Ag Proud host lunch to 'bridge rural-urban divide'
Hundreds of city workers and visitors enjoyed steak provided by Silver Fern Farms.
Hundreds of city workers and visitors enjoyed steak provided by Silver Fern Farms.
Blair Vining's dying wish: A national cancer agency so other Kiwis don't have to suffer.
Researchers said recreational use needs to be considered as well as workplace safety.
Jason Herrick has set up "Ag Proud NZ" to support rural people.
''Stereotypical Southern man'' sharing his story in the hopes it will help other farmers.
Council says visual, privacy and noise effects likely to be less than minor.
Facility expected to have a team of specialists that will cater for up to 5000 patients.
Most of those killed were crushed or suffocated by a quad bike landing on top of them.
Study recommends new methods to identify shellfish contamination risk for norovirus.
Woman who sliced leg on submerged metal says deep wound still healing four months on.
Elle Perriam says Will to Live charity is the most rewarding thing she has ever done.
"Instead of putting the people first, the Government is putting itself first.''
Farmers love what they do, but some were asking the question: ''Why am I doing this?''
A new drive-through health clinic in Rotorua will be open until midnight.
A new St John vehicle has been launched to help the Porangahau community.
Dust from unsealed roads is killing one Northlander every two years.
These will roll out in Murupara and Ōpōtiki this month.
"The primary plan has been based - in my academic opinion - on incorrect catchment data".
Zimbabwean-born GP Dr Grahame Jelley details his journey to Northland.
Third emergency birth since the Lumsden Maternity Centre was downgraded in April.
Jess Berry had her feet up on the dashboard to give birth to son William.
Young Farmer grand finalist Matt McRae on how he handles health and safety.
Farmers getting mixed messages on crush protection devices, says victim's widow.
Research suggests focusing on farmer stress in difficult times can lead to further stress.
Experts say getting job design right is essential to establishing wellbeing at work.
After a roadside birth last month, more are feared in rural Southland.
Federated Farmers is on board with WorkSafe's decision to "strongly recommend" CPDs.
''Workers should refuse to ride the damn things unless they're fitted.''
Comment: It is a relief to see that mental health's getting a much need funding injection.