New ZealandNZ set for humid summerNew Zealand is set for a humid summer, with experts predicting a warm and wet January and February.24 Dec 04:30 PM
AgribusinessRain a farmer's wish come trueRainfall over the past few days has made a Waikato farmer's "wishes come true", but he warns its effect will not be immediate.19 Dec 09:41 PM
New ZealandWaikato, Ruapehu officially in droughtDavid Carter has declared a drought in the Waikato and Ruapehu District, saying recent rainfalls appear to have had little effect on dry pastures.14 Dec 10:52 PM
New ZealandDrought set to cover upper North IslandAn official drought already declared for Northland could spread to much of the upper North Island.11 Dec 04:30 PM
WorldNear-decade of drought over in NSWThe drought that has crippled New South Wales for nearly a decade is over.21 Oct 04:30 PM
AgribusinessRussian wheat crisis may aid NZ farmersRussia last week banned grain exports for the rest of the year after a severe drought and wildfires destroyed 20 per cent of its wheat crop.08 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandDrought provides challenges to huntersDrought throughout the Bay of Plenty, Waikato, Auckland and Northland has dried up the water where ducks usually dwell.30 Apr 04:00 PM
EconomyFarmers' economic confidence improvesFarmers' economic confidence improved in the first months of 2010, boosted by sheep and beef prices.28 Apr 03:30 AM
