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Rural communities need more targeted mental health support - advocates

Rural communities face health inequities say advocates

'Wake-up call': How burnout helped this Tararua dairy farmer

Mike Burmeister says a burnout episode early in his career helped shape his thinking.

'Thought I was invincible': The man who technically died on the rugby field

'If this had happened on the farm I wouldn’t have had a chance.'

Lena Keenan's week on Mobile Surgery Unit fuels her passion for health careers

The Tairāwhiti rangatahi will take home the skills she learnt at the MSU.

Weedkiller deemed okay in NZ pulled off Australian shelves

'We haven’t taken this decision lightly and are exercising a high degree of caution.'

Opinion: GPs shortage - new solutions needed for sustainable primary healthcare

OPINION: For every $1 spent in primary care, $14 is saved down the line in hospitals.

Winter farming challenges with Sam Whitelock and Paul Walker

Two Farmstrong ambassadors shelter from the rain for a yarn about the winter slog.

'We're so stoic': Josh Kronfeld wants blokes to open up about their health

'Too many of the brothers are leaving us early for... stuff that could've been prevented.'

'I swung': The spider crawling down her windscreen that she couldn't catch

Ailsa Slui, 80, says she would be blind by now if she hadn't sought medical help.

Lack of healthcare in rural areas 'unacceptable'

Rural patients are getting short-changed by NZ's healthcare system.

Under pressure: The 'perfect storm' in primary health care

'Perfect storm' leaves GPs struggling.

Minister accepts health system in crisis amid rural hospital staff shortages

Two small hospitals are reportedly using teleheath to service overnight patients.

Rural ladies who lunch: Gemma McCaw coming to Dannevirke

Tararua Rural Support Trust encouraging ladies off the farm for day of connection and fun.

Matt Chisholm on nearly losing everything and bouncing back

The former journalist and TV presenter has written his second book.

Equine therapy paradise plays key role in people’s mental health and wellbeing journeys

The tranquil environment also contributes positively to therapeutic outcomes for clients.

'Bit of sacrifice': Brothers tackle Dry July to support dad's cancer fight

The Plunkett Boys are known for enjoying a drink or two, so Dry July has been a challenge.

'All about attitude' - Jamie Strang rows across Cook Strait

Jamie Strang on rowing, and raising money for Farmstrong.

Quad bikes: Farmers offered crush protection device discount

'This is practical support that means cost shouldn’t get in the way of safety.'