On the weekend of March 28th and 29th, 2026, the National Sheepfold invites you to join in celebrating its annual event dedicated to shearing and wool. This traditional occasion showcases the Mérinos ...

A farmer has set up a project to revive the county's wool heritage and support local producers with fair prices to "restore ...

Remarkable footage shows the moment a raging bushfire “skipped” a family’s house in Alexandra despite massive flames coming ...

The Everest of world sheep shearing records is back in New Zealand after an epic day in the Central North Island on 5 January ...

Around 50 sheep escaped from their herd and spent 20 minutes roaming a Penny supermarket in rural Bavaria as the video of the ...

Saddle up and get ready for the 120th year of the National Western Stock Show. If this is your first rodeo, then here’s ...

In the first attempt on the record of 731 set by New Zealander Matthew Smith in England nine and half years ago, Goss claimed ...

Starting the day at 5am at Te Pa, between Raetihi and Ohakune today, the 29-year-old Goss, brother of women’s rugby legend ...

Mountain rescuers were called to rescue two sheep stuck on a cliff. Ogwen Valley Mountain Rescue Organisation was called to help by a local farmer. In a jokey statement OVMRO, who anonymised their ...

The government and the shearing industry have announced a $75,000 programme to improve animal welfare in the industry. The fund will go towards workshops, online modules, practical assessments, and ...

This video dives into the demanding world of professional sheep shearing through firsthand experience. It exposes the physical strain, fast-paced technique, and daily hazards that define the job.