"It's been really tough... I have now lost three people," widower Scott Tomlinson says.

Farmlands launches FarmSafe, an app designed to help farmers with health and safety.

Death of Nadine Tomlinson and her son, Angus, was community's worst nightmare, locals say.

The mother and son killed in a North Otago tractor accident have been named.

Defibrillators are now available at two more rural communities

The Otago president says its time for another look at children and farm machinery.

Farming is the country's deadliest industry. The statistics don't lie: 124 deaths in 6-yrs

Northland DHB issues reminder following increase in gastrointestinal infections.

Rural residents urged to monitor water quality after 54 of 60 tests come back positive.

Contact with animals can reduce stress and increase self-esteem.

"You don't realise how much fight you have until you are faced with something like this."

Lambing and calving difficult for Wairarapa farmers after adverse weather.

Could three servings of dairy a day keep the cardiologist away?

Shells contain bioactives known to be effective in treating diabetes and heart disease.

A new mobile health service will arrive in Otago and South land this December.

"It's about education, comradery and support."

NZ Young Farmers is ramping up its efforts to get young people talking about mental health

After losing a son, John Herlihy threw his energy into fundraising for suicide prevention.

The videos feature respected industry shearers and farmers.

Health hui will have positive outcomes for community

The Post Quake Farming Group has done a series of workshops for farmer health.

A new section of rural health has been set up at the University of Otago.

Timaru orthopaedic surgeon Bill Taine has been accorded a rare honour by his colleagues.

Patea Medical centre bought by Ngati Ruanui.

Colostrum is the first milk produced by mammals and it needs to come from healthy animals

A US court case has prompted more calls for a ban on popular herbicide Roundup. Should it?

All for a good cause as quiz night nails it with rookie auctioneer.

Dr Jacqueline Rowarth on the changes at Fonterra and whether Roundup causes cancer.

Chopper crash survivor recognised for safety campaign raising farmers' awareness of wires.

A call to look after farmers' mental and physical wellbeing has prompted care packages.