Tom RoseJournalist·NZ Herald·8 Jul, 2026 08:40 PM4 mins to read‌Morning Headlines | Trump threatens more attacks on Iran, security ramps up for Modi visit and Auckland rail closes for upgrades | Thursday, July 9, 2026A pair of farmers preparing to represent New Zealand in a global ploughing competition are facing significant roadblocks with their gear on the wrong ship in the wrong hemisphere.

Mark Dillon and Malcolm Taylor were crowned the country’s top ploughers after winning their titles at the New Zealand Ploughing