Havelock North
Gastric illness outbreak cost $21m
The Ministry of Health has found Havelock North's water contamination cost about $21 million - with residents the worst affected. Audio
Cost of last year's campylobacter outbreak in Havelock North
There are revelations that a campylobacter outbreak in Havelock North last year cost about $21 million with residents the worst affected. Video, Audio
Havelock North gastro outbreak: 37 apply for compensation
Thirty seven people have applied for compensation from a fund set up to help those with long-term illnesses arising from last year's campylobacter outbreak in Havelock North. The Hastings District… Audio
Havelock North residents still in pain a year on
A candle light vigil was held in the Havelock North village last night to mark a year since contamination of the town's water supply. Five thousand people were to become sick and was linked to three… Audio
Independent regulator to avoid Havelock North contamination
Setting up an independent regulatory body that manages drinking water standards is one way international and local experts think a repeat of the Havelock North water contamination could be avoided. Audio
Water contamination inquiry continues in Hawke's Bay
New Zealand's non-compliance with drinking water safety standards and its training of assessors have come under fire at the Havelock North water inquiry. Audio
Council 'fully co-operated' over Havelock North water inquiry
The inquiry into Havelock North's water contamination has recommended all the town's bores be regarded as non-secure, and advised two litres of water be tested every day for the next year.
All Hastings bores 'at risk of contamination'
An inquiry into Havelock North's water crisis last year recommends that all Hastings District bores where drinking water is drawn from should be considered as non-secure. Audio
ACC seeks legal advice on campylobacter payouts
ACC cannot pay out for Havelock North water contamination claims unless it is a criminal act, the organisation says.
ACC urged to compensate Havelock North victims
Dunedin lawyer Warren Forster says ACC needs to be proactive and settle claims upfront from people made sick from last year's campylobacter outbreak in Havelock North. Audio
Sue council over Havelock water contamination crisis, ill man urges
A man left critically ill by last year's water contamination crisis in Havelock North wants the councils in charge sued.
Councils faulted over Havelock North gastro outbreak
Last year's gastro outbreak in Havelock North is unacceptable for a developed country, the government says. Audio
Report into Havelock North water crisis delayed
The deadline for the full report into Havelock North's water contamination crisis has been pushed back nine months.
Council defers decision on water crisis compensation fund
A decision on a support fund for people whose health is still being affected by the Havelock North water poisoning has been deferred.
Financial offer an insult, water crisis victim says
A man left with a rare brain disorder from the Havelock North water contamination disaster has called a proposal for financial help "not far away from an insult". Audio
Water inquiry told large numbers of elderly are still recovering
Anecdotal evidence shows a large number of elderly who fell ill from the Havelock North water contamination have never recovered, health authorities say. Video, Audio
Large number of elderly never recovered from gastro outbreak - DHB
Health authorities in Hawke's Bay say there is anecdotal evidence a large number of elderly never recovered from the Havelock North water contamination.
Havelock North locals demand accountability on water crisis
A new report considered by the ongoing inquiry today found it is highly probable contaminated water from the Mangateretere Pond made its way into the bore supplying the town. Audio
Havelock North cafe owner shocked at contamination results
Havelock North cafe owner shocked at contamination results Audio
Havelock North water inquiry focuses on faeces in pond
The Government Inquiry into Havelock North's water contamination has opened with the focus immediately going on a pond that sits near the drinking water bores on Brookvale Road. Video, Audio
