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What's next for award winning dairy trainee Kirwyn Ellis?
Find out what makes the Pirongia 20-year-old tick.
Fieldays Innovation Award winners share a common theme
The annual awards provide a platform for creative problem-solvers to showcase their ideas.
No economic growth in Thames-Coromandel for 12 months
A recent Infometrics report shows the district lagged behind national averages.
Fieldays organisers cautiously optimistic as attendees split on event success
Fieldays has wrapped up for 2024 and visitor numbers showed a minimal upwards trend.
Nine hundred sheep and 250 dog trial enthusiasts set for four-day comp
The National Equestrian Centre arena in Taupō will host the popular event.
New fencing champion ends winning streak of five-time title-holder
Meanwhile, the tractor pull competition also celebrated some wins.
Tips for first-time Fieldays visitors
Opinion: Fieldays is a huge agricultural and technology-based world.
Rain to ease in north, but parts of the south still in firing line
Wet weather to ease in upper north, but Bay of Plenty, Tasman still in firing line.
Waikato-designed robots take over Fieldays
Machines to help horticulture industry and its struggles are being exhibited at Fieldays.
Fieldays exhibitors recognised for standout sites
With two days left of Fieldays, attendees might want to check out award-winning sites.
Fieldays 2024 kicks off with special recognition
Fieldays 2024 is off to a good start, NZ National Fieldays Society CEO Peter Nation said.
Massive tree root holds up traffic in Coromandel
A fallen 20-tonne tree is behind ongoing hold ups on SH25 in the Coromandel.
'Not the actions of a good father' - Police say missing Marokopa man armed, still a risk to community
This morning they offered a $80,000 reward in the hunt for Tom Phillips.
Tractor pull, fencing and excavator comp: What's on at Fieldays?
It's less than a week to go until Fieldays kicks off for the 56th time.
Kiwis set to take on the best young rodeo competitors in the US
A team of five has been selected for the National High School Finals Rodeo in the USA.
$4b fund to fix 62,000 road potholes nationwide
More than $2 billion in funding will go towards fixing state highway potholes.
Arohena ‘kid’ to head Zespri
Young leader from Waikato rises through the ranks to head Zespri organisation.
Rural community well represented in King's Birthday Honours
Fans of The Country may also notice a familiar name from the field of broadcasting.
Farmer humbled by King's Birthday Honour
Sam Lewis has been dedicated to farming and associated businesses.
Vincent Ashworth made Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to agriculture
Ashworth worked to improve farming practices in Ethiopia and Afghanistan.
From 40 packs a week to 1500, mother-daughter duo nourishing Te Puke with microgreens
'Microgreens are not just the garnish on a meal at a fancy restaurant.'
NZ dairy business blames Ethiopian ministry for insolvency
'Pioneering' company wanting to develop heat-tolerant cattle hit trouble overseas.
Larry the duck becomes Daisy from Hikuai
It appears Larry has a tragic tale of lost love but is reunited with extended family.
Funding to help eradicate remaining predators of native species
Pokaiwhenua Catchment Group helps households to trap pests in their backyards.
Dairy winners announced for 2024 Ahuwhenua Trophy
Farm manager Ben Purua and Wairarapa Moana ki Pouākani Incorporation honoured at awards.
Drive to get horses microchipped in the wake of Cyclone Gabrielle
Disappearance and death of horses during the storm highlighted the need for microchips.
Larry's winging it in Whangamatā but who's footing the bill?
Town has a feathered friend whose main street antics are 'quacking' everyone up.
Pirongia herd manager named New Zealand Dairy Trainee of the Year
Kirwyn Ellis was described by the judges as relaxed, thoughtful and mature.
Fieldays Innovation Awards draw in 64 nominations
Finalists will participate in both an online judging pre-event and on-site judging.
Marine development set to boost Coromandel aquaculture
The $15 million marine project could add up to 100 jobs to the district.
Rebuilding history a family affair
He used parts of an old bus chassis to painstakingly rebuild the Model 33.
From derelict quarry to an arboretum with a twist
It's hard to believe the land was once a derelict, greywacke quarry 30 years ago.
Secrets within Te Kūiti shearer statue to be revealed
The first of three mystery packages is due to be removed.