Bay Of Plenty
'We might end up in a lot of trouble'
Checkpoint reporter Zac Fleming talks to people in the Bay of Plenty and the Coromandel as they prepare for Cyclone Cook. Video, Audio
Sharon Brettkelly live from Ohope
RNZ reporter Sharon Brettkelly joins us live from Ohope. Audio
Ohope locals evacuate ahead of cyclone
Ohope motel owner Kevin is among those who have chosen to evacuate. Audio
Ohope locals stay put despite cyclone
Ohope residents Peter and Coral Worral are staying put despite others in the area evacuating ahead of the cyclone. Audio
Cyclone Cook: Bay of Plenty Update
Bay of Plenty Civil Defence has just held a press conference, at Bay of Plenty Regional Council office in Whakatane. RNZ's reporter, Adriana Weber, was there. Audio
Bay of Plenty residents prepare to evacuate
RNZ reporter Sharon Brettkelly on Ohope Beach says its calm now but people are getting ready for storm surges, coastal ersion and landslides. She says, "People who are worried about their home are… Audio
Civil Defence to start evacuating low-lying coastal areas of Coromandel
Civil Defence is about to start evacuating low lying coastal areas of the Coromandel peninsula as a precaution this morning. The Thames Valley Civil Defence Controller, Garry Towler, says the civil… Audio
Auckland gets ready for Cyclone Cook
Auckland Civil Defence telling people to be prepared for storm that is coming at midday - know what to do if you can't get home, caught in a storm or your property is damaged. RNZ Auckland reporter… Audio
Hundreds of Edgecumbe residents face long delay returning home
An Edgecumbe local board member who's been helping people return to flooded homes say hundreds face a long wait before they'll be able to return. He says some homes will never be safe to go back to. Audio
Cyclone Cook bears down on New Zealand
Cyclone Cook is bearing down on New Zealand bringing more torrential rain and potentially destructive winds. The Transport Agency's Waikato Bay of Plenty highway manager Nic Johansson says any… Audio
Warming up flood-struck whānau with kindness
Hunters and butchers from around Bay of Plenty are working together to help families left homeless by the devastating flooding in Edgecumbe. Video
Edgecumbe flood victims given meat packages
Entertainers Howard Morrison Junior and Lotto man Russell Harrison were among a large crew of volunteers who prepared and packed meat parcels for families affected by the Edgecumbe floods. Video, Audio
Edgecumbe local visits her condemned home of 45 years
Ursula Mayo was one of 25 people her son-in-law Tau Hahipene rescued in Edgecumbe last week. She's since been able to visit her home, but will never be able to live in it again. Video, Audio
Edgecumbe residents warned of further evacuations
Ursula Mayo was one of 25 people her son-in-law Tau Hahipene rescued in Edgecumbe last week. She's since been able to visit her home, but will never be able to live in it again. Video, Audio
Cyclone cook approaching Bay of Plenty
Sharon Brettkelly has the latest from Edgecumbe. Audio
Schools close in Bay of Plenty as Cyclone Cook nears
RNZ reporter Mihingarangi Forbes joined Edgecumbe residents as they returned to their flood-damaged homes. She says the "pong" on the street was overwhelming and tellingly, they were told to lift… Audio
Civil Defence is on high alert ahead of Cyclone Cook
BOP Civil Defence controller Clinton Naude says there's a lot of preparation going on to ensure the entire region is prepared for the coming rainfall. Audio
Edgcumbe residents fear more rain will destory town further
"Whakatane Council has a lot to answer for" says Edgecumbe resident Bernadine Ngaheu who was standing on the road with her grandson when the river breach occurred and says there was no warning at all… Audio
Bay of Plenty in state of emergency, bracing for intense rain
NIWA meteorologist Chris Brandolino says we're going to see a repeat of last week's rainfall and can expect flooding and slips across the North Island and upper South Island. Audio
Bay of Plenty warned to be prepared for Cyclone Cook
The already sodden communities of the Bay of Plenty are being warned more severe weather is going to hit the area again in the next 48 hours. Civil Defence says to be prepared. Audio
