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Rural GPs say healthcare in regions is affected heavily during peak tourist season.
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Waikato Hospital NICU ward receive new giraffe warmer
Waikato Hospital have a new giraffe warmer unit thanks to Dairy Goat Co-operative Trust.
Vet: Producing quality milk has its rewards
The key to dairy farm prosperity is good mastitis control.
NZ trade envoy recommends eradication for mycoplasma bovis
A trade envoy says Mycoplasma bovis is more serious than reports have so far indicated.
Man, 70, injured in bull attack
A 70-year-old man is recovering in hospital after being attacked by a bull.
Free DairyNZ pitstop health checks to continue
DairyNZ's Health PitStops project is set to continue through NZ.
Listen: Bush poet resonates with 'Rain From Nowhere'
Australian bush poet Murray Hartin on his poignant piece, "Rain from Nowhere."
Vet: Managing scours for calves' health
Illnesses in calves can be avoided if they are managed when they come up.
Ministry of Health: We take farmers' health very seriously
David Clark responds to Shane Reti's claims suicide research funds have been pulled.
Whanganui move a step up for young farmers
Bio-security is key as hundreds of herds prepare to move across NZ
Vet has passion for endurance riding
Vet looks forward to living in Whanganui, gives evening talk on horses' health
Rural Women behind Government on Mycoplasma bovis
Rural Women New Zealand offered its full support to the Government for treating M. bovis.
Having New Zealand free of M. bovis could bring future opportunity
Farmers need to support the experts in attempt to eradicate M. bovis
Dunedin's Mastaplex land distribution deal for Mastatest
Mastaplex has secured a national distribution partnership for bovine Mastatest.
Trustpower TECT Rescue Helicopter receives welcome upgrade
The Trustpower TECT Rescue Helicopter operation has received a new chopper.
Shane Reti: State pullback on farmer suicide 'shocking'
Shane Reti urges the Government to prioritise research into farmer suicides
Farmstrong survey assesses health of NZ's farming women
Farmstrong is asking women to complete a survey about their health and social connections.
Stratford woman endure long wait for baby sonograms
Stratford mums-to-be are being frustrated by long sonogram waiting times.
First mention of mycoplasma bovis in Northland
Two Northland farms have been placed under precautionary movement restrictions.
Frank Griffin: Alternative foods show change needed for farmers
Emeritus Prof Frank Griffin sees alternative foods as a "wake up'' call for conventions.
Extension 350 project helps promote farmer well-being
Farmers can utilise Extension 350 as a means to stay connected in the community.
Federated Farmers: Mycoplasma bovis MPI response criticised
MPI has not been up for the job in response to mycoplasma bovis, say Federated Farmers.
Lincoln University farm sticking with grass after beet trial
The Lincoln University Dairy Farm is sticking with grass this winter.
Listen: Sir John Kirwan's advice for under-pressure farmers
Sir John Kirwan has some advice for farmers struggling with the pressures of rural life.
Central Taranaki Young Farmers Club go pink for breast cancer
Central Taranaki Young Farmers Club have gone pink for a good cause.
Shellfish off menu in Bay of Islands over potentially deadly toxin
Warning not to take potentially deadly shellfish from Bay of Islands
Role of rural rescues highlighted in Westpac Chopper Appeal
This year's Westpac Chopper Appeal is focusing on rural rescues.
Bacterial cattle disease mycoplasma bovis edging closer to Bay of Plenty
Mycoplasma bovis is spreading throughout the country – are local farmers worried?
Mycoplasma bovis found on Waikato farm
Mycoplasma bovis has been confirmed in the Cambridge area.
Vet: Cow hoof - Where the pedal (bone) meets metal
When a cow becomes lame, this is often because of historic trauma to the foot.
Makuri farmers meet to discuss Mycoplasma Bovis
Makuri farmers were called together last Tuesday to discuss the impact of mycoplasma bovis
Central Otago farmer urges quad rollover protection
Quad bike safety needs to be a focus for farmers, says Hillend farmer Douglas Jack.
Lakes District Air Rescue Trust to continue
Trust still going despite not bidding for South Island-wide rescue helicopter contract.