The CountryConcerns for shearing as overseas workers can't get inFarmers may have to re-design their shearing plans to avoid animal welfare issues.15 Jul 08:19 PM
The CountryWaimate Spring Shears to the rescueThe small town with a big heart comes to the rescue of the national shearing circuit.15 Jul 02:45 AM
The CountryNew Zealand Merino Shears cancelledThe championships in Alexandra were to have been held on October 2-3.24 Jun 02:46 AM
The CountryWoolhandling is in Charis's bloodCharis Morrell has been around woolsheds all her life.22 May 12:30 AM
The CountryComment: Courier contractor ruling important for shearersComment: Shearers should take note of Leota v Parcel Express Ltd, says Jills Angus Burney.21 May 01:00 AM
The CountryBusiness leaders hopeful as companies bunker downSome small business won't last, says Business Hall of Fame member Mavis Mullins.23 Mar 04:14 AM
The CountryCoronavirus: More rural sports events cancelledSheep dog trials, ploughing, rodeo, shearing and farm fencing postponed or cancelled.22 Mar 08:15 PM
The CountryCoronavirus: All shearing competitions cancelledThe New Zealand Shearing Sports season is over.18 Mar 07:45 PM
The CountryCoronavirus: NZ Shearing Champs cancelledChamps would have been held on April 2-4, with near sold-out evening sessions.17 Mar 07:45 PM
The CountryCoronavirus: Shearing comps face cancellationsMost of remaining shearing sports competitions this season seem likely to be cancelled.16 Mar 10:15 PM
The CountryShearing: Kumeu win keeps John Kirkpatrick in the frameKirkpatrick takes another step towards 200th open shearing title after Kumeu Shears win.15 Mar 11:15 PM
The CountryShearing: Troy Pyper completes rare double winPyper won two North Canterbury finals within 24 hours.15 Mar 11:00 PM
The CountryPlenty of talent at shearing eventThere was an excellent display of shearing at the annual Whangamomona shears.10 Mar 09:14 PM
The CountryGolden Shears - full resultsBig night for the south, but the major prize elusive as Rowland Smith rampant.08 Mar 12:46 AM
The CountryGolden Shears: Shear speed on showFast and furious action at the 60th Golden Shears in Masterton.05 Mar 11:27 PM
The CountryGolden Shears original back in actionWaiting for result takes back to seat to catching up with old mates.05 Mar 06:23 AM
The CountryGolden Shears: Hawke's Bay competitors dominateNovice shearing and woolhandling and student challenge events decided.04 Mar 11:18 PM
The CountryHe shore at the first Golden Shears - he's back for the 60thShearers at the sport's showcase event range in age from young teens to 80s.03 Mar 05:00 PM
The CountryShearing action heats up as Golden Shears nearsWinning shearer dedicates victory to young son who died tragically in December.01 Mar 03:00 PM
The CountryWelsh shears hopes climb despite tour defeatsThe Welsh development shearing team is out but not down after losing its NZ tour.17 Feb 03:00 AM
The CountryShearing: Competition heats up over the weekendFive more shearing sports shows were held throughout New Zealand during the weekend.17 Feb 02:17 AM
The CountryYoung Aussie shearer aims for world recordEthan Harder to attempt solo merino ewes record for eight hours in Australia on Saturday.13 Feb 08:00 PM
The CountryShearing fundraiser may net $50,000Waitangi Day event held to raise money for farm manager Shaun Bradley's cancer battle.11 Feb 11:30 PM
The CountryShearing: King Country guns back in the huntTe Kuiti shearers take out top three spots at Te Puke A and P Show Shearing Championships.11 Feb 10:15 PM
The CountryOtago Shears: Joel Henare's 11th title win 'special'This year's event marked the 50th anniversary of the NZ Woolhandling Championships.10 Feb 03:00 AM
The CountryLeon Samuels wins Otago Shears title"I'm pretty rapt, still a bit in disbelief over it all," said Southland shearer Samuels.09 Feb 11:00 PM
The CountryShearing: Genetics and work ethic earned Angela Coleman the Phill Hourigan Memorial TrophyHer work ethic matched that of the trophy namesake, Phill Hourigan.05 Feb 04:00 PM
The CountryShow cancellations a big challenge for shearing competitionsCompetition numbers now down to lowest number in more than 35 years.04 Feb 09:27 PM
The CountryNZ teams dominate development shearing seriesKiwis win all three CP Wool International development teams shearing series matches.03 Feb 03:30 AM
The CountryShearing: Results from Paparoa, Marton, Dannevirke and ReeftonThe latest action from another busy weekend of shearing sports competitions.02 Feb 10:30 PM
The CountryKoro Mullins Memorial Speed Shear to be held in DannevirkeKoro Mullins will be commemorated at the Dannevirke A and P Show's speed shear tonight.30 Jan 09:45 PM
The CountryWorld record - first find 2000 perfect sheepFour Taupō stations combine resources to host an all-female world record shearing attempt.29 Jan 04:00 PM
The CountryShearing: Victorious weekend for Rowland SmithHawke's Bay shearer Rowland Smith had victories at two shearing sports competitions.26 Jan 10:45 PM
The CountryWomen's shearing team set new world recordWomen have made history, becoming the first to set a world record in their category.23 Jan 10:00 PM
