Bay farmers strip off for risque rural initiative
The naked challenge was created to spark rural mental health conversation.
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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
Anton Lienert-Brown says balance and being true to himself have helped his rugby career.
Mental health tips from Will to Live's Elle Perriam
Elle Perriam reckons everyone could use a bit of help with their mental health right now.
How NetSpeed helps Auld Farm Distillery stay connected
"Remote, rural and right at the bottom of the world" is no problem for NetSpeed.
Regular breaks important for healthy lifestyle
Rural Support Trust recommends regular breaks for mental health.
Resilient farmer Doug Avery's advice for coping with lockdown
People need love, connection, purpose and hope at this times says Avery.
Kick off your boots with Lashes: Toni Street
Lashes catches up with Toni Street who has some advice for dealing with tough times.
NetSpeed keeping the Mabey family connected
"We often wonder how we ever coped without the internet!"
Covid 19 sharpens agribusiness focus on staff mental health
Family and community cultures in agribusiness building blocks for staff mental health.
Kick off your boots with Lashes - Sam Cane
The Country's Sam "Lashes" Casey has a yarn with All Black Sam Cane about mental health.
YOLO Farmer Wayne Langford's mental health advice
Wayne Langford, aka the YOLO Farmer shares some tips on how to cope with tough times.
Life on the darkside of rural New Zealand
Many affected by life-threatening stress levels struggle to see outside their own bubble.
Rural Mental Health: Bush poet resonates with 'Rain From Nowhere'
Poem 'Rain from Nowhere' strikes a chord with The Country's Rural Mental Health Week.
Comment: A farmers' guide to staying connected in isolation
Comment: Sticking in our own bubble has never been as important as it is now.
Aaron Smith shares his mental health tips for the lockdown
Aaron Smith says having a purpose for the day is helping him during the lockdown.
Coronavirus another stressor on farmers' mental health pile up
Virus is the latest mental health challenge for farmers in a decade of stressors.
'Kick off your boots' for rural mental health
The Country team is encouraging people to kick off their boots for rural mental health.
Coronavirus: Farmers' mental health important says Katie Milne
Feds pres says it's important for farmers to "look after our mental spaces" at this time.
'Drought-shouts' off the agenda; how to support farmers
"Normally you can get together, and talk about it, but in this environment we can't."
Dr Rowarth: Nitrates, drinking water and bowel cancer
Comment: Nitrate in drinking water doesn't cause cancer-yet the scaremongering continues.
New book encourages Kiwi kids to talk about mental health
"Use your voice" is a collaboration between Harriet Bremner, Elle Perrium and their dogs.
Sixteen 'Trevs' hit the road for a good cause
Sixteen "Trevs" take the road less travelled to raise funds for rural wellbeing.
Shane Reti: Many reasons for lack of GPs in Northland
There are a number of reasons behind the lack of GPs in Northland.
Charity ride: 'Tractors are the way to travel'
Tractor trek raises money and awareness about mental health.
'Two Rural Heroines' join forces to empower Canterbury farmers
Rural duo launch event in a bid to change the way those in the rural sector think.
Local jobs at risk in big city move
Outrage as Healthcare NZ plans to axe as many as 14 call centre jobs axed in Horowhenua.