As animals age, their ability to maintain health and vitality becomes limited

All Black Sam Whitelock on his Farmstrong message about farmers' mental health.

Four southern nurses have been elected officers of the Rural Nurses New Zealand group.

Helping to eradicate contagious diseases from cattle is a highlight for a Horowhenua man.

Don Fraser talks to Jamie Mackay about the challenging issue of rural suicide.

A new clinical nurse manager of Taupo Hospital's Inpatient Unit has extensive experience.

The dream of a wildlife hospital in Dunedin has taken a big step towards reality.

A series of games and competitions were tested as ways to help people quit smoking.

Another tangi at a Hastings marae has been linked to a paratyphoid outbreak.

A new Lincoln Agritech research programme will find ways to use natural bacteria

Hawke's Bay people hospitalised with typhoid-like fever increases to six.

Zack Makoare's response to the death of his son has been recognised with an award.

A new in-depth analysis of the Havelock North gastro outbreak has received govt funding

Northland's road toll climbed to 26 after two deaths over the weekend.

At least one case thought to be linked with eating shellfish

Farmers should identify health hazards and plan for this busy time.

A one size fits all health policy won't work for rural areas says RHAANZ chief executive.

Cows must be in great health to perform at their best.

Five Otago firefighters have been in Canada fighting fire the size of Stewart Island.

New Zealand's GP shortage is set to worsen as almost half the doctors intend to retire

Locals have been provided 20 years of care by an exemplar service.

Jane Muir talks about health and safety on farm and how you can manage risk.

Roberta Kaio has won this year's Rural Women New Zealand $3000 scholarship.

National Pest Control Agencies warns hunters about areas where brodifacoum poison is used.

Young Farmers is stepping up its mental health campaign among rural youth

Nathan Guy defends MPI & denies beef farmers are becoming lepers due to M Bovis outbreak.

There is always a gaping hole left after a loved one has died from suicide.

The sudden death of Paul "Butch" Renton last month rocked the rural community.

"These detections are evidence of the programme working, not of unexpected disease spread"

MPI's response coordinator believes mycoplasma bovis outbreak can be contained.