Mental health support trust seeks rural help
Hawke's Bay charitable trust looking to introduce new mental health care programme.
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Number of work-related deaths in 2020 already concerning
Figures show that many more people were killed on the job than previously thought.
'Sheer weight' of multiple issues taking toll on farmers
Beef + Lamb NZ report says South Island farmers' mental health is under stress.
'Tragic start' to 2020: Six farm deaths in eight days
WorkSafe said the deaths were preventable.
Dairy farmer's gym is no ordinary bootcamp
Bootcamp gym on a South Taranaki dairy farm cares for more than buff bodies.
Simon Wilson: This broken country (and the Govt that says it wants to fix it)
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Comment: Top on-farm health and safety tips for the holidays
Comment: With the coming summer months, there is often an influx of visitors to the farm.
Actions, not words, helped Laura beat her demons
Laura Douglas found herself deeply unhappy at her high-paying corporate job in Auckland.
Stock manager laid low by mystery illness
Leo Hamilton ended up in intensive care with no eyesight nor any feeling below his nose.
Blair Vining's 'tireless advocacy' recognised
The Prime Minister acknowledged his campaigning efforts as the agency opened.
New medical technology links rural patients to ICU specialists
Northland hospitals first in the country to get new telemedicine system.
Thousands more people to get mental health training
Up to 12,000 more people will receive mental health training over the next four years.
RSE worker confirmed with measles in Hawke's Bay
Dr Rachel Eyre said the employer of the worker had acted promptly to notify the DHB.
Medical tourism plan to lure doctors to winterless North
Primary care organisation outlines initiatives to recruit more GPs in Northland.
The Country and Will to Live launch cookbook
Will to Live and The Country have a cookbook for a good cause out for Christmas.
Programme allows students to gain rural health immersion
RHIP students have the opportunity to live, study and work together in Whakatāne.
Taranaki DHB proposes model of care for area
A public forum is being held to present a rural model of care for South Taranaki.
Young farmer shares his mental health journey
Farmer joined "Will to Live Speak Up" tour to share his own mental health journey.
Ag Proud brings inspirational speaker to Southland
Ag Proud-organised mental health seminars hosted by Lance Burdett for the whole community.
'Ringing up in tears': Canterbury farmers doing it tough
Canterbury farmers say they're at breaking point.
Mike King's Gumboot fund for free counselling runs out of money
Patients could be left in the lurch after King's charity runs out of funds.
Freshwater package raising concerns
Farmer worried about negative impact on livelihoods, stress levels and mental wellbeing.
Dr Tom's Northland talks looking at rural health
Retro Chevrolet ambulance touring Northland to help rural health crisis.
Research shows rural Aussie junior doctors more satisfied
Researchers said the findings were surprising.
Manukau Ag Proud barbecue response 'fantastic'
Ag Proud NZ brings the country to town with a few "convos" over a beef brisket.
Ag Proud farmers firing up the barbie in Manukau
The aim of the event is to help strengthen the relationship between rural and urban areas.
Northland suicide numbers exposed
An unwaged man with mental illness and a dairy farmer speak out about Northland suicide
Teen seriously injured after crash involving cow and quad bike
A teenager suffered serious injuries when a cow collided with her quad bike.
Inclusive processes empower people
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Farmers' inner-city BBQs aim to boost urban connections
Ag Proud aims to promote positive farm practices and raise awareness around mental health.
Doctor's care 'wanting' in days before south Otago man's death
A farmer received inadequate medical care in the two days leading up to his death.
'Six-foot tall and bullet-proof' men invited to health discussion
Event designed to encourage both urban and rural men to think about their health.
Why small-town pharmacist wants to retrain in US
Physician associates make a difference in rural communities struggling to attract doctors.
Mental health should be taught in schools - farmer
If farmer Sam Robinson had his way, talking about your feelings would be a school subject.