The CountryListen: Is MPI being fair to beef farmers?Nathan Guy defends MPI & denies beef farmers are becoming lepers due to M Bovis outbreak.06 Sep 02:44 AM
The CountryFilling the void after a suicideThere is always a gaping hole left after a loved one has died from suicide.06 Sep 12:57 AM
The CountryThere in the tough timesThe sudden death of Paul "Butch" Renton last month rocked the rural community.04 Sep 09:30 PM
The CountryNew mycoplasma bovis infections 'entirely expected pattern'"These detections are evidence of the programme working, not of unexpected disease spread"30 Aug 03:28 AM
The CountryListen: MPI - mycoplasma bovis spread under controlMPI's response coordinator believes mycoplasma bovis outbreak can be contained.30 Aug 01:55 AM
The CountryFonterra has to stand down drivers over 150kgFonterra has found its truck seats are only safe for people who weigh less than 150kg.29 Aug 08:02 PM
The CountryAnger grows over odour in WaipukurauOdour problems at Waipukurau's wastewater treatment plant continue with no end in sight.29 Aug 03:00 AM
The CountryRural group welcomes new medical schoolNew medical school could be the turning point for New Zealand's rural sector.28 Aug 12:58 AM
The CountryMPI cites privacy over farm battling diseaseThe MPI is still refusing to identify the Otago farm affected by Mycoplasma bovis.24 Aug 10:17 PM
The CountryFieldays 2017 a great successThe iconic event saw 133,588 people through the gates - its highest visitor number yet.24 Aug 10:13 PM
The CountryMake sure you get home in one piece220,000 work days are lost annually due to farm-related injuries.24 Aug 07:30 AM
The CountryWhy does animal health matter?Just like top athletes, cows must be in great health to perform at their best.24 Aug 05:30 AM
The CountryTimeframe for rural health training schools uncertainNext step for rural health training schools complicated by upcoming election.23 Aug 09:53 PM
The CountryClues to mycoplasma bovis spreadSouth Canterbury farmer fears mycoplasma bovis might also be present further north.23 Aug 08:48 PM
The CountryBlue Tie Ball raises $40,000Exceeding expectations, one auction bid at a time.23 Aug 01:42 AM
The CountryThird farm suspected to have mycoplasma bovisSouth Island farm is suspected to have the cattle disease mycoplasma bovis.22 Aug 11:03 PM
The CountrySafer drinking water in pipeline for Omanaia residentsSafer drinking water is in the pipeline for Omanaia residents22 Aug 05:30 AM
The CountryOwners warned to keep dogs under controlDogs running rampant has been distressing pregnant and lambed ewes.17 Aug 03:50 AM
The CountryExtent of water threat known todayDunedin City Council say the health threat posed by the water scare will be known by today16 Aug 04:00 AM
The CountryFarms stub out smokingSome Taranaki farmers have prohibited smoking on their farms16 Aug 02:30 AM
The CountryFirst-hand experience with foot-and-mouthFoot-and-mouth disease is characterised by blisters in the mouth and on the feet.15 Aug 05:44 AM
The CountryHealthcare struggle for rural residentsRural Women New Zealand board member voices concern for rural health services at seminar10 Aug 08:27 PM
The CountryDemand for vets 'unprecedented'Some of southern dairy region's vet practices finding it difficult to fill staff vacancies09 Aug 11:30 PM
The CountryWater fears postpone 1080 dropA planned 1080 aerial drop near Luggate has been put on hold because of water concerns09 Aug 05:00 AM
The CountrySeven farm tests show no diseaseThe first test result from seven of Van Leeuwen Dairy Group's farms have returned negative08 Aug 05:00 AM
The CountryiMOKO launched at Te Kura o OtangareiTe Kura o Otangarei now has technology which makes healthcare more accessible.03 Aug 09:00 PM
The CountryCow disease not ruinous but 'pain in the butt'Farmers in South Canterbury and North Otago have mixed views on Micoplasma Bovis outbreak02 Aug 06:30 AM
The CountryMycoplasma bovis: another meeting as second farm infectedMPI said detection was not unexpected, given the close connections between the two farms.31 Jul 10:18 PM
The CountryMPI ramps up cow disease investigationThe response team trying to contain Mycoplasma bovis will know today if it has spread.31 Jul 01:19 AM
The CountryMycoplasma bovis: MPI tracking 'risk goods' from farmThe situation remains that the bacterial disease has been confirmed on 1 property.27 Jul 02:37 AM
The CountryBase set up to deal with mycoplasma bovis outbreakMPI setting up field office in Oamaru to co-ordinate response to Mycoplasma bovis outbreak26 Jul 10:14 PM
The CountryListen: Doug Avery on his book 'The Resilient Farmer'Jamie talks to Doug Avery about his latest book "The Resilient Farmer."24 Jul 02:43 AM
The CountryListen: Fonterra's Jason Boyle - How to tell if you friend's aren't copingFarming can be a stressful job but sometimes stress can become something more serious.13 Jul 09:43 PM
The CountryNorth Island town's last doctor retiresA town's last doctor has retired forcing residents to go further afield for treatment.07 Jul 05:55 AM
