New ZealandMeet the Rural Sportsman of the Year finalistsThree finalists are up for the title, from ploughing, Timbersports and sheepdog trials.23 Feb 08:30 PM
New ZealandStratford on target for third national shearing circuit titleSouthland shearer the favourite to win the PGG Wrightson Vetmed National Shearing Circuit.22 Feb 07:57 PM
New ZealandOutlook for Kaitāia A&P Show a sunny day with plenty of family fun136th Kaitāia A&P Show set to shine, with a glorious Far North day expected.21 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandCompetition heats up on the road to Golden ShearsFive events last weekend as hundreds hit the road heading for the 'Wimbledon of Shearing'.21 Feb 12:07 AM
New ZealandFinalists announced for 2024 NZ Rural Sports AwardsAwards to celebrate the rural sports community during NZ Rural Games weekend.20 Feb 02:21 AM
New Zealand'I'm stoked': Aorangi Young Farmer of the Year announcedPleasant Point young farmer and first-time competitor earns a spot at grand final.19 Feb 01:00 AM
New Zealand'Highlight of my day': Luxon competes in tractor-pull at Southern Field DaysLuxon says agriculture is 'the backbone of the New Zealand economy' at Gore event.14 Feb 11:09 PM
New Zealand'It’s a hell of an experience': Farmers urged to take to the waves'We would like to get as many Mid Canterbury farmers as possible trying out surfing.'14 Feb 01:00 AM
New Zealand'I’m so happy': Pagan Rimene crowned top Otago woolhandlerRimene gets the crown after coming second to Henare six times in a row at the event.13 Feb 09:20 PM
New ZealandFarmers in their 70s keep shearing competition aliveRalph Smith, 76, and Jim Comrie, 79, come to the rescue at the Arapohue Show Shears.13 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Awesome surprise': Otago Southland Young Farmer of the Year announced'It’s a bit surreal to get the win. The biggest challenge was making sure I kept calm.'12 Feb 02:10 AM
New ZealandKiwi wins world's richest speed shearFloyde Neil wins the world's richest speed shear prize.11 Feb 09:38 PM
New Zealand'Tonne of guts': Bond shaken, stirred after breaking recordBond aimed to hold 9-hour strong wool records for both lambs and ewes simultaneously.09 Feb 06:00 AM
New ZealandKiwis ready for world's richest quick shearFour of New Zealand’s fastest shearers are making a flying trip to Australia.08 Feb 01:12 AM
New Zealand'Bug never leaves you': Woolhandler Miri Haig's first win in over two decades“I thought I’d just blow a few cobwebs out. I’m not sure how I pulled that one off."07 Feb 09:23 PM
New ZealandSeventh open win at Dannevirke for Rowland SmithThe win heralded the champion Hawke's Bay shearer's return to competition.07 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandNorthland ace shears way to another titleThe Kaiwaka gun was the only shearer to go under 16 minutes.04 Feb 09:25 PM
New ZealandBringing the country to KatikatiRural show in urban setting always popular.04 Feb 08:25 PM
New ZealandClose race for top places in National shearing circuitSo far, the series is led by Southland shearer Nathan Stratford, who won in 2014 and 2022.01 Feb 10:45 PM
New ZealandThe secret to dog trials successDog triallist Tom Dickison is a novice, while his father Brian is a seasoned campaigner.31 Jan 11:38 PM
New ZealandAussie shearers to learn NZ's 'fanatical approach' to wool preparationElite Wool Training says the exchange programme 'benefits the whole industry'.31 Jan 07:42 PM
New ZealandToa Henderson travels six hours to win at Taihape ShearsHenderson left Kaiwaka at 4.30am to make sure he arrived in time - 550km away.29 Jan 03:35 AM
New ZealandEmergency nurse wins big at Tapawera ShearsKimberley MacLean shore sheep mainly to pay her way through her studies.28 Jan 10:36 PM
New Zealand'Very pleased': Record prices at elk and wapiti sales“I’m bloody happy to have the deer industry back and positive and vibrant again.”25 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Pretty amazing': Deer stud notches two $100k sales'It was a bloody good sale.'22 Jan 08:04 PM
New ZealandShowing off sheep skillsBex Tasker trains her farm animals to do tricks, just like dogs22 Jan 02:00 AM
New ZealandSix shows, three days - a huge weekend for shearing sportsResults from the shows in Lumsden, Wairoa, Golden Bay, Winton and Levin.22 Jan 12:32 AM
New Zealand30km long and 700m up: Otairi Station Race returns"If you get to the finish line you’ll be pretty proud of yourself".19 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandWorld shearing record smashed near DannevirkeThe target was 1611 - it was broken with more than half an hour to go.19 Jan 05:11 AM
New ZealandNo scratchings? Pig racing to be star attraction at Kaikohe A&P ShowIn one race, all the pigs will be named after a politician.19 Jan 02:23 AM
New ZealandTop dollar for first-timer at ram sale'I did consider keeping him, but ended up selling instead.'18 Jan 10:49 PM
New ZealandBig weekend for shearing sportsA tenth of all Shearing Sports NZ competitions are on from Friday to Sunday.17 Jan 09:25 PM
New ZealandShearing: Back chasing the records in southern Hawke’s BayRod Sutton set four world records. Now he's helping others chase their dreams.17 Jan 03:02 AM
New ZealandUpper Mohaka Rodeo in 40th year, brought forward to SaturdayThe Upper Mohaka Rodeo has been a fixture on the Hawke's Bay events scene for 40 years17 Jan 02:14 AM
