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City folk asked to watch water use
City-dwellers are being asked to save water around the home after three months of record-dry conditions.
Drought creates feed shortage for winter
The drought hitting Northland farmers could not get much more serious, Federated Farmers says.
Downpours 'no drought breaker'
Forecasters and frustrated farmers say short bursts of heavy showers yesterday will do little to break droughts.
Rain coming, but then it's back to the drought
Parts of the drought-stricken north are expected to get their first rain in more than two months, but forecasters warn they are unlikely to be the end of the drought.
Lions' larder restocked with fresh meat
Kenyan authorities have begun a plan to restore the predator-prey balance in one of the country's premier game parks after a recent drought.
Storms set scene for taste of the tropics
Unsettled conditions could mark a turning point for our summer weather, forecasters say.
More fire bans likely as drought fears rise
A long spell of dry weather is likely to lead to more fire bans being put in place.
Govt may consider drought assistance
The Government is keeping close watch on the "big dry" in many regions and will consider drought assistance if conditions worsen, Agriculture Minister David Carter says.
From fires to floods, to threat of cyclone
Extreme weather brings hope of end to decade-long drought.