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'At the end of the day, everyone takes their turn at a bad season - this is ours.'

Drought declared in Horizons region; $100,000 support available.

Rainfall in February was less than 10% of the expected amount in Dargaville.

'Springs and wells are drying up, putting huge pressure on stock water availability.'

Far North fire crews have managed to contain a large blaze in vegetation at Mangakahia.

Big dry gives Northland its eighth drought in past two decades

'A lot of people are struggling for water to feed their stock.'

The region's dams are lower than normal, prompting Watercare to activate plans.

Farmers around the North Island are being warned to prepare for drought conditions.

Residents and holidaymakers are urged to conserve water due to dry conditions.

Officials warned of a severe crackdown on looters who have targeted empty homes.

Crews have been overwhelmed by the speed of the unfolding disasters as water runs dry.

Residents blame Kaipara District Council inaction on water supply for summer restrictions.

The Kaweka Community Catchment Collective is staging a forum on Wednesday.

'We’re trying to avert the possibility of catastrophic wildfires in Hawke’s Bay.'

Project Wai aims to develop water storage and distribution for horticulture and farming.

Feed supply has been sapped bare in the drought-stricken Hurunui district.

Farmers in the Hurunui District talk about how they’re tackling the ongoing drought. Video | RNZ

'As lambing and calving get under way, extra one-off support is needed.'

OPINION: It saddens me to think of our apple trees dying and our region going backwards.

Shane McManaway, Doug Avery, Dr Jacqueline Rowarth, Chris Russell.

It's the result of extreme weather patterns that experts say are becoming more frequent.

Tax relief unlocked for farmers and up to $80k for Rural Support Trusts in affected areas.

"When the pastoral farmers are doing it tough, the salt works normally does very well."

“They’re used to farming in dry conditions but it has been challenging."

'We have got low commodity prices, we’ve got high interest and we’ve got the drought.'

With severe weather events on the increase, homeowners may not be covered by insurance.

“Matakanui is good at bouncing back once we get a rain."

Marlborough farmer says dams used for stock water beginning to run dry.