'There's too much of this going on' - Rick Powdrell on poaching
The Fed Farmers Rural Security Spokesperson discusses poaching and the devastating effects it has on rural NZ.
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A joint effort to save kiwi from dogs
The Department of Conservation (DoC) and the Hihi-Taemaro community are joining forces in a bid to prevent dogs from killing kiwi
Fish & Game plea for care with 1080
Fish & Game is calling on the Department of Conservation to do more to reduce the threat it claims that 1080 poses to people gathering
1080 bait dropped on Old Ghost Rd, West Coast
Multiple aerial 1080 drops have taken place in the northern Buller area over recent weeks.
Farmers must protect their animals
Agcarm reminds all farm and pet owners of their responsibility to care for the welfare of their animals in recognition of World Animal
UK scientists find medical benefits in Manuka honey
LONDON - Manuka honey could be used to help keep internal medical devices such as urinary catheters free of infection, according to new research.
Farmer shot at by spotlighters
An elderly farmer has been shot at by a group "spotlighting" on his central North Island property.
Science of 'extreme fire'
A new $8.5 million study targets "extreme fire" - a fast-moving mass of heat and flames spewing burning embers and behaving in ways that firefighters aren't used to.
How to cut your chances of getting cancer
Eight simple changes you can make that will greatly reduce your chances of developing the disease.
When physical illness leads to depression
Kyle MacDonald discusses the common occurrence of stroke victims in particular experiencing depression during their recovery.
Strict new dog control laws: Need to know
Owners of dogs deemed high-risk will have to get them neutered and display warning signs on their property and the collar of their pet.
How to tell if you drink too much
Most people know excessive drinking isn't good for our health, but what are the tell-tale signs that you're drinking too much?
The flu and you: Dramatic hidden picture
More than 840,000 Kiwis caught the flu last year - and three quarters of them would never have known it, a study has found.
Cuddling kittens can kill you, warn scientists
Scientists have found the scope and impact of a potentially deadly cat-borne disease is wider than they thought
Rugby damaged my brain: test star
COMMENT: There has been serious attention paid to concussion in sport recently.
Alzheimer's symptoms often overlooked
A new study warns of four key symptoms of Alzheimer's we should be looking out for.
Time for farmers to talk about suicide
The chief executive of New Zealand Young Farmers is urging rural communities to be transparent about suicide following the recent
Gastro outbreak cost businesses $80,000
Market view statistics during the gastro outbreak showed about an $80,000 drop in retail and hospitality spend.
Man doing homekill job in Carterton dies
A man has died at a Carterton homekill business this morning after a suspected medical event.
Future food - animal or plant products?
Should we take animals out of the food chain? Dr Graeme Coles investigates.
Farming couple turn to crowd-funding to save waterway
A Central Hawke's Bay farming couple has taken to crowd-funding to clean up and restore an important waterway on their property.
Man found dead inside crashed ute
A man who had been missing from his home in the Ohuka area inland from Wairoa for nearly a week was found this morning deceased inside his crashed utility.
'Stroke of luck' saves 83-year-old man
Barrie Knightbridge was at home at Cooper's Beach last week, recovering from an illness that, according to the medical odds, he should
The GoodYarn initiative with Dr. Tim Mackle
Dr. Tim Mackle is the CEO of DairyNZ. He had a chat to The Country Early Edition's Dom George this morning about what's happening
The healing power of sharing your story
This week, I decided to ask myself a question: "What is the People's Review of the Mental Health System, and why are you asking for
Sewage pond consents clash causing a stink
A Northlander who has a septic tank cleaning business has illegally been pouring sewage into two ponds on a rural property for a year
NZ@Noon: Council seeks advice after another positive test
The Tararua District Council is seeking advice after tests returned another positive reading for E.coli in Pahiatua's water supply
Water woes spread to Pahiatua
With Pahiatua's water bore testing positive for E. coli in two tests over two days, the Tararua District Council issued a boil-water
The perfect toast toppings for Sunday brunch
A focus on homemade makes sourdough perfect for Sunday brunch.
Is meditation as good as a holiday?
Could meditating in your lounge be just as good for you as that break in Fiji? Scientists have the answers.
We're all racist according to research
Research on unconscious bias suggests we are all more racist and xenophobic than we would like to admit, writes Kyle MacDonald.