Whanganui locals take part in mental health Tractor Trek
The mental health advocates tractored out of Auckland at 4am to escape lockdown.
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Otago Rural Support Trust there for anyone having 'tough time'
"There is benefit in sharing information ... A problem shared is a problem halved."
Life's ups and downs can't keep farmer out of rodeo saddle
Southland sheep and beef farmer back to rodeo after broken bones and a brain tumour.
Rural doctor training programme boosting workforce - study
Rural Hospital Medicine Training Programme started in 2008 due to workforce shortage.
Big tractors for 'big feelings'
Identifying the thoughts behind feelings promoted as a key skill for young people.
Dr Jacqueline Rowarth: Agrichemicals and the State of Cancer
Opinion: Cancer report has good news for rural folk despite "bad press" agrichemicals get.
Call for safer speed limits near rural schools
"Rural children deserve to be safe from injury or death on their way to and from school."
Feds says rise in alert levels a reminder for farmers to be prepared
Covid-19 alerts and lack of rainfall should causer farmers to review supply levels.
Why WorkSafe wants farmers to buckle up
WorkSafe New Zealand is advising farmers to buckle up.
Wellbeing workshops planned for grape growers and winemakers
MPI is supporting a series of wellbeing workshops for the wine industry.
Gemma McCaw to speak at Dairy Women's Network conferences
Gemma McCaw confirmed as keynote for three Dairy Women's Network conferences.
Call for more input into how vaccine rollout is handled in rural communities
Concern extra staff Govt committed to vaccinating people would stay in urban areas.
Boaties advised to follow safety and courtesy rules
Boaties advised to get up to speed on water rules.
Project helps connect rural mothers in Tasman region
Tapawera Connect Trust's mothers' group to build social resilience in the community.
Surf's up for farmers to help boost mental health
Farmers can ride the waves of wellbeing at surfing sessions to boost their mental health.
How Kiwi farmers kept agriculture strong through the pandemic
Study finds Kiwi ingenuity and a drive to "make it work" have been pivotal.
Taranaki farmer fined $40,000 for breaking, docking cows' tails
Court also ordered farmer to be placed under intensive supervision for two years.
Craig 'Wiggy' Wiggins praised for connecting rural folk
Craig "Wiggy" Wiggins kept group members connected and sane during Covid-19.
Nice pass: Magpies give $16,813 to rural support from jersey sales
The side have donated over $16,000 to the region's rural community through jersey sales.
'Meat the Need' a way for farmers to help most vulnerable
'Meat the Need' charity allows farmers to help feed those particularly in need.
Doctors' Union warns West Coast poised to lose rural specialist care
Senior doctors' union and other doctors at West Coast DHB slating "rural generalism".
'A very dark journey' - Todd Muller opens up about his mental health
Five days into his new role as National Party leader, Todd Muller burst into tears.
Farmstrong wins national health and safety award
Farmstrong wins big at this year's New Zealand Workplace Health and Safety Awards.
Move over Rock 'n' Roll - here's Farm Music
Mental health project getting rural Kiwis to make music from farming objects.
Staff shortages 'undermining farmers' mental wellbeing' - Feds
Feds urges new Cabinet to listen with an open mind to farmers on staff shortage issues.
Hawke's Bay farmers find break among the waves
'It's a chance for them to socialise and get their minds off-farm.'
Farm accident victim was 'legend' says longtime friend
Millers Flat man died after the bulkhead spreader fertiliser truck he was driving rolled.
Primary school children lead farm safety day in Otago
Over one hundred kids took part in a mammoth farm safety day in Otago.
Nigel Latta to talk to rural community
A popular author and psychologist will be talking to the rural community.
Surfing event to help farmers in summer
For the first time, Surfing for Farmers is coming to Taranaki.
Comment: What I think is troubling farmers most
Comment: "We need to act decisively, and with unity," says farmer Andrew Stewart.