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Is rural domestic violence even worse than we thought?
"Living rurally often you don't want to talk about these sort of thing"
Man's foot trapped under piece of farm machinery
North Otago man was freed using airbags, before he was assessed by St John staff.
DairyNZ: Newly minted doctors focus on facts
Four new doctors have joined DairyNZ science team.
Person in critical condition after medical event at orchard
It reportedly happened at a Waikato mushroom farm.
Community bus pensioner's idea to beat rural isolation
Bus project hopes to help pensioners affected by health issues and driving restrictions.
Why more carbs can actually be good for you
Study shows increased whole grains intake can help protect from a broad range of diseases.
Feds applaud health and safety boost
"Long-term injury rehabilitation and loss of productivity ... carries a high price tag"
Animals take $70m injury toll on Kiwis
"We do know over the years there have been people who have been killed by cattle."
Shellfish off menu in parts of Northland
Routine tests on shellfish samples show high levels of toxins.
'M. bovis' momentum to be maintained
Mycoplasma bovis had a big impact on primary industries in the last year.
Mohaka River users now have emergency radio
Radio network an extra layer of safety for those on the river.
Free worming tablets for rural dogs
Fifty dogs dosed over December 8-9, to combat Whanganui's sheep measles prevalence
Tragedy behind dachshund's farm safety message
Children's author Harriet Bremner's partner was killed in a farm machinery accident.
Call for mental health report outcomes to apply to all
The Mental Health Foundation wants more focus on rural communities.
Outcomes should be rural proofed, RWNZ says
Rural Women NZ want to see a focus on mental health in farming communities.
Mental health services access key for rural communities
''It is timely and overdue. The problem has been recognised."
Farmers set up Facebook support page for M. bovis
Open page ''Mbovis Affected Farmers'' on Facebook was set up in late November.
Swift action wanted on rural GP shortage
NZ Rural General Practice Network says there is a serious shortage.
Medicinal cannabis bill passes third reading
National calls bill decriminalisation by stealth but it passes third reading.
More meningococcal vaccinations are on their way
More meningococcal ACWY vaccine is heading north.
Will To Live's 'speak up' message received by farmers
More farmers are speaking up against depression, thanks to a new campaign.
Plan ahead to lessen festive stress on farm
Comment: Planning can help alleviate festive stress around the farm this Christmas
War on sheep measles continues
Comment: Whanganui farmers organise BBQ to educate dog owners about sheep measles.
Walkers in Whanganui urged to dose their dogs against sheep measles
Time to vaccinate dogs against sheep measles.
M. bovis vet receives national recognition
The vet who identified first signs of m.bovis has been given national recognition.
New appointment at Canterbury Rural Support Trust
A rural life coach will take on a new challenge for the Mycoplasma bovis response.
Study explores stress in district rocked by quakes, drought
Researchers exploring stress in Canterbury district rocked by quakes, drought and storms.
Federated Farmers: Members may not be prepared for disaster
Farmers seemed unfazed by a recent civil defence test - and the Feds are concerned.
Feds say change to union access rule a win
"Dangerous to have people crawling over farms where [farmers] don't know they're there"
'I consider myself lucky': farmer's rescue after quad bike roll
William Blundell has no recollection of being pinned under the bike.
Dogs with parasites spread sheep measles
Whanganui has a higher than average prevalence of sheep measles