New ZealandGovt may consider drought assistanceThe Government is keeping close watch on the "big dry" in many regions and will consider drought assistance if conditions worsen, Agriculture Minister David Carter says.11 Jan 06:30 AM
WorldFrom fires to floods, to threat of cycloneExtreme weather brings hope of end to decade-long drought.04 Jan 03:00 PM
New ZealandWeather to get more extreme, say scientistsForecast for 2100: more rain in winter and spring for the West Coast and Southland, drier for those in the east and north. Higher sea levels.11 Nov 03:00 PM
EnergyContact Energy profits halved to $117mContact Energy has unveiled full year profits of NZ$117.5 million, exactly half last year's NZ$237.1 million after a shocker year of coinciding negative factors.13 Aug 09:45 PM
EnergyContact Energy profits fall 50pc to $117mContact Energy has reported a 50.4 per cent fall in full year net profit to $117.5 million, hurt by transmission constraints and the need to buy electricity at high wholesale prices in last winter's drought.13 Aug 09:15 PM
WorldBushfire catastrophe loomsA leaked Govt report reveals Victoria faces a fire season of "unprecedented danger" - even worse than the deadly fires in February.29 Jul 04:00 PM
