New ZealandWaiheke families forced to go without waterThe waiting list for water delivery on Waiheke Island is getting so long some families need to go without water for days on end.11 Mar 07:34 PM
New ZealandGuy defends trip: 'I can't make it rain'Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy has defended his decision to stay with a trade delegation in South America rather than returning home to contend with the drought.11 Mar 06:38 PM
EconomyBaking summer sparks wine warningThe wine industry risks slipping back into overproduction as one of the driest summers in living memory provides outstanding grape-growing conditions across the country, says an analyst.11 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandTough, but not as bad as 2008Waikato dairy farmer Peter Brown rates his anxiety levels "about a 7.5" out of 10 as he endures his second drought in just five years.11 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandHardship assistance offer not taken upNo farmers have applied for hardship assistance after the Government cleared the way for the extra support by declaring five regions drought-affected.11 Mar 04:30 PM
OpinionJim Salinger: Ignore Mother Nature at your perilMost of the North Island is currently in the grip of a historic drought that is the most severe in over 70 years of climate records.11 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandWill Sandra break the drought?Farmers should know in a few days if Tropical Cyclone Sandra, forming off the coast of Australia, will bring some vital rain to parched NZ farmland, forecasters say.11 Mar 01:51 AM
New ZealandForecast: Rain many days awayThe parched North Island won't see rain for at least a week as hot, dry weather continues in what has been described as one of the worst droughts since the 1940s.10 Mar 08:13 PM
New ZealandNorth Island's worst drought in 70 yearsA climate expert believes summers like this one will become the new norm for New Zealand. Droughts have already been declared across much of the North Island.09 Mar 10:22 PM
New ZealandSprinkler ban across WellingtonA shortage of water across the Wellington region means there is now a ban on garden sprinklers and irrigation systems.08 Mar 09:57 PM
New ZealandDrought spreads down NZThe drought is working its way down the country, and with with no change predicted until at least mid-March, farmers from Northland to Southland are suffering.08 Mar 06:30 AM
New ZealandFarmers in crisis as city fills poolsBig dry forces stock selloffs, but Aucklanders can still water gardens, wash cars thanks to Waikato River supplies06 Mar 07:15 PM
New ZealandTropical weather 'roaring into life'A tropical cyclone and three other heavy rain patterns are due to position themselves above NZ this weekend, but it is unlikely they will bring much-needed rain.05 Mar 11:53 PM
New ZealandDrought extended across North IslandDroughts have been declared in South Auckland, Waikato, Bay of Plenty and Hawkes Bay regions, a week after drought was declared in Northland.05 Mar 10:11 PM
New ZealandBig dry, strong highs to continueHere comes the end of the golden weather - but March is still forecast to treat sunseekers to the afterglow of an extremely fine summer.04 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandWaikato drought warningA drought is expected to be declared in the Waikato this week after brief showers did little to help parched farms, and the Hawkes Bay is expected to follow suit.03 Mar 10:15 PM
OpinionChris de Freitas: Wildfires an underestimated effect of droughtA spell of the driest weather for years has parts of the North Island on drought alert. Cracks in the soil, dead grass, vegetables half their normal size, dry forests and fire alerts, are just some of the symptoms of the region's drought.03 Mar 08:30 PM
New ZealandStill no reliefPatchy showers have fallen in the central, northern and eastern North Island this morning, but barely enough to top up water tanks and penetrate dry soil.02 Mar 10:51 PM
New ZealandCounting cost of big dryThe big dry has parts of the country firmly in its grip. The Government has declared a drought in Northland and is expected to do so in Waikato.02 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandIRD to help drought-hit Northland farmersThe Inland Revenue Department has announced help for drought-hit Northland farmers.01 Mar 12:16 AM
New Zealand'If it doesn't rain soon we're in trouble'The Government has officially declared a state of drought in Northland and authorities are expected to do the same in the Waikato today.28 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandDrought: New Zealand's driest areasThe North Island has had one of its driest summers in years, with farmers now feeling the brunt of the lack of water.26 Feb 05:16 AM
New Zealand'Entering the grip of a drought'Hot, dry weather has many Bay of Plenty dairy farmers struggling to make ends meet as Tauranga stares down the barrel of the third driest month in living memory.30 Jan 12:37 AM
New ZealandHeatwave: Scientist tips a scorcherTemperatures on the east coast of New Zealand could reach 40 degrees today and tomorrow, according to a climate scientist, and authorities are on drought watch.29 Jan 04:30 PM