Thousands still without power in Bay of Plenty
8,500 customers still without power across the district
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State of emergency in Whakatane, BOP clear
State of local emergency in the Bay of Plenty revised.
Motorists urged to delay travel as Cyclone Cook damage assessed
Multiple roads across the Bay of Plenty remain closed due to slips, and fallen trees.
'Power lines down, trees down'
Find out what's happening in your region as Cyclone Cook sweeps in.
Ohope beach properties evacuated
Properties being evacuated due to the extreme risk of storm surges due to Cyclone Cook.
BOP senior rugby matches postponed due to Cyclone Cook
Bay of Plenty senior club rugby games tonight and tomorrow have been postponed.
Rotorua schools closing early as storm approaches
Most schools closing early in Rotorua district.
Emergency operations centre activated in Taupo
Cyclone is expected to bring heavy rain and gale force winds to the Taupo District.
Live: Cyclone Cook hits Rotorua; tree down and power outages
Cyclone Cook is bringing heavy rain and strong winds to Rotorua and the region.
All flood affected Edgecumbe houses inspected
Updated information for displaced Edgecumbe residents.
Arm-wrestling: Q&A with 'the Beast'
Find out everything you need to know about Rotorua's most famous arm-wrestler.
'Little reprieve' from rain in next 24 hours for Rotorua
The wet weather is set to continue until Thursday evening.
Hunter cheats death for second time
Tom Stephenson blacked out in a swollen river. Now he thanks the mates who revived him.
Honeymooning couple robbed in Rotorua
An Indian couple on their honeymoon in New Zealand have lost faith in our police.
JPC students wow judges at speech contest
Drama captain Elsie Spiers wins UN competition in Bay while Olivia Temm places third.
Rotorua braces for more flooding, slips
Time to get out your gumboots and umbrellas with wet weather on the way.
Watch NZH Local Focus: Edgecumbe business owners yet to get financial relief
An Edgecumbe business owner is worried he won't cope financially after a flood ravaged the town, evacuating all its residents. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Winning ticket 'burning a hole' in pocket
'Excited' city dweller now $333,333 richer after three winning tickets sold locally.
New Cyclone Cook sets sights on NZ
Another cyclone is developing and heading our way, bringing with it more rain.
Chilli eating champs not for the faint-hearted
Some of the world's hottest chillies were served up, but who could handle the heat?
No wake zone at Okawa Bay to prevent damage to properties
High water levels at Lake Rotoiti prompt measures to prevent waves damaging properties.
Clean-up continues in Rotorua
Weather chaos has meant several roads and State Highways around Rotorua are closed.
Flooding hits Galatea farmers; cuts off Minginui Village
A deluge of rain has created major problems for farmers across Galatea.
Watch NZH Local Focus: No entry to Edgecumbe
Mayor Tony Bonne speaks about the unfolding drama. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Overflow damages Rotorua Lakefront
Rotorua's Lakefront has been damaged by today's torrential rain.
Principal resigns following allegations about professional conduct
A Rotorua principal has resigned following allegations about his professional conduct.
Wastewater pond overflows into stream
A pond at Rotorua's Wastewater Treatment Plant has overflowed into the Puarenga Stream.
Stay home - flooding about to get worse (pics&video)
There are more than 50 reports of flooding plus slips and trees down across Rotorua.
Average Rotorua house over $390,000
New figures show the average value of a home in Rotorua has jumped to $391,910.
Students try to solve World War I photo mystery
Students take on project to try to find the family of a mystery WWI soldier.