The men behind the machines
The tractor pull continues to draw contestants more than 40 years after it started at Fieldays.
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Hard yakka in fencing doubles
The Silver Spade doubles competition enjoyed a clear morning on Friday 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Kiwi teen set to show at New York and Milan Fashion Weeks
A Christchurch teenager will be making her mark on the world stage of the fashion industry as she jets off...
Hamilton crowds on the hunt at vinyl fair
Vinyl hunter and gatherers turned out in their hundreds for the Hamilton Record Fair on June 9. More than 20...