New ZealandDrought could cost West Coast millionsThe worst drought in 40 years could cost the West Coast tens of millions of dollars in lost revenue, a leading West Coast farmer warns.22 Apr 07:31 AM
AgribusinessLive Chat replay: Fed Farmers Bruce WillsJoin us at noon today for a live chat with Federated Farmers president Bruce Wills. You can send in your questions now.10 Apr 12:00 AM
New ZealandWellington's water ban liftedWellington's water ban has been lifted almost four weeks since sprinklers fell silent across the capital.09 Apr 01:43 AM
OpinionIona McCarthy: Big dry shows risk of investing in agricultureCapital growth has always been an important factor in successful dairy farm investment, but it would be unwise for investors to assume land prices always go up.08 Apr 05:30 PM
AgribusinessDairying leads export price surgeLed by dairy products, prices for export commodities surged last month - and this time the rise in world prices was not eaten up by a higher exchange rate.02 Apr 04:30 PM
New ZealandNorth-South rain divide plagues BayDesperate farmers in southern Hawkes Bay may receive some welcome relief this week from this summer's record drought but those in the north of the province can expect the big dry to continue.02 Apr 02:52 AM
New ZealandWellington City Council blamed for water ban delaysThe Greater Wellington Regional Council says a hold up in water restrictions for the region being put in place is down to the Wellington City Council.01 Apr 06:30 PM
New ZealandWater ban eases strain of shortageWellington's water shortage is looking less dire after an overwhelming response to water conservation messages.29 Mar 01:32 AM
New ZealandEaster weather bad news for farmersFine weather over the Easter weekend is good news for holidaymakers but bad for most farmers waiting for significant rain to break the drought.27 Mar 06:50 PM
New ZealandFun in the sun for rodent pestsHomeowners are struggling with a rodent problem as the long dry spell creates perfect breeding conditions for rats and mice.26 Mar 04:30 PM
FootballDrought-hit fields delay soccer startThe start of winter soccer for hundreds of Auckland children will be delayed because the drought's stunting of grass growth has made fields dangerous or vulnerable to destruction.26 Mar 04:30 PM
AgribusinessDrought and rebuild tipped to reverse surprise trade gainAn unexpected trade surplus last month shrank the annual deficit to its smallest since last September, but economists expect the drought to widen it again.26 Mar 04:30 PM
AgribusinessBig dry's ravages getting worseFarmers throughout the North Island continue to hope for rain as the big dry bites hard, making conditions for some worse than the 2008 drought.25 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandDrought update: Signs of rain encouragingThose suffering as a result of the drought will be relieved that forecasts are showing an increase in small rain fronts and low pressure bands making their way over the country.24 Mar 03:57 AM
New ZealandThe price of waterAs drought grips the country, the Government is promoting giant dams to irrigate dry farmland. Geoff Cumming investigates whether the biggest of these plans will work for farmers, investors and environmentalists22 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandDrought for West CoastBuller and Grey Districts have become the first areas of the South Island to be declared drought zones, and rain is still 10 days away.22 Mar 09:00 AM
New ZealandDrought: No end in sightThe North Island drought is unlikely to be broken this month, with nothing but scattered showers on the horizon over the next 10 days.20 Mar 05:12 AM
OpinionMichael Naylor: Farmers need to be able to insure against droughtThere is no real risk to insurance companies in this, as it is either passed on to reinsurers, or is covered by weather-linked "catastrophe bonds", writes Michael Naylor.19 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandWellington's water woes worsenWellington could run out of water next month if the council's worst-case scenario pans out - and much-needed downpours have only worsened the region's water woes.18 Mar 06:19 PM
