Hawkes Bay
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.
Cliff crash car: Driver was blocking car from overtaking
The driver whose car plunged off a cliff near Wairoa, killing himself and two passengers, was blocking another car from overtaking and had meth in his blood, a coroner has found.
Man needs surgery after Holiday Park fight
A man has been seriously injured after a fight at a holiday park in Hastings this morning.
Cats, sex, celebrity? - Nah, legal innovation is the new clickbait
When you hear about things going viral on the internet you tend to think cats, sex, crime and celebrity but this week the Guardian created a slideshow on a Kiwi legal innovation that has been viewed… Audio
Havelock North's water dominates a mayoral debate in Hastings
Barely a month after Havelock North's water-borne gastro bug outbreak, and the three candidates vying for the mayoral chains in Hastings squared off in a debate last night. The water issue dominated… Audio
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
Immigrants needed as some Kiwis have bad work ethic, PM says
A Hawkes Bay apple grower is backing the Prime Minister's comments that immigrants are needed to fill jobs because too many locals are drug users or have a bad work ethic. Audio
Havelock North residents still suspicious of water
Despite being told their water no longer has to be boiled many residents of Havelock North are still suspicious about its safety and quality and are ignoring official advice. Audio
Havelock North water gets all-clear
Water from the Havelock North town water supply has got the all-clear and no longer needs to be boiled before drinking.
Hikoi on water contamination crisis
Residents of Havelock North are holding a hikoi this morning to voice their frustration at the town's water crisis.
Havelock North drinking water emergency 'not needed'
The Ministry of Health has defended its decision not to declare a drinking water emergency in Hawke's Bay, saying it was never needed. Video
Pokemon players turn crime-fighters in Napier
Four aspiring Pokemon Masters turned crime-fighters in Napier last night when they gave chase after hearing a car alarm and witnessing a masked man sprinting away. Audio
Emergency should have been declared in Havelock Nth - Labour
A water emergency should have been declared as soon as authorities were aware of the campylobacter outbreak in Havelock North, Labour's Annette King says. Video, Audio
Havelock North water
Another weekend ahead for residents of Havelock North to keep boiling their water. Audio
Pokémon hunters catch alleged thief
Four Pokémon hunters who foiled a theft in Napier say a masked man was seconds from getting away when they tackled him.
