The CountryQuad bikes a life-changerAndrew Fleming felt the sledgehammer-like blow that broke his back, but was unable to protect himself at all as he tumbled down the 26 Aug 11:30 PM
OpinionMegan Nicol ReedHow to focus on the positive and go with the flowEach week Megan Nicol Reed talks through what's on all of our minds.26 Aug 03:10 AM
The CountryAgrichemicals can pose huge risksSafe on-farm use of agrichemicals is not just about the application process - some of the greatest dangers are in the storage methods. Dean 26 Aug 02:30 AM
The CountryBest practice to give colostrum earlyFeed newborn calves 10per cent of their bodyweight (4kg for a 40kg calf) of "gold" colostrum within the first 6 to 12 hours of life26 Aug 01:30 AM
The CountryColostrum give calves great startCalves are born with a poorly developed immune system. Therefore, they must absorb immunoglobulins from colostrum across the intestinal 26 Aug 12:30 AM
OpinionKyle MacDonaldSexual assault: Why people don't fight backYou've likely heard of the "fight or flight" response, but there is one more very important "F" that keeps getting left out, writes Kyle MacDonald.25 Aug 03:00 AM
The CountryFarmer urges others to embrace safetyHawke's Bay farmer and former Federated Farmers national president Bruce Wills has been put through the Safer Farms grill - painlessly. After 24 Aug 08:27 PM
The CountryDepression: Reach for help, urges playerA Northland rugby player who has opened up about dealing with depression in a candid video is encouraging more people to speak up 23 Aug 08:44 PM
The CountryTime to accept value of 1080Federated Farmers is mystified about why people are still complaining about the use of 1080, long after it's been established as 21 Aug 10:49 PM
The CountryDogs on loose savage lambsA Welcome Bay farmer has spoken out about roaming dogs after two of his lambs were killed in a frenzied attack last week. The Western 18 Aug 04:30 AM
The CountryFonterra director John Waller retiresFonterra Co-operative Group Limited this week announced that John Waller ONZM will be retiring as an independent director on the 17 Aug 11:30 PM
The CountryTrade figures a warning, says PetersThe latest trade figures, by reminding us of China's importance as a market for our primary products, show why our Government should 17 Aug 09:31 PM
OpinionKyle MacDonaldDonald Trump: Proof the idea of self esteem is flawedDespite his shortcomings, Donald Trump is unshakable in his confidence. And that tells you everything that is wrong with the idea of "self-esteem", writes Kyle MacDonald.11 Aug 06:30 AM
The CountryWater bottles: As many germs as a toiletWhile H2O does wonders for the body, re-fillable bottles that aren't washed regularly could be giving you a mouthful of germs.11 Aug 05:40 AM
The CountrySpraying? Warn the neighboursKiwifruit spraying has begun and the Bay of Plenty Regional Council wants growers and neighbours to talk about it. Senior pollution 11 Aug 02:00 AM
The CountryExperts give safety advice at seminarA farm safety seminar at Whangarei next month will field a team of expert speakers and admission will be free. The catch is there 11 Aug 12:00 AM
The CountrySad dads: Fathers coping with post-natal depressionPost-natal depression like a "hevay cloud" over fathers10 Aug 08:00 AM
The CountryBig Pharma eyes $7.2b for farm superbugsWeaning animals from antibiotics in favor of vaccines has become central as resistant superbugs become more prevalent in public spaces.08 Aug 04:00 AM
The CountryManuka's true potential still unknownManuka honey's potential to defeat a superbug may give it another advantage, but all may be fruitless if our bee population continues to decline.05 Aug 05:00 PM
ListenBernie McKone's advice for joint careBernie McKone is here to tell you how to keep your joints healthy.05 Aug 12:38 AM
The CountryFarmer back on his feet after accidentOpoutere farmer Pieter van Leeuwen has a heart full of gratefulness and words full of warning after a shocking accident that left 04 Aug 10:00 PM
OpinionKyle MacDonaldHow to stop overthinking thingsDoes your mind feel like a runaway train of negative thoughts? Psychotherapist Kyle MacDonald explains how to quiet the mind and unplug.03 Aug 11:00 PM
The CountryMeet the 'Mother Hubbard' shearing bossNot many bosses would arrange for nurses, budget advisors and the IRD to come and talk to you about child support. But husband and 02 Aug 02:58 AM
The CountryFarmers urged to get rid of unwanted chemicalsBay of Plenty farmers and horticulture growers may be able to get rid of chemicals for free through Agrecovery's Rural Recycling upcoming 28 Jul 12:31 AM
The CountryKeeping it calm at calving timeCalving is a busy time. There are cows to be calved, calves to be fed, cows to be milked, calves to be culled, feed to be managed27 Jul 11:35 PM
The CountryInjured farmer unable to call for helpAbout 40 households in a remote area of Waikato have been without access to a reliable phone line for weeks.24 Jul 08:46 PM
The CountryDarryl Jensen: Farmers need to check own healthWhen was the last time you visited your GP? I know most farmers are busy and would rather forget those aches and pains. Some might 21 Jul 01:26 AM
The CountryWasp leads fight against plant pestThe Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has approved a type of parasitic wasp as a biological control agent to combat the tomato 20 Jul 11:12 PM
The CountryTriplet ewes put to the testWhile outside our geographical region, a recent Taumarunui FITT (farmer-initiated technology and transfer) trial looked into metabolic 20 Jul 11:00 PM
The CountryThe Handy Landys are helping out rural CanterburyRyan MacArthur is a Lincoln University student who heads the Handy Landys, a group of like-minded students willing to give freely of their time to the local rural community in Canterbury.18 Jul 04:06 AM
The CountryNutraceuticals have many benefitsNutraceuticals are non-drug substances derived from food and have therapeutic benefits. They are generally safe to use and may be 14 Jul 01:28 AM
The CountryGarlic venture takes offWhen Karlos Millanta suffered a work injury which forced him to sell his Wellington abseiling business, he had no idea his new career 14 Jul 01:10 AM
The CountryCheck you're getting the right adviceIf you buy health and safety advice, make sure it's the right advice. Good health and safety practice is not something you can just 13 Jul 11:05 PM
The CountryDrugs in farming: Graeme Smith of the Drug Detection Agency investigatesGraeme Smith, owner of the Waikato-Coromandel branch of the Drug Detection Agency, wades into the debate about drug use and production 07 Jul 11:39 PM
