'Nasty flu-like illness': Project to combat leptospirosis
"Our data shows 70% of people suspected of having leptospirosis are not tested for it."
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Boost for farmers in Trust Tairāwhiti funding round
Iwi radio stations, First Light marathon organisers, theatre group among other recipients
MP returns to Parliament after son’s tragic death
Act MP Mark Cameron is returning to Parliament after his son's tragic death.
Watch: Farmer’s fight against depression - keeping well on the farm
Farmer Wayne Langford and his wife Tyler talk about their struggles with depression.
Cape walk to support struggling farmers
Whāngārā farmer Sophie Land and friends plan to walk around the East Cape.
Health workers needed in rural Canterbury
'If we can grow our own people, that is the best solution.'
Hawke's Bay's 'Captain Tom' to tackle 100km in 100th year
'Hammie' not afraid of stepping out for the cause.
Farm worker's near miss with tractor after park gear fails
The tractor's park gear failed and the unmanned vehicle started to roll towards him.
Northland GP services at risk as crisis hits sector
Some GP services in Northland at risk of closing as crisis hits.
The big dry: Farmers say Canterbury, Otago support 'great news'
“They’re used to farming in dry conditions but it has been challenging."
'Staying positive helps': Farmer's road to recovery after accident
An accident in the late 1990s left Matt Hutchinson with horrific injuries.
Coromandel rolls out mental health first aid courses
Coromandel to get mental health first aid courses.
'A tough time for all concerned': Dry conditions hit South Island farmers
Rural Support Trusts to make sure farmers have the support they need.
Champing at the bit: Horse of the Year poised for 'best of the best'
Organisers ensure bar lifts for 2024 HOY.
'It’s a hell of an experience': Farmers urged to take to the waves
'We would like to get as many Mid Canterbury farmers as possible trying out surfing.'
'Hero phase': Mental health fallout from cyclone to be felt for years
'What is most important is to keep that strong sense of community.'
Rural and primary care a focus for new medical school
'Stop contemplating" and get on with it says University of Waikato vice-chancellor.
'Screaming for my life': Man who lost leg in 'horrific' accident now helps amputees
'I can’t even describe... how painful that was. Like the pain went through my organs.'
'A great event': Farmers ready to compete in Coast to Coast
“I’ve grown up with the Coast to Coast ... it wouldn’t be a summer without it."
'I'm a man of habit': 25 years on Hugh's still hitting the gym
‘‘You need to do it. Otherwise you become a slab.’’
'Slips, trips and falls': Why hunters need to be fit for the roar
Outdoor safety advocates are urging hunters to get into shape.
'Emergency': How getting strep throat led to three open-heart surgeries
'I wouldn’t want anyone to go through it'.
'Unable to cope': Farmers increasingly under pressure
Isolation, long hours, adverse weather taking their toll on farmers, says support trust.
‘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.'
Waikato farmers swap tractors for surfboards
The annual Surfing for Farmers season kicks off in Waikato.
From 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.
$20m Healthcare infrastructure investment set to boost access for South Island Māori and rural residents
The population of Amberley in North Canterbury increased by 58 per cent over 12 years.
Interactive 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.
Christchurch rehab centre gets residents growing
Mum of four goes from meth addict to horticultural journey.
Gumboot Friday: Complacency kills - Kiwi kids need you now more than ever as demand for youth counselling soars
I Am Hope chief executive Troy Elliott is urging Kiwis to support the event this year.
'Costing the country money': Far North physio and dentist shortage reaches crisis point
The Far North is facing a shortage of dentists, hygienists and physios following Covid.
Biting issue: Rural Kiwis ‘resort to pliers’ over seeing dentist
Residents are pulling out their own teeth due to appointment wait times and commutes.
‘Out of the blue’: Farmer’s surprise cancer diagnosis after no symptoms
A growing chorus of voices now says the screening age should be lowered across the board.