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Entries open for Rural Ambassador
Entries are being sought for the Rural Ambassador of the Year award.

Recreation Horse ring open to all riders at Te Puke A&P Show
The Recreation Horse ring has attracted a huge amount of interest for the Te Puke A&P Show

Be like Ford and help drive show forward, town urged
Big name in motor-vehicle industry an enduring exhibitor since 1910.

Fishing excitement on 90 Mile beach for Kaitaia boy
Many fishermen battled the elements on 90 Mile Beach with not a snapper to show for it.

HOY announces new naming sponsor
HOY pleased to announce Land Rover as the show's new naming rights sponsor.

Shearing: Rowland Smith chalks up yet another win
The amazing run of Hawke's Bay shearer Rowland Smith has continued unabated.

Dog trials: Northland series in full swing
Ex-pat Leo Jecentho takes out long head event on return to Far North.

Town-country challenge draws folk together
Hundreds attend annual Waitangi Day Hawea Town v Country Challenge.

Dog skills on display at East Otago A&P Show
'Is this like dressage for dogs?' asks show MC Jim Hopkins.

Busy weekend keeps dog trialists on their toes (or paws)
All go for Wanganui Centre dog trialists as the battle in two competitions

Can't afford a house? Build tiny
A Katikati family has started a small business, Build Tiny Ltd.

Vintage 100-year-old tractor springs to life in Horowhenua
A vintage tractor has burst back into life in Horowhenua for the first time in 39 years.

Maori sheep and beef farms in running
The Atihau-Whanganui and Morikau incorporations each have a finalist in farm awards.

Jens Pick: Big crowds at Avocado Food and Wine Festival
Jen Scoular was one of 3000 people enjoying the Katikati Avocado Food and Wine Festival.

Te Puke A&P Show tractor pull champ returns
Daniel Marsh is back to challenge his tractor pulling title at this years Te Puke A&P Show

Happy campers arrive in big numbers
Holidaymakers have been flocking to camping grounds in Tararua

Southerly fear for Napier Megafish contest
According to the forecast there's a southerly coming, and it's not looking good.

Waitara turns up the volume for Taranaki Country Music Festival
An award winning Australian yodeller will perform at the Taranaki Country Music Festival.

Fresh veges win at Prospero Farmers Market
The inaugural Prospero Farmers Markets got off to a great start with produce selling out.

Summer Nights success as Topp Twins take Stratford
The Topp Twins have brought their unique brand of humour to the Stratford District.

Parklee Bucking Bulls rodeo heads to the coast
The first-ever bull riding event at the Duke of Edinburgh Hotel was a fantastic success.

Shearing: Quality wins the day at Warkworth
Results from the Warkworth A and P Show shearing championships from Saturday.

Exceptional year for horse breeder
The summer of 2015 will long live in the memory of accomplished horsewoman Janine Dunlop.

Horsepower prevails in 'Triathlon with a twist' in Waipukurau
Four legs proved superior to two wheels at the second-annual "Triathlon with a Twist".

Memories come flooding back ahead of Wairarapa Vintage Harvest Rally
Robin Parker has fond memories of his grandfather's Ferguson TEA tractor.

Royal title for Hawke's Bay A&P Show
"The show is part of the social fabric of our district."