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Next level bidding at in-lamb ewe fair in Eastern Southland

About 2000 sheep were on offer at an in-lamb ewe fair at Charlton Saleyards near Gore. Photo: Gerrit Doppenberg

Shawn McAvinueReporter

Thursday, August 13, 2026

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Rural EventsSeptember 1

New Zealand dog trial team come from behind to win transtasman test series

Under immense scoreboard pressure, Palmerston dog trialist Lloyd Smith produced a diamond performance to win a transtasman test.

Shawn McAvinue

New Zealand dog trial team come from behind to win transtasman test series

New Zealand dog trial team come from behind to win transtasman test series

Rural EventsAugust 26

Strong wool prices rise after sharp fall and more market volatility likely, auctioneer says.

The strong wool market delivered a major reversal of the sharp downward spiral across recent sales, PGG Wrightson says.

Strong wool prices rise after sharp fall and more market volatility likely, auctioneer says.

Strong wool prices rise after sharp fall and more market volatility likely, auctioneer says.

Rural EventsAugust 26

Booming bunny population spurs regional council drop-in session

Land occupiers in the Allanton area are invited to an Otago Regional Council drop-in session to discuss rabbit management.

Booming bunny population spurs regional council drop-in session

Booming bunny population spurs regional council drop-in session

Rural EventsAugust 19

Every pupil from a Strath Taieri school share a wool education experience in a shipping container at the same time

A hands-on wool education experience was given to the dozen pupils at a Strath Taieri primary school.

Every pupil from a Strath Taieri school share a wool education experience in a shipping container at the same time

Every pupil from a Strath Taieri school share a wool education experience in a shipping container at the same time