'I swung': The spider crawling down her windscreen that she couldn't catch
Ailsa Slui, 80, says she would be blind by now if she hadn't sought medical help.
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Homeward bound: Rural trust fundraising trek ends in Gisborne today
Hoping to see funds used for Outward Bound experience.
Opinion: Keeping your stock - and yourself - safe in the yards
Opinion: Yards that are fit for purpose are a pleasure to work in.
Why we need more rural health professionals
James Gardiner is doing his rural health training in Dannevirke
'Challenging': 4000-patient clinic has no permanent GP
Sometimes locums cannot be found so practices are running with 'insufficient GPs'.
'I have staff crying regularly': Calls for more rural medical training
Overstretched rural clinicians 'feel at times they are letting the community down'.
'Fortunate': How Matt Chisholm connects with rural communities
The Rural Support Trust’s Time Out Tour visits rural communities around New Zealand.
Rural Support Trust chairman to step down
Northland RST chairwoman Michelle Ruddell will step into the role in September.
Dannevirke GP awarded community service medal
Marta Kroo came to New Zealand for a sabbatical and stayed.
Four deaths in three weeks prompt quad bike warning
'The trend is worrying enough for us to sound the alarm already.'
The Country: Matt Chisholm's life on the land
Richard McIntyre, Matt Chisholm, Grant McCallum, Mark Cameron, Phil Duncan.
Lack of healthcare in rural areas 'unacceptable'
Rural patients are getting short-changed by NZ's healthcare system.
Under pressure: The 'perfect storm' in primary health care
'Perfect storm' leaves GPs struggling.
Minister accepts health system in crisis amid rural hospital staff shortages
Two small hospitals are reportedly using teleheath to service overnight patients.
Rural ladies who lunch: Gemma McCaw coming to Dannevirke
Tararua Rural Support Trust encouraging ladies off the farm for day of connection and fun.
Matt Chisholm on nearly losing everything and bouncing back
The former journalist and TV presenter has written his second book.
Equine therapy paradise plays key role in people’s mental health and wellbeing journeys
The tranquil environment also contributes positively to therapeutic outcomes for clients.
'Bit of sacrifice': Brothers tackle Dry July to support dad's cancer fight
The Plunkett Boys are known for enjoying a drink or two, so Dry July has been a challenge.
'All about attitude' - Jamie Strang rows across Cook Strait
Jamie Strang on rowing, and raising money for Farmstrong.
Quad bikes: Farmers offered crush protection device discount
'This is practical support that means cost shouldn’t get in the way of safety.'
'Nasty flu-like illness': Project to combat leptospirosis
"Our data shows 70% of people suspected of having leptospirosis are not tested for it."
Boost for farmers in Trust Tairāwhiti funding round
Iwi radio stations, First Light marathon organisers, theatre group among other recipients
MP returns to Parliament after son’s tragic death
Act MP Mark Cameron is returning to Parliament after his son's tragic death.
Watch: Farmer’s fight against depression - keeping well on the farm
Farmer Wayne Langford and his wife Tyler talk about their struggles with depression.
Cape walk to support struggling farmers
Whāngārā farmer Sophie Land and friends plan to walk around the East Cape.
Health workers needed in rural Canterbury
'If we can grow our own people, that is the best solution.'
Farmstrong: Dairy farmer Abbi Ayre’s top tips for beating stress
Sponsored content: Reefton dairy farmer on why she wants farmers to STOP.
Hawke's Bay's 'Captain Tom' to tackle 100km in 100th year
'Hammie' not afraid of stepping out for the cause.
Farm worker's near miss with tractor after park gear fails
The tractor's park gear failed and the unmanned vehicle started to roll towards him.
Northland GP services at risk as crisis hits sector
Some GP services in Northland at risk of closing as crisis hits.
The big dry: Farmers say Canterbury, Otago support 'great news'
“They’re used to farming in dry conditions but it has been challenging."
'Staying positive helps': Farmer's road to recovery after accident
An accident in the late 1990s left Matt Hutchinson with horrific injuries.
'Mind where your mind goes' - Gilbert Enoka on facing adversity
Former All Blacks mental skills coach talks to farmers on lessons he's learned.