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...
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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...
Two wins in row for young inventor
Young inventor Patrick Roskam takes top prize for his invention the Gudgeon Pro 5. Photo: Rebecca Watson Young inventor Patrick...
Police give meth a crack at Fieldays
Police Communications Manager Andrew McAlley shows some of the items used to make methamphetamine. Photo: Michelle Corbett Domestic violence, a...
Social media sells meat
The Carey family from Opunake are selling their meat all over the country thanks to social media and online shopping....
Radical approaches to pollution: when economics and environmentalism collide
When it comes to pollution we’ve tried the stick, says University of Waikato economist Professor Les Oxley. Now, why don’t...
PM threatens comedian with giant pair of scissors
What do you call it when the Prime Minister of New Zealand tries to cut the ginger locks of local...
Honey liqueur, pure gold
When Gisborne brewer Dennis Greeks started brewing honey wine and liqueur for his boss in 1999, he may have hit...
Limoncello – nothing sour about it
The Kiwi Best Kitchen houses all manner of boutique and niche food stalls. There are dried meat salesman, honeyed liqueur...
Dog team pirouette and skateboard
It is not every day you see a dog shooting hoops, dancing and washing its feet - but you can...
Awareness best defence against fruit fly
The Queensland fruit fly, a major pest in Australia, poses a constant threat to New Zealand’s horticulture industry. The insect...
Fieldays patrons sample Waikato cheese
Cheese lovers have had a tangy treat this Fieldays with an award-winning cheese company showcasing their products. Cheese lovers Sue...
Meet the Volunteers
The National Agricultural Fieldays held annually at the Mystery Creek Events Centre sees New Zealand punch far above its weight,...
Woollen runners could be the next best thing
Four hundred hours of wear and the woollen running shoe still smells brand new. Science impact leader for AgResearch Andy...
Schools consider cancelling trip to Fieldays
Schools have been ringing the Waikato DHB today to express their concern about measles spreading at Fieldays. Thousands are expected...
A mechanic, a taxi driver and a mini ark…
A green-tech "Mini Ark" has been developed by a taxi driver and mechanic who are displaying their invention at the...
Key opens 46th Fieldays
Key wields the scissors to cut the ribbon and give Te Radar’s locks atrim. Photo Credit: Adam Edwards The opening...
Xero showcases new “cloud”
Online accounting software company Xero has launched a new cloud based service at Fieldays to help improve accuracy of accounts...
Chicken man gears up for Fieldays
Chicken Man John Neal has been gearing up for what he hopes will be a busy week for his first...
Fieldays fun for PM
Prime Minister John Key arrived late morning at Mystery Creek and walked about greeting farmers and visitors before his midday...