The CountryPictures: Hawke’s Bay A&P Show organiser rapt with turnout for 160th anniversaryAn estimated 30,000 people turned out for the show in Hastings this year.22 Oct 01:04 AM
The CountryFun and games at Midhirst School Pet DayThe rain couldn't wash away the smiles on the pupils' faces at the annual event.21 Oct 09:00 PM
The CountryThe Ranfurly Shield of shearing: Where are the challengers?Southland shearers on the hunt for suitable challengers.18 Oct 08:00 PM
The CountryA & P Show: Country comes to town in HastingsIt was looking like a slow start but the 160th anniversary show is underway.18 Oct 01:17 AM
The CountryEntries open for 2024 Young Farmer of the YearThe search is on once again for New Zealand’s top young farmers.17 Oct 09:54 PM
The CountryShearing: Kiwis chase elusive transtasman treble in AustraliaKiwis have strong hopes of winning two and a dream of taking out all three tests.17 Oct 08:32 PM
The CountryAnnual critter hunt in WhangamomonaThere were 163 bodies weighed and measured in.17 Oct 03:00 PM
The CountryHorses for courses: A&P Show week in Hawke’s Bay features Clydesdales, horticulture and amusement ridesThe Hawke's Bay show dates back to 1863 and is still one of NZ's biggest A&P shows.16 Oct 02:36 AM
The CountryShearing: A Gisborne win for Jack FaganTe Kuiti shearer wins big at the Poverty Bay A and P Show.15 Oct 08:30 PM
The Country'Jolly good cause': Farming family donate 12,000 meals to Meat the NeedLiz and John McKerchar said donating was a really positive thing for their whole family.14 Oct 04:00 PM
The CountryShearing champs start in the North IslandShearers and woolhandlers are gathering in Gisborne.12 Oct 10:48 PM
The CountryThe Big Feed is back to 'help fill empty bellies'The Big Feed is back this December with an even loftier goal and more hijinks planned.11 Oct 10:51 PM
The CountryTony Chamberlain's 48th year in row at Waimate Shears"To be part of it for almost 50 years, I’m actually quite proud of it."10 Oct 02:43 AM
The CountryTaylor Leabourn wins 2023 Young Grower of the Year competitionLeabourn is a 28-year-old produce lead for fruit importer SKU Ltd in Wiri.09 Oct 09:31 PM
The Country'Amazing opportunity' for Kiwi team at European Young Breeders SchoolSchool in Battice hosted over 150 young breeders from 16 countries from Aug 30 to Sep 3.01 Oct 09:18 PM
The CountryOpen woolhandling final win for Tia Potae at NZ Merino ShearsPotae returns to transtasman test-match competition after a 10-year absence.01 Oct 08:41 PM
The CountryApplications open for 2024 Zanda McDonald Award2023 New Zealand winner, Harriet Bremner, strongly encourages others to enter.28 Sep 03:10 AM
The CountryReport shows impact of Govt policies on sheep and beef farmersB+LNZ releases "Cumulative impact of Government policy on NZ sheep and beef farms" report.27 Sep 01:13 AM
The Country'You make it work': Family comes first for North Otago farmers"We’re no different than a whole lot of people in our sector."26 Sep 11:03 PM
The CountryWe're baaaaack: Running of the Sheep returnsTe Kūiti, the shearing capital of the world, welcomes back event.20 Sep 11:06 PM
The CountryEthan Harder sets new eight hour lamb shearing world recordEthan Harder shore 624 lambs in eight hours yesterday at Woolakabin.19 Sep 04:09 AM
The CountryYoung Hawke’s Bay woman swaps farmwear for frocks for Rural SupportGeorgia Denton is trading her gumboots for a gown to raise funds for country communities.14 Sep 04:01 AM
The CountryHamilton to host Young Farmer Grand FinalHamilton is set to play host to one of the biggest farming events of 2024.14 Sep 12:30 AM
The CountryEntries open for National Shearing CircuitEvent is expected to attract 25-30 shearers.01 Sep 04:00 AM
The CountryBreeder Ross Hurrell finds new best friend at dog sale“If they’re not your best mate then they’re not really anything in my book."30 Aug 06:02 PM
The CountryWhy Craig 'Wiggy' Wiggins wants farmers to 'lean on a gate and talk to a mate'“Strong communities make strong people and strong people make strong communities.”30 Aug 06:01 PM
The CountryNZPork’s Industry Lifetime Achievement award goes to Canterbury farmerChris Trengrove began his career in banking before switching to farming in the late 1980s.28 Aug 03:13 AM
The CountryFieldays 2023 ute winner revealedWinner was eyeing Isuzu D-Max utes before, and hadn't been to Fieldays since 2021.24 Aug 01:27 AM
The CountryFeed fundraiser boosts schools and rescue chopperThe overall winning crop - dryland kale - was grown by the Williamson family.23 Aug 12:55 AM
The Country'Huge honour': Nicky Thompson selected as dog trial champs judgeNorthern Southland farmer will judge the straight hunt at next year’s South Island champs.09 Aug 09:41 PM
The CountryKiwis end UK shearing experience triumphantKing Country shearers Jack Fagan and Clay Harris have wrapped up a busy season in the UK.08 Aug 10:13 PM
The CountryA record number of record attempts for Kiwi shearersWorld Sheep Shearing Records Society has received seven applications for challenges in NZ.07 Aug 10:34 PM
The CountryTaranaki Ayrshire: Perrett earns distinguished awardThe prize-giving acknowledged the club's successful year.07 Aug 07:54 PM
The CountryEntries open for 2024 Farm Environment AwardsAwards celebrate sustainable farming and growing, along with good practice and innovation.07 Aug 12:08 AM
