Drought
Maize crops 'worst in 30 years'
Farmers in drought-hit Northland battling with a shortage of stock feed are also experiencing the worst maize harvest in 30 years.
Northland rain welcome, but not a drought-breaker
Farmers and growers in parts of Northland are welcoming the first significant rain in the region for months.
Snap, Crackle and Pop - farming in the dry north
Roger Ludbrook says the dry is biting in Northland. Audio
Snap, Crackle and Pop - farming in the dry north
Roger Ludbrook says the dry is biting in Northland.
AudioThousands of eels relocated after lagoon dries up
St Annes Lagoon, in North Canterbury, has completely dried up, threatening the lives of thousands of eels. The community, DoC and ECan worked together today to relocate the eels to a nearby river. Video, Audio
Northland farmers struggle as drought worsens
Northland has had no rain - other than a sprinkle and one 50mm drop - since last October. Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy says farmers are struggling. Audio
Gisborne Drought Risk
The weather conditions are dry, dry and getting dire in the Gisborne District. It has recorded the driest January in 112 years - with just 4mm measured at the airport's rain gauge. Federated Farmers… Audio
South Island's two-year drought ends
New Zealand's longest recorded drought is officially over, but North Canterbury is still suffering.
Lambs on the ground but no grass to feed them
North Canterbury is still parched and, while there has been a good lambing season, there isn't enough feed, says a local farmer.
Canterbury gripped by the worst drought in 30 years
Canterbury farmers still waiting for rain as drought continues to grip the region. Canterbury Regional Council chief executive Bill Bayfield says it's groundwater that's the problem for farmers. Audio
Stopping Summer Stress
Dean and Antoinette Martin are dry stock farmers in Hawkes Bay. Over the years they've seen summer droughts become more intense and more frequent. Tired of the summer stress they've turned their… Audio
Stopping Summer Stress
Dean and Antoinette Martin are dry stock farmers in Hawkes Bay. Over the years they've seen summer droughts become more intense and more frequent. Tired of the summer stress they've turned their…
AudioSouth Island drought to be longest ever
North Canterbury farmers could be forced to walk off their land if the country's longest ever drought persists, the district's mayor says. Audio
An estimated 160,000 still affected by PNG drought
International agencies in Papua New Guinea are planning to provide more food support to tens of thousands of drought victims. Audio
The Water of my Land
They don't agree about much, but at least they're willing to speak up. Waikari artist, writer and environmentalist Sam Mahon meets with Medbury dairy farmer Dave Hislop to discuss their different… Audio
The Water of my Land
They don't agree about much, but at least they're willing to speak up. Waikari artist, writer and environmentalist Sam Mahon meets with Medbury dairy farmer Dave Hislop to discuss their different…
AudioCanterbury farmers breach water regulations
Nearly one in five Canterbury farmers have failed to comply with their consents to take river and ground water.
Cyclone Pam and Vanuatu: One year on
Vanuatu is grappling with severe drought, one year on from the devastation of Cyclone Pam. Video
Stock demand up after drought breaks in North Otago
Rain in North Otago has got the grass growing again after 16 months of drought and created a strong demand for stock.
Papua New Guinea villagers starve as drought relief stalls
Tens of thousands are starving in drought-affected parts of Papua New Guinea because there's no budget to distribute the food supplies in provincial warehouses. Audio
