Nearly 200 homes were damaged by flooding after heavy rains and three fishermen died at sea during this week's storm.
Their bodies were found on the shore at Māhia this morning.
Three bodies believed to be those of the missing fishers were found on the shore at Māhia this morning.
Here's the latest.
They were located early on Wednesday morning.
"I'd say in the morning we're going to be faced with some pretty ugly scenes."
Three men didn't come back after a planned fishing trip on Monday off Gisborne's coast, and it's believed they're still in the water.
Roger Faber was on another fishing boat as part of the fishing trip and detailed when they lost contact.
Conditions off the East Coast have been deteriorating, making the search challenging.
Civil Defence, police and Fire and Emergency have swung into action in Te Araroa.
People in these areas are also being warned of localised downpours.
Police thanked those who came forward with information.
Chrysler Stevens-Mark, who was celebrating his 21st, died alongside 30-year-old Kane Te Paa.
Chrysler Stevens-Mark, who was celebrating his 21st birthday, died alongside his 30-year-old cousin Kane Te Paa.
Police advised some colleges and primary schools to go into lockdown.
Officers are carrying guns as a precaution.
The Health and Disability Commission has criticised short staffing at the hospital.
They said they would focus their energy on taking "that hateful, icky group to court to try and create more widespread change in Aotearoa".
Investigators want to talk to a group of children who were by the Customhouse St bridge on April 9.
The father of eight has been missing since February 2023.
