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Mycoplasma bovis outbreak cost recovery 'work in progress'
Who will pay for what is the latest talking point in the Mycoplasma bovis outbreak.
Vet: Fodder beet overuse may cause health concerns
A Canterbury vet is concerned at the overuse of fodder beet in feeds for stock.
Mycoplasma Bovis found on Pahiatua farm
Cattle on a farm in Pahiatua are showing signs of mycoplasma bovis.
Tararua embraces new doctors
Worldwide recruitment pays off for Tararua Health Group and patients.
Rarotonga ... with a layoff in Whanganui
Mobile health clinic for Rarotonga will visit Whanganui on its way to the island.
Rural churches provide voice for small communities
Rural churches are "a voice for voiceless", a conference has been told.
'Mycoplasma bovis' cases still rising
Many of the New Zealand farms infected with Mycoplasma bovis appear connected.
Federated Farmers back calls to save chopper services
Federated Farmers is backing calls to stop the axing of rescue helicopter services.
Mycoplasma bovis: Stop nose-to-nose cow contacts
Keep your cows from touching neighbouring cows to avoid spread of mycoplasma bovis.
Petition to save Rural Health Alliance launched
Barbara Kuriger launched an online petition to save Rural Health Alliance Aotearoa NZ.
'Dad could die' if landline not fixed, say family
The man and his family say fixing the faulty landline is a matter of life or death.
Nurses could be solution to rural health services crisis
Research shows nurses could be a cost-effective solution for rural health care crisis.
Workers detail breathing difficulties during ammonia leak
Details of the ammonia leak have emerged after an Official Information Act request.
Dr Mearns prescribes change
GP Dr Douglas Mearns ends general practice career at the Kaitaia Health Centre on Friday.
Rabbit K5 virus taking hold in Otago, says ORC
The rabbit virus K5 has started to take hold in the Otago region.
Rural GP issues laid out for Minister of Health
Rural health issues outlined to Minister of Health, David Clark, last week.
TB test requirements reduced for herds
New Zealand's TB free programme is reducing testing requirements for cattle and deer.
Listen: Rural health group's funding bid 'chicken feed'
RHAANZ CEO Michelle Thompson says organisation needs $600,000.
Rural health group urgently seeks funding
The eroding of services for rural communities has to stop, says RHAANZ.
Fed Farmers: Tighter controls needed in M. bovis fight
M. bovis should be treated like Tb, with regular testing and culling of infected stock.
Rural health failure: RHAANZ to shut down if not funded
RHAANZ to shut down if funding not received by the government.
Social connection 'vital' for retired farmers
Making the move from the farm is a big one, but it doesn't have to be a painful one.
'Lives at stake' if govt cuts rescue helicopter funding
Te Anau has been cut from a list of helicopter bases in a tender for air rescue services.
Rural health initiatives constrained by dearth of funding
Rural Health Alliance Aotearoa New Zealand is fighting for its own survival.
Te Kuiti's Dr Keith Buswell wins 2018 Peter Snow Memorial Award
Te Kuiti GP Dr Keith Buswell is the recipient of the 2018 Peter Snow Memorial Award.
Hope new govt programme stops spread of mycoplasma bovis
Cattle movements across Cook Strait are being tracked in a new government programme.
Mycoplasma bovis cull will be 'devastating' for farmers
Mycoplasma bovis culling is likely to have a devastating effect on farmers.
MPI Mycoplasma bovis compensation process 'quite appalling'
Ken Wheeler says the way he was treated by the MPI as 'appalling'.
Farmer urges public to donate to St John appeal
Farmer who says St John ''saved his life'' urges public to donate to annual appeal.
Deadly virus killing dogs in Taupo region
Parvovirus is currently epidemic in Turangi, Taumarunui, Whanganui and Auckland.
Rabbit-killing virus release planned for Southland and Otago
An initial release of the RHDV1 (K5) rabbit virus in Southland will be made from next week
Watch: Shearathon raises awareness for mental health
24-hour Shearathon in N. Canterbury attracts shearers from all over New Zealand.
Rural Women critical of maternity care
Rural Women NZ are speaking out against inadequate midwife care systems.