Latest from TCN - Rural Health

Farm worker's near miss with tractor after park gear fails

The tractor's park gear failed and the unmanned vehicle started to roll towards him.

Northland GP services at risk as crisis hits sector

Some GP services in Northland at risk of closing as crisis hits.

The big dry: Farmers say Canterbury, Otago support 'great news'

“They’re used to farming in dry conditions but it has been challenging."

'Staying positive helps': Farmer's road to recovery after accident

An accident in the late 1990s left Matt Hutchinson with horrific injuries.

Coromandel rolls out mental health first aid courses

Coromandel to get mental health first aid courses.

'A tough time for all concerned': Dry conditions hit South Island farmers

Rural Support Trusts to make sure farmers have the support they need.

Champing at the bit: Horse of the Year poised for 'best of the best'

Organisers ensure bar lifts for 2024 HOY.

'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.'

'Hero phase': Mental health fallout from cyclone to be felt for years

'What is most important is to keep that strong sense of community.'

Waikato farmers swap tractors for surfboards

The annual Surfing for Farmers season kicks off in Waikato.

From 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.

$20m Healthcare infrastructure investment set to boost access for South Island Māori and rural residents

The population of Amberley in North Canterbury increased by 58 per cent over 12 years.

Interactive 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.

Christchurch rehab centre gets residents growing

Mum of four goes from meth addict to horticultural journey.

Gumboot Friday: Complacency kills - Kiwi kids need you now more than ever as demand for youth counselling soars

I Am Hope chief executive Troy Elliott is urging Kiwis to support the event this year.

'Costing the country money': Far North physio and dentist shortage reaches crisis point

The Far North is facing a shortage of dentists, hygienists and physios following Covid.

Biting issue: Rural Kiwis ‘resort to pliers’ over seeing dentist

Residents are pulling out their own teeth due to appointment wait times and commutes.

‘Out of the blue’: Farmer’s surprise cancer diagnosis after no symptoms

A growing chorus of voices now says the screening age should be lowered across the board.