The CountryBig weekend wins for NZ team ahead of Golden ShearsFour of the six Shearing Sports NZ team members won titles in the major weekend showdowns.02 Mar 03:59 PM
The CountryManawatū dairy industry's rising stars named in 2026 awardsThe Manawatū Share Farmer, Dairy Manager and Dairy Trainee of the Year were announced.02 Mar 01:30 AM
The CountrySharemilking couple take top honours at Hawke’s Bay/Wairarapa dairy awardsShare farmers Tony Hudson and Rachel Jones took home $8100 and seven merit awards.01 Mar 11:13 PM
The Country600 competitors, 6000 sheep: Golden Shears world champs return to MastertonThe championships will be held on March 4-7 at the town’s War Memorial Stadium. 26 Feb 09:18 PM
The CountryWeekend shears double for Toa Henderson as World Champs loomThe World Shearing and Woolhandling Championships kick off in Masterton next week.22 Feb 10:09 PM
The CountrySilent sacrifice: The animals we remember on Purple Poppy DayPurple Poppy Day (Feb 24) commemorates the animals that served in military conflicts.17 Feb 09:46 PM
The CountryKaitāia A&P Show turning 138 as historic grandstand hits 100 not outKaitāia A&P Show to celebrate 138th edition rural style.16 Feb 10:00 PM
The CountryBryce Win takes home the glory in Tasman Young Farmer finalThe sixth-generation sheep and beef farmer can now focus on his wedding in two weeks.15 Feb 09:45 PM
The CountryKiwis beat Aussies in woolhandling test matchNew Zealand has now squared the 2025-2026 series with Australia.15 Feb 09:08 PM
The Country'We’re here to listen': Waikato Rural Support at NZ Dairy ExpoThe trust offers free, confidential help on issues from debt to drought.15 Feb 03:59 PM
The CountryBryce Win tackles Young Farmer final and wedding prepSixth-generation sheep and beef farmer goes for gold two weeks out from wedding day.13 Feb 02:05 AM
The CountryKiwis pip Wales in first shearing test matchThe Waitangi Day showdown drew 122 competitors to the small King Country town of Aria.11 Feb 09:54 PM
The Country'Surreal': Thomas Slee wins Otago Southland Young Farmer finalSlee, 28, a dairy farmer from Nightcaps, is now prepping for the grand final in July.09 Feb 02:05 AM
The CountryDairy expo to tackle policy, training and farmer supportA full house of more than 160 exhibitors will pack Bedford Park on February 18 and 19.09 Feb 02:00 AM
The Country'Long time coming': Jack Taggart wins Aorangi Young Farmer regional finalThe dairy farmer from Coldstream is a 2026 Aorangi Young Farmer finalist.09 Feb 01:30 AM
The CountryNZ world shears champs team completeThe six-strong New Zealand team will compete in Masterton on March 4-7.08 Feb 07:53 PM
The CountryHow a frozen lamb shipment changed our farming futureNearly 5000 carcasses made the voyage, with only one rejected on arrival.08 Feb 03:59 PM
The CountryNew manager for NZ team at world shearing champsBart Hadfield steps in after original manager Lance Waddell withdrew.05 Feb 03:59 PM
The CountryKirkpatrick claims Dannevirke open shearing titleIt was the second win of the season for John Kirkpatrick.04 Feb 03:28 AM
The CountryShearers smash world record with 2073 lambs in epic West Otago effortLeon Samuels, Paerata Abraham and Shane Ratima beat the old mark by 97.01 Feb 09:37 PM
The CountryWelsh gun Gethin Lewis wins on big day for Taihape ShearsThe Taihape Shears drew 219 competitors after a last-minute venue change.26 Jan 12:07 AM
The CountryRain forces Taihape Shears venue changeHeavy rain has made it almost impossible to get sheep trucks in and out of Memorial Park.22 Jan 09:14 PM
The Country'The whole place lit up': Kiwi women set new shearing world recordRose Lewis, Missy Te Whata, Te Atakura Crawford, and Pagan Rimene set a new world record.20 Jan 09:34 PM
The CountryBraddick shines in big shearing weekendEketahuna shearer Hemi Braddick is closer to world champs after his first national win.19 Jan 09:45 PM
The CountryEntries open for farm ownership prizes at NZ Dairy Industry AwardsAwards from ASB and Fonterra help farmers take the next step towards farm ownership.15 Jan 01:41 AM
The CountryDairy expo returns to Bedford Park in FebruaryThe two-day expo runs at Bedford Park, Matamata, on February 18 and 19.07 Jan 04:03 PM
The CountryShear determination: Whanganui shearer to attempt world recordThe previous record was set by Kiwi shearer Matt Smith in 2016.14 Dec 04:00 PM
The CountryBehind the scenes at the Wayleggo CupThe Wayleggo Cup has been contested between New Zealand and Australia since 1985.07 Dec 11:36 PM
The CountryGolden Shears World Champs attracts 26 countriesThe Friday and Saturday night finals at Masterton's War Memorial Stadium are sold out.05 Dec 04:00 PM
The CountryZanda McDonald Award shortlist announcedThe transtasman award recognises emerging primary sector leaders aged 21 to 35.03 Dec 01:23 AM
The CountryJack Fagan makes it three in a row at record Stratford shearsThe 33-year-old reckoned it was the first time he was the oldest in the open final.30 Nov 10:11 PM
The Country'Everyone loves it': TV comeback for sheep dog trials'The biggest crowd that watches any of our sports events watches the sheep dog trials.'26 Nov 10:26 PM
The CountryFrom paddocks to pedals: Rural Riders connects Kiwi farmersRural Riders offers weekly bike rides, barbecues and catch-ups for busy farmers.21 Nov 03:59 PM
The CountryCanterbury A&P show returns with royal statusShow was briefly put on ice last year after association said it wasn't financially viable.12 Nov 08:46 PM
