Damien O'Connor and Meka Whaitiri visit drought-hit Southland farms
O'Connor and Whaitiri got a first-hand look at the dry paddocks yesterday.
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Climate change is worsening droughts and deluges - but are Kiwis seeing the signs?
Mega-drought in central South America generated by 'The Blob'
Researchers have discovered a pool of unusually warm water off the east coast of NZ.
The big dry: Drought hits farmers hard as winter looms
Concern grows with no rain on the horizon.
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Focus: Auckland's dam levels still dismally low
Focus: Auckland's dams are sitting at near 50 per cent capacity after another summer dry.
'Uphill battle': Parts of NZ dangerously dry with no immediate end in sight
Akaroa farmer Hamish Menzies said they are making a plan for it if it doesn't rain soon.
Watercare only prosecuting 'significant' waste consent breaches
About 24 companies each month are caught breaching their trade waste consents.
'I'm pleading': Mayor desperate as holidaymakers stretch water to breaking point
'I am pleading with everyone to immediately reduce water consumption,' mayor says.
Even after deluges, remnants of Auckland's big dry remain
Hold-out pockets of drought spread around Auckland linger after biggest dry in 25 years.
La Nina likely to bring rain for top of NZ this summer - Niwa
The top of NZ could be in for a switch from last summer's troubling drought.
Watercare boss says focus on salary contributed to resignation
'It was a distraction for me but more importantly it was a distraction for Watercare.'
Auckland water rethink, despite low levels in storage
Restrictions are being reviewed, despite dams being 22 percentage points lower than usual.
'How have you been this useless?': Hosking grills Watercare boss
Outgoing chief executive Raveen Jaduram says Auckland's water demand is too high.
Hawke's Bay enduring one of its 'greatest economic shocks'
There's light at the end of the tunnel, if the region is smart in the way it reconstructs.
Water crisis casualty: Why Raveen Jaduram quit $775,000 role
Jaduram said it was time for a new chief executive to take Watercare forward.
Auckland water crisis: Watercare boss Raveen Jaduram quits
In July, the exec's $775,000 salary came under fire amid Auckland's water restrictions.
Auckland's high rainfalls won't be enough to end drought
Above-average rainfall won't save Auckland's drought.
It's wet now, but Auckland's on track for a record dry run
First six months of 2020 likely to be Auckland's driest ever - even with more rain coming.
The glacier that lost 13 million cubic metres of ice in three years
Why long-term environmental observations are crucial for NZ's water security challenges.
Tainui objects to Auckland taking more water from Waikato River
Phil Goff and Tainui leaders are at odds over taking more water from the Waikato River.
Auckland drought: Watercare struggles to fix water leak
John McCarthy complained about the burst pipe eight days ago.
Watch: All Blacks captain's emotional support for struggling farmers
"I encourage you to focus on those things you do have control over."
Auckland water use down slightly as tough rules kick in
City water usage reduces under new restrictions amid worst drought on record.
Turn off the tap: $20,000 fines kick in today for water rogues
Watercare opts for an education-first approach, but says its serious about saving water.
Focus: Auckland’s reservoirs fall below 50 per cent
Focus: New restrictions are set to come into place next month as water levels in dams drops below 50 per cent. Video / Brett Phibbs
Climate change has already cost NZ almost $1b in droughts and flooding - experts
The cost of climate change is hitting us now, say NZ researchers.
'Voluntary' water restrictions as Auckland dams drop under 50 per cent
The last time dam levels dropped this low was in the drought of 1993/1994.
Auckland household water use increasing under lockdown, restrictions looming
The city's dams are at 53 per cent capacity - a quarter below normal levels.
'He wanted to live': How a starving kiwi chick came back from the brink
Clifford weighed 156 grams, around half the weight a chick his age should be.
'Essential providers': Meat processors unite to tackle virus turmoil
Traditional strong rivalry in meat industry has been put aside to deal with the virus.
Govt unveils $12.5m relief package to aid drought-hit rural NZ
PM Jacinda Ardern said some rural parts of the North Island were 'doing it tough'.
Drought relief: Govt gives $2m more to desperate farmers
It's the latest in a series of aids to ease the burden as the dry spell continues.
The sprinkler bandits of Hastings
Residents breaking bylaws in Hastings. Made with funding from NZ On Air.