Edgecumbe
Lime choppered into Edgecumbe to control flood stench
Tonnes of lime are being helicoptered into the flood-ravaged town of Edgecumbe to help control the stench of mud and sewage.
Emergency housing scheme delayed to focus on cyclone
The government is defending its decision to only now offer Edgecumbe residents emergency housing, more than a week after the flood-stricken town was evacuated.
Edgecumbe volunteers face more challenging clean-up today
The work will get harder today for the more than 100 volunteers who are continuing to help clean-up the flood-stricken town of Edgecumbe.
Edgecumbe volunteers 'still coming in off the street'
An army of volunteers has taken to the streets of flood-stricken Edgecumbe this morning to help with the clean-up.
Cyclone Cook: What you need to know
Fallen trees and powerlines have closed several roads, but all weather warnings associated with Cyclone Cook have been lifted as the storm moves south.
Edgecumbe residents return but 'hellish' for some
Some Edgecumbe residents have been allowed back into their flood-hit town today but many have been devastated by the state of their homes. Video
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
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
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
Edgecumbe pets rescued after owners fled
As Edgecumbe residents evacuated last Thursday they grabbed what they could, pets included. But some were left behind while others have found a temporary home at the Whakatane SPCA. Video, Audio
Edgecumbe residents return home to devastation
Checkpoint reporter Zac Fleming talks to an Edgecumbe family of six that returned to their home for the first time since the Bay of Plenty town flooded. Video, Audio
State of emergency declared in Bay of Plenty
Edgecumbe locals say they should have been warned earlier about the potential of the stopbank bursting. Meanwhile, a state of emergency has been declared. Video, Audio
Mayor 'unaware' of stress on Edgecumbe stopbank
Whakatane mayor Tony Bonne says he was unaware of the stress on the stopbank in Edgecumbe, despite locals saying there was a major problem two hours before it burst. Video, Audio
Edgecumbe locals say town should have been evacuated earlier
Edgecumbe residents are angry at what they say was inaction on behalf of emergency services, who they say could have warned them earlier of the potential of the stopbank breaching. Video, Audio
Council asks for independent review of Edgecumbe flood
Bay of Plenty Regional Council Chair Doug Leeder says the community deserves a review of the unfortunate circumstances leading to the flooding. He says a critical part of the inquiry will be what led… Audio