Havelock North
Water contamination response fell short - report
The decision not to declare a state of emergency in Havelock North last year aggravated the situation, says the author of an independent report.
Inquiry begins into Havelock North water contamination
The inquiry into the contamination of Havelock North's water supply, which caused 5000 people to fall ill, has started in the Hawke's Bay. Audio
Hawkes Bay Regional Council prosecuting District Council over campylobacter
The owner of a Havelock North mushroom farm says he was made a scapegoat for a mass water contamination, which has cost him hundreds of thouands of dollars in lost business. Audio
Council charged over Havelock North water consents
The Hawke's Bay Regional Council has laid charges against the Hastings District Council in connection with the water contamination crisis.
Havelock North water contamination inquiry under way
The government inquiry into the Havelock North drinking-water contamination has held its first hearing at the Hastings District Court. Video
Inquiry begins into Havelock North's water contamination
An inquiry into Havelock North's water contamination will address what caused the outbreak, and how authorities responded. RNZ's Hawke's Bay reporter Peter Fowler joins Checkpoint. Video, Audio
Call to widen Havelock North probe into water quality
Outbreaks of waterborne illness will become more common if no effort is made to protect environmental sustainability, a public health professor has warned. Audio
Havelock North gastric bug breakout costs DHB thousands
Havelock North's campylobacter outbreak has so far cost the Hawke's Bay District Health Board an estimated 380-thousand dollars. Audio
Hawke's Bay aquifers met drinking water standards - report
Hawke's Bay aquifer systems are generally suitable for drinking water supply, according to a five-year groundwater quality report.
Deadline for Havelock North gastro-hit businesses extended
The closing date for businesses affected by the gastroenteritis outbreak in Havelock North to apply for financial help has been extended a week.
Gastro outbreak: Second case of Guillain-Barré syndrome
A 60-year-old man is in hospital in an induced coma, in the second case of a rare neurological disorder linked to Havelock North's water contamination.
Havelock North counts cost of gastro outbreak
Businesses in Havelock North lost out on nearly $90,000 in a week at the peak of the town's gastric illness outbreak last month.
Residents welcome Havelock North water inquiry
The Government finalises details of its inquiry into Havelock North's water crisis, five weeks on from the first gastro outbreak. The inquiry will focus on the outbreak and the council's response, not… Audio
Gastro outbreak: Woman diagnosed with Guillain-Barrē syndrome
A woman has been struck down with a rare nervous system syndrome after last month's campylobacter outbreak in Havelock North. Audio
Woman diagnosed with Guillain Barre syndrome
A woman has been diagnosed with Guillain Barre syndrome after contracting campylobacter during Havelock North's gastro outbreak. Dr Gareth Parry joins Checkpoint. Audio
Terms of Havelock North water inquiry announced
A retired Court of Appeal judge will lead the government's independent inquiry into the contamination of Havelock North's water supply.
Thousands in grants paid to Havelock North residents
Nearly $17,000 of taxpayer money has been paid out to people directly affected by the campylobacter outbreak in Havelock North.
Havelock Nth business package not worth it - local butcher
Just one Havelock North business hit by the town's water crisis has had its application for financial help processed by the Hastings District Council. A local butcher says it's not worth the hassle. Audio
Single claim for Havelock North water crisis assistance fund
Just one Havelock North business hit by the town's water crisis has had its application for financial help processed by the Hastings District Council.
Havelock North children afraid to drink tap water
Children in Havelock North refuse to drink the tap water despite being told it's safe. Many call it "sick water" and in some cases prefer to drink water out of a box. Video, Audio
