The CountryNine to battle for East Coast Young Farmer titleThe regional final is on this weekend in Masterton.17 Mar 11:00 PM
The CountryKiwis open shearing series with win over WalesDavid Gordon and brother-in-law Paerata Abraham have taken a 1-0 lead over Wales.17 Mar 08:48 PM
The CountryRegional dairy awards: Sophia Clark and Aaron Mills are major winnersCouple urge older farmers to help younger people into the industry17 Mar 05:00 PM
The Country'I love it, thrived in it' - Kieran's move to dairy farming pays off with awardKieran Scannell has been farming for less than two years.16 Mar 08:00 PM
The CountryField Days: The PM can use a digger and race a lawnmower but can he fix inflation?Digging fun and lawnmower races didn't take away from farmers' inflation concerns.14 Mar 03:15 AM
The CountryMangamahu Dog Trial Club celebrates centennial eventThe event was well attended with 152 heading dogs competing and a record 252 huntaways.13 Mar 09:51 PM
The CountrySheep dogs: From storm to form - Wairoa recovers at dog trialsIt was a battle to get the farm ready - but when it was Wairoa celebrated in style13 Mar 03:16 AM
The Country'Extremely worthy': Future rural leaders named award-winnersAgricultural award crowns two winners at 10th anniversary.12 Mar 10:23 PM
The Country'They’re both great shearers': Wales ready for test series against KiwisWales is on top of world shearing - but can they win in New Zealand?12 Mar 09:55 PM
The CountryCountry comes to city's heartPalmerston North athletes shine at the 2024 New Zealand Rural Games.12 Mar 09:05 PM
The CountryGreat conditions for Ninety Mile Beach Snapper Bonanza this weekFishing competition brings 1000 anglers and millions of dollars to the local economy.12 Mar 07:10 PM
The CountryMighty fine: Wool classer earns near-perfect score for fleeceSharon Lawton's flock fleece entry received 98.5 points out of 100 at the Wānaka A&P Show.11 Mar 04:00 PM
The CountryRural Games: Which NZ school came out on top?Over 200 students from 10 schools took part in the Clash of the Colleges this year.11 Mar 03:50 AM
The CountryHorse of the Year 2024: Sophie Scott is the quinella queenSophie Scott rides victorious in the $80,000 Olympic Cup at HOTY in Hastings.11 Mar 01:56 AM
The CountryJack Jordan reigns supreme again at Rural Sports AwardsTimbersports ace Jordan has earned the top-awards double for the second year running.10 Mar 11:34 PM
The CountryHorse of the Year makes a splash on Hastings returnPlenty to jump for joy about as Horse of the Year's international stars went shoe-to-shoe.10 Mar 02:36 AM
The CountryTitle for gumboot-throwing stalwart at Rural Sports AwardsBronwyn Troon has been recognised for her decades of dedication to the sport.09 Mar 10:30 PM
OpinionKem OrmondAre rural school pet days still a thing?OPINION: I remember the annual school pet day with much fondness.09 Mar 03:59 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryWatch: Infamous mankini-wearing Aussie makes Horse of the Year debutHe wore an itsy bitsy teenie weenie orange plunging-top mankini.08 Mar 05:00 AM
The CountryDairy finalists announced for 2024 Ahuwhenua TrophyThe Ahuwhenua Trophy celebrates excellence in Māori farming.07 Mar 07:24 PM
The CountryBig catch: Whitianga to host fishing contest with $1.8 million in prizesThe Kubota Billfish Classic returns to Whitianga next week.06 Mar 10:30 PM
The Country'Best display in a long time': Wānaka A&P Show sees record fleece entriesJudges were blown away by the quality of fleeces at Wānaka’s A&P show this year.06 Mar 09:14 PM
The CountryTwilight Gala to support Lepperton SchoolMoney raised at the gala will go towards funding activities and supplies for the school.06 Mar 09:10 PM
The CountryPig and deer focus of DoC hunting competitionThe annual Pureora Hunting Competition will kick off next week.05 Mar 08:00 PM
The CountryHorse of the Year 2024: Windy start for exceptional equestriansThousands turned up for the event after years of cancellations.05 Mar 02:29 AM
The Country'Hardcase': Rookie axeman needs parental sign-off at Rural Games'Cutting firewood with an axe has been my after-school job for as long as I can remember.'04 Mar 10:37 PM
The CountryWhanga shears reportThe Whangamōmona Shears had an excellent turn-out this year.04 Mar 02:00 PM
The CountryGolden Shears and Young Farmers on The CountryGreg Herrick, Te Radar, Phil Duncan, Julian Raine, Steve Hollander.04 Mar 12:30 AM
The Country'It hasn’t sunk in yet': Tasman Young Farmer of the Year announcedDairy farmer George Dodson, 22, takes out the Tasman FMG Young Farmer of the Year title.03 Mar 11:42 PM
The Country140th Woodville Horticultural and Industrial Show a blaze of colour and creativityA huge and successful horticultural show at Woodville.03 Mar 11:00 PM
The CountryThe lawn mowers are back and ready to raceWatch the lawnmowers racing at Central Districts Field Days.03 Mar 11:00 PM
The CountryLeon Samuels wins Golden Shears open shearing finalResults from the 62nd Golden Shears International Shearing and Woolhandling Championships.03 Mar 09:21 PM
The CountryPark with purpose and fill Railway Reserve with kindnessThe Ford Ranger New Zealand Rural Games return to Palmerston North this weekend.03 Mar 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountrySport or cruelty? A day at the rodeoRodeos in New Zealand attract crowds but are at threat of being banned.02 Mar 04:00 PM
