The CountryShearing and woolhandling: Kiwis get ready for transtasman testsTranstasman shearing and woolhandling tests resume after Covid disruption.22 Nov 08:44 PM
The CountrySouth Island shearers get ready for NZ Cup and Show WeekAngus Moore and Nathan Stratford win big at Marlborough and Pleasant Point Shears.08 Nov 02:00 AM
The CountryAmy Silcock needs sponsors for shearing record attemptOrganising a world record attempt is both challenging and expensive.07 Nov 04:00 PM
The CountryNapier brothers break shearing recordWatching Napier shearers is just shear brilliance06 Nov 10:56 PM
The CountryNapier brothers shear at a record clipThe shearers shore 1603 lambs in eight hours.05 Nov 08:22 PM
The CountryMain street shearing returns to Pleasant Point this yearGet to the Point Shears is back on the main street this Saturday.04 Nov 03:00 AM
The CountryBay boys gear up for world shearing challengeIt's a three-stand merinos record, last set almost 20 years ago - in South Africa.03 Nov 09:30 PM
The CountryMarlborough A and P Show Shears hoping for more entries this yearShears only had 16 entries last year after sticking it out through Covid restrictions.03 Nov 04:00 PM
The CountryShearing: Nathan Stratford steps up the pace at Ashburton A and P ShowNathan Stratford won the Ashburton A and P Show’s open shearing final on Saturday.31 Oct 10:34 PM
The CountryGizzy crew catches the shearing bug at Wairarapa ShearsAlmost 70 shearers and woolhandlers competed at the Wairarapa A and P Show on Saturday.30 Oct 10:34 PM
The CountryWoolhandler follows dad's transtasman footstepsJohn Kirkpatrick has shorn 14 transtasman tests, Now his daughter is in the team25 Oct 10:43 PM
The CountryGreat Raihania Shears win for Rowland SmithRowland Smith won the Great Raihania Shears open final at the Hawke’s Bay Show on Friday.25 Oct 04:01 PM
The CountryAllan Oldfield wins blade shearing open final at RangioraEventful trip from Hutt Valley to North Canterbury worth it for blade shearing champ.25 Oct 03:18 AM
The CountryShearing success for Hemi Braddick at Gisborne ChampsResults from Poverty Bay A and P Show’s Gisborne Shearing and Woolhandling Championships.17 Oct 09:26 PM
The CountryTranstasman shearing and woolhandling tests postponed due to Victoria floodsFirst transtasman shearing and woolhandling test matches in more than two years postponed.17 Oct 01:25 AM
The CountryAnother big weekend for shearing sportsGisborne Shearing and Woolhandling Champs and Selwyn Show Shearing Champs this weekend.13 Oct 06:21 PM
The CountryWoolhandling double for Joel Henare at Waimate Spring ShearsHenare won the open final merino fleeces on Friday and the crossbred event on Saturday.10 Oct 02:30 AM
The CountryNathan Stratford off to a flying start at National Shearing CircuitStratford claims maximum points from the first round of the 2022-2023 series.05 Oct 09:30 PM
The CountryNZ Merino Shears: Cushla Abraham claims woolhandling titleNew Zealand Merino Championships kicked off the shearing sports season on Friday.02 Oct 10:00 PM
The CountryMerino Shears kicks off season with impressive numbers2022-2023 Shearing Sports NZ season in full swing after Covid-19 disruption.28 Sep 01:00 AM
The CountryTranstasman teamwork to tackle shearing shortageNZ and Australia combine to tackle global shortage of shearers and skilled woolhandlers.20 Sep 09:45 PM
The CountrySamson Te Whata heads First Nations Australia team at NZ Merino ChampsAustralia-based Kiwi shearing legend Samson Te Whata will head the team.20 Sep 04:30 AM
The CountryNew Zealand woolhandling team places on the line at Merino ShearsJoel Henare has confirmed he is unavailable for the 2022-2023 series.17 Sep 04:59 PM
The CountryTranstasman shears tests bounce back from pandemic hiatusTranstasman shearing competition that dates back 48 years will resume this October.28 Aug 10:00 PM
The CountryThe race is on for the black singlets at world shears champsMixture of title and selection series winners will make up the six NZ team members.25 Aug 01:41 AM
The CountryNine hours at 35.9 seconds a lamb - new record setNew record holder Welsh shearer Lloyd Rees managed an average of 35.9 seconds a lamb.24 Aug 05:02 PM
The CountryEnglishman with NZ experience sets new shearing recordNew record-holder shore 763 of Tarawera Station's toughest pumiced sheep in 2020.14 Aug 10:25 PM
The CountryRetiring stalwart holds hope for wool industryStuart Catto is closing his Oamaru business Catto Wool, after a lifetime in the industry.15 Jun 09:00 PM
The CountryShearing Association raises pay rates to retain workforcePay rates for key roles in the shearing industry are set to rise.25 May 03:00 AM
The CountryDouble whammy for lamb shearing world recordJack Fagan and Reuben Alabaster will separately attempt the 8 hr lamb record in December.17 May 04:00 AM
The CountryShearing sports competitions bounce back after pandemicThe 2022-2023 season promises to be a big one for Shearing Sports New Zealand.16 May 03:30 AM
The CountryShearing gang notches up personal bestsPersonal best for shearing lambs attempted by four members of the same gang.24 Mar 06:00 PM
The CountryShearing helped Tom Adkins be a cut above the competitionAorangi FMG Young Farmer of the Year Tom Adkins. Photo / Supplied10 Mar 04:00 PM
The CountryShearing: Favourite Stratford wins CircuitInvercargill's Nathan Stratford had the No 1 ranking among 12 shearers.06 Mar 09:30 PM
