Hawkes Bay
Clean water tankers stationed around Havelock North today
Havelock North residents are the only ones still under a boil water notice, as water tankers are stationed all around the village from today. Officials say the number of infected patients is slowing… Audio
Primary schools open in Havelock North
Havelock North's primary schools reopen today - more than a week after campylobacter contaminated the town's water supply. Tim Graham is there Audio
Tukutuki river could have poisoned Havelock North
Contaminated water from the Tukituki River could be responsible for poisoning Havelock North's water supply. Official investigations into the source of the contamination are continuing. We talk to our… Audio
Water cleared of E coli - Hastings council
Hastings District Council says it is confident the city's water supply is not infected with E coli.
New tests find e-coli in Hastings water
Fresh results from tests on Hastings water supply show e-coli bacteria are still in the water.
Vincent Covello: risk, crisis and communication
Kim Hill talks to Dr Vincent Covello, founder and director of the Center for Risk Communication in New York, who has worked as a researcher, teacher and consultant advising over 500 government… Audio
Campylobacter outbreak: Havelock North businesses to receive financial help
Businesses in Havelock North affected by the town's campylobacter outbreak are to be given financial help, with the government also considering tax relief. Video
Campylobacter most likely from livestock - Yule
The most likely cause of Havelock North's water contamination seems to be faeces from livestock, Hastings Mayor Lawrence Yule says. Audio
Councils watch Havelock North closely
The Havelock North water contamination crisis has councils around the country checking the same thing couldn't happen to their residents. Audio
Rainfall may have contributed to campylobacter outbreak
It is likely that heavy rainfall may have contributed to the campylobacter bacteria entering Havelock North's water supply, Hastings mayor Lawrence Yule says. Audio
Hastings Mayor on the report into the Havelock contamination
Hastings District Mayor Lawrence Yule says the source of the campylobacter bacteria in Havelock North's water was inconsistent with poultry and more likely from cattle, sheep or deer. Audio
Mushroom farmer relieved after draft contamination report
An interim report into Havelock North's water crisis says the source of the campylobacter is consistent with cattle, sheep or deer. Audio
Timeline: Havelock North's water contamination crisis
More than 4000 people in Havelock North are now estimated to have been hit with gastric illness. Kate Newton looks at the story so far. Video, Audio
Woman with campylobacter now has Guillain-Barre Syndrome
Havelock North woman Kerry MacKintosh had campylobacter in July. Today she was diagnosed with Guillain-Barre Syndrome, in which the body's immune system attacks the nervous system. Video, Audio
Havelock North community wants answers about gastro bug
It's been more than a week since a gastro bug outbreak emerged in Havelock North, but the community is no closer to knowing what caused it. Video, Audio
Govt rejects call for Hawke's Bay water emergency declaration
The government is rejecting demands to declare a drinking water emergency after thousands of people contracted gastric illness in Havelock North. Audio
Hunt for source of water contamination continues
The cause of Havelock North's water contamination remains a mystery, with the Health Minister saying he wants answers as soon as possible. Video, Audio
Te Mata Mushrooms owner open to investigations
Te Mata Mushrooms is near the bores where Havelock North's water comes from and forms part of the council's investigation. Its owner Michael Whittaker joins Checkpoint. Audio
Govt to hold inquiry into Havelock North water contamination
The government has changed its mind and will hold an inquiry into the contamination of Havelock North's water supply. Video, Audio
Full investigation into water crisis needed - Health Minister
Health Minister Jonathan Coleman, who has just returned from Rio, joins Checkpoint to discuss the Havelock North water contamination crisis and the government inquiry announced today. Video, Audio
