'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.
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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.
MP says 'lives at risk' after car park birth
Third emergency birth since the Lumsden Maternity Centre was downgraded in April.
Speedy delivery: Baby born in moving car
Jess Berry had her feet up on the dashboard to give birth to son William.
McRae brothers are playing it safe on-farm
Young Farmer grand finalist Matt McRae on how he handles health and safety.
Agreement needed on quad bike safety, says widow
Farmers getting mixed messages on crush protection devices, says victim's widow.
Agricultural professionals key in farmer mental health - research
Research suggests focusing on farmer stress in difficult times can lead to further stress.
Wellbeing in the workplace: Key factors revealed
Experts say getting job design right is essential to establishing wellbeing at work.
More roadside births feared after service downgrade
After a roadside birth last month, more are feared in rural Southland.
Feds back crush protection for quad bikes
Federated Farmers is on board with WorkSafe's decision to "strongly recommend" CPDs.
Call for compulsory quad bike rollover bars
''Workers should refuse to ride the damn things unless they're fitted.''
Comment: Mental health finally recognised as worthy of money
Comment: It is a relief to see that mental health's getting a much need funding injection.
Emergency delivery: 10-pound baby Levi born on the side of the road
Mum praises midwife as 10-pound baby Levi arrives before they made it to hospital.