The CountryLove of shearing stands test of time for Rakaia contractorAfter 40 years, shearing has not lost its appeal for Grant Smith.26 Oct 08:45 PM
The CountryPandemic devastates North Island shearing competitionsAll pre-Christmas North Island A&P show shearing sports competitions cancelled.25 Oct 09:30 PM
The Country'A real shame': No crowds for South Otago A and P ShowNext month's South Otago A&P Show will be conducted behind closed doors.20 Oct 01:45 AM
The CountryNominations open for 2022 NZ Rural Sports AwardsDisability award introduced to Norwood NZ Rural Sports Awards next year.20 Oct 12:45 AM
The CountryWestland Young Farmers' Club launchedNew club in Greymouth set up after people expressed interest in getting involved.18 Oct 09:30 PM
The Country'Gutting': Addington Cup Week to go ahead without public for first time in 117 yearsThe decision is due to Canterbury still being at alert level 2.18 Oct 08:26 PM
The CountryCovid-19 Delta outbreak: Stratford A&P Show postponedOrganisers say they hope to find a date in the new year18 Oct 09:02 AM
The CountryAvocado prices tumble: 'Everyone's going to run at a loss this year'Avocado growers are having a tough run this season.15 Oct 05:00 PM
The CountryCall to remove gender bias in farmingLack of access to maternity care and gender bias among issues rural women face.15 Oct 12:00 AM
The CountryStratford leads National Shearing Circuit so farInvercargill shearer has the maximum points from the first two rounds of the Circuit.13 Oct 02:00 AM
The CountryEgmont A&P show a no go this yearThere will be no A&P show in Hāwera this year.13 Oct 01:40 AM
The CountryAssociation planning upcoming showThe Stratford A&P Association are busy planning for the show.12 Oct 05:46 PM
The CountrySouth dominates at Waimate ShearsMighty southern shearing men stepped up again in NZ Spring Shears open crossbred final.11 Oct 09:00 PM
The CountryNominations open for 2022 Dairy Woman of the YearWomen are encouraged to nominate their rural role models before March 2022.11 Oct 08:15 PM
The CountryWaimate Shears: Women demonstrate their skill with bladesA group of women have shown they are among the sharpest blades in the drawer.10 Oct 10:45 PM
The CountryNovice debuts his 'pride and joy' at Taieri Ploughing matchThomas Sime spent about 100 hours restoring his1969 Ford 2000 vintage tractor.10 Oct 10:30 PM
The CountryWaimate Shears: Pyper wins NZ Winter Comb open titleResults from the first day of the Waimate Shears.08 Oct 01:30 AM
The CountryFarmers, breeders rue lost chance to showcase stock at NZ Ag Show"Pretty gutting that it's not happening again this year."07 Oct 11:00 PM
The CountryCanterbury Shears still on despite NZ Agricultural Show cancellationNZ Agricultural Show has been cancelled but the Canterbury Shears will go ahead.07 Oct 02:00 AM
The CountryRangiora cancelled, but there's plenty of shearing to comeOrganisers say Rangiora cancellation was due to sheep transportation issues.07 Oct 12:45 AM
PremiumPremiumThe Country'All the stops' pulled out to get fans in for Ranfurly Shield gameStructured system that can automatically provide spacing between stand groups created.06 Oct 11:28 PM
The Country'Hugely disappointed': New Zealand A&P Show cancelled for second year in a rowAn estimated 100,000 people normally attend the show.06 Oct 10:46 PM
The CountryWhere have all the bladies gone?Shearing competition organisers struggle to find blade shearing competitors.05 Oct 10:00 PM
The CountryFormer winners set pace in shearing Circuit's 50th yearIn a hotly-contested opening round, Nathan Stratford picked up maximum points.05 Oct 09:30 PM
The CountryManawatū, Ellesmere join list of shearing competition cancellationsThe shearing sports season has suffered another blow.05 Oct 01:30 AM
The CountryStratford and Henare win major titles at NZ Merino Shears60th NZ Merino Shears took place in Alexandra over the weekend.04 Oct 01:30 AM
The CountryEntries open for revamped 2022 Dairy Industry AwardsAll three award categories refreshed after months of consultation, feedback & discussion.04 Oct 12:45 AM
The CountryZanda McDonald Award finalist always trying to improveMid Canterbury's Rhys Roberts is one of eight finalists in the Zanda McDonald Award.02 Oct 05:00 PM
The CountryShearing season underway amid tighter restrictionsAll hands on deck at the 60th New Zealand Merino Shears in Alexandra this week.30 Sep 03:00 AM
The CountryDog trials raise $12,000 for Hospice SouthlandEvent raised "a couple of grand more than last year" dog trials committee chairman says.29 Sep 01:45 AM
The CountryWhakatu Freezing Works closure commemorationOn Friday October 10, 1986, Whakatu closed and all workers were laid off28 Sep 05:00 PM
The CountryEntries open for Ahuwhenua Young Māori Farmer AwardAward recognises Māori working on sheep and beef farms28 Sep 03:00 PM
The CountryCovid-19: Cup and Show Week may be closed to Canterbury publicLevel 2 restrictions may mean the public cannot attend Canterbury's annual cup week.27 Sep 01:42 AM
The CountryNew fishing season starts this week: What you need to knowThe new trout fishing season gets under way this week — here's what you need to know.26 Sep 06:20 AM
