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.

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

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

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.

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.

Kawerau's Urban Food Forest (KUFF) project launched this month and will become a source of fresh produce for locals. The project

Construction on the redevelopment of the Whakatane Museum Research Centre is on track to start in the middle of this year. Whakatane

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.

Ngati Rangiwewehi's powerful opening day performance set the standard at the national kapa haka championship Te Matatini in Hastings.

Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology has reinforced its commitment to help improve the social and economic outlook of the Kawerau community.

Emergency services were alerted to the collision about 4.50pm.

Kawerau District Council staff are working as fast as they can to unblock drains after torrential rain caused flooding of over a metre.

Two women injured when armed robber fires gun during attempted hold up.