The Country30km long and 700m up: Otairi Station Race returns"If you get to the finish line you’ll be pretty proud of yourself".19 Jan 04:00 PM
The CountryWorld shearing record smashed near DannevirkeThe target was 1611 - it was broken with more than half an hour to go.19 Jan 05:11 AM
The CountryLevin's AP&I Show: definitely worth a look this weekendFriday is a busy day as all participants get ready for the first ever Royal AP&I Show.19 Jan 02:26 AM
The CountryNo scratchings? Pig racing to be star attraction at Kaikohe A&P ShowIn one race, all the pigs will be named after a politician.19 Jan 02:23 AM
The CountryTop dollar for first-timer at ram sale'I did consider keeping him, but ended up selling instead.'18 Jan 10:49 PM
The CountryMixed-quality offering at Stortford LodgeVariable quality was on offer at Stortford Lodge this week.18 Jan 03:20 AM
The CountryBig weekend for shearing sportsA tenth of all Shearing Sports NZ competitions are on from Friday to Sunday.17 Jan 09:25 PM
The CountryEquestrian entries for Horowhenua show up 30pcMore than 420 horses will converge on Levin Showgrounds with competition starting today.17 Jan 07:26 PM
The CountryLocal riders excel in Central and Southern Hawke's Bay show jumping eventLogan Massie wins World Cup Qualifier on his 15yo stallion.17 Jan 07:05 PM
The CountryShearing: Back chasing the records in southern Hawke’s BayRod Sutton set four world records. Now he's helping others chase their dreams.17 Jan 03:02 AM
The CountryUpper Mohaka Rodeo in 40th year, brought forward to SaturdayThe Upper Mohaka Rodeo has been a fixture on the Hawke's Bay events scene for 40 years17 Jan 02:14 AM
The Country‘Extreme effort to keep it going’: 100 new stables boost 2024 Horse of the YearHorse of the Year has been cancelled three years in a row - this year will be special.17 Jan 01:16 AM
The CountryCaring focus key part of Spearfishing NZ contestTwo fish auctions will be held in Paraparaumu as part of the competition.16 Jan 10:58 PM
The Country'Delighted': Stag sells for $100k at swan song auctionDavid Stevens, 73, hosted his 37th and final sale at Netherdale Red Deer Stud in Balfour.16 Jan 10:24 PM
The CountryKaitāia shearer part of three-man world record attemptWorld record attempt for Kaitāia shearer Flynn Harvey.16 Jan 07:40 PM
The CountryRural artist Graham Christensen: Let them in and outThe Rural Life exhibition runs until February 28 at the Coach House Museum in Feilding.16 Jan 05:00 PM
The CountryYoung handlers compete at ayrshire club showThe event's judge was Karen Feek from Waiuku.16 Jan 02:00 PM
The CountryHorowhenua AP & I Show: Top dairy cows chase Royal Show gloryThe carrot of a Royal Show ribbon has boosted entries by more than 30 per cent.15 Jan 10:54 PM
The CountryThree-stand record bid heralds big weekend in shearing sportsHemi Braddick, Ray Kinsman and Flynn Harvey are getting ready for the big event on Friday.15 Jan 10:38 PM
The CountryA five-year wait but Lionel finally gets his shearFormer No 1-ranked senior shearer has finally cracked a win in the open class.15 Jan 05:00 AM
The CountryElla makes a late entry into strongwoman competitionIt will be Ella White's first into the world of strongwoman competition15 Jan 04:00 AM
The CountryReduced Horowhenua Strongman field at Horowhenua AP&I ShowFewer entries have seen the popular competition reduced to one day.15 Jan 12:27 AM
The CountryShearing world record smashed in SouthlandForde Winders shearing crew broke former record by 326 lambs.14 Jan 10:46 PM
The CountryHome Industries a longtime staple of Horowhenua’s AP&I ShowInvolvement with the show is a family tradition going across generations.12 Jan 07:00 PM
The Country'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.10 Jan 04:48 AM
The CountryShe's done it! Shearing record broken, and she's still goingShearer passed the milestone 40 minutes into the final two-hour run.10 Jan 02:40 AM
The CountryStrong start to stock sales in RongoteaPrices holding despite the drop in the prime cattle schedule.09 Jan 11:00 PM
The CountryBig shearing events to kick off 2024It’s the first show competition since the first weekend of December.09 Jan 04:00 PM
The Country400 ewes in 8 hours - can it be done?Mullooly needs to average over 48 sheep an hour from the start to break the record.08 Jan 09:55 PM
The CountryKatikati Avocado Food and Wine Festival set to draw crowdsMore than 30 food and drinks stalls, live music destined for Katikati’s party day08 Jan 02:01 AM
The Country'It buggered me. I've got nothing left': Shearing record smashedAmy Silcock's record stood for three days.08 Jan 12:22 AM
The CountryIconic Ferguson tractor to be raffled1956 FE35 being raffled off to raise funds for Canterbury West Coast Air Rescue Trust.31 Dec 04:00 PM
The CountryThe Big Wet to the Big Feed: The rural year that was 2023Kem Ormond takes a look at the big rural events of 2023.22 Dec 04:00 PM
The CountryShearing: Sacha Bond breaks 9-hour World RecordSacha Bond has shattered the women's nine-hour strong wool lambs record.19 Dec 10:15 AM
