Edgecumbe
Sir Michael Cullen to head review over Edgecumbe flood
The Bay of Plenty Regional Council is commissioning an independent review of the circumstances that led to the flooding at Edgecumbe. Video, Audio
Rautahi marae helps hundreds affected by Edgecumbe flooding
Rautahi marae in Kawerau has helped more than 400 people affected by the flooding in Edgecumbe. Some of the people who have chipped in to bring comfort to Edgecumbe locals talk to Zac Fleming. Video, Audio
Michael Cullen to head review of Edgecumbe floods
Former Finance Minister Sir Michael Cullen will head a review of the events that led to the flooding at Edgecumbe amid growing anger over the authorities' handling of the emergency. Audio
Edgecumbe residents still don't know when they can return home
Ursula Mayo has lived in Edgecumbe for 45 years, but the town she loves has changed drastically after a torrent of water pushed through a stopbank and flooded half the houses there. Video, Audio
'The water just kept coming' - Edgecumbe farmer
Some farms near Edgecumbe look more like lakes, with dozens of paddocks still completely underwater days after the swollen Rangitāiki wreaked havoc on the area. Audio
Edgecumbe support package likely - PM
The Prime Minister says the government is discussing a support package for flood-struck Edgecumbe, with more details to be released in the coming days. Audio
First Edgecumbe residents return home after flooding
Reporter Tom Furley say sewerage is a major concern for the floodhit region of Edgecumbe. Audio
PM: Edgecumbe will need ongoing support
Prime Minister Bill English says there is going to be a need for information for each Edgecumbe household and ongoing support for those out of their homes and businesses. He says "good generous… Audio
Floodwaters turn paddocks into lakes
Floodwaters in the rural areas around Edgecumbe are draining away, but many farms look more like lakes, with dozens of paddocks still completely under water. Audio
'Now the family can smile a little'
Edgecumbe residents have expressed relief at being being let back to their their flood-hit homes to collect belongings.
Helping Hand
Bay of Plenty farmer Mike Mexted considers himself very lucky. He only has surface flooding on his farm and has been able to take in cows from an inundated dairy property a few kilometres away at… Audio
Bill English: On Syria and Edgecumbe
Prime Minister Bill English speaks to Checkpoint after the US missile strike on Syria and his visit to flood-stricken Edgecumbe today. Video, Audio
Farmers rush to protect stock from flooding
Edgecumbe farmers raced into action today to help others whose properties had been been isolated or swamped in floodwaters. Zac Fleming reports. Video, Audio
Edgecumbe insurance claims expected to be significant
The total cost of the insurance claims in relation to the flooding in Edgecumbe is likely to be significant, Tim Grafton from the Insurance Council says. Video, Audio
Edgecumbe residents on edge as they wait for information
Edgecumbe resident Deeanna Tubb says people in the small town are unsure of what's happening, uncertain about their futures, exhausted, and completely on edge. Video, Audio
Edgecumbe residents talk about the horror of rushing to escape
Edgecumbe residents who had just moments to evacuate and farmers hit hard by the flooding and isolation talk to Checkpoint reporter Zac Fleming. Video, Audio
Edgecumbe floods: PM pledges support to town
Some people in the Bay of Plenty town of Edgecumbe will never be able to go back to their homes, the Prime Minister says.
Surf lifesaver desribes a day in the Edgecumbe floodwaters
Among the locals answering the call for help yesterday in Edgecumbe was Allan Mundy. He and other surf lifesavers were out on the water in inflatable rubber boats, making sure no residents or pets had… Audio
Edgecumbe no stranger to disaster
Edgecumbe is best-known for being struck, in 1987, by a damaging earthquake - which also increased its flood risk, Kate Newton reports.
Edgecumbe residents have to wait days to go home
While Edgcumbe remains underwater the nearby settlement of Thornton narrowly avoided the same fate. Our reporter Sharon Brettkelly spoke to a farmer who says he has lived there for 59 years and never… Audio