The Country'It’s a hell of an experience': Farmers urged to take to the waves'We would like to get as many Mid Canterbury farmers as possible trying out surfing.'14 Feb 01:00 AM
The Country'Hero phase': Mental health fallout from cyclone to be felt for years'What is most important is to keep that strong sense of community.'13 Feb 11:00 PM
The CountryRural and primary care a focus for new medical school'Stop contemplating" and get on with it says University of Waikato vice-chancellor.13 Feb 01:33 AM
The CountryFoxton vet Charlie Boyce has a soft spot for pigsWell-known veterinarian Charlie Boyce to close doors on clinic after almost 50 years11 Feb 09:11 PM
The Country'Screaming for my life': Man who lost leg in 'horrific' accident now helps amputees'I can’t even describe... how painful that was. Like the pain went through my organs.'10 Feb 10:10 PM
The Country'A great event': Farmers ready to compete in Coast to Coast“I’ve grown up with the Coast to Coast ... it wouldn’t be a summer without it."08 Feb 09:39 PM
The Country'I'm a man of habit': 25 years on Hugh's still hitting the gym‘‘You need to do it. Otherwise you become a slab.’’06 Feb 03:00 PM
The CountryHow a head injury taught this farmer to talk about his feelingsSponsored content: Southland farmer's accident changed him but not in the way he expected.30 Jan 09:30 PM
The CountryCash boost for Cyclone Gabrielle affected Hawke’s Bay communities75 groups have been awarded Community Wellbeing and Hauora grants.23 Jan 04:13 AM
The Country'Slips, trips and falls': Why hunters need to be fit for the roarOutdoor safety advocates are urging hunters to get into shape.18 Jan 08:13 PM
The Country'Emergency': How getting strep throat led to three open-heart surgeries'I wouldn’t want anyone to go through it'.17 Jan 04:00 PM
The Country'Unable to cope': Farmers increasingly under pressureIsolation, long hours, adverse weather taking their toll on farmers, says support trust.16 Jan 06:32 AM
The CountryCorrigan Sowman gets comfortable with the uncomfortableNuffield Scholar and Golden Bay dairy farmer on coping with change and uncertainty.02 Jan 03:59 PM
The CountryHow rodeo helped Slade McDonald's wellbeingThis fencer moved continents twice and lost both his parents before finishing high school.01 Jan 04:00 PM
The CountryDairy farmer wants to normalise the post-partum psychosis conversationAbbi Ayre was juggling farming, family and two bouts of post-partum psychosis.28 Dec 04:00 PM
The CountryElectrocuted twice: Troy Hall's road to recoveryInspirational horticulturalist who turned his life around only to be electrocuted, twice.27 Dec 03:59 PM
The CountryFrom hip-hop to sheep and beef: Meet Junior TaulagoThe Chch quake spurred a direction change - now he's running a farm hit by the cyclone.26 Dec 03:59 PM
ListenKūmara grower Krista is back on track after Cyclone GabrielleSponsored content: “Really honing into getting off-farm was crucial for us to keep going."19 Dec 02:08 AM
The CountryKiwicoast Lions’ health night raises money for Rural Support TrustFashion show creates laughter amid serious message12 Dec 07:00 PM
The Country‘Lean on a gate, talk to a mate’ hits the States'It doesn’t matter what country you live in, it’s just how you deal with it and get help.'04 Dec 10:24 PM
The CountryTararua Rural Support Trust cyclone recovery expo a hitFree fencing gear and goodie bags were on offer at the expo.02 Dec 08:00 PM
ListenMeet Laura Koot - the driving force behind the Fairlight FoundationSponsored content: The Fairlight Foundation trains young women in farming.29 Nov 10:05 PM
The CountryWaikato farmers swap tractors for surfboardsThe annual Surfing for Farmers season kicks off in Waikato.28 Nov 10:11 PM
The CountryFrom one farmer to another: 'It's okay to cry'Matt Holden was at rock bottom, but now he wants to help others in the rural sector.22 Nov 10:40 PM
The Country$20m Healthcare infrastructure investment set to boost access for South Island Māori and rural residentsThe population of Amberley in North Canterbury increased by 58 per cent over 12 years.07 Nov 06:46 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryInteractive map: Is your community better or worse off than others across NZ?What does where we live tell us about our wellbeing? This map gives a first-ever glimpse.05 Nov 04:00 PM
The CountryChristchurch rehab centre gets residents growingMum of four goes from meth addict to horticultural journey.29 Oct 06:46 PM
The CountryGumboot Friday: Complacency kills - Kiwi kids need you now more than ever as demand for youth counselling soarsI Am Hope chief executive Troy Elliott is urging Kiwis to support the event this year.29 Oct 05:36 PM
PremiumPremiumThe Country'Costing the country money': Far North physio and dentist shortage reaches crisis pointThe Far North is facing a shortage of dentists, hygienists and physios following Covid.17 Oct 04:00 PM
The CountryMedical school with rural focus ‘long overdue’ - King Country GP"We need nurses and midwives out in the rural areas, not just doctors."16 Oct 10:04 PM
The CountryWork-life balance the key to success for West Otago farmersNelson and Fiona Hancox are keeping positive in West Otago.16 Oct 12:11 AM
The Country'George the Farmer’ teaching Kiwi kids about agriculture'It’s vital the next generation has a basic understanding of NZ’s agriculture sector.'07 Oct 04:02 PM
ListenFarmstrong: Laura Murdoch - from accountant to dairy farmerSponsored content: Laura Murdoch is also known as "the cow whisperer".05 Oct 11:00 PM
The CountryTeaming up to support wellbeingRural Support Trust and New Zealand Young Farmers sign memorandum of understanding.24 Sep 11:36 PM