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
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
New ZealandBoost on farms pushes up outputThe jump in output in 2012 was primarily led by agriculture (up 29.8 per cent) due to good growing conditions.Statistics New Zealand18 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandRain not enough to end droughtThe weekend's rain has been welcomed as a start but hasn't come near the 100mm needed to put an end to the drought.17 Mar 09:30 PM
New ZealandMore droughts and bush fires tipped for futureGoodbye frosts, hello droughts and bush fires.17 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandDaunting forecast for weatherSome time next year, what could be the world's largest research project will be presented to the United Nations' Inter-governmental Panel on Climate Change.17 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandDrought cost doublesFinance Minister Bill English now believes the drought could cost the nation's economy up to $2 billion - double the figure estimated last week.17 Mar 06:08 AM
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
New ZealandFear of toxic honey caused by droughtThe drought conditions much of the country is facing could lead to much higher than usual levels of tutin in honey.17 Mar 02:04 AM
New ZealandParched land causes woesThe forecast rain could add to the problems for drought affected farmers, even though the prospect of wet weather in many places from tomorrow is good news.16 Mar 04:36 AM
New ZealandRain forecast good news for worried farmersRain is still on track to spread across the country this weekend, bringing much-needed relief to the parched North Island and parts of the South Island heading the same way.15 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandLack of rain stops playBaked-hard sporting fields with barely a blade of grass are threatening to delay the start of winter sports next month.15 Mar 04:30 PM
OpinionFinal Word: Green thumbs versus the big dryIt’s a sad state when cracks are the only things growing in the garden.15 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandDrought: Rain still on track for weekendRain is still on track to spread across the country this weekend, bringing relief to the parched North Island and parts of the South Island heading the same way.15 Mar 06:59 AM
New ZealandNorth Island declared a drought zoneThe entire North Island has officially been declared a drought zone. Northland, Auckland, Waikato, Bay of Plenty and Hawkes Bay have already been declared to be in drought.14 Mar 10:03 PM
Official Cash RateReserve Bank warning shotReserve Bank governor Graeme Wheeler delivered a warning to the financial markets yesterday - don't assume interest rates can only go up from here.14 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandSatellite shows the browning of North IslandDramatic satellite images of the country taken a year apart highlight the North Island's desperate need for rain as the drought continues.14 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandWeekend rain no 'silver bullet'Mighty River Power has rejected a request to top up the "extremely low" Waikato River and people are being warned that a rain forecast will not be a "silver bullet".13 Mar 06:02 PM
New ZealandDrought trouble: More regions ask for helpMost of the North Island could be declared a drought zone by the end of the week, but Prime Minister John Key says the impact on the Government's books remains to be seen.12 Mar 08:52 PM
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
Banking and financeShadow board tips OCR holdThe NZIER shadow board thinks on balance the Reserve Bank should keep the official cash rate on hold at 2.5 per cent tomorrow, but compared with six weeks ago there is less support for a cut and more for a hike.12 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandBloodsuckers enjoy weatherA damp start to summer followed by a prolonged spell of dry weather has provided perfect conditions for biting insects.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
