Weather
MetService defends 'dire' warnings ahead of Cyclone Cook
Metservice says it has strict criteria before it can issue warnings. This after the organisation came in for criticism after Cyclone Cook failed to deliver the bad weather predicted late last week. Audio
Edgecumbe 'a mess' and lots of work ahead
Our reporter in Edgecumbe says the town is a mess and a lot of work lies ahead for residents. One of the local marae is looking at making land available for temporary homes. Audio
Temporary housing village considered for Edgecumbe
A temporary housing village could be set up in Edgecumbe to take in people whose homes have been seriously damaged by the recent floods.
Relief in sight for those who can't go home in Edgecumbe
The Temporary Accommodation Service has been set up to assist flood-hit Edgecumbe residents. People whose homes have been destroyed are asked to register so a temporary home can be found for them. Audio
Temporary homes planned for Edgecumbe's domain
Whakatane District Mayor Tony Bonne says temporary housing will be moved onto Edgecombe's domain to cope with those left homeless after the flooding of the town. Audio
Tonnes of lime helicoptered into Edgecumbe to control flood stench
A massive load of lime is being helicoptered into the district from Canterbury today to try and mask the stench of mud and sewage. Tom Furley talks to families and volunteers helping to clean up after… Audio
Horizon's workers tackle the last few power outages
Power crews have managed to restore electricity to all but about 25 homes in the eastern Bay of Plenty, five days after widespread cuts caused by last week's storms. Ajay Anand, the chief executive of… Audio
Road to Ruatahuna finally re-opened after more than a week
Ruatahuna residents in eastern Bay of Plenty have been completely cut off by floodwaters from Cyclone Debbie for over a week. Resident and healthcare assistant Janie Ingram describes the panic as the… Audio
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.
Hundreds still without power on East Coast
Hundreds of people on the North Island's East Coast are now into their fourth day without power following last week's storm.
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.
Evacuations in Waikato after stopbank breaches
Several houses are being evacuated in Waikato after a river stopbank burst.
Volunteers move in to clean up Edgecumbe
Hundreds of people have joined an army of volunteers to help clean up flood-stricken Edgecumbe over the Easter weekend.
Waikato farmers struggle with flooded Waitoa river
Farmers in northern Waikato say they're having to tell the regional council about rivers flooding, instead of the other way around.
SH1 south of Kaikōura closed again due to slip
A new slip has been discovered on State Highway 1 south of Kaikōura, closing the road until several thousand cubic metres of material can be removed.
Farmers bring in pumps to drain sodden land
Bay of Plenty farmers are worried it will be months before their farms are back to normal.
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.
'Huge clean-up job' following wild weather
The worst of Cyclone Cook may be over but there is a huge clean-up job ahead in the coming months, Civil Defence says. Video
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
Clean-up continues as Cyclone Cook heads south
Christchurch's Heathcote River has burst its banks, while trees and power lines have been brought down in areas of the North Island. Look back our LIVE coverage of the storm here.
