LIC looking for improvement
LIC has chosen the 50th Fieldays to launch its new brand theme. “There is always room for improvement” is the...
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Shaw debates zero carbon bill at Fieldays
James Shaw discusses the Zero Carbon Bill at Fieldays this morning. Photo: Anna Clausen Climate Change Minister James Shaw faced...
Vintage tractors put on a show in the rain
The Cambridge based Waikato Vintage Tractors and Machinery Club show their beautifully restored machines on day one of Fieldays with...
Experienced in the field
A young farmer walks into the Waikato Times office and asks for a job - he has no clue what...
Lost and found at Fieldays as the crowds get bigger
Cellphone battery chargers are an essential part of the Salvation Army's equipment at Fieldays. That's not only for themselves -...
Media madness as Jacinda Ardern arrives at Fieldays
I gave it my best shot. It’s safe to say that Prime Minster Jacinda Ardern’s arrival at Fieldays sparked a...
How to Dad: Jordan Watson approves of Ford Raptor
The wraps are off the new Ford Ranger Raptor, and Fieldays visitors are the first to see the ute in...
Something spooky at Fieldays
The old Waikato Hospital in the Heritage Village at Mystery Creek. Photo: Adam Edwards Something spooky is happening at the...
Simon Gault at Fieldays on his diabetes journey
Simon Gault put on his gumboots and kicked the show off in the Kitchen Theatre on the first day of...
Waikato farmer ready to take on Fieldays Rural Catch
Ben Fisher has dusted off his mantelpiece for the Golden Gumboot ahead of the Fieldays Rural Catch competition. He's also...
Fieldays helps save lives one skin check at a time
Three cases of early onset melanoma were diagnosed before noon on day one of Fieldays at the Health and Wellbeing...
Farmers making a Smart Move at Fieldays
Daryn Murray is looking to create a better workplace enviroment with his Smart Move products. Photo: Blair Voorend A New...
Remote system aims to make pasture testing easier
For decades farmers have had to test their pasture growth and soil conditions, taking time out of their busy days....
Men see red as the women dominate on quad bikes
Eira Lloyd-Forrest takes out the Suzuki King quad bike challenge. Photo: Anna Clausen It was female domination this morning as...
TechniPharm gets Spikey at Fieldays
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dC0QIga5-28 Spikey makes it’s big debut this year at Fieldays. The new innovation promises to earn money for farmers and...
Everything is “all good” – Police update
Waikato police are urging the public to be conscious of their belongings at Fieldays as reports of stolen property continue...
It’s a bird, it’s a plane, wait no it’s a drone
Clouds might be the only thing filling the sky over Kiwi farms if drone manufacturer Aeronavics has anything to do...
Canine conservationists on show at Fieldays
The Department of Conservation (DOC) came to Fieldays this year to showcase how they are using dogs to protect some...
First-timers scoop Jubilee Award
Fiat Chrysler Jeep climbs muddy tracks during demonstrations. Photo: Michelle Corbett Fiat Chrysler New Zealand has won the Jubilee Award...
Traffic backed up and parking limited
Fieldays goers walk from the carpark to Mystery Creek. Photo: Geoff Ridder Traffic is backed up from Hamilton to Mystery Creek...
Kiwis curious about food-waste
Hungry Bin creator Ben Bell has made composting clean, simple and easy for New Zealanders. Photo: Rebecca Watson According to...
Robotic milking innovation first in New Zealand
GEA’s MIone is a beauty of a machine. GEA's robotic milker, the MIone. Photo: Craig Richmond The robotic milker is...
New Irish companies present their products to Kiwi farmers at Fieldays
Dr Sam Hoste, commercial director of Grassometer holds the Grassometer in his hands. Photo: Brad Roberts Grassometer and Major Equipment...
It’s a bromance for the bachelors
Fieldays Bachelor Brett Steeghs It’s been four days of intense competition under an unfamiliar media spotlight for Brett...