Campylobacter
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
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
Water contamination 'could happen anywhere in NZ'
Any unchlorinated water supply could be contaminated in the same way as has happened in Havelock North, the head of a water industry group says. Audio
Bad water: Authorities defend reaction time
Local authorities are defending their response to Havelock North's water contamination crisis, after suggestions the problem was dealt with too late. Video, Audio
Liability in the Havelock North Campylobacter outbreak
The Hastings Council is still trying to identify the source of the campylobacter contamination in the Havelock North town water supply. But what liability, if any, could the council face? Martin… Audio
Contaminated Havelock North aquifer under the spotlight
A council investigation is underway into how the source of Havelock North's drinking water became contaminated, making thousands sick. All indications are that animal faeces have somehow seeped into… Audio
Cancer patient among gastric outbreak victims
People with compromised immunity, the young and the elderly have been badly affected by the gastric illness that has swept through Havelock North. Video
Gastro bug: Water supply still not cleared
People in Havelock North are being told to continue boiling their water until a potential second source of illness can be ruled out. Video, Audio
Hastings councillor talks from site of water bores
Hastings District Councillor and Age Concern board member Wayne Bradshaw talks to Checkpoint from the site of the Te Mata acquifer, where Havelock North's gastro bug comes from. Video, Audio
Campylobacter 'same as labour', mother says
A family of five are among more than 1000 hit with campylobacter in Havelock North. Deborah Berlin tells Checkpoint the pain was equivalent to labour. Video, Audio
Financial cost to campylobacter outbreak
The campylobacter outbreak in Havelock North is affecting businesses as well as people, creating a personal and financial cost, Pipi Cafe & Food Truck Owner Chris Morris says. Video, Audio
Cancer patient one of hundreds with campylobacter
Kirsty Webb is a mother of two who has been living with cancer for several years. The Havelock North woman is also one of more than 1000 people who have being sick with campylobacter. Video, Audio
Havelock North locals struggle with campylobacter outbreak
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
Havelock North to find out today whether water safe
Havelock North residents should find out today whether their water is safe to drink after thousands of people contracted a gastric illness.
