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Farmers struggle as severe drought grips Tasman District
"It's normally good grass out here, but it's just barren," says deer farmer Alf Kinzett.
Auckland water restrictions by May? Dam levels keep dropping as dry spell persists
The region is already on drought alert, with dam levels 20% lower than average.
Total fire ban for all of Northland as 11ha blaze in scrub contained
Far North fire crews have managed to contain a large blaze in vegetation at Mangakahia.
Hot, dry conditions tip Northland into drought
Big dry gives Northland its eighth drought in past two decades
‘The grass is golden’: Farmers desperate for rain
'A lot of people are struggling for water to feed their stock.'
Short showers, limit sprinklers: Auckland on drought alert, water saving encouraged
The region's dams are lower than normal, prompting Watercare to activate plans.
'Desperate conditions': North Island farmers brace for drought
Farmers around the North Island are being warned to prepare for drought conditions.
Northland faces water crisis as dry summer continues to grip region
Residents and holidaymakers are urged to conserve water due to dry conditions.
Los Angeles wildfires: Death toll rises, LA police issue curfew to stop looters
Officials warned of a severe crackdown on looters who have targeted empty homes.
‘Panic mode’: Five dead in LA wildfires as Hollywood burns and 100,000 evacuated
Crews have been overwhelmed by the speed of the unfolding disasters as water runs dry.
'Everyone's had a guts-full': Dargaville residents rail against water rules
Residents blame Kaipara District Council inaction on water supply for summer restrictions.
Hawke’s Bay out of the cyclone into a drought
The Kaweka Community Catchment Collective is staging a forum on Wednesday.
'Perfect storm': Spike in fire risk sparks prohibited season
'We’re trying to avert the possibility of catastrophic wildfires in Hawke’s Bay.'
Council offers in-principle support of plan to secure Gisborne water supply
Project Wai aims to develop water storage and distribution for horticulture and farming.
'Perfect storm': The impact of drought in Hurunui district
Feed supply has been sapped bare in the drought-stricken Hurunui district.
The impact of drought in the Hurunui district
Farmers in the Hurunui District talk about how they’re tackling the ongoing drought. Video | RNZ
More support for drought-affected North Canterbury farmers
'As lambing and calving get under way, extra one-off support is needed.'
Opinion: Why I will support a move for a large dam in Hawke’s Bay
OPINION: It saddens me to think of our apple trees dying and our region going backwards.
Resilient Farmer Doug Avery talks drought on The Country
Shane McManaway, Doug Avery, Dr Jacqueline Rowarth, Chris Russell.
Nearly 20 million facing hunger due to drought in southern Africa
It's the result of extreme weather patterns that experts say are becoming more frequent.
Drought declaration unlocks support for some North Island farmers
Tax relief unlocked for farmers and up to $80k for Rural Support Trusts in affected areas.
Marlborough drought a boon for salt works
"When the pastoral farmers are doing it tough, the salt works normally does very well."
The big dry: Farmers say Canterbury, Otago support 'great news'
“They’re used to farming in dry conditions but it has been challenging."
Drought leaves Marlborough farmers facing 'perfect storm'
'We have got low commodity prices, we’ve got high interest and we’ve got the drought.'
NZ Herald investigation: Why insurance may not save your home
With severe weather events on the increase, homeowners may not be covered by insurance.
'Extremely dry' conditions on upper South Island farms
Marlborough farmer says dams used for stock water beginning to run dry.
