Former Finance Minister steps up to chair review as residents plan class action.

Kraig Rimaha is impressed by the generous response to his playing outside a supermarket.

Financial assistance for Edgecumbe residents and businesses is being discussed.

Services are quite limited with running water but no wastewater so residents can't flush.

More than 300 animals rescued in Edgecumbe, including a boogie-boarding fox terrier.

Residents evacuated from dry homes in the Eastern Bay have voiced their anger.

Another cyclone is developing and heading our way, bringing with it more rain.

Hundreds of angry Edgecumbe residents stormed out of a public meeting last night.

Some Eastern Bay of Plenty residents will be given brief access to their homes today.

Residents of the flood-ravaged area have vented their frustration at a meeting.

A small number of Edgecumbe residents can go home today.

Enjoy the fine weather while it lasts as another storm is set to move over the country.

Data shows that rain fall to date in 2017 had reached record levels for some.

A Kawerau marae is supporting Edgecumbe flood victims. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Local Focus traveled to Rautahi Marae in Kawerau, where locals are banding together to support the victims of the Edgecumbe flood disaster. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

People are still holed up in homes in isolated communities unable to go anywhere.

But motel owners are worried where evacuees will go once their Easter bookings arrive

Rescuers used jet boats to reach stranded Edgecumbe locals in yesterday's flooding

Flooding, evacuations and complete chaos - tropical storm Debbie brought it all to NZ.

In Edgecumbe and across the Bay of Plenty, people scrambled to leave their homes.

Streets resemble murky, swift-flowing rivers in the incredible footage.

Bay of Plenty Regional Council is concerned about the integrity of a Thornton floodwall.

A total of 67 schools and 52 early childhood centres were closed

These amazing images show the scale of the Edgecumbe flooding.

A barrier is being erected in flooded town after reports of evacuated houses being looted.

Mayor Tony Bonne speaks about the unfolding drama. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Mayor Tony Bonne speaks to Local Focus about the unfolding drama. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Some had to flee without shoes. Made with funding from NZ On Air

Residents described a wall of water smashing into homes - made with funding from NZ On Air