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 ZealandForecasters blow hot and coldTwo professional weather forecasters got close to predicting the record hot, dry summer, but a "motivational astrologer" was adrift.18 Mar 04:30 PM
OpinionNoel Hewlett: Water catchment may ease pressure in a dry spellThat wonderful quote in our English history should be changed in New Zealand to: 'Water, water everywhere and not a drop is saved!'17 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandClimate scientist's grim warningFarmers need to adapt for a drier future as events like the 'once-in-a-lifetime' drought become closer to the norm.17 Mar 02:06 AM
AgribusinessDrought's deadly farm tollSlaughterman Kent Sambells' workload was "hectic" last week as Waikato farmers called him in to destroy ailing cattle and take them away for processing into pet food.12 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandLong-awaited rain forecastLong-awaited rain is forecast for the drought-hit Northland region, with showers expected in some areas over the weekend.12 Mar 12:39 AM
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
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
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
AgribusinessFarmers' profits forecast to halveSheep and beef farm profits are predicted to halve this season, as the full impact of current lamb prices and drought kick in, Beef and Lamb New Zealand says.10 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandKey dons Colombian hat for silly photoAfter two long days without a single silly photo on his Latin American trade tour, Prime Minister John Key has broken the drought by donning a vueltiao.06 Mar 10:20 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
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
AgribusinessDiana Clement: Scouting out opportunities to invest in rural sectorThe rural sector drives our economy. Yet there are surprisingly few opportunities for townies to invest in it. It is, of course, possible to buy a farm. This, however, is out of the financial reach of most investors.01 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandWhere have the sheep gone?The days when there were 20 sheep for every Kiwi are long gone.21 Feb 04:30 PM
OpinionEditorial: Cleanup deal with farmers sets bar for all waterwaysEditorial: Since the 1980s, scientists have been warning about the declining water quality in lakes around Rotorua, some of the country's most beautiful and popular.21 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandBig dry forces farmers to sell stockDry weather has forced many farmers to sell their stock much earlier than usual - and there are fears things will get worse.21 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandFarmer broke 230 cow tailsA dairy farmer convicted of breaking cows tails, in the worst case of its kind animal welfare authorities had ever seen, has been banned from owning cows for five years.19 Feb 09:48 PM
New ZealandDeal ends fight over lake clean-upA landmark deal that has ended one of the country's longest and largest environmental battles is now being touted as a template to help clean up our waterways.17 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandFertiliser aid dropped after milk testsAn important fertiliser aid has been culled from farmers' chemical shopping lists after it turned up in milk products destined for human consumption.24 Jan 04:30 PM
