BOP Regional Council says there is no cause for alarm over today's forecast heavy rain.

Melinda and Karl Rangiaho are over the moon to be back in their Titoki St home.

Martin and Barbara Finucane have set up camp on their back lawn.

Authorities aim to have 90 per cent of people back in their homes by Christmas.

A high-profile building housing six tenants has been sold in Rotorua.

More than half of the debris on State Highway 2 at the Waioeka Gorge has now been cleared.

Plane making an emergency landing hit a fisherman standing on the Whakatane beach.

A fight is brewing over a council move requiring more than 30 property owners to move.

A fundraising event with a Celtic theme will be held at Awakeri Arts Centre next month.

17-year-old flown to hospital with serious burns on his arms, legs and abdomen.

Jim Gray has been made an ONZM for services to Maori and governance.

Geonet recorded four moderate quakes throughout the past 24 hours.

One of two power transformers at the Transpower Edgecumbe substation is out of service.

The man behind the Kawerau Siege says the justice system has no jurisdiction over him.

A day-long celebration will be held at Te Manuka Tutahi Marae in Whakatane.

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

A ute and motorbike collided near Galatea.

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

Zorb is offering $10 single rides tomorrow to raise money for an injured family.

Logging truck and car have collided.

No adults were supervising a group of teenage hunters when one was shot and killed.

One of Whakatane's most well known buildings is set to go on the market.

Police have recovered the body of an 83-year-old woman from the Whakatane River.

Up to 140mm of rain could fall from this evening through to midday tomorrow.

Edgecumbe schools plan to re-open for the new term on Monday, with trauma experts on hand.

At least 16 homes in Edgecumbe have been destroyed by the flood which swamped the town.

Volunteers in Kawerau have been recognised for their efforts to help flood-hit families.

By-election to be held for Galatea-Waiohau Subdivision of the Murupara Community Board.

Animals have been displaced since the Edgecumbe flood. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Former Finance Minister visits Bay to sort out terms of reference and makeup of panel.