Drought
Drought woes continue for farmers
Conan was on the farm of Richard Murchison. He spoke to him about the impact of the drought. Audio
South Island still officially in drought
The official drought period in parts of Otago and all of Canterbury and Marlborough has today been extended by six months. Audio
Support for farmers in drought-hit areas extended
The Government has announced an extra $150,000 of funding for Rural Support Trusts to help famers struggling through drought in parts of the South Island's east coast.
Drought threatens Marlborough region
In North Canterbury and Marlborough, farmers are bracing for a record-breaking drought if rain doesn't fall soon. Audio
Hurunui District Mayor on drought conditions
The Hurunui District Council yesterday put out a notice that due to peak demand the Hanmer Springs water reservoir had run dry. Audio
Drought conditions hit farmers hard
Today's lead story is the Big Dry - with farmers in Marlborough and North Canterbury bracing for a long hot summer. Audio
Marlborough drought threatens grape harvest
Extremely dry weather in Marlborough is already taking its toll on vineyards in the region, a winemaker says. Audio
Drought conditions threaten Marlborough
The Marlborough region is facing a record-breaking drought. Audio
Drought conditions threaten Marlborough
And joining us now is the Marlborough winemaker, Peter Yealands. Audio
Marlborough faces worst drought in years
The Marlborough region is facing its worst drought in nearly 15 years, if much needed rain doesn't fall soon. Audio
Water shortage likely in Marlborough
Water restrictions are likely for residents in Marlborough as the region prepares for what some say could be one of the driest seasons in decades.
South Island's extreme fire risk
Many areas of the South Island are in extreme fire danger. Audio
Drought brings economic hardship
Marlborough and Tasman are facing serious water shortages and residents are being urged to cut use. Audio
Drought stricken farmers selling tens of thousands of animals
Farmers struggling with drought in parts of the South Island are selling tens of thousands of animals to the North Island, with the help of a new farmer shareholder stock exchange. Audio
South Island farmers forced to sell stock to northern counterparts
Farmers struggling with drought in parts of the South Island are selling tens of thousands of sheep and cattle to North Island farmers.
Drought could mean further cuts to rates
There could be further cuts to interest rates if severe drought affects major dairying regions, the Reserve Bank has signalled.
South Island farmers face spectre of worst drought
With fears over the strong El Nino system due to hit this year, farmers in the southern district are battling a severe lack of feed, as they head into a second dry year. Federated Farmers say farm… Audio
International NGOs upping Pacific drought response
Aid agencies are stepping up their assistance for the millions around the Pacific affected by drought. Audio
North Canty farmers welcome rain
Rain in North Canterbury is a welcome sight for drought-stricken farmers but they warn they're not out of the woods yet.
Intense El Nino underway
El Nino looks like being the second most intense since 1950, with soils in many parts of the country drying out over the past fortnight.
