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'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.
DairyNZ: Focus on quad bike safety is essential
A focus on limiting quad bike use on farms may reduce chances of injuries.
Mycoplasma Bovis spreads to Upper Waitaki
There are signs mycoplasma bovis has spread to Upper Waitaki.
Beef + Lamb: Farmers need to keep safety systems simple
Farmers do not need to get bogged down in paper to have a workable farm safety zone.
New strain of calicivirus released on the Taieri
The Otago Regional Council has released the new strain of rabbit-killing calicivirus.
Waikato dairy farmer Zara Cosh keeps lost friend close to her heart
Waikato dairy farmer Zara Cosh admits it's tough dealing with the death of Colby Harris.
Local Focus: It's just a quick prick for farmers
Student nurses offer free health checks for farmers. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Good, friendly advice never far away
Dairy Connect is providing a support network of people that understand each other.
Listen: Don Carson on new farm safety programme
Don Carson is pleased with a program for farm safety but concerned it is run by WorkSafe.
Care needed with raw milk, says MPI
MPI says some people who drink raw milk may not understand the risks of getting sick.
First facial eczema detector ahead of the times
People weren't impressed with their invention to detect facial eczema spores, but it works
Helicopter rescue seeks rural support
Lowe Corporation Rescue Helicopter Service relies on community for donations and support.
Facial eczema danger in Whanganui region
Farmers urged to monitor facial eczema in livestock after sudden spike in spores.
Sean Bennett: Invest in your yourself and future
Wellbeing of farmers is becoming an increasingly regular topic at industry field days .
Leptospirosis impacts put under microscope
Leptospirosis not just confined to farmers and meatworkers, as it has been in the past
Farmers urged to protect sheep stock against fungal disease
Facial eczema needs to dealt with quickly if farmers want to cash in on stock price highs.
Rabbit breeders fear release of 'horrific' rabbit virus K5
The K5 virus could affect both domestic and wild rabbits - and SPCA urge caution.
All in the family: a saddle for a kidney
You could say it was an interesting swap - a saddle for a kidney.
Protect your dog with a $55 vaccine
Whanganui veterinarians are urging owners to vaccinate their dogs against parvovirus.
Fewer TB tests for some North Island farmers
The TBfree programme is showing excellent results in the North Island.
Federated Farmers: Stay connected with friends in the primary sector
Feds: The rural-urban disconnect may not be as marked as some commentators claim.
Former PGG Wrightson manager: You can't work forever
After nearly three decades working at PGG Wrightson's Kathryn Fagg is calling time.
Federated Farmers: New rabbit virus a relief for farmers
The release of a new rabbit virus is giving farmers cause for relief.