The CountryRural GP Team Awards to start soonThe search is on again for New Zealand's best Rural General Practice Team of the Year as judged by the community.19 Feb 10:27 PM
The Country1080 operation pre-feeding beginsContractors load pre-feed bait into helicopters at Cameron Flat near Makarora yesterday as part of the Department of Conservation 16 Feb 10:30 PM
The CountryCheck what's making your animal itchThese are cases that we see very frequently and they often provide much frustration to pets, owners and vets. An itchy animal will 16 Feb 04:00 AM
The CountryTested Albert Town lagoon toxin freeNo toxins have been found in the Albert Town lagoon despite extremely high levels of a potentially toxic algae. Water samples taken 15 Feb 10:00 PM
The CountryYour View: not all rabbits are pests - an open letterThe Otago Regional Council seems likely to spend up to $50,000 in unbudgeted funding to co-ordinate the release of a Korean strain 09 Feb 11:07 PM
The CountryHealth fears over our waterwaysA freshwater scientist has raised concerns about the level of bacteria found in some of New Zealand's waterways...30 Jan 11:00 PM
The CountryLiving in the country can be challengingAt times of stock or weather crisis it is more than just the finances that take a battering within the farming community. There is 27 Jan 08:34 PM
The Country$20m system not good for gastro outbreakIt seems implausible, in this age of worldwide connectivity and immediate access to information, that councils, district health boards 26 Jan 09:00 PM
The CountryPopular wharf fishing spot off limitsA popular fishing spot off a wharf at Whangarei Harbour has been snagged by health and safety laws casting keen fishers aside. The 26 Jan 08:00 PM
The CountryGastro costs ongoing for young familyThousands of dollars later the horror of the gastro crisis keeps on giving for one Havelock North family. During the outbreak mother 26 Jan 07:24 PM
The CountryBusinesses hit hard by gastro outbreakLocal business owners have compared Havelock North to a "ghost town" during the gastro outbreak as revenues plummeted and customers 26 Jan 06:20 PM
The CountryCosts of the gastro crisis mount upThe costs of last year's Havelock North gastro crisis are stacking up as the Hastings District Council yesterday announced it spent 26 Jan 05:34 PM
The CountryWatch NZH Local Focus: Opotiki GP wins prestigious fellowshipAn Opotiki doctor is traveling to America to research how technology is changing rural healthcare in New Zealand. Made with funding from NZ On Air.21 Jan 05:29 PM
The CountrySwimming warning for Tukituki RiverThe Hawke's Bay District Health Board has released an official swimming warning for popular spots Patangata, Horseshoe Bend and Red 20 Jan 06:24 AM
The CountryNew lives for unwanted animalsHelping hands are wanted for LARA, an animal rescue and farm sanctuary in the Waikato. The registered charity at Te Akau is looking 19 Jan 03:00 AM
The CountryMan killed in workplace incident at Cattle Creek farm namedA young man killed at a workplace incident at a Hakataramea Valley farm this week has been named by police.19 Jan 02:03 AM
The CountryFarmer, 50, reveals secret to toned bodyA fifty-year-old fitness fanatic has revealed the secret to her youthful physique and rock hard abs.18 Jan 11:27 PM
The CountryCattle Creek farm death shocks communityThe Kurow-Hakataramea community is ''reeling'' after a 27-year-old man died in a farming accident at Cattle Creek on Tuesday night.18 Jan 10:16 PM
The CountryWarning to watch out for toxic algaeWith the summer sun in full bake mode, making river levels low and warm, Hawke's Bay Regional Council (HBRC) says people should be 18 Jan 03:00 AM
The CountryRural regional health programme launchesA health programme aiming to enhance the medical workforce in the regions and rural New Zealand will be launched on Monday at Whakatane 18 Jan 01:29 AM
The CountryFarm scare prompts push for beacon useTaking a personal locator beacon out with you on the farm could be a life-saver Dannevirke's Emily Mott believes.18 Jan 01:00 AM
The CountryAlgae mats warning for river users and pet ownersWith summer sun baking, river levels low and warm at this time of year, Hawke's Bay Regional Council says people should be aware of 11 Jan 06:00 PM
The CountryOrchardists need to be safety consciousOrchardists are being urged to look up before they work to ensure they are well clear of power lines as the avocado picking season 05 Jan 03:00 AM
The CountryGrass seed can be deadly to dogsIt's that time of year again - when seemingly every inch of beach-side reserve harbours the summer evil that is the grass seed! For 04 Jan 10:00 PM
The CountryRural water quality important to ORCThe Otago Regional Council continues to face big challenges over rural water quality awareness and deadlines, including for replacing 02 Jan 10:00 PM
The CountryKea killed by chocolate not 1080Testing has shown a kea found dead after a 1080 poison drop in the Okarito kiwi sanctuary actually died from chocolate poisoning.28 Dec 02:38 AM
The CountryTeacher's epic guide to a stress-free lifeCould this psychology teacher's tips be the secret to a life without stress?28 Dec 12:00 AM
The CountryListen: Sam Whitelock is Farmstrong's new ambassadorWe catch up with Farmstrong's new ambassador, ask him about his new role and life after rugby.22 Dec 01:19 AM
The CountryThink of the children these holidaysBay farmers are being encouraged to keep children safe on their properties during the school holidays with a heightened risk of accidents 22 Dec 12:30 AM
The CountryFarmers urged to keep kids safe over summerA leading safety watchdog is urging farmers to keep kids safe over the summer period.20 Dec 07:29 PM
The Country'Don't swim' in Puhokio streamPeople are being warned not to swim in Waimarama's Puhokio Stream because of contamination. Hawke's Bay District Health Board's 19 Dec 03:00 AM
The CountryAll Black pays a visit to WairoaWairoa's community spent a day with All Black lock Sam Whitelock this week, thanks to the efforts of a local farmer. Andrew Powdrell 14 Dec 10:00 PM
The CountryOlympian teams up with Blueberries NZBlueberries New Zealand has teamed up with a record-breaking athlete, to further pole vault this super-fruit's profile globally. Olympian 14 Dec 09:00 PM
The CountryRural thieves are 'getting away with it' according to surveyThieves, rustlers and poachers are plaguing the rural community, but farmers are letting it slide.08 Dec 03:16 AM
