The CountryTractor tragedy: 'I've lost three people' - Grieving husband reveals wife was pregnant"It's been really tough... I have now lost three people," widower Scott Tomlinson says.02 Oct 04:00 PM
The CountryApp launched to help farmers stay safeFarmlands launches FarmSafe, an app designed to help farmers with health and safety.01 Oct 10:29 PM
The Country'Our worst nightmare': Tractor deaths shake farming communityDeath of Nadine Tomlinson and her son, Angus, was community's worst nightmare, locals say.01 Oct 04:00 PM
The Country'They were lovely' – mother, son die in freak tractor accidentThe mother and son killed in a North Otago tractor accident have been named.01 Oct 03:05 AM
The CountryDefibrillators available in rural areasDefibrillators are now available at two more rural communities30 Sep 09:17 PM
The CountryTractor tragedy: Time to look at kids' farm safety - Fed FarmersThe Otago president says its time for another look at children and farm machinery.30 Sep 06:57 PM
The CountryDeadly danger down on the farmFarming is the country's deadliest industry. The statistics don't lie: 124 deaths in 6-yrs29 Sep 04:00 PM
The CountryFarmers urged to wash handsNorthland DHB issues reminder following increase in gastrointestinal infections.24 Sep 09:58 PM
The CountryTesting firm notes spike in E. coli levelsRural residents urged to monitor water quality after 54 of 60 tests come back positive.21 Sep 06:44 PM
The CountryFarming women survey highlights key issues"This is an incredibly important piece of research with deeper issues than we imagined"19 Sep 03:04 AM
The CountryNZ Young Farmers: Get talking on mental healthNZ Young Farmers is ramping up efforts to get young people talking about mental health.19 Sep 01:30 AM
The CountryBeasts of unburden: Horses offer listening earsContact with animals can reduce stress and increase self-esteem.18 Sep 05:00 PM
The CountryLast chance to save 2-year-old son"You don't realise how much fight you have until you are faced with something like this."17 Sep 05:17 AM
The CountryWairarapa farmers doing it tough after wild weatherLambing and calving difficult for Wairarapa farmers after adverse weather.11 Sep 11:20 PM
The CountryWhy whole fat dairy could be good for youCould three servings of dairy a day keep the cardiologist away?11 Sep 11:00 PM
The CountryKina being studied for its medicinal benefitsShells contain bioactives known to be effective in treating diabetes and heart disease.11 Sep 10:34 PM
The CountryWoman's Health Bus heading south to improve mobile servicesA new mobile health service will arrive in Otago and South land this December.11 Sep 07:00 PM
The CountryRural women tackling isolation"It's about education, comradery and support."10 Sep 10:30 PM
The CountryGet talking: Young Farmers tackle mental health issueNZ Young Farmers is ramping up its efforts to get young people talking about mental health10 Sep 10:00 PM
The CountryGrieving farmer raises $70,000 for suicide preventionAfter losing a son, John Herlihy threw his energy into fundraising for suicide prevention.05 Sep 05:00 PM
The CountryTaieiri vet tends to creatures big and smallEver wondered what it's like being a vet on the Taieri?05 Sep 12:30 AM
The CountryFarmers reel from stress, anxiety, depressionRural mental health issues need rural-focused solution29 Aug 10:00 PM
The CountryShearing & caring: Woolshed safety adviceThe videos feature respected industry shearers and farmers.29 Aug 02:30 AM
The CountryTararua community energised to turn around ugly health statsHealth hui will have positive outcomes for community22 Aug 10:00 PM
The CountryPost Quake Farming Group focuses on resilienceThe Post Quake Farming Group has done a series of workshops for farmer health.22 Aug 03:00 AM
The CountryRural health research lift at University of OtagoA new section of rural health has been set up at the University of Otago.22 Aug 12:00 AM
The CountryTimaru surgeon credits team effort in rural health award winTimaru orthopaedic surgeon Bill Taine has been accorded a rare honour by his colleagues.21 Aug 09:00 PM
The CountryDoctors back at Patea Medical CentrePatea Medical centre bought by Ngati Ruanui.17 Aug 05:00 AM
The CountryColostrum a gold standard for newborn animalsColostrum is the first milk produced by mammals and it needs to come from healthy animals16 Aug 10:16 PM
The CountryRoundup controversy and NZ: All you need to knowA US court case has prompted more calls for a ban on popular herbicide Roundup. Should it?16 Aug 12:40 AM
The CountryGirls' rural quiz night raises $8000All for a good cause as quiz night nails it with rookie auctioneer.15 Aug 07:00 PM
The CountryListen: Jacqueline Rowarth on Fonterra and RoundupDr Jacqueline Rowarth on the changes at Fonterra and whether Roundup causes cancer.15 Aug 03:45 AM
The CountryHelicopter boss's safety work earns awardChopper crash survivor recognised for safety campaign raising farmers' awareness of wires.14 Aug 10:00 PM
The CountryCare packages to bolster local farmers' wellbeing in WyndhamA call to look after farmers' mental and physical wellbeing has prompted care packages.14 Aug 09:00 PM
