The CountryWaikato leaders welcome medical school news Hamilton West MP Tama Potaka said it was 'a proud day' for Hamilton.24 Jul 06:00 PM
The Country$3.2m confirmed for rural health centreRaetihi's existing health facility will be transformed into a 'wellness centre'.07 Jul 09:14 PM
The CountryStrengthening the Eastern Bay farming communityFarmers in the Bay of Plenty enjoy free surf sessions and barbecues.25 Jun 10:04 PM
The CountryA farming mother thought her sore leg was a sports injury - it was a potentially terminal cancer16 Jun 06:00 PM
PremiumThe Country'We wanted more': Four mums start their own health hub in rural town14 May 06:00 PM
The Country'Confronting': Contract milkers' survey reveals financial, mental health issuesSharefarming Consultants, which took the survey, said the results were “disappointing".06 May 05:30 PM
The CountryReview finds rural women struggle with healthcare accessThe ministry's review highlights improved access but notes rural barriers persist.29 Apr 02:51 AM
The CountryOn The Up: Rural doctor shortage - how one medical programme is solving the crisisWest Coast GP plays key role in University of Otago's Rural Medical Immersion Programme.14 Apr 05:05 PM
The CountryRuapehu mayor demands answers over delays to rural health centreRuapehu's mayor says the community is being ignored over the Raetihi centre.11 Apr 06:00 PM
The Country‘Mind his language’: Prince William’s cheeky Clarkson’s Farm cameoWilliam discussed mental health with young farmers at Somerset's Folly Farm.26 Mar 08:45 PM
The CountryRural homebirth: Midwife returns to tragedy after popping out for lunchThe baby was pronounced stillborn after resuscitation attempts failed.24 Mar 01:00 AM
The Country'It’s still very new in NZ': Horses help transform lives in ŌropiA Tauranga woman is using her own experience to help others with anxiety and depression.16 Mar 04:00 PM
The CountryEels picked away at farmer’s injured leg - now he’s healed and planning to run a Coast to CoastSeven gruelling surgeries and a painstaking skin graft won't hold Harvey Nelson back.06 Mar 05:00 PM
The Country‘Dangerous’: GP wait times force local clinic to close booksKatikati health practice says poor funding has caused 'dangerous' wait times.22 Feb 04:40 PM
The Country‘Can we afford this?’: Patients shocked by $1000 after-hours medical feesFees as high as $1000 have been quoted for after-hours appointments.21 Feb 04:00 PM
The Country12-tractor convoy on mission to boost children's mental wellbeingA convoy of 12 tractors and a Humvee visited schools in the Far North.20 Feb 05:00 PM
The CountryBird nests: Fire expert’s warning on tractor fire risksA veteran firefighter warns farmers to stay vigilant against tractor fires.20 Feb 03:59 PM
The CountryCall for job opportunities for spouses to attract rural midwifesRural midwife Emma Bilous says the shortage 'has a lot of parts to it'.20 Feb 01:37 AM
The CountryEnvironmental group at odds with regulator over RoundupELI has concerns about popular weedkiller Roundup and its active ingredient glyphosate.10 Feb 08:14 PM
The Country81-year-old farmer died in quad bike roll while fencingMacdonald, a familiar face at the Hastings saleyards, died in Patoka on Tuesday afternoon.09 Feb 12:40 AM
The CountrySafer Farms gets funding of $11m-plus from ACCMoney pledged for the grassroots Farm Without Harm strategy.04 Feb 10:17 PM
The Country'I heard all my bones break': Runner loses leg in farming accidentThe 'shattered' bones in his leg were 'like Weet-Bix', he said.03 Feb 08:15 PM
The CountryDumbbells, deadlifts and dairy cows: The rural gym with four-legged observersNo gym rats staring here, just livestock.31 Jan 01:03 AM
The Country'Oh heck': Farmer says quad bike accident was a wake-up callMichael Woodward is urging his peers to take care out on the farm this busy summer season.19 Dec 09:26 PM
The CountryWeathering the storm: Rural Support Trust helps farmers in need'It was set up by a group of like-minded farmers with a passion to help others.'22 Nov 03:55 PM
The CountryRural mental health initiative receives fundsThe initiative gets farmers off the farm and into the water.21 Nov 06:00 PM
The CountrySurf's up for farmers, thanks to $15,000 grant'While the concept is simple, the programme has proven to be life changing.'19 Nov 10:47 PM
The CountryGetting Through: New Farmstrong resources for farmers after severe weatherHawke’s Bay farmers share recovery stories in book and website launch.17 Nov 05:00 PM
