On the Farm

Soils are completely saturated in parts of the North Island - but on the west coast of the South, it's been dry. Read more Audio

Welcome rain has been falling in coastal Wairarapa and crops are going in in Canterbury. Read more Audio

Warm and moist conditions in the North Island are pushing grass growth, and asparagus along, while in the South Island arable farmers have been preparing ground and sowing spring cereals. Read more Audio

Lamb deaths are expected following this week's cold snap which has brought snow and bitterly cold conditions to North and South Island hill country. Read more Audio

The price of indoor tomatoes has shot up and early stone fruit trees are in flower in the north of the South Island. Read more Audio