Inside the Edgecumbe cordon
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Edgecumbe man rushes into flood waters to save his dogs
Edgecumbe resident Tyler Warren raced into the flood zone to rescue his dogs.
Motels struggle with Edgecumbe evacuees
But motel owners are worried where evacuees will go once their Easter bookings arrive
Locals pitch in with donations for Edgecumbe (+video)
Locals have been quick to offer aid to the thousands affected by the Edgecumbe flooding.
Edgecumbe flood: Officials deny blame
Trustpower's CEO says under their flooding plan nothing could have been done differently.
Debbie's day of destruction and despair
Flooding, evacuations and complete chaos - tropical storm Debbie brought it all to NZ.
Watch: On the jet boat with rescuers
Jetboats struggled against the flow of water through Edgecumbe today.
Belongings and pets left behind in evacuation
Edgecumbe residents could not believe how fast the water rose amid evacuations.
Watch NZH Local Focus: No entry to Edgecumbe
Mayor Tony Bonne speaks about the unfolding drama. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Live weather: Debbie's toll - raging torrents, ruined towns
Red Cross teams are warning residents to keep safe overnight.
State of emergency in Whakatane
Evacuated Edgecumbe residents face the next three days out of their homes.
Ngati Awa buys White Island Tours
The business has been showcasing NZ's only active marine volcano for more than 25 years.
No taxi, no school for boy with cancer
A boy with cancer can't get to school because of a severe shortage of disability taxis.
Schools sevens tournament hits Rotorua
Young sevens talent on show in Rotorua this weekend.
Pekatahi Bridge deck project at half-way point
A project to replace the Pekatahi Bridge deck has reached the half-way point.
Hawaiian group studies Maori welcomes
Hawaiian students are in the region to learn from Maori.
Lake Taupo and Whakatane in Western Bay semis
Lake Taupo CC and Whakatane United have booked their place in Western Bay of Plenty reserve grade championship semi-finals this weekend
Eastern Bay plan supports a bright future
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
Snapshot of regional council plans available
Information around infrastructure, environmental work, and water quality projects planned by the Bay of Plenty Regional Council is
Whakatane couple major winners at BOP dairy awards
Whakatane farmers were among the big winners at the 2017 Bay of Plenty Dairy Industry Awards.
Rolleston: 'I am especially regretful'
Boy actor James Rolleston has pleaded guilty to causing a crash which left him and his friend seriously injured last July.
Severe thunderstorm watch issued
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 warning for Rotorua and BOP
Heavy rain is expected in the region today and tomorrow.
Pro skater to join Taneatua Skatepark Project
Project aims to breath new life into the township.
Rain to ease today, back in force tomorrow
The rain has looked to ease in the region today but is expected to return in force from tomorrow.
Online hub launched to celebrate hapu health
A unique online Maori health hub has been launched in Whakatane. Toi Te Ora - Public Health Service, along with many collaborative
Rippa Rugby a first for Whakatane and Kawerau
Rippa Rugby will kick off for the first time in Whakatane today. Three hundred year five to year eight kids will be involved in Rippa
Why we must apologise to Maori
Years ago, a Maori boy was caught stealing lollies at the local Four Square. A report labelled him a "thug". He was 10 years old, writes Dame Susan Devoy.
Watch NZH Local Focus: Whakatane Mayor says decline prediction doesn't mirror reality
Whakatane Mayor Tony Bonne is confident in the success of the region, despite a Maxim Institute report projecting population decline in the next two decades. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Free produce for Kawerau locals
Kawerau's Urban Food Forest (KUFF) project launched this month and will become a source of fresh produce for locals. The project
Museum project momentum grows
Construction on the redevelopment of the Whakatane Museum Research Centre is on track to start in the middle of this year. Whakatane
Photos: Te Matatini National Kapa Haka Festival 2017
Images from Te Matatini National Kapa Haka Festival 2017 being held at Hawke's Bay Regional Sports Park in Hastings. Photos by Hawkes Bay Today.
Te Arawa hits the stage at Te Matatini (+pics)
Ngati Rangiwewehi's powerful opening day performance set the standard at the national kapa haka championship Te Matatini in Hastings.
Kawerau community still a focus for Toi Ohomai
Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology has reinforced its commitment to help improve the social and economic outlook of the Kawerau community.