A violent flash flood has left the small South Island town cut off and without water.

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Edgecumbe children are returning to their home town. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

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Months after the flood that swamped Edgecumbe, locals are still struggling on.

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Dozens of homes may be uninhabitable, but assessments were still taking place.

The clean-up is underway but there's also anxiety about another deluge forecast.

Four months after extreme flooding, businesses are still struggling to survive.

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Tauranga experiences its heaviest rainfall from over the past month, flooding streets.

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There have been more than 90 requests for help with short-term accommodation in Edgecumbe

Tradie army project aimed at saving flood-damaged Edgecumbe homes officially sanctioned.

The council is keeping a close eye on the river's water levels after recent downpours.

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Ian Troughton's farm has been placed in receivership. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Farmers may wait until spring for the water to subside. Made with funding from NZ On Air.