Some coastal communities may have to be pulled back in the face of sea level rise.

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.

Krystal and and her brother Damien were swept away during flooding in Arkansas last week.

Most kits lacked basic items and were pricier than making your own, the watchdog found.

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.

Every last pet is being accounted for as Edgecumbe cleans up from the successive storms.

Edgecumbe residents are running the full gamut of emotions as clean-up continues.

Edgecumbe residents are returning to their flood-ravaged homes today.

Councils are reviewing how NZ communities can be more prepared for future storms.

Why do so many New Zealand communities lie in flood zones? An expert explains.

Wild weather heads south: winds pick up in lower North Island; rain falls in Christchurch

Free rooms are being listed and service fees waived for those affected by the cyclone

Satellite images offer a dramatic perspective of Edgecumbe before and after the flood.

Women's car still stranded on flooded Russell Rd after they're helped to escape.

Owners of 134 businesses desperate to have access to their buildings in flood-hit town.

Joan Newdick knew her cats would be okay, but was worried about her late husband's car.

The flooding in Bay of Plenty has bee classified as "medium-scale adverse event".

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

Financial assistance for Edgecumbe residents and businesses is being discussed.

New Zealand was a decade behind countries like the UK.

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

Enjoy the sun while you can, rain is back from Wednesday

A small number of Edgecumbe residents can go home today.

Residents can return home once their apartments are deemed habitable.

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

The inland route to Kaikoura has reopened after rain forced its closure.