North to south: Mental health awareness
Arikinui Mana gave up his house, hobbies and his job to cycle the length of New Zealand and “do it...
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Journalist turned writer for children
Once upon a time, there was a journalist who thought of making a living pursuing the thing he loved the best...
It’s a bun fight in the cooking round of the Rural Catch competition
Contestants pair up to make something savoury and something sweet in heat 8
Theft at the petting zoo
A thief has been caught red handed at the petting zoo during the 50th anniversary of Fieldays. Bred from a...
The men behind the machines
The tractor pull continues to draw contestants more than 40 years after it started at Fieldays.
Hard yakka in fencing doubles
The Silver Spade doubles competition enjoyed a clear morning on Friday at Fieldays.
Service with banter from faithful Lions Club
Hidden away in their caravan, the Ohaupo/Ngahinapouri Lions Club have been faithfully cheeky for the past few decades at Fieldays....
‘Useless’ cook takes out the Rural Catch Culinary Challenge
A self-described "useless cook" proved a dab hand with asparagus rolls as he and his cooking teammate won the culinary...
Police plug social media at Fieldays
Mike Puru (TV3 presenter) and Constable Jack Driver (Waikato Police Community Liaison) raising the presence of Waikato Police on Instagram...
Doug the Digger is digging into print
Alistair McIntyre never thought he would go back to school again. Photo: Blair Voorend Alistair McIntyre knew he had...
Healthy living for everyone in Kitchen Theatre
Belinda MacDonald and Neena Truscott whip up a healthy meal in the Kitchen Theatre. Photo: Anna Clausen Neena Truscott and...
Savvy 12-year-old inventor makes his mark
Innovations exhibitor Christian Stark, 12, is getting plenty of 'thumbs ups' for his invention at Fieldays. Photo: Horiana Henderson Young...
A ruff day for Rural Catch contestants
Lilly Newtson guides her dog around the obstacle course. Photo: Denise Van Dam It was all about dog handling skills...
Happy 50th birthday Fieldays!
It's a time for celebration and reflection at the 50th anniversary opening ceremony
Oh Lord! A chip off the old block
Chris Lord competing in the Standing Block at the Stihl Timbersports Chris Lord dominated the competition on his way to...
LIC looking for improvement
LIC has chosen the 50th Fieldays to launch its new brand theme. “There is always room for improvement” is the...
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...
On and off rain slows business for some at Fieldays
A wet start to Fieldays may have slowed things for a while, but many exhibitors reported that business was going...