The CountryMyrtle trees out for Arbor DayThe outbreak of the myrtle rust disease is having an effect on Arbor Day.01 Jun 05:00 AM
The CountryBiosecurity reminder for Moving DayIt's crucial for farmers to take precautions as they move stock at this time of year.01 Jun 04:15 AM
The CountryFacing the challenges for modern farmingA rural health road map is being explored to address challenges of modern farming.01 Jun 03:30 AM
The CountryRural doctors 'still needed' says GP groupNZRGPN say demand to recruit rural doctors and nurses is still intense.31 May 10:41 PM
The CountryWoman hospitalised after freak horse training incidentWoman said her head felt ''the size of 10 basketballs'' after horse accident.31 May 04:08 AM
OpinionLinda Hall: Saving lives? Now you're talkingMaintaining strict silence on mental-health issues did no one any good30 May 10:00 PM
The CountryCall to boost rural signalRural GPs around Kaikoura are among those calling on the government to boost rural signal29 May 02:09 AM
The CountryMPI biosecurity staff discover gory packageMPI biosecurity staff discover a grim package at Auckland's International Mail Centre.25 May 03:58 AM
The CountryDrone safety message not getting throughPilots want stricter rules for drones and the CAA says the safety message is not working.22 May 09:23 PM
The CountryNew fire truck a great asset to MakaroraMakarora fire chief Heather Pennycook said the new truck was a great asset.19 May 03:03 AM
The CountryShot man loses eye: Charges droppedNo one understands my trauma, says upset victim.19 May 12:27 AM
The CountryWaikato farmers launch innovative health and safety appCloud-based app Orange Cross can help farmers meet their health and safety obligations.15 May 03:49 AM
OpinionNiki BezzantHave you iron in body and soul?COMMENT: Grumpy, tired and cold? Try changing your diet, writes Niki Bezzant.29 Apr 05:00 PM
The CountryWalking the talk on safety on the farm"Health and safety is making sure I don't have to tell your family you aren't coming home"18 Apr 12:51 AM
The CountryIll-timed sneeze could be to blame for truck crashSneeze may have caused collision with milk tanker and grain truck.13 Apr 01:46 AM
The CountryResearch helps identify farm suicide factorsStudies have shown general farm workers and males are more likely to take their own life.10 Apr 11:38 PM
The CountryConditions change for employmentFarmers and contractors who have staff must adhere to new minimum employment standards07 Apr 03:51 AM
The CountryState Highway 1 reopens, 500 tonnes of rubble removedClear up took 100 people, including 40 abseilers to get the material removed04 Apr 02:44 AM
The CountryDoc 1080 drop debatedAnti-1080 campaigners say 1080 drop in the Makarora Valley last month wasn't necessary30 Mar 09:56 PM
The CountryA man's struggle with epilepsyThe first sign Graeme Robb had epilepsy was when he smashed through a farm gate on an ATV.24 Mar 04:00 PM
The CountryFunding to combat diseases welcomeNathan Guy has welcomed $1.2m of funding to combat animal and horticultural disease.23 Mar 04:30 AM
The CountryWaikato Regional Council: Take care with effluent ponds following rainFarmers should "...actively manage their ponds and take all reasonable steps to prevent effluent from entering waterways."20 Mar 09:57 PM
The CountryVet's view: Don't turn a blind eye to antibiotic resistanceVetora Veterinarian Rachel Numan writes about the importance of keeping an eye on antibiotic resistance in stock.19 Mar 09:27 PM
The CountryBoost for rural support in TaupoA new $10,000 grant from BayTrust will allow Taupō's Neighbourhood Support to continue its focus on encouraging rural residents to 16 Mar 07:30 AM
The CountryDairy farm fined for effluent overflowA contract milking company and dairy farm owner have been fined $29,000 each for effluent overflow.09 Mar 09:45 PM
The CountryBill English backs NZ quad bike safetySurgeons want to ban quad bike use by kids, but PM says they're doing enough.09 Mar 12:58 AM
The CountryListen: Naked Calendar secrets with Paul BlondellDom George chats to Paul Blondell about taking part in the Massey vet student naked calendar Barely There.08 Mar 08:58 PM
The CountryPoll: Should children be banned from using quad bikes?The Royal Australasian College of Surgeons is calling for quad bikes to be banned after the death of a 6-year old girl. Do you think they are overreacting?08 Mar 08:10 PM
The CountryToxic warning for Lake WaiholaLake Waihola has displayed high concentrations of potentially toxic cyanobacteria.07 Mar 11:30 PM
The CountryAgriculture seen as No 2 environmental problemAgriculture-related issues are seen as the second-biggest environmental problem for NZ.03 Mar 03:00 AM
The CountrySafety record of farmers improvingFatalities in the Southern agriculture sector are at a five-year low, with only one reported fatality for 2016. WorkSafe sector leader 27 Feb 02:30 AM
The CountryWar on predators: No better tool than 1080About 90 anti-1080 protesters thronged the pavement outside the Federated Farmers' building in downtown Wellington in early December 24 Feb 01:30 AM
The Country1080 drop goes ahead amid protestProtesters and tourists watched as the Department of Conservation went ahead with its aerial 1080 pest-control programme near Makarora 23 Feb 11:00 PM
The CountryDeal with facial eczema outbreaks on the farmLast year many parts of the country suffered a very severe facial eczema season from January through to early May. It was so severe 22 Feb 09:00 AM
