More members of the flood-ravaged town can return to their homes this morning.

Former Finance Minister steps up to chair review as residents plan class action.

More than 300 animals rescued in Edgecumbe, including a boogie-boarding fox terrier.

Residents evacuated from dry homes in the Eastern Bay have voiced their anger.

Hundreds of angry Edgecumbe residents stormed out of a public meeting last night.

Some Eastern Bay of Plenty residents will be given brief access to their homes today.

A small number of Edgecumbe residents can go home today.

A breach in a stopbank of the Rangitaiki River was closed at 11pm last night.

A Rotorua Daily Post reporter and photographer go inside the cordon zone at Edgecumbe.

Locals have been quick to offer aid to the thousands affected by the Edgecumbe flooding.

Trustpower's CEO says under their flooding plan nothing could have been done differently.

Flooding, evacuations and complete chaos - tropical storm Debbie brought it all to NZ.

Jetboats struggled against the flow of water through Edgecumbe today.

Edgecumbe residents could not believe how fast the water rose amid evacuations.

Mayor Tony Bonne speaks about the unfolding drama. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Red Cross teams are warning residents to keep safe overnight.

Evacuated Edgecumbe residents face the next three days out of their homes.

The business has been showcasing NZ's only active marine volcano for more than 25 years.

A project to replace the Pekatahi Bridge deck has reached the half-way point.

Hawaiian students are in the region to learn from Maori.

Lake Taupo CC and Whakatane United have booked their place in Western Bay of Plenty reserve grade championship semi-finals this weekend

Eastern Bay of Plenty councils have collaborated to develop a plan to provide a clear vision of where the region wants to be in the

Information around infrastructure, environmental work, and water quality projects planned by the Bay of Plenty Regional Council is

Whakatane farmers were among the big winners at the 2017 Bay of Plenty Dairy Industry Awards.

Boy actor James Rolleston has pleaded guilty to causing a crash which left him and his friend seriously injured last July.

The skies are beginning to clear after last night's storm, but the respite may be short-lived, with thunderstorms and more heavy rain forecast for later today.

Heavy rain is expected in the region today and tomorrow.

Project aims to breath new life into the township.

The rain has looked to ease in the region today but is expected to return in force from tomorrow.

A unique online Maori health hub has been launched in Whakatane. Toi Te Ora - Public Health Service, along with many collaborative