The Country'We need to keep our people safe': Five farm deaths in first 3 months of 2023"The really disturbing thing is these statistics, every year it's the same."17 May 09:48 PM
The Country'They will get there.' Tararua District farmers supported through cyclone recovery.It has been a tough three months since the cyclone.10 May 02:56 AM
The Country'Severe' staffing shortages for rural healthcare providers'We’re in a pretty desperate state.'09 May 05:00 PM
The Country'Very, very expensive': Dental care woes for rural residentsA lack of dentists is making dental care less of a priority for some rural residents.23 Mar 04:00 PM
The Country'Bawling my eyes out': Farmer runs 210 km for MovemberTom Anderson's run lasted for 31.5 hours and took him over the Crown Range.06 Dec 03:25 AM
The CountryDairy farmer Jason Halford’s tips to avoid burnoutSponsored content: It's easy for burnout to "creep up" on busy farmers, Halford says.21 Nov 01:00 AM
The CountryFieldays health and wellbeing hub to triple in sizeDue to demand, the Fieldays society increased the size of the health hub at the event.10 Nov 10:35 PM
The CountryRural health network calls for action on ‘massive issue of rural inequity’Hauora Taiwhenua's roadmap for how rural health service can be pulled off life support.08 Nov 04:00 PM
The CountryHow Craig "Wiggy" Wiggins boosts his rural community's wellbeingSponsored content: Rural Communicator of the Year on his Farmstrong connection.31 Oct 10:26 PM
The CountryWairoa farmers take to waterWater skiing bringing Wairoa farming community together.26 Oct 12:33 AM
The Country'Very humbled': Shane McManaway receives UCOL honourMcManaway was awarded for his contribution to Wairarapa's development.05 Oct 11:00 PM
The CountryHow Sam Whitelock keeps his head in the game with FarmstrongSponsored content: All Black finds Farmstrong Ambassador role "very, very rewarding".05 Oct 12:45 AM
The Country'Equity issue' as some rural patients face six-week wait to see a doctor"In the next 10 years about 50 per cent of our GPs are set to retire."02 Oct 05:00 PM
The CountryCommunity contact a 'game-changer' for farmer's wellbeingCommunity activities has given Greg Hand "structure and purpose" outside of farming.20 Sep 08:30 PM
The CountryInaugural rural health conference kicks off in Christchurch"We're really hoping that this is the start of a new future for rural health."09 Sep 01:15 AM
The CountryJoc keen to connect and make a difference with RST roleJocelyn Kinney is now a Southern Otago coordinator for Otago Rural Support Trust.31 Aug 09:30 PM
The CountryFree health and wellness checks for farmers at rural eventsNurse in a van checks people's blood pressure, blood sugar, cholesterol and BMI.11 Aug 01:45 AM
The CountryWork-life balance and 'me time' the focus at fencing conferenceBusy fencing contractors can forget there's a world outside their work.09 Aug 09:30 PM
The CountryMidwinter dinner provides learning opportunitiesThe midwinter dinner provided good food and learning opportunities.09 Aug 03:38 PM
The CountryOpinion: Learning to spot the mental health warning signs on-farmOpinion: Rural counsellor Kathryn Wright on how to identify someone who may need a hand.01 Aug 02:30 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSamantha Murton: We can't magic GP shortage awayOPINION: President of the Royal College of GPs prescribes a solution to dwindling numbers.26 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionComment: Believe it - our health sector is in a crisisOPINION: Now's the logical time to undertake workforce reforms22 Jul 05:00 PM
The CountryRural GP keen for medical students to head to the countryRural communities crying out for GPs but certain factors put urban graduates off moving.22 Jul 02:00 AM
The CountryRural health system in crisis - GPSole rural GP in Cheviot, says health workforce crisis has been coming for a long time.17 Jul 09:00 PM
The CountrySam Owen: You can't run a farm on 'maybe'Opinion: Farmers thrive on clarity, so "maybe answers" can create anxiety and confusion.07 Jul 02:00 AM
The CountryCheyenne Wilson's tips for a calm calving seasonSponsored content: Preparation is key when calving season approaches.05 Jul 12:00 AM
The Country'A good thing to do': Matt Chisholm's nationwide mental health tourThe TV presenter will visit rural halls on the Rural Support Trust's Time Out Tour.07 Jun 02:00 AM
The CountryRural health representatives join new networkThe way rural health is represented set to change with establishment of a new collective.01 Jun 03:30 AM
The CountryOnline workshop to teach value of prioritising wellbeingThe workshop is focused on teaching rural people to prioritise their wellbeing.31 May 06:33 PM
The CountrySouthland Rural Support Trust member retires after 15 yearsFarmer Russell Falconer says the trust has come a long way since launching in 2007.30 May 04:59 PM
The CountryResearcher warns hunters: Eating game meat killed with lead bullets could make you sickDr Buenz says switching to lead-free ammunition would eliminate risk of lead poisoning.18 May 03:00 AM
The CountryDairy farmer Paul Walker on his 'wellbeing bank account'Sponsored content: BOP dairy farmer on how he came back from burnout.03 May 11:30 PM
The Country'It's a bit of an art form': Why this farmer ran 50km in his gumbootsKane Brisco inspired over 500 Kiwis to don their Red Bands for mental health.02 May 03:30 AM
The CountryDon't forget rural women's mental health - Loshni ManikamAdvocate is concerned that rural women's wellbeing is fading into the background.27 Apr 01:45 AM
