Manukau Ag Proud barbecue response 'fantastic'
Ag Proud NZ brings the country to town with a few "convos" over a beef brisket.
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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.
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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.
Ag Proud host lunch to 'bridge rural-urban divide'
Hundreds of city workers and visitors enjoyed steak provided by Silver Fern Farms.
'Cancer hero' gives Government plan a 6/10
Blair Vining's dying wish: A national cancer agency so other Kiwis don't have to suffer.
Quad bike injuries still increasing - Research
Researchers said recreational use needs to be considered as well as workplace safety.
Why this farmer started a mental health support group
Jason Herrick has set up "Ag Proud NZ" to support rural people.
'It's OK to not be OK', says farmer
''Stereotypical Southern man'' sharing his story in the hopes it will help other farmers.
Neighbour opposes Kahungunu Health Services site plan
Council says visual, privacy and noise effects likely to be less than minor.
40 jobs at new Greytown medical facility
Facility expected to have a team of specialists that will cater for up to 5000 patients.
'The worst day of my life': Faces of quad bike deaths
Most of those killed were crushed or suffocated by a quad bike landing on top of them.
Why your shellfish might be contaminated with human poo
Study recommends new methods to identify shellfish contamination risk for norovirus.
Rowena Duncum: Time to stop shaming farmers
Comment: Will to Live Tour gets Rowena Duncum thinking about rural mental health.
Prescription delivery scheme for farmers
Farmers will get prescriptions delivered to their door through new health care initiative.
Warning for Lake Waihola whitebaiters
Woman who sliced leg on submerged metal says deep wound still healing four months on.
Response to Speak Up tour 'overwhelming'
Elle Perriam says Will to Live charity is the most rewarding thing she has ever done.
Bid for Lumsden Maternity Centre inquiry fails
"Instead of putting the people first, the Government is putting itself first.''
Farmers hurting, Rural Support Trust member says
Farmers love what they do, but some were asking the question: ''Why am I doing this?''
Rotorua drive-through medical clinic to open by November
A new drive-through health clinic in Rotorua will be open until midnight.
New St John vehicle launched in Porangahau
A new St John vehicle has been launched to help the Porangahau community.
Health cost from dust in Northland $3m a year
Dust from unsealed roads is killing one Northlander every two years.
New ambulances to improve rural health access
These will roll out in Murupara and Ōpōtiki this month.
Village residents fight plans for Spark cell tower
Pirongia locals at odds over plans for cell tower in village.
All Blacks back dying dad's final stand for change
A group of All Blacks turned out to show their support for Blair Vining's petition.
Lumsden maternity downgrade 'dangerous'
"The primary plan has been based - in my academic opinion - on incorrect catchment data".
Access to rural health top of the priority for Northland GP
Zimbabwean-born GP Dr Grahame Jelley details his journey to Northland.