New ZealandWoodville celebrates sheep farming history with 'Woolville' weekendWool has played a significant role in Woodville's local economy and town life.01 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandYoung guns day at Golden ShearsFinals results in the day sessions on the first day of the Golden Shears in Masterton.27 Feb 10:20 PM
New ZealandBig local win in Golden Shears speed shearThe first night of the 2025 Golden Shears closed with a local speed shear success.27 Feb 08:11 PM
New ZealandRowland Smith warms up for Golden Shears with Hawke's Bay win“They would have jumped a bit when they saw him turn up,” said one woolshed veteran.25 Feb 09:47 PM
New Zealand'Very happy to have made it': Justin Meikle's shearing surpriseMeikle decided to enter the five-round circuit while supporting son Tye's junior efforts.25 Feb 02:30 AM
New ZealandLeon Samuels sets the line for Golden Shears defenceResults from the Taumarunui, Apiti, Kaikoura, and Pahiatua shows over the weekend.24 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandBig entry numbers for this year’s Golden ShearsThe 63rd Golden Shears will be held in Masterton from February 27 to March 1.21 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand'It's pretty fast': The rural sport of speed-fencingTim Garrick keeps fit for the speed-fencing competition stage by working the hill country.21 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandPest to plate: Students turn wallaby into snacks to raise pest awarenessAbout 40kg of wallaby mince will be used for the free quesadillas.20 Feb 11:00 PM
New Zealand12-tractor convoy on mission to boost children's mental wellbeingA convoy of 12 tractors and a Humvee visited schools in the Far North.20 Feb 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘At our best’: Sheep dog trial club celebrates centennial milestoneThe Northland Centre Championships will mark the centenary for the sheep dog trial club.19 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandA second shot at Young Farmer title for Hamilton's Hugh Jackson'Probably my last crack at the big dance, so it’s now or never to give it everything.'17 Feb 12:04 AM
New ZealandWomen win three of four finals at Ohura ShearsLaura Bradley, Sarah Bryant and Jodiesha Kirkpatrick dominated at the Ohura Show.16 Feb 08:31 PM
New ZealandMorrinsville A&P Show goes from strength to strengthThe town's population is less than 10,000. Last year 8000 people attended its A&P Show.14 Feb 03:59 PM
New ZealandFarm tools down for popular East Coast Expo'Events like this are important to our rural communities'13 Feb 10:47 PM
New ZealandTotara Estate celebrates National Lamb DayNZ's first-ever frozen export meat shipment to the UK came from the historic farmstead.13 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandDesert Road closure puts Waimarino A & P Show on the map“You might just end up stuck, not stuck in a bad way, stuck in a good way.”12 Feb 02:48 AM
New ZealandYoungest contestant wins Taranaki Manawatū Young Farmer final"To take out the win was really exciting," Jock Bourke, 19, said.09 Feb 10:42 PM
New ZealandKiwi Jack Fagan wins world's richest speed shearTe Kūiti's Fagan triumphs in a field stacked with talent.09 Feb 09:00 PM
New Zealand100 years of town meets country in KatikatiThe 100th edition of the Katikati A&P Show proved a big hit.08 Feb 03:59 PM
New ZealandRaw horsepower on displayClydesdale wagon rides are among the many attractions at the Te Puke A&P Show.07 Feb 02:00 AM
New ZealandNgātapa going to the dogs: Season-opening trial set for next weekLocal triallists keen for action in preparation for bigger comps.06 Feb 10:01 PM
New Zealand'Bit of a shock': Self-shedding ram sells for $24,500It was the top price for a ram throughout the North and South Islands this year.05 Feb 05:01 PM
New Zealand137th Kaitāia A&P Show going ahead this monthFar North country life on display at 137th Kaitāia A&P Show05 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandWally isn't so wayward now, winning two sheepdog titles for CHB farmerHe was named Wally - as in Where's Wally? - for his wayward tendencies in puppy days.05 Feb 01:19 AM
New Zealand'Stoked': Justin Ruygrok wins Northern Young Farmer finalFirst time competitor Justin Ruygrok said, 'to come out on top is pretty unreal'.03 Feb 11:08 PM
New ZealandLife has come full circle for league legend Nikau'I love speaking at events like the Expo because it is talking to like-minded people....'03 Feb 09:30 PM
New Zealand'Finally got it': Ngaio Hanson's first open woolhandling winAll the shearing and woolhandling results from the weekend.02 Feb 09:17 PM
New ZealandNZ's top shearers eyeing a black-singlet comebackThe national team selection series takes place over the next 12 months.30 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Pretty cool': Couple vying for Northern Young Farmer titleKate Hawkings and Daniel Richards go head-to-head in first regional final of the season.29 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandRowland Smith's second win in shears comebackResults from the weekend's Taihape Shears and Tapawera Shears.26 Jan 09:09 PM
New ZealandA time-honoured feature of rural lifeThe Te Puke A&P Show will have something for everyone next month.26 Jan 06:41 PM
New ZealandAlexia Phillips to attempt shearing world recordWorld Sheep Shearing Records Society confirmed Alexia Phillips’ February bid this week.25 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandMatawhero Saleyards sheep sale postponed due to insufficient stockA PGG Wrightson stock agent said farmers were “holding off” from putting stock up for sale24 Jan 02:50 AM
