The CountryComment: Top on-farm health and safety tips for the holidaysComment: With the coming summer months, there is often an influx of visitors to the farm.20 Dec 07:00 PM
The CountryActions, not words, helped Laura beat her demonsLaura Douglas found herself deeply unhappy at her high-paying corporate job in Auckland.11 Dec 01:30 AM
The CountryStock manager laid low by mystery illnessLeo Hamilton ended up in intensive care with no eyesight nor any feeling below his nose.04 Dec 02:45 AM
The CountryBlair Vining's 'tireless advocacy' recognisedThe Prime Minister acknowledged his campaigning efforts as the agency opened.03 Dec 07:54 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryNew medical technology links rural patients to ICU specialistsNorthland hospitals first in the country to get new telemedicine system.27 Nov 06:00 PM
The CountryThousands more people to get mental health trainingUp to 12,000 more people will receive mental health training over the next four years.26 Nov 02:33 AM
The CountryRSE worker confirmed with measles in Hawke's BayDr Rachel Eyre said the employer of the worker had acted promptly to notify the DHB.26 Nov 12:21 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryMedical tourism plan to lure doctors to winterless NorthPrimary care organisation outlines initiatives to recruit more GPs in Northland.21 Nov 04:00 PM
The CountryThe Country and Will to Live launch cookbookWill to Live and The Country have a cookbook for a good cause out for Christmas.18 Nov 01:14 AM
The CountryProgramme allows students to gain rural health immersionRHIP students have the opportunity to live, study and work together in Whakatāne.17 Nov 11:15 PM
The CountryTaranaki DHB proposes model of care for areaA public forum is being held to present a rural model of care for South Taranaki.14 Nov 09:50 PM
The CountryYoung farmer shares his mental health journeyFarmer joined "Will to Live Speak Up" tour to share his own mental health journey.13 Nov 08:00 PM
The CountryAg Proud brings inspirational speaker to SouthlandAg Proud-organised mental health seminars hosted by Lance Burdett for the whole community.03 Nov 08:45 PM
The Country'Ringing up in tears': Canterbury farmers doing it toughCanterbury farmers say they're at breaking point.31 Oct 09:30 PM
The CountryMike King's Gumboot fund for free counselling runs out of moneyPatients could be left in the lurch after King's charity runs out of funds.29 Oct 04:36 PM
The CountryFreshwater package raising concernsFarmer worried about negative impact on livelihoods, stress levels and mental wellbeing.23 Oct 01:30 AM
The CountryDr Tom's Northland talks looking at rural healthRetro Chevrolet ambulance touring Northland to help rural health crisis.20 Oct 11:00 PM
The CountryResearch shows rural Aussie junior doctors more satisfiedResearchers said the findings were surprising.17 Oct 11:30 PM
The CountryManukau Ag Proud barbecue response 'fantastic'Ag Proud NZ brings the country to town with a few "convos" over a beef brisket.16 Oct 03:30 AM
The CountryAg Proud farmers firing up the barbie in ManukauThe aim of the event is to help strengthen the relationship between rural and urban areas.14 Oct 09:16 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryNorthland suicide numbers exposedAn unwaged man with mental illness and a dairy farmer speak out about Northland suicide08 Oct 04:00 PM
The CountryTeen seriously injured after crash involving cow and quad bikeA teenager suffered serious injuries when a cow collided with her quad bike.06 Oct 10:58 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryInclusive processes empower peopleWellbeing - it means something different to each one of us. Understand your audience.01 Oct 10:30 PM
The CountryFarmers' inner-city BBQs aim to boost urban connectionsAg Proud aims to promote positive farm practices and raise awareness around mental health.30 Sep 11:45 PM
The CountryDoctor's care 'wanting' in days before south Otago man's deathA farmer received inadequate medical care in the two days leading up to his death.30 Sep 11:28 PM
The Country'Six-foot tall and bullet-proof' men invited to health discussionEvent designed to encourage both urban and rural men to think about their health.25 Sep 12:15 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryWhy small-town pharmacist wants to retrain in USPhysician associates make a difference in rural communities struggling to attract doctors.24 Sep 11:00 PM
The CountryMental health should be taught in schools - farmerIf farmer Sam Robinson had his way, talking about your feelings would be a school subject.11 Sep 04:15 AM
The CountryAg Proud host lunch to 'bridge rural-urban divide'Hundreds of city workers and visitors enjoyed steak provided by Silver Fern Farms.09 Sep 12:15 AM
The Country'Cancer hero' gives Government plan a 6/10Blair Vining's dying wish: A national cancer agency so other Kiwis don't have to suffer.01 Sep 04:03 AM
The CountryQuad bike injuries still increasing - ResearchResearchers said recreational use needs to be considered as well as workplace safety.30 Aug 02:30 AM
The CountryWhy this farmer started a mental health support groupJason Herrick has set up "Ag Proud NZ" to support rural people.29 Aug 12:30 AM
The Country'It's OK to not be OK', says farmer''Stereotypical Southern man'' sharing his story in the hopes it will help other farmers.28 Aug 06:45 AM
The CountryNeighbour opposes Kahungunu Health Services site planCouncil says visual, privacy and noise effects likely to be less than minor.28 Aug 05:17 AM
