Rural hospitals 'potentially in jeopardy' - health expert
Danger of rural hospitals and GP services being compromised by a centralised system.
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Healthcare initiative to address high skin cancer mortality rates in rural areas
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Bruce Cotterill: Guys, we need to talk — about you
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Healing by horse: 'I'm a changed man now'
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Tractor trek to support children's mental heath
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Aussie farming leader urges Kiwis to plan for Covid-19
National Farmers Federation boss says being flexible is key when dealing with Covid.
GP shortage in town a growing concern, says mayor
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Omicron outbreak may leave rural hospitals precarious staffing levels
"What happens when everybody falls over?"
Surfing for Farmers returns to Kakanui
North Otago and South Canterbury farmers are enjoying being able to catch a break.
24-hour Shear-a-thon to raise money for Southland Charity Hospital
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Free lunchtime chats to boost farmer resilience
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Surfing for Farmers at two Northland beaches this summer
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Surfing for Farmers is back for summer
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Surfing course a chance for farmers to reduce stress
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Rural general practice posts a busy first year
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607 laps for mental health: A Movember challenge
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Southland farmers deck the hay bales for Christmas competition
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Free resources to help farmers prepare for Covid-19 on-farm
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Dr Leigh Signal's good advice for a good night's sleep
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Famed US doctor and influencer lands in NZ to start new job
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Couple set up schoolhouse gym in coal country
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Farmers bare all to aid mental health charity
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Doctors needed: Half of Hawke's Bay's GP population set to retire this decade
"It's taking longer for people to be seen, and be registered."
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Checklist helps farmers to be Covid-19 prepared
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