ListenKūmara grower Krista is back on track after Cyclone GabrielleSponsored content: “Really honing into getting off-farm was crucial for us to keep going."19 Dec 02:08 AM
The CountryKiwicoast Lions’ health night raises money for Rural Support TrustFashion show creates laughter amid serious message12 Dec 07:00 PM
The Country‘Lean on a gate, talk to a mate’ hits the States'It doesn’t matter what country you live in, it’s just how you deal with it and get help.'04 Dec 10:24 PM
The CountryTararua Rural Support Trust cyclone recovery expo a hitFree fencing gear and goodie bags were on offer at the expo.02 Dec 08:00 PM
ListenMeet Laura Koot - the driving force behind the Fairlight FoundationSponsored content: The Fairlight Foundation trains young women in farming.29 Nov 10:05 PM
The CountryWaikato farmers swap tractors for surfboardsThe annual Surfing for Farmers season kicks off in Waikato.28 Nov 10:11 PM
The CountryFrom one farmer to another: 'It's okay to cry'Matt Holden was at rock bottom, but now he wants to help others in the rural sector.22 Nov 10:40 PM
The Country$20m Healthcare infrastructure investment set to boost access for South Island Māori and rural residentsThe population of Amberley in North Canterbury increased by 58 per cent over 12 years.07 Nov 06:46 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryInteractive map: Is your community better or worse off than others across NZ?What does where we live tell us about our wellbeing? This map gives a first-ever glimpse.05 Nov 04:00 PM
The CountryChristchurch rehab centre gets residents growingMum of four goes from meth addict to horticultural journey.29 Oct 06:46 PM
The CountryGumboot Friday: Complacency kills - Kiwi kids need you now more than ever as demand for youth counselling soarsI Am Hope chief executive Troy Elliott is urging Kiwis to support the event this year.29 Oct 05:36 PM
PremiumPremiumThe Country'Costing the country money': Far North physio and dentist shortage reaches crisis pointThe Far North is facing a shortage of dentists, hygienists and physios following Covid.17 Oct 04:00 PM
The CountryMedical school with rural focus ‘long overdue’ - King Country GP"We need nurses and midwives out in the rural areas, not just doctors."16 Oct 10:04 PM
The CountryWork-life balance the key to success for West Otago farmersNelson and Fiona Hancox are keeping positive in West Otago.16 Oct 12:11 AM
The Country'George the Farmer’ teaching Kiwi kids about agriculture'It’s vital the next generation has a basic understanding of NZ’s agriculture sector.'07 Oct 04:02 PM
ListenFarmstrong: Laura Murdoch - from accountant to dairy farmerSponsored content: Laura Murdoch is also known as "the cow whisperer".05 Oct 11:00 PM
The CountryTeaming up to support wellbeingRural Support Trust and New Zealand Young Farmers sign memorandum of understanding.24 Sep 11:36 PM
The CountryFar North celebrates treasured nurse Venus Cherrington QSMWaimamaku recently celebrated Far North's latest Queen's Service Medal recipient20 Sep 05:00 PM
The CountryHurunui District Council grants permission for new helipad“We want to have the helipad up and running by the end of the year.”19 Sep 09:52 PM
The CountryBiting issue: Rural Kiwis ‘resort to pliers’ over seeing dentistResidents are pulling out their own teeth due to appointment wait times and commutes.10 Sep 09:48 PM
The CountryJack Jensen uplifts rural spirits after Cyclone Gabrielle“A simple conversation can go a long way and so can a simple act of kindness."03 Sep 05:00 PM
The CountryWhy Craig 'Wiggy' Wiggins wants farmers to 'lean on a gate and talk to a mate'“Strong communities make strong people and strong people make strong communities.”30 Aug 06:01 PM
The CountryStacey Waaka v Sacha Bond for iron awareness weekWaaka and Bond take part in athletic tests to raise awareness of the importance of iron.30 Aug 01:31 AM
The Country‘Tractors have been my life’ - collector sells upNeil Gamble is selling his classic vehicles - with some exceptions.21 Aug 11:17 PM
The Country‘Out of the blue’: Farmer’s surprise cancer diagnosis after no symptomsA growing chorus of voices now says the screening age should be lowered across the board.18 Aug 05:00 PM
The CountryRural Support Trust: Helping in tough timesThe Rural Support Trust is there for farmers and the rural community.30 Jul 04:30 PM
PremiumPremiumThe Country'You just can’t survive': GPs under pressure due to underfundingSome GPs are dipping into their mortgages to survive.25 Jul 05:00 PM
The Country‘I was just toddling along the road and - bang’: Farmer's quad bike hit by car79-year-old John Thornton's survival after the accident is astounding to doctors.19 Jul 01:49 AM
The CountryNew initiative encourages farmers to hit the ski slopesOtago and Southland Rural Support Trusts put a winter spin on Surfing for Farmers.04 Jul 11:04 PM
The CountryGovt backs RST with at least $2.4m in fundingKieran McAnulty says Rural Support Trust supported people in 'incredibly difficult times'.02 Jul 11:56 PM
The Country'Traumatic': M. bovis takes toll on former Southland RST chair"It was the toughest time in my life ... and I don’t want to think about it anymore."06 Jun 10:32 PM
The CountrySam Whitelock: How to keep your head above waterOpinion: If you're going well on-farm, everything else around you is going better too.24 May 05:01 PM
The CountryDr Jacqueline Rowarth: Nitrates, drinking water and ‘experts’Opinion: Ongoing repetition of statements gives the illusion of truth.21 May 10:30 PM
The Country'We need to keep our people safe': Five farm deaths in first 3 months of 2023"The really disturbing thing is these statistics, every year it's the same."17 May 09:48 PM