Drought

Relief for Hawke's Bay farmers as the Government forks out more to fight drought.

Eric Frykberg has the rural news. Audio

As the drought in Hawke's Bay becomes particularly acute, farmers are being faced with crucial decisions about what to do with their stock. As Covid-19 was cutting a swathe across the world, large… Audio

Hundreds of bales of donated hay, emblazoned with smiley faces and messages like "kia kaha", are heading to Hawkes Bay this weekend as part of the Rapa Feed Run. Organisers Sophie and Daniel Hansen… Audio

The Jowsey family are among many Hawkes Bay farmers struggling with drought. The daily grind of feeding and watering stock on the parched paddocks is being documented on camera by the youngest in the… Audio, Gallery

Helensville dairy farmers Scott and Sue Narbey have been adding up how much this year's drought has cost them. Audio, Gallery

We speak to 32-year-old Hadley Boyle from Tikokino in central Hawke's Bay. Audio

Auckland Council will impose mandatory water restrictions for the first time in more than 25 years as the city faces its worst drought in history.

The past four months have been the driest on record… Audio

A Facebook page for Hawke's Bay farmers struggling with severe drought is being credited with saving lives.

The lack of rain, lack of feed and trouble selling, or sending stock to the meat works… Video, Audio

Watercare CEO Raveen Jaduram speaks to the panel about water restrictions throughout the region from next week. Audio

Agriculture is getting a hand out to alleviate drought related problems, but there's been nothing for horticulture. Horticulture NZ Chief Executive Mike Chapman joins the discussion. Audio

We speak to Extension 350 manager and farmer Luke Beehre. Audio

Farmers in drought stricken areas will be hanging out for the forecast rain this Easter weekend after months of looking out on parched pastures. There's now an 0800 number they can call for support… Audio

Steve talks about how farmers are reacting around the country to the lockdown restrictions. Audio

Greg Jerry's New South Wales farm has finally had rain. After three years of drought the grass is green and up to his knees in places. Audio, Gallery

About 750 kilometres east of the South Island, farmers on the Chatham Islands are also feeling the pressure of drought. The cluster of islands were included in this morning's large drought… Audio