The CountryRural general practice posts a busy first yearIt's been a busy first year for South Taranaki's rural general practice01 Dec 10:44 PM
The Country607 laps for mental health: A Movember challengeEach lap represents one person who was lost to suicide between July 2020 and June 2021.01 Dec 07:00 PM
The CountrySouthland farmers deck the hay bales for Christmas competition"With nice weather on the way we are expecting to see a lot more creations flood in."29 Nov 03:45 AM
The CountryRural vaccination lagging behindFewer rural people are vaccinated than urban people.28 Nov 10:45 PM
The CountryFree resources to help farmers prepare for Covid-19 on-farmFree Covid-19 checklists for farmers, growers and lifestyle block owners.28 Nov 09:00 PM
The CountryDr Leigh Signal's good advice for a good night's sleepSponsored content: Research shows that lack of sleep affects 40 per cent of Kiwi farmers26 Nov 01:00 AM
The CountryFamed US doctor and influencer lands in NZ to start new jobDanielle Jones is currently in MIQ with her husband and their four children.24 Nov 01:40 AM
The CountryCouple set up schoolhouse gym in coal countryAsha and Scott Carr have transformed an old Ohai classroom into a fitness centre.23 Nov 09:45 PM
The CountryFarmers bare all to aid mental health charityNgarua Young Farmers club 2022 nude calendar raises funds for Will to Live.21 Nov 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryDoctors needed: Half of Hawke's Bay's GP population set to retire this decade"It's taking longer for people to be seen, and be registered."18 Nov 11:30 PM
PremiumPremiumThe Country'I'm one of the lucky ones' - Woman beats one of the deadliest cancers77-year-old former farmer defeats dangerous cancer through proactive approach and surgery.17 Nov 04:00 PM
The CountryChecklist helps farmers to be Covid-19 preparedChecklist offers a plan if someone on-farm tests positive for Covid-19.15 Nov 11:15 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryRaetihi's full-time GP has resigned according to local leadersThe Whanganui Regional Health Network won't confirm the resignation.14 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe Country'Everyone is going to become immune to Covid: There is a hard and an easy way'Dr Alley talks about vaccinating rural communities, new vaccines, boosters and pregnancy.12 Nov 04:00 PM
The CountryStudy highlights dangerous disconnect rural hospitals faceRural hospital doctors are reporting a lack of support from DHBs.11 Nov 10:45 PM
The CountrySurvey highlights rural hospitals' challengesStudy reveals variable support from district health boards on the Covid-19 response.11 Nov 08:00 PM
The Country'Real loss to the community': Doctor, staffer quit over jabsWakatipu Medical Centre senior Dr doesn't think pair's decision will spur on anti-vaxxers.10 Nov 09:00 PM
The CountryFarmers urged to stay safe in the sunPeople working outside receive up to 10 times more UV radiation exposure.10 Nov 03:00 AM
The CountrySouthland mayors happy with immunisation tourSome farmers said they had not been vaccinated yet due to the busy time at their farms.07 Nov 09:22 PM
The CountrySouthern farmgate vaccination tour hits the road"We're best in the country at a lot of things. Let's be best at being vaccinated."03 Nov 08:45 PM
The CountryFarmers urged to create Covid-19 checklistChecklist covers how to run the farm if farmer gets Covid-19 and can't do so themselves.03 Nov 07:30 PM
The CountryMeet Frieda, the prostate cancer-detecting dogFrieda can detect prostate cancer samples in saline at a ratio as low as 5 per cent.02 Nov 04:00 PM
The CountrySurfing for Farmers kicks off for another summerThis year the initiative is being run at 21 different beaches around the country.02 Nov 01:00 AM
The CountryŌtaki GP already 'lost to Canada' in spite of new one-off residency pathway announced last monthThe rural GP left NZ in June after struggling for a year to make headway on residency.27 Oct 08:12 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryBeware of exhaustion: Are you approaching burnout?Burnout, when your mind and body are not in sync. Survivor says 'take a break'27 Oct 04:00 PM
The CountryPrimary sector supports vaccination rollout"Nothing more important than the health of your family, your staff and their families."17 Oct 10:00 PM
The CountryExpert Q&A: Covid's challenges for rural NZThe challenges facing heartland New Zealand including farmers and rural Māori communities.14 Oct 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryCompany creates suicide prevention programme after worker's death'It's made a huge difference to our workplace culture by normalising these conversations.'14 Oct 01:41 AM
The CountryMarc Gascoigne urges farmers to speak up about mental healthSponsored content: Cambridge dairy farmer' says communication is vital for wellbeing.14 Oct 12:45 AM
The CountryNational MP supports call for Super SaturdayAgriculture spokesperson calling for rural sector to get vaccinated this Saturday.13 Oct 07:00 PM
The CountryFeds reminds farmers and growers to get 'sunsmart'It has been estimated up to 25 per cent of farmers and growers have had a skin cancer.06 Oct 03:00 AM
The CountryYoung migrant GP who quit New Zealand could return under new one-off residency pathwayDr Harding Richards left New Zealand in June after a year in the stalled residency queue.29 Sep 08:19 PM
The CountryNew short film opens conversation about male vulnerability in rural NZPet Day by Ruby Harris was filmed in the Hokianga and inspired by her rural upbringing.28 Sep 09:45 PM
The CountryMental health and wellbeing assistance is all-encompassingOne in five Kiwis experience a mental illness each year.26 Sep 07:00 PM
