Penny Miles

Other sectors are disappointed they have so far missed out on the government's boost for the wool sector.

The team are clocking up the training hours on the world-class waterways of the Central North Island.

A coach who shared the highs and lows of two World Cups with Wyllie says their vastly different styles may have been a roadblock to success. Audio

Confidence was low across the country but no region was lower than Wellington, according to the Westpac-McDermott Miller index.

The digger arm for construction, horticultural and tree work will be put to the test at the country's largest rural field days.

'Spend it wisely' Fonterra farmer shareholders told, after improved dividend values released, as many grapple with drought and low production, while global economic uncertainty looms.

A rare dead heat in the 1500 metres at the national athletics championships in Dunedin has seen a tie in the track's blue ribbon event. Video, Audio

King Country woodchopper Jack Jordan achieved the sport's first ever three-peat at last year's Timbersports World Trophy in Italy.

In past years, possum pâté, goat pies and wasp larvae ice cream have been on offer at Northland's Field Days.

The former Rebels bikie gang member, who was jailed for assault, overcame visa issues and a hugely disrupted preparation to lift the silverware.

"We're running into water issues, water tables are so low, people's wells and bores are drying up and losing water supply," Taranaki vet Stephen Hopkinson says.

Like sporting champions from days gone, speed-fencing title holder Tim Garrick keeps fit by working the hill country.

Organisers are anticipating the shutdown will bring even more people flocking through the gates.

Shot-putter Jacko Gill has dominated Tom Walsh once again in a world class battle between the long-time rivals.

The batsman took a sickening blow to the head while fielding in the side's Tri-Nation series opener.

An elite ram has set the Gore Showgrounds alight, with one lucky Southland breeder earning more than three times his previous best.

The increased risk of accidents had become the talk of the community since truck and trailer units arrived on the roads after the Winstone Pulp International Mill.

Wool prices might be rising at last but some farmers want sheep that don't even grow the fibre.

The highest priced filly ever sold in New Zealand has become the talk of the annual Karaka yearling sales.

Residents living at the Resido apartment complex near Auckland's Sylvia Park have prioritised having access to their own carpark.

Fans were treated to an unexpected pitch invader when the Wellington Phoenix captain's dog stole the show during the team's clash with Canberra United.

Wellington Phoenix striker Oskar Zawada is leaving the club because he does not fit with coach Giancarlo Italiano's plans for the future.

The Warriors crashed to another defeat despite another strong start.

A Taranaki brewer is excited about the distinctive flavour of beer made from hops grown in the region's hill country.

Cruise ships brought about 350,000 to New Zealand this season but Red Sea shipping disruptions is expected to contribute to a lull for the next.