unfamiliar sport11 Mar 07:00 AM
The CountryHorse of the Year continues despite rain and floodingTorrential rain and flooding at the Hawke's Bay Showgrounds has not dampened spirits at the Horse of the Year Show in Hastings, even 11 Mar 04:57 AM
The CountryThe Herald's gumboot champSouth Island reporter Kurt Bayer has clinched fourth spot in the New Zealand Gumboot Throwing Championships.11 Mar 03:50 AM
The CountryRain affects event at Horse of the YearTorrential rain overnight and plenty more in the forecast has forced the postponement today of the cross country phase of the eventing 10 Mar 08:38 PM
The CountryExcavator champion ready for nationalsA local police officer will swap his patrol car for an excavator next weekend as he competes to be number one at the National Excavator 10 Mar 02:30 AM
The CountrySnapper comp heading for a selloutA_PD140315NADSNAP1e.JPG Kamo man Troy Notton won the 2015 Snapper Bonanza's top prize of $30,000 with this 8.315kg fish hooked on 09 Mar 08:27 PM
The Country'Best days off farm' are back againFarmers and others who visit the Central Districts Field Days next week will be treated to dog shows, tractor pulls and an aerial 09 Mar 09:00 AM
