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.
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The sprinkler bandits of Hastings
Residents breaking bylaws in Hastings. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Doing it tough: Dairy farmers dealing with drought
Dairy farmers say the drought is the worst they have ever seen.
NZ's big dry and climate change: What's the link?
Scientists say events like NZ's drought are growing more likely under climate change. How?
Fonterra to the rescue in Northland drought
The dairy company steps up transport of emergency water supplies to Northland.
A couple filled their 22,000-litre tank to combat Auckland's Big Dry. Two days later, it was empty
Auckland couple left scratching their heads after full tank bone dry in two days.
Big Dry: Rain on the cards for the north, but not nearly enough
There's a tantalising chance of rain for upper north NZ on Saturday - but far from enough.
In pictures: Farmers show devastating magnitude of North Island drought
Hundreds of photos from all over NZ show the sheer scale of the drought.
Weather: Big dry continues despite early raindrops
Auckland's set to extend its record-breaking dry spell today.
Record dry spell for Auckland; South faces another deluge
While Auckland reaches a record dry spell, a cyclone is approaching the South Island.
Focus: Big Dry bites deep
Focus: Kaikohe dairy farmer Terence Brocx battles the worst drought in years. Video / Chris Tarpey
'I've taped off the taps so nobody turns them on': Aucklanders on tanks left dry
When it comes to water in Auckland it's a tale of two cities.
NZ's Big Dry: Five key questions answered
Is this 2013's $1.3b drought all over again? Is it climate change? Jamie Morton explains.
Auckland set to break record for longest dry spell
The North Island last saw widespread drought conditions in 2013.
The big dry: Family with newborn face month's wait before water tank can be refilled
It comes after over a month without rain, and with none forecast for over a week.
The Big Dry: Aucklanders on tank water 'getting desperate' as shortage bites
"It has become a health, human rights issue."
Kerre McIvor: Pros and cons when the heat is on
COMMENT: Long hot summer means swimming, ice blocks - and drought and water restrictions.
Weather: Water and fire restrictions stretch the country as summer sizzles
Many councils have water and fire restrictions due to parched conditions.
The big dry heads north
Drought conditions in Auckland and Northland are set to continue this month.
NZ beef, sheepmeat prices drop after virus outbreak
NZ beef and sheepmeat prices have dropped in after the virus outbreak in China.
'Absolute scorcher': Temps tipped to top 35 degrees
Drought-hit areas to go another week without rain, as Niwa forecasts weekend 'scorcher'.
Farmers, wildlife and residents alike face water shortages as regions dry up fast
Water cuts are looming in pockets of the country drying up fast.
Northland had the lowest rainfall on record for 2019, now the rest of the county is facing water restrictions
Northland had the lowest rainfall on record for 2019, now the rest of the county is facing water restrictions.
Local Focus: Two dams on offer to Heretaunga
Heretaunga Plains water storage scheme. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Jamie Morton: The world needed a hero: it got Greta Thunberg
Greta Thunberg deserves to be angry. Science reporter Jamie Morton explains why.
Covering climate now series: Forecasting in a warming world
How do you commentate on a catastrophe in slow motion? Welcome to Ben Noll's job.
Covering climate now series: NZ's rising fire risk
Fire danger soars under climate change. What does it mean for firefighters on the ground?
Scientists perplexed as tornadoes tear across United States
The US tied its record of 11 consecutive days with at least eight tornadoes each day.
Grim global climate report: Drought, rising seas, millions displaced
A dramatic new stocktake shows climate change is here - and now affecting millions of us.
Suffering in silence: 10 shocking world disasters
A horrific disaster is unfolding in this tiny country - it's just one of many.
Climate change: Revealing its hand in today's extreme weather
We'll soon be able to reveal climate change's hand in extreme weather - and in real time.
State of concern: All of NSW feeling effects of drought
The entire state is now impacted by drought.
Poll: Few Kiwis think world will overcome climate challenge
A new poll shows Kiwis want climate action, but doubt the world will avoid worst impacts.