Raetihi's full-time GP has resigned according to local leaders
The Whanganui Regional Health Network won't confirm the resignation.
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Dr Alley talks about vaccinating rural communities, new vaccines, boosters and pregnancy.
Study highlights dangerous disconnect rural hospitals face
Rural hospital doctors are reporting a lack of support from DHBs.
Survey highlights rural hospitals' challenges
Study reveals variable support from district health boards on the Covid-19 response.
'Real loss to the community': Doctor, staffer quit over jabs
Wakatipu Medical Centre senior Dr doesn't think pair's decision will spur on anti-vaxxers.
Farmers urged to stay safe in the sun
People working outside receive up to 10 times more UV radiation exposure.
Southland mayors happy with immunisation tour
Some farmers said they had not been vaccinated yet due to the busy time at their farms.
Southern farmgate vaccination tour hits the road
"We're best in the country at a lot of things. Let's be best at being vaccinated."
Farmers urged to create Covid-19 checklist
Checklist covers how to run the farm if farmer gets Covid-19 and can't do so themselves.
Meet Frieda, the prostate cancer-detecting dog
Frieda can detect prostate cancer samples in saline at a ratio as low as 5 per cent.
Surfing for Farmers kicks off for another summer
This year the initiative is being run at 21 different beaches around the country.
Ōtaki GP already 'lost to Canada' in spite of new one-off residency pathway announced last month
The rural GP left NZ in June after struggling for a year to make headway on residency.
Beware of exhaustion: Are you approaching burnout?
Burnout, when your mind and body are not in sync. Survivor says 'take a break'
Primary sector supports vaccination rollout
"Nothing more important than the health of your family, your staff and their families."
Expert Q&A: Covid's challenges for rural NZ
The challenges facing heartland New Zealand including farmers and rural Māori communities.
Company creates suicide prevention programme after worker's death
'It's made a huge difference to our workplace culture by normalising these conversations.'
Marc Gascoigne urges farmers to speak up about mental health
Sponsored content: Cambridge dairy farmer' says communication is vital for wellbeing.
National MP supports call for Super Saturday
Agriculture spokesperson calling for rural sector to get vaccinated this Saturday.
Feds reminds farmers and growers to get 'sunsmart'
It has been estimated up to 25 per cent of farmers and growers have had a skin cancer.
Young migrant GP who quit New Zealand could return under new one-off residency pathway
Dr Harding Richards left New Zealand in June after a year in the stalled residency queue.
New short film opens conversation about male vulnerability in rural NZ
Pet Day by Ruby Harris was filmed in the Hokianga and inspired by her rural upbringing.
Mental health and wellbeing assistance is all-encompassing
One in five Kiwis experience a mental illness each year.
How Geoff Spark faced M. bovis and came back stronger
Sponsored Content: Canterbury dairy farmer has sage advice for those doing it tough.
'Lean on a gate, chat to a mate'
Rural health advocate's mental health campaign to help farmers out there struggling.
Emails reveal residency pleas of rural GP, while convicted criminals granted stay
A rural community is feeling the loss of a young GP, who left after residency delays.
Lockdown Heroes: Woman in cold water to bring mental health relief to stressed-out farmers
Freezing cold water troughs were part of Sian Noble-Campbell's daily lockdown routine.
How lockdown can be tough for farmers
Lockdown could also make Kiwi farmers feel "out of step" with the urban population.
'Challenges just keep coming': Farmers feeling effects of lockdown
While it is largely business as usual, Covid-19 still having an impact on farming sector.
Farmers urged to play it safe during spring
Farmers asked to be more safety-conscious on farms over spring
Sam Owen: How to look after yourself and others during lockdown
Opinion: Sam Owen reminds dairy farmers to stop and smell the roses sometimes.
Farmer who cheated death flags fatigue risks
Local farmer raises awareness for fatigue and burnout after almost drowning in effluent
Thousands expected at NZ's first rural mass Covid-19 vaccination clinic
Taranaki District Health Board hoping to give a first Pfizer shot to 6000 people.
Plea for more govt funds to push health careers to rural teenagers
Rural General Practice Network wants funding for high school health career programme.
Rural GP with 1300 patients quits NZ after a year in residency limbo
More than 1300 people have lost their skilled young doctor at Ōtaki Medical Centre.