Former farmer shares battle with depression
"Talk about it - you should not hide it ... the load is easier when shared."
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Peaches from USA recalled after bacteria concerns
US peaches recalled due to potential contamination with Salmonella bacteria.
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Music project to relieve stress of day-to-day life
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Stunned and humbled: Todd Muller overwhelmed with response to mental health battle
"There's something that has changed for the better."
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"The anxiety arrived very early on," the former National Party leader has acknowledged.
Junior Geros' weekly bonfires 'leave the light on' for lost loved ones
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Comment: Let's talk about sex
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Six courses offers skill development and positive connections
Try making a ukulele, soft stone sculpture, wooden toys, or Maori traditional carving.
New CHB doctor finds community welcoming
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Comment: The moment I knew I needed help
Comment: Waikato dairy farmer Sam Owen shares his mental health story.
Can lessons from animal health benefit humans?
Greg Mirams' work with animals is drawing attention from the human health business.
Health officials welcome $242m for maternity services
The Government has invested $85 million to support midwives' wages.
Farmer workshop for staying positive under pressure
"Know your Mindset. Grow your Influence" aims to help Kiwi farmers deal with uncertainty.
Study shows link between stressed-out farmers and accidents
ACC-funded research shows correlation between injuries and farmer stress.
Hawke's Bay PGA? It's a long drive for the mini-golf
More than 80 games of mini-golf in three weeks.
Artwork created to break through stigma
The artwork shines a light on rural mental health.
Health and wellbeing essential at Fieldays Online
Health and safety still important at this year's virtual Fieldays.
Footy videos offer support for drought-stricken farmers
Hugh Renton's famous footy mates record videos to help farmers struggling with drought.
Bay farmers strip off for risque rural initiative
The naked challenge was created to spark rural mental health conversation.
Drought and Covid 19 causing concern for farmers' wellbeing
"Morale is holding out at the moment, but it's on a bit of a knife edge."
'It strengthened the idea that it's OK not to be OK': Film-maker
Young film-maker hopes new short film will encourage farmers to open up.
Rural testing to step up in Hawke's Bay as no new Covid-19 cases reported
Hawke's Bay Covid-19 cases remain at 42 with no new cases announced.
Support for farmers to keep up the good work
Advice on Gypsy day will go out to farmers as soon as possible.
Covid 19 coronavirus: Doctor warns rural areas vulnerable
Rural doctor says number of factors leave rural people vulnerable to impact of Covid-19.
Jamie Mackay: It's okay to not be okay
Comment: If you need help, please ask someone. Don't be too proud.
DairyNZ farmers make video to cheer up Kiwis in lockdown
DairyNZ vows to keep calm and carry on farming for New Zealand.
Gumboot Friday still on, but health ministry steers clear
Documents reveal breakdown of relationship between Ministry of Health and former comedian.
Kick off your boots with Lashes: Anton Lienert-Brown
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