The CountryFighting eczema disease with geneticsUsing CRV Ambreed's facial eczema-tolerant bulls is just one of the things Whakatane farmer Richard Sisam is doing to help combat 27 Oct 12:00 AM
The CountryRural upbringing nothing to sneeze atPeople who grow up on farms are less likely to suffer allergies in later life, a new study suggests. Women who grew up on farms are 26 Oct 09:00 PM
The CountryTime for farmers to get compliantOnFarmSafety managing director Bronwyn Muir says the honeymoon period is over for farmers to become health and safety compliant. Farmers 25 Oct 09:00 PM
The CountryDangers lurk in those bags of compostProtect yourself from Legionnaires' disease when working with compost and potting mix. Labour Weekend is a popular time to get back 22 Oct 03:00 AM
The CountryWatch NZH Local Focus: Meet the 'grizzly' at Hawke's Bay A&P showHamilton Logan is 92 next month, and this "old grizzly" has been attending Hawke's Bay A&P Show for 70 years. Far from getting sick of it, he says the show is a 'must-see'. Made with funding from NZ On Air.20 Oct 01:51 AM
The Country1080 drop due tomorrowAn aerial 1080 drop is expected in the Dart, Routeburn and Caples Valleys tomorrow.20 Oct 12:30 AM
OpinionJames Reardon: Let's talk about suicideCOMMENT: Why is New Zealand's most serious, persistent health problem banished to the coroner's files?19 Oct 04:00 PM
Rural PropertyWatch NZH Local Focus: Wairoa residents sick of dustA petition to have one of Wairoa’s main alternative roads sealed has attracted more than 240 signatures. Kiwi Road is just one of several rural roads residents want sealed to decrease dust nuisance, improve their health and overall lifestyle. Made with funding from NZ On Air.Watch17 Oct 01:50 AM
ListenListen: New Zealand melanoma rates worse than AustraliaThe Country - Our men’s health expert Bernie McKone says we have overtaken Australia for melanoma rates and that prevention is better than cure.Watch12 Oct 03:05 AM
The CountryWatch NZH Local Focus: Community rallies to save Woodville Railway StationThe Woodville community is coming together for the sake of an old railway station under threat. And Kiwi Rail seems likely to agree. Made with funding from NZ on Air.11 Oct 07:46 PM
The Country'She'll be right' era truly overNew national health and safety regulations are ushering out the "she'll be right" era on Northland farms. A change in farm culture 06 Oct 04:30 AM
The CountryLisa Harper: Supply of power so vital to farmersElectricity is one of those boring basic services that it's easy to take for granted, until suddenly you're without. For anyone with 06 Oct 03:00 AM
The Country'There's too much of this going on' - Rick Powdrell on poachingThe Fed Farmers Rural Security Spokesperson discusses poaching and the devastating effects it has on rural NZ.06 Oct 02:02 AM
The CountryA joint effort to save kiwi from dogsThe Department of Conservation (DoC) and the Hihi-Taemaro community are joining forces in a bid to prevent dogs from killing kiwi 05 Oct 11:00 PM
The CountryFish & Game plea for care with 1080Fish & Game is calling on the Department of Conservation to do more to reduce the threat it claims that 1080 poses to people gathering 05 Oct 10:30 PM
The Country1080 bait dropped on Old Ghost Rd, West CoastMultiple aerial 1080 drops have taken place in the northern Buller area over recent weeks.04 Oct 03:14 AM
The CountryFarmers must protect their animalsAgcarm reminds all farm and pet owners of their responsibility to care for the welfare of their animals in recognition of World Animal 03 Oct 07:35 PM
The CountryUK scientists find medical benefits in Manuka honeyLONDON - Manuka honey could be used to help keep internal medical devices such as urinary catheters free of infection, according to new research.27 Sep 08:55 PM
The CountryFarmer shot at by spotlightersAn elderly farmer has been shot at by a group "spotlighting" on his central North Island property.27 Sep 07:17 PM
The CountryScience of 'extreme fire'A new $8.5 million study targets "extreme fire" - a fast-moving mass of heat and flames spewing burning embers and behaving in ways that firefighters aren't used to.26 Sep 01:04 AM
The CountryHow to cut your chances of getting cancerEight simple changes you can make that will greatly reduce your chances of developing the disease.24 Sep 09:00 PM
OpinionKyle MacDonaldWhen physical illness leads to depressionKyle MacDonald discusses the common occurrence of stroke victims in particular experiencing depression during their recovery.22 Sep 06:30 AM
The CountryStrict new dog control laws: Need to knowOwners of dogs deemed high-risk will have to get them neutered and display warning signs on their property and the collar of their pet.21 Sep 10:36 PM
The CountryHow to tell if you drink too muchMost people know excessive drinking isn't good for our health, but what are the tell-tale signs that you're drinking too much?21 Sep 02:00 AM
The CountryThe flu and you: Dramatic hidden pictureMore than 840,000 Kiwis caught the flu last year - and three quarters of them would never have known it, a study has found.20 Sep 05:00 PM
The CountryCuddling kittens can kill you, warn scientistsScientists have found the scope and impact of a potentially deadly cat-borne disease is wider than they thought19 Sep 10:34 PM
OpinionRugby damaged my brain: test starCOMMENT: There has been serious attention paid to concussion in sport recently.19 Sep 05:00 PM
The CountryAlzheimer's symptoms often overlookedA new study warns of four key symptoms of Alzheimer's we should be looking out for.19 Sep 02:09 AM
The CountryTime for farmers to talk about suicideThe chief executive of New Zealand Young Farmers is urging rural communities to be transparent about suicide following the recent 16 Sep 08:00 PM
The CountryGastro outbreak cost businesses $80,000Market view statistics during the gastro outbreak showed about an $80,000 drop in retail and hospitality spend.15 Sep 04:37 PM
The CountryMan doing homekill job in Carterton diesA man has died at a Carterton homekill business this morning after a suspected medical event.15 Sep 04:07 AM
The CountryFuture food - animal or plant products?Should we take animals out of the food chain? Dr Graeme Coles investigates.15 Sep 01:49 AM
The CountryFarming couple turn to crowd-funding to save waterwayA Central Hawke's Bay farming couple has taken to crowd-funding to clean up and restore an important waterway on their property.14 Sep 10:33 PM
