The CountryShear triumph in World champs build-upTwo brothers from Hawke's Bay rule ahead of this month's Shearing World Championships03 Jun 11:45 PM
The CountryTwo shearing world records set in WA woolshedFloyde Neil set a new solo record and established a two-stand record with brother Levi.23 Apr 03:52 AM
The CountryTaumarunui brothers ready for shearing record bid in West AustraliaFloyde and Levi Neil are looking to set a two-stand Merino ewes record for nine hours.21 Apr 04:48 AM
The CountryStrong Kiwi team for World Shearing ChampsSouth Island-dominated crew of six confirmed in the Wools of NZ Shearing Sports NZ team.13 Apr 03:21 AM
The CountryMongolian shearers gain life-long skills from NZ tourBudee, Baaska, Ama and Khanda usually shear sheep with scissors.12 Apr 11:20 PM
The CountryWomen’s event at NZ Shears attracts 15 competitorsNumber of entries means there will be at least three heats, leading to a six-stand final.29 Mar 02:30 AM
The CountryStrong contenders head to Te Kuiti for NZ ShearsThe second berth to represent NZ at the World Champs is up for grabs on Saturday.27 Mar 11:27 PM
The CountryAngus Moore dominates shearing at home showNational Shearing Circuit champion proved too strong for the competition.26 Mar 10:27 PM
The CountryShearer Angus Moore steps back from World Champs ambitionMarlborough shearer is prioritising his family and business.24 Mar 03:10 AM
The CountryShearing record bid for Kiwi brothersFloyde and Levi Neil are out to get their names in the World Sheep Shearing Record books.22 Mar 09:00 PM
The CountryShearing: Northland gun Toa Henderson on track to top Open rankings for seasonHenderson picked up his 10th Open win of the 2022-23 season on Saturday.21 Mar 04:00 AM
The CountryShearing: First Open title for McSkimming at 40In his "twilight years" Oamaru's Willy McSkimming finally took an Open title on Saturday.21 Mar 03:45 AM
The CountryShearing: NZ take first honours in Welsh seriesNZ's Rowland Smith and Leon Samuels have beaten a Welsh paring in the first International.21 Mar 03:26 AM
The CountrySouth, North, and the Rural Games: Another big weekend for shearingMayfield A&P Show Shears, Kumeu Summer Shears, and NZ Rural Games speed shear champs.12 Mar 09:18 PM
The CountryEighth open win for Rowland Smith at Golden ShearsSmith now represents NZ at Golden Shears World Shearing Champs in Scotland in June.06 Mar 01:00 AM
The CountryHistory-making Golden Shears win for trailblazing Aussie teenTyron Cochrane (18) is the first Aussie to win a title at the Golden Shears since 1961.03 Mar 03:18 AM
The CountryNurse's day off leads to woolhanding win at the Golden ShearsEleri Bradley said her workmates didn't realised woolhandling was a sport.03 Mar 12:40 AM
The CountryFree bus services for NZ Rural Games weekendThe bus service will be free for Palmerston North, Feilding, and Ashhurst residents.02 Mar 04:43 AM
The CountryTwo world-record-holders to go head-to-head at NZ Rural GamesWorld-record-holders Megan Whitehead and Sacha Bond will go head-to-head at the games.02 Mar 01:51 AM
The CountryWaitomo hunting for new event to replace Te Kūiti MusterAfter cancelling the Great NZ Muster, Waitomo District Council is looking ahead.01 Mar 03:55 AM
The Country'Good to be back': Golden Shears makes a welcome returnOver 370 shearers, woolhandlers and wool pressers are gathering in Masterton.01 Mar 01:15 AM
The CountryShearing champ Rowland Smith reconsiders goals after cycloneSmith keen to compete but concerned about leaving family and farm behind.23 Feb 01:14 AM
The CountryLydia Thomson: From jockey to successful shearerLydia Thomson wanted to be a professional jockey but turned her hand to shearing instead.09 Feb 08:40 PM
The CountryKaiwaka shearer's major comeback 15 years in the makingDane Phillips, 31, has revived his golden shearer heydays during an open final recently.08 Feb 04:00 PM
The CountryNational Shearing Circuit a close raceNathan Stratford leads at the top of the table but the points are pretty tight thereafter.07 Feb 09:36 PM
The CountryDannevirke kicks-off a big weekend of shearingThe Dannevirke A and P Show Shears started this morning in Southern Hawke’s Bay.03 Feb 02:01 AM
The CountryShearing: Big shows coming up in the north - weather willingShearers in the north hoping the weather calms down for three successive weekends.30 Jan 04:00 PM
The CountryFloyd Haare defends open shearing title at TapaweraHaare dominated the four-man final, beating the runner-up by more than two sheep.30 Jan 02:22 AM
The CountryNear-record turnout for Taihape ShearsTaihape’s famed gumboot throwing competition was cancelled but shearing still went ahead.29 Jan 10:45 PM
The CountryStage set for 60th Taihape A and P Show ShearsAround 150 shearers and woolhandlers are expected to compete at the event.26 Jan 09:53 PM
The CountryJack Fagan reflects on his shearing world recordThe shearing gun on his new eight-hour strong wool lamb shearing record.23 Dec 12:33 AM
The Country‘Conveyor-belt care’: Widow decries ‘horrifying’ patches of health systemWidow: Health system focused on efficiencies, prepared to forget about the people.06 Dec 04:00 AM
The CountryOpen title win at Whangārei for Toa HendersonA break from the woolshed pays off for Northland gun.04 Dec 08:59 PM
The CountryShearing: Toa Henderson hopes rain stays away for Whangarei"We’re praying we will get there. We should get there, but it has been a bit wet up here."29 Nov 09:39 PM