New ZealandNominations open for 2026 Dairy Woman of the YearPast recipients say the honour opened doors to new leadership and connections. 04 Nov 01:45 AM
New ZealandLaura Bradley's historic moment at Wairarapa Spring ShearsSouthern Hawke’s Bay shearer impresses in only her second competition in the top grade.02 Nov 08:32 PM
New ZealandNZ blade shearers beat Aussies in transtasman test Kiwis took out bladeshearing, but machine shearing and woolhandling went to the Aussies.30 Oct 10:44 PM
New ZealandShear Kiwi grit and ingenuity locks in new shearing stand for Hawke’s Bay Show15 Oct 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Just about perfection': Top dog scores 99.5 at Tux Yarding ChallengeWaikato's Leo Jacentho and Zap scored top marks in the Tux Yarding Challenge at Ōhingaiti.02 Sep 11:44 PM
New ZealandAward-winning couple juggle family and farming'We’ve pretty much done everything backwards, but it’s working for us.'30 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandNorthland shearer Toa Henderson wins big at Royal Welsh ShowToa Henderson scores a big win, but the Kiwis lose the test in the unkindest cut of all.23 Jul 11:39 PM
New ZealandJack Fagan wins Welsh Speed ShearFagan also placed third in the novice bladeshearing at the Royal Welsh Show.21 Jul 09:33 PM
New ZealandThe fastest guns but NZ shearers still beaten in WalesGethin Lewis and Llyr Jones beat Toa Henderson and Jack Fagan by 6.1pts. 20 Jul 09:30 PM
New ZealandWomen make their mark at sheep dog trialsNine women were among the 23 finalists at the Bayleys Sheep Dog Trials.07 Jul 11:12 PM
New ZealandRangitīkei fencer regains Golden Pliers titleThe 49-year-old had to miss four years of action following a shoulder injury in 2017.02 Jul 06:00 PM
New ZealandA Kiwi shearer wins the race, but the Scots claim the prizeToa Henderson faced his international test match shearing debut at Lochearnhead Shears.30 Jun 02:30 AM
New ZealandNZ shearers prepare for Scotland's toughest sheepToa Henderson and Jack Fagan will tackle blackface sheep at the Lochearnhead Shears.25 Jun 10:36 PM
New ZealandYoung leader, late hero honoured at primary industries awardsChris Allen posthumously received the Rural Hero Award for his rural advocacy. 24 Jun 09:33 PM
New ZealandHuinga dairy farmer celebrated at national sustainability awardsBrendan Attrill was named the 2025 National Ambassador for Sustainable Farming.18 Jun 10:37 PM
New Zealand'Technology has come so far': Drones could be coming to farms and beaches near youDrone Zone displays how technology is revolutionising farming, fishing.18 Jun 06:00 PM
New ZealandPaving the way to NZ's future, using robots and kiwifruit leatherFieldays showcases NZ ingenuity with pollution-mapping robots and vegan leather.16 Jun 10:36 PM
New ZealandYoung Farmers visit Fieldays as they gear up for grand finalA couple of top Young Farmers popped in to talk to The Country's Jamie Mackay too.13 Jun 03:13 AM
New ZealandThe Country: Shane Jones holds court at FieldaysA cast of 1000s including Shane Jones, Te Radar, George Dodson, and Rick Ladd.13 Jun 02:29 AM
New ZealandHow the Rural Advocacy Hub is bringing unity to FieldaysPoliticians, including Agriculture Minister Todd McClay, plan to attend.11 Jun 04:59 PM
New Zealand'We're here to grow value': Govt announces grass-fed cert scheme, $17m resilient pasture programmePrime Minister Christopher Luxon said agriculture was leading NZ out of a recession.11 Jun 05:00 AM
New ZealandThe 17-year-old Queenstown rodeo star off to the USZoe Johnston and 4 other Kiwis will compete at the US high school rodeo finals in July. 11 Jun 04:27 AM
New ZealandHow Fieldays' Wellbeing Hub became a rural health lifeline“You name the body part, and chances are someone in the hub is looking after it.” 11 Jun 03:00 AM
New ZealandFarmer confidence grows but challenges remain - DairyNZDairyNZ released its latest View from the Cowshed report today at Fieldays.10 Jun 11:06 PM
New ZealandSheepskin collagen powder makers up for Fieldays awardTertiary Extracts Ōtautahi creates collagen powder from sheepskins, reducing waste.10 Jun 10:20 PM
New ZealandGates open for Fieldays 2025Fog, family, fun and gumboots abound at Mystery Creek, just outside Hamilton.10 Jun 10:04 PM
New Zealand'Real excited vibe': Fieldays returns amid booming agri-sectorPrime Minister Christopher Luxon said the sector was pulling the country out of recession.10 Jun 09:21 PM