The CountryResilience coach combating stress in rural communitiesResilience coach Lance Burdett is on a national speaking tour for farming communities.08 May 03:45 AM
The CountryFormer Paralympian hopes to inspire dairy farmersParalympic blade runner Liam Malone to speak at South Island Dairy Event next month.07 May 04:45 AM
The CountryHunt on for M. bovis study project managerHigh level of interest in study on impacts of M. bovis on farmers and their communities.28 Apr 10:30 PM
The CountryWorkshop addresses mental health''We need to look after ourselves," says wellness promoter Pup Chamberlain.26 Apr 06:00 PM
The CountryRural fire safety promotedFire and Emergency NZ promoted rural fire safety message at SI Agricultural Field Days.24 Apr 07:00 PM
The CountryProviding a friendly face for 'Mr and Mrs Farmer'Pat Macaulay gets satisfaction from helping farming families during stressful times.24 Apr 03:15 AM
The CountryResilience expert to tour rural New ZealandResilience expert, Lance Burdett describes his job as helping people as much as he can.23 Apr 04:00 AM
The CountryOpinion: Logging trucks test rural driving skillsComment: Rural roads are taking a battering from logging trucks writes Peter Fitzherbert.21 Apr 06:05 PM
The CountryCourage needed when farming through the dryComment: During droughts or drought-like conditions, be aware depression is very real.20 Apr 08:00 PM
The CountryRowena Duncum: In someone else's bootsComment: Ro reflects on how the humble gumboot can represent rural highs and lows.19 Apr 06:00 PM
The CountryLocal Focus: Farmers make art to fight depressionKimbolton Sculpture Festival - art show with a message. Made with funding from NZ On Air.16 Apr 11:31 PM
The CountryToxic algae found in North Otago riverPhormidium can be fatal to dogs and causes skin rashes and nausea in humans.12 Apr 01:00 AM
The CountryMike King on what Gumboot Day means for rural peopleMike King talks about Gumboot Friday and how it relates to rural mental health.05 Apr 12:17 AM
The CountryMan injured after quad bike rollsA North Otago man was injured after his quad bike rolled at a rural property.02 Apr 08:20 PM
The Country'Much valued' Pan Pac employee's forklift injuries leave fellow workers in shockWork at the plant stopped and did not resume until after a blessing on the site.24 Mar 03:18 AM
The CountryHigh zinc level in pasture recipe fights facial eczemaRobin Casey is aiming to beat facial eczema with a new pasture recipe.14 Mar 01:00 AM
The CountryRicks Beef: Farmers hit surf to relieve stressRick Burke is finding new ways to beat the blues .07 Mar 12:00 AM
The CountrySwine flu disappears as fast as it appearedRampant outbreak of swine flu cases suddenly drops.06 Mar 03:26 AM
The CountryFlu strikes Hawke's Bay pickersDHB spokeswoman Anna Kirk said 71 people had confirmed cases of H1N1 influenza outbreak.03 Mar 04:01 AM
The CountryAlliance Group launches mental health initiativeMates at the Gate programme encourages staff to ask for support.28 Feb 10:15 PM
The CountryThe emotional toll of M. bovisTalk helps remove M. bovis stigma, but not the emotional toll says Rural Support Trust.27 Feb 03:00 AM
The CountryManline helping rural men facing crisisManline puts out a book for men providing useful contacts for mental health support.21 Feb 02:00 AM
The CountrySouthland farmers 'M. bovis' veterans, now advocates for NaitNait should be a priority for every farmer, say Southland farming advocates.13 Feb 02:00 AM
The CountryJob losses for VetEnt Tb testers in CanterburyVetEnt Tb testers in Canterbury are facing job loss due to a lost contract.13 Feb 01:00 AM
The CountryMinimising facial eczema a saving for farmersFacial eczema can be costly for farmers if it isn't treated.11 Feb 09:00 PM
The CountryKiwi science: how to trace a gastro outbreakScientists have suggested a better way to reveal the source of campylobacter outbreaks.10 Feb 01:48 AM
The CountryFarmstrong: Rural community wellbeing issues importantFarming life can be hard and stressful and it's important to keep well.04 Feb 05:00 PM
The CountryClub life boosts young farmers' wellbeing - StudyNZYF clubs' social activities are having a positive impact on members' mental wellbeing.04 Feb 03:30 AM
The CountryHorticulture NZ: Tougher stance on food product sabotage neededHorticulture NZ was a stronger stance against food tampering.30 Jan 06:00 PM
The CountryIs rural domestic violence even worse than we thought?"Living rurally often you don't want to talk about these sort of thing"29 Jan 02:15 AM
The CountryMan's foot trapped under piece of farm machineryNorth Otago man was freed using airbags, before he was assessed by St John staff.27 Jan 08:58 PM
The CountryDairyNZ: Newly minted doctors focus on factsFour new doctors have joined DairyNZ science team.17 Jan 04:00 AM
The CountryPerson in critical condition after medical event at orchardIt reportedly happened at a Waikato mushroom farm.16 Jan 07:22 PM
The CountryCommunity bus pensioner's idea to beat rural isolationBus project hopes to help pensioners affected by health issues and driving restrictions.15 Jan 09:22 PM
