The CountryFarmers urged to stay safe in the sunPeople working outside receive up to 10 times more UV radiation exposure.10 Nov 03:00 AM
The CountrySouthland mayors happy with immunisation tourSome farmers said they had not been vaccinated yet due to the busy time at their farms.07 Nov 09:22 PM
The CountrySouthern farmgate vaccination tour hits the road"We're best in the country at a lot of things. Let's be best at being vaccinated."03 Nov 08:45 PM
The CountryFarmers urged to create Covid-19 checklistChecklist covers how to run the farm if farmer gets Covid-19 and can't do so themselves.03 Nov 07:30 PM
The CountryMeet Frieda, the prostate cancer-detecting dogFrieda can detect prostate cancer samples in saline at a ratio as low as 5 per cent.02 Nov 04:00 PM
The CountrySurfing for Farmers kicks off for another summerThis year the initiative is being run at 21 different beaches around the country.02 Nov 01:00 AM
The CountryŌtaki GP already 'lost to Canada' in spite of new one-off residency pathway announced last monthThe rural GP left NZ in June after struggling for a year to make headway on residency.27 Oct 08:12 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryBeware of exhaustion: Are you approaching burnout?Burnout, when your mind and body are not in sync. Survivor says 'take a break'27 Oct 04:00 PM
The CountryPrimary sector supports vaccination rollout"Nothing more important than the health of your family, your staff and their families."17 Oct 10:00 PM
The CountryExpert Q&A: Covid's challenges for rural NZThe challenges facing heartland New Zealand including farmers and rural Māori communities.14 Oct 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryCompany creates suicide prevention programme after worker's death'It's made a huge difference to our workplace culture by normalising these conversations.'14 Oct 01:41 AM
The CountryMarc Gascoigne urges farmers to speak up about mental healthSponsored content: Cambridge dairy farmer' says communication is vital for wellbeing.14 Oct 12:45 AM
The CountryNational MP supports call for Super SaturdayAgriculture spokesperson calling for rural sector to get vaccinated this Saturday.13 Oct 07:00 PM
The CountryFeds 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.06 Oct 03:00 AM
The CountryYoung migrant GP who quit New Zealand could return under new one-off residency pathwayDr Harding Richards left New Zealand in June after a year in the stalled residency queue.29 Sep 08:19 PM
The CountryNew short film opens conversation about male vulnerability in rural NZPet Day by Ruby Harris was filmed in the Hokianga and inspired by her rural upbringing.28 Sep 09:45 PM
The CountryMental health and wellbeing assistance is all-encompassingOne in five Kiwis experience a mental illness each year.26 Sep 07:00 PM
The CountryHow Geoff Spark faced M. bovis and came back strongerSponsored Content: Canterbury dairy farmer has sage advice for those doing it tough.22 Sep 01:45 AM
The Country'Lean on a gate, chat to a mate'Rural health advocate's mental health campaign to help farmers out there struggling.16 Sep 01:45 AM
The CountryEmails reveal residency pleas of rural GP, while convicted criminals granted stayA rural community is feeling the loss of a young GP, who left after residency delays.14 Sep 10:00 PM
The CountryLockdown Heroes: Woman in cold water to bring mental health relief to stressed-out farmersFreezing cold water troughs were part of Sian Noble-Campbell's daily lockdown routine.09 Sep 05:00 PM
The CountryHow lockdown can be tough for farmersLockdown could also make Kiwi farmers feel "out of step" with the urban population.08 Sep 01:45 AM
The Country'Challenges just keep coming': Farmers feeling effects of lockdownWhile it is largely business as usual, Covid-19 still having an impact on farming sector.01 Sep 04:15 AM
The CountryFarmers urged to play it safe during springFarmers asked to be more safety-conscious on farms over spring31 Aug 06:00 PM
The CountrySam Owen: How to look after yourself and others during lockdownOpinion: Sam Owen reminds dairy farmers to stop and smell the roses sometimes.30 Aug 01:35 AM
The CountryFarmer who cheated death flags fatigue risksLocal farmer raises awareness for fatigue and burnout after almost drowning in effluent14 Aug 06:08 PM
The CountryThousands expected at NZ's first rural mass Covid-19 vaccination clinicTaranaki District Health Board hoping to give a first Pfizer shot to 6000 people.05 Aug 11:45 PM
The CountryPlea for more govt funds to push health careers to rural teenagersRural General Practice Network wants funding for high school health career programme.02 Aug 09:30 PM
The CountryRural GP with 1300 patients quits NZ after a year in residency limboMore than 1300 people have lost their skilled young doctor at Ōtaki Medical Centre.28 Jul 09:23 PM
The Country'Patchy' vaccine rollout could spell danger for rural communities, GP saysRural communities could be hit hard if they weren't vaccinated, GP Dr Fiona Bolden says.14 Jul 09:30 PM
The CountryMike King baffled at PM's funding of gang rehab but not Gumboot FridayMike King has criticised PM's decision to sign off on $2.75 million gang-led drug scheme.13 Jul 02:35 AM
The Country'Feel Good' Field Day to lift wellbeingField day near Gore aims to improve wellbeing of young people in rural communities.29 Jun 10:15 PM
The CountryDry July: Shepherd going without in salute to mateLuke Knowles is doing Dry July for mental health to honour his late friend.28 Jun 11:00 PM
The CountryAshburton flooding: Farmers call for more financial support to ease pressureAshburton farmers could take months, if not years, to recover from recent flooding.23 Jun 10:30 PM
