PremiumPremiumThe CountryAccess to rural health top of the priority for Northland GPZimbabwean-born GP Dr Grahame Jelley details his journey to Northland.27 Jun 05:00 PM
The CountryMP says 'lives at risk' after car park birthThird emergency birth since the Lumsden Maternity Centre was downgraded in April.25 Jun 02:30 AM
The CountrySpeedy delivery: Baby born in moving carJess Berry had her feet up on the dashboard to give birth to son William.24 Jun 08:17 PM
The CountryMcRae brothers are playing it safe on-farmYoung Farmer grand finalist Matt McRae on how he handles health and safety.20 Jun 12:30 AM
The CountryAgreement needed on quad bike safety, says widowFarmers getting mixed messages on crush protection devices, says victim's widow.19 Jun 08:28 PM
The CountryAgricultural professionals key in farmer mental health - researchResearch suggests focusing on farmer stress in difficult times can lead to further stress.14 Jun 04:00 AM
The CountryWellbeing in the workplace: Key factors revealedExperts say getting job design right is essential to establishing wellbeing at work.09 Jun 11:00 PM
The CountryMore roadside births feared after service downgradeAfter a roadside birth last month, more are feared in rural Southland.09 Jun 04:04 AM
The CountryFeds back crush protection for quad bikesFederated Farmers is on board with WorkSafe's decision to "strongly recommend" CPDs.06 Jun 01:00 AM
The CountryCall for compulsory quad bike rollover bars''Workers should refuse to ride the damn things unless they're fitted.''05 Jun 10:22 PM
The CountryComment: Mental health finally recognised as worthy of moneyComment: It is a relief to see that mental health's getting a much need funding injection.31 May 01:55 AM
The CountryEmergency delivery: 10-pound baby Levi born on the side of the roadMum praises midwife as 10-pound baby Levi arrives before they made it to hospital.26 May 09:00 PM
The CountryBaby born on side of road in SouthlandThe local MP says a lack of maternity services is to blame for the roadside birth.26 May 04:24 AM
The CountryPressure builds on farmersUrban/rural divide blamed. Parliament 'encouraging' attacks on farmers over environment.21 May 07:50 PM
The CountryStudy shows inequality in access to life-saving machinesA study by St John Ambulance and AUT has found discrepancies in the placement of AEDs.20 May 06:00 PM
The CountryQuad bike death prompts coroner to call for changeKaye Marie Blance's death was the second quad bike-related death on the farm.19 May 11:19 PM
The CountryMonsanto told to pay $3b in cancer caseLawsuits have battered Bayer's stock since it purchased Monsanto for US$63b last year.13 May 10:43 PM
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
