New ZealandCyclone Cook: Schools asked to closeEastern Bay of Plenty schools will be advised to close tomorrow as a precaution.11 Apr 07:30 AM
New ZealandRotorua braces for more flooding, slipsTime to get out your gumboots and umbrellas with wet weather on the way.11 Apr 05:38 AM
New ZealandWarnings as cyclone nears New ZealandFlood-stricken Bay of Plenty among many areas in line to get more wet weather.11 Apr 02:10 AM
New Zealand'I have never cried so much in my life'Joan Newdick knew her cats would be okay, but was worried about her late husband's car.11 Apr 01:49 AM
New ZealandCouncils preparing ahead of severe weatherBay councils are preparing for the incoming heavy rain and gales.11 Apr 01:05 AM
BusinessConcern for uninsured Edgecumbe homeownersThere are concerns uninsured homeowners in Edgecumbe could be left out of pocket.11 Apr 12:05 AM
New ZealandExtra aid for flooding victimsThe flooding in Bay of Plenty has bee classified as "medium-scale adverse event".10 Apr 11:58 PM
New ZealandRelief that house still standing, but anger at councilWith only minutes to evacuate, Ryan Topperwien tried to secure his most precious items.10 Apr 11:40 PM
New ZealandEdgecumbe residents returning to homesPeople living in the northern area of town are given the chance to get into their homes.10 Apr 09:15 PM
New ZealandMore Edgecumbe residents to return homeMore members of the flood-ravaged town can return to their homes this morning.10 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandCullen to lead Edgecumbe flood inquiryFormer Finance Minister steps up to chair review as residents plan class action.10 Apr 02:52 AM
New ZealandBusker raises $500 for Edgecumbe flood aidKraig Rimaha is impressed by the generous response to his playing outside a supermarket.09 Apr 11:01 PM
New ZealandSupport package for Edgecumbe on the wayFinancial assistance for Edgecumbe residents and businesses is being discussed.09 Apr 10:06 PM
New ZealandCyclone Cook coming: Where will it hit?Storm is expected to hit New Caledonia tonight before moving onto New Zealand.09 Apr 08:20 PM
New ZealandNew Cyclone Cook sets sights on NZAnother cyclone is developing and heading our way, bringing with it more rain.08 Apr 10:39 PM
New ZealandGood news for some Edgecumbe residentsA small number of Edgecumbe residents can go home today.08 Apr 02:54 AM
New ZealandEdgecumbe in for a soggy 10-day waitA breach in a stopbank of the Rangitaiki River was closed at 11pm last night.07 Apr 07:46 PM
New ZealandInside the Edgecumbe cordonA Rotorua Daily Post reporter and photographer go inside the cordon zone at Edgecumbe.07 Apr 05:38 AM
New ZealandEdgecumbe man rushes into flood waters to save his dogsEdgecumbe resident Tyler Warren raced into the flood zone to rescue his dogs.07 Apr 03:16 AM
New ZealandEdgecumbe clean-up will be huge job - MayorPeople are still holed up in homes in isolated communities unable to go anywhere.07 Apr 01:26 AM
New ZealandLive weather: Debbie's toll - raging torrents, ruined townsRed Cross teams are warning residents to keep safe overnight.06 Apr 12:44 AM
New ZealandState of emergency in WhakataneEvacuated Edgecumbe residents face the next three days out of their homes.06 Apr 12:41 AM
New ZealandDad, son narrowly escape 'wall of water'"It was like a wall of brown water" - Man recounts narrow escape from floodwaters.05 Apr 09:28 PM
New ZealandNo taxi, no school for boy with cancerA boy with cancer can't get to school because of a severe shortage of disability taxis.29 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandRolleston: 'I am especially regretful'Boy actor James Rolleston has pleaded guilty to causing a crash which left him and his friend seriously injured last July.12 Mar 08:47 PM
New ZealandHeavy rain warning for Rotorua and BOPHeavy rain is expected in the region today and tomorrow.09 Mar 08:12 PM
New ZealandDetective grilled in Kawerau siege trialA detective has been grilled by a defendant over what he was doing at a Bay of Plenty property on the day of an alleged shootout that left four police offers injured last year.08 Mar 05:32 AM
OpinionWhy we must apologise to MaoriYears ago, a Maori boy was caught stealing lollies at the local Four Square. A report labelled him a "thug". He was 10 years old, writes Dame Susan Devoy.01 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandJailed for campaign of terrorA self-styled mob president who terrorised a woman for more than a decade has been jailed for 18-and-a-half years.23 Feb 12:36 AM
OpinionBryce EdwardsWho's the 'real' party for Maori?The newly-announced Mana-Maori electoral deal is already causing acrimony, writes Bryce Edwards.22 Feb 02:16 AM
New ZealandMan clings to bridge as floodwaters riseA man clinging to a bridge in floodwaters in Kawerau had his phone in his hand and was able to call the fire service for help.18 Feb 07:49 PM
New ZealandHeavy rain causes flooding in KawerauKawerau District Council staff are working as fast as they can to unblock drains after torrential rain caused flooding of over a metre.17 Feb 09:48 PM
New ZealandLions tickets almost snapped upTest match tickets for the British and Irish Lions tour are already sold out with only general admission remaining for the match against 15 Feb 11:47 PM
