It was a big weekend for New Zealand's rural community, with the country's shearers dominating the 2026 Golden Shears event.

New Zealand claimed an unprecedented five wins in six events at the Golden Shears World Shearing and Woolhandling Championships, which ended in Masterton on Saturday night.

The Country's Jamie Mackay recapped the action. 

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It was a big weekend for New Zealand's rural community, with the country's shearers dominating the 2026 Golden Shears event.
New Zealand claimed an unprecedented five wins in six events at the Golden Shears World Shearing and Woolhandling Championships, which ended in Masterton on Saturday night.
The Country's Jamie Mackay recapped the action.&nbsp;
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Jamie Mackay: The Country host on New Zealand's performance at the Golden Shears World Shearing and Woolhandling Championships 2026

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The UK Prime Minister's signalling much closer ties with the European Union, forced by the war in Iran. 

Sir Keir Starmer's warning the conflict will impact the UK, and although they're preparing to whether the storm, it won't be easy. 

He says it's becoming increasingly clear their long term national interest requires a stronger partnership with Europe.

UK correspondent Enda Brady says no-one wants this war - and he wouldn't be surprised if the UK joins up with the EU by the end of the decade. 

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The UK Prime Minister's signalling much closer ties with the European Union, forced by the war in Iran.&nbsp;
Sir Keir Starmer's warning the conflict will impact the UK, and although they're preparing to whether the storm, it won't be easy.&nbsp;
He says it's becoming increasingly clear their long term national interest requires a stronger partnership with Europe.
UK correspondent Enda Brady says no-one wants this war - and he wouldn't be surprised if the UK joins up with the EU by the end of the decade.&nbsp;
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Enda Brady: UK correspondent on Prime Minister Starmer indicating the UK will be growing partnership with EU

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The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has been taking place for five weeks, and it's started to impact financial results.

Data shows business confidence has plunged over the last month, airlines are cutting down projected results and retail and construction have taken a hti.

Sam Dickie from Fisher Funds explained further.

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The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has been taking place for five weeks, and it's started to impact financial results.
Data shows business confidence has plunged over the last month, airlines are cutting down projected results and retail and construction have taken a hti.
Sam Dickie from Fisher Funds explained further.
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Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on the ongoing economic costs of the Iran war

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Kiwi farmers have voiced concerns about the long-term impacts of the Middle East conflict.

Data shows the conflict will lead to slowdowns for firms in almost every sector - with increased economic uncertainty.

The Country's Jamie Mackay explained further.

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Kiwi farmers have voiced concerns about the long-term impacts of the Middle East conflict.
Data shows the conflict will lead to slowdowns for firms in almost every sector - with increased economic uncertainty.
The Country's Jamie Mackay explained further.
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Jamie Mackay: The Country host on farmer voicing concerns about long-term impacts of Iran conflict

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Jamie Mackay: The Country host on New Zealand's performance at the Golden Shears World Shearing and Woolhandling Championships 2026

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