New Zealand
Ellingham family farm enters fifth generation after 136 years
The 750-hectare farm began with Richard Ellingham in 1890.
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Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
Fagan second in Scottish shearing final as UK tour begins
Jack Fagan finished just 1.55pts behind Scottish winner Calum Shaw.
The Country: David Buick's inspiring shearing comeback after 2021 accident
Jamie Mackay talks to Christopher Luxon, David Buick, Hunter McGregor and Riley Kennedy.
NZ shearers facing charges after sheep abuse footage uncovered
Four shearers face more than 20 animal welfare charges from the ministry.
Tararua family triumphs at New Zealand Shears
Four titles were won by Tararua District competitors at the New Zealand Shears.
Axle Reid signs off shearing season with Oxford A&P Show win
The Oxford event was one of 56 Shearing Sports New Zealand shows in 2025–26.
Te Kūiti's Jack Fagan wins hometown NZ Shears open final
Fagan claimed victory, adding a title his father, Sir David Fagan, won 17 times.
NZ Shears underway, but two champions are missing
A leading woolhandler and shearer will not compete as they wind down their careers.
Fuel squeeze: Flight schools and farm pilots hit in avgas price shock
One operator says he's hunkering down and wondering when he'll have to raise charges.
The Country: Rowland and Ingrid Smith talk shearing and Country Calendar
On today's show: Rowland and Ingrid Smith, Te Radar, and Keith Cooper.
Kiwis dominate World Shearing and Woolhandling Champs
NZ claimed an unprecedented five wins in six events at the Golden Shears World Champs.
Kiwis on track for for world shearing champs haul
All six team members are now qualified for their semi-finals on Saturday.
Kiwi hopes soar at world shears in Masterton
Kiwi shearers impress as early Golden Shears results boost home hopes.
Orchardist’s daughter wins Golden Shears women’s title
Hastings-based Mollie Moffett, 24, grew up on an apple orchard near Fernhill.
International trio take charge on day one of Golden Shears
The international impact was felt early at the 2026 Golden Shears in Masterton.
Henare hot favourite for Golden Shears double
Joel Henare aims for third world woolhandling title and 12th straight Golden Shears win.
Jack Fagan leads shearing circuit into Golden Shears
Fagan topped qualifying with 48 points from a possible 60 over five rounds.
Big weekend wins for NZ team ahead of Golden Shears
Four of the six Shearing Sports NZ team members won titles in the major weekend showdowns.
600 competitors, 6000 sheep: Golden Shears world champs return to Masterton
The championships will be held on March 4-7 at the town’s War Memorial Stadium.
Weekend shears double for Toa Henderson as World Champs loom
The World Shearing and Woolhandling Championships kick off in Masterton next week.
Shear delight in Hawke's Bay as world champs loom
Major contenders for world machine shearing titles are almost all shearing in Hawke's Bay.
Kiwis beat Aussies in woolhandling test match
New Zealand has now squared the 2025-2026 series with Australia.
The Country at Southern Field Days
Luxon, D. Fagan, Bryce McKenzie, Bruce Weir, Vanessa Winning, Simon Beamish, Hamish McKay.
Kiwis pip Wales in first shearing test match
The Waitangi Day showdown drew 122 competitors to the small King Country town of Aria.