Hawkes Bay

Civil Defence and Red Cross workers took to the streets of Havelock North today to try to find out how many people are sick, while businesses say they're seriously out of pocket. Audio

Michael Baker of the University of Otago talks about the water contamination which has led to a gastroenteritis outbreak in Hawke's Bay. Audio

A water-borne health threat in Hawkes Bay; an astrophysicist who believes there is a ninth planet in our solar system and its affecting the orbits of dwarf palents; Olympic gold meadalist Mahe… Audio

Hastings water supply has been chlorinated and as long as it is boiled it should be safe to drink, Hawke's Bay Public Medical Officer of Health Dr Nick Jones says. Audio

Havelock North locals are furious their council didn't warn them about the gastro outbreak earlier, as medical centres and pharmacies struggle to keep up with demand. Audio

Hastings District Mayor Lawrence Yule is dealing with an outbreak of what is believed to be campylobacter in Havelock North. He tells Checkpoint how the council is responding. Audio

Hastings District councillor Adrienne Pierce bought and delivered groceries to Kayla Vivian, who is struggling financially after her son fell ill in Havelock North. Audio

Associate Minister of Health Peter Dunne says Hastings District Council is working hard to find the cause of the gastro outbreak in Havelock North. Audio

Hastings district councillor Wayne Bradshaw is livid the council didn't act sooner to prevent the gastro outbreak in Havelock North from spreading. Audio

The true cost of the Hawkes Bay snowstorm is still unknown - it may be a month before power is back on in some remote homes. The Hawke's Bay Rural Support Trust is preparing for the fall out. Audio

Steve Wyn-Harris gives us an update on what farmers in Central Hawke's Bay are experiencing in the snow. Audio