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Migrant families lap up Tauranga A&P Show
The sun came out for one of the most successful Tauranga A&P shows in recent years.

Cowboy challenge comes to A&P Show
Cowboys and strongmen will add a lot of interest to this year's Tauranga A&P Show.

Celebration of all things vintage
Whanganui's 2018 Vintage Weekend is set to be bigger and better than ever.

Emotions high in shearing tribute to crash victim
Haka tribute to shearer killed in crash as winner hands trophy back to victim's family.

Two Kiwi students take on Aussies at rodeo
Organisers are expecting a good crowd for the annual Mid Northern Rodeo this weekend.

Dry season delays cattle fair to February
Fordell's annual cattle fair will still be going ahead.

Katikati Avocado Food and Wine Festival ready to rock
Jackie Clarke returns to Katikati on Saturday for the Avocado Food and Wine Festival.

Tauranga show changes attract more shearers
A&P Show moves to Sunday and changes weekend to avoid clashes with other shows.

Speed shear on a mission to pay for Milo's training
A local fundraiser will help raise funds for Milo, an assistance dog for a boy with autism

All roads lead to Wairoa show
Capacity entries of 300 horses have been received for next week's Wairoa A and O Show

Farmers recall Jim Anderton's effectiveness as Minister of Agriculture
Farmers will remember Jim Anderton as a pragmatist who got things done.

French siblings pair up for speedshear champs
Brother and sister to compete at second North Island Speedshear Championship.

Many ways to catch a trout on Lake Taupo for novice anglers
If you are visiting the Taupo region over summer, why not give trout fishing a go.

Annual Kapiti Community Snorkel comes to Rangitira Point
The inaugural Kapiti Community Snorkel event will be held at Rangatira Point.

Shearing trophy in memory of car crash victim
Four days of shearing will see two major speedshears, two A&P Shows and a World Record bid

Will Bruce shoots to fame on Hurricane Harry
No bull - rider flung by bull 20 feet at Peria Rodeo.

Rerewhakaaitu rodeo thrills crowd
Although numbers were down there were lots of smiles at the Rerewhakaaitu rodeo.

City slicker wins top farm cadet award
Will van Bohemen takes top prize at Smedley Station and Cadet Training Farm prizegiving.

Dairy Manager of the Year: 27 Northland entrants received
27 Northland entrants have been received for the 2018 New Zealand Dairy Industry Awards.

Events planned as drought looms for coastal Taranaki
Free social events planned in January to support farmers dealing with drought.

New award for sustainable dairy farming
Award to recognise dairy farmers who are respected for their role in sustainable dairying

Steak of Origin coming to Fieldays with new sponsor
Entries now open to all NZ beef farmers, retailers, wholesalers and food service suppliers

Shearing judge Ronald King wins Maori referee award
King was nominated for award for his services to Shearing Sports NZ.

New shearing competition for Northland, Auckland
Entries at some of the events could be more than double those of other recent years.

Dairy Environment Leaders' Forum 'amazing experience' for Outram farmer
Anne-Marie Wells says forum in Wellington this month was a positive experience.

Decades of work recognised
Hear the name Grant Dickson and chances are the words Southern Field Days will soon follow

Northland farm gates open to good vibes
Fonterra Open Gates events in Northland receive perceptive questions and positive feedback