Havelock North
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
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
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
Havelock North Contamination Crisis widens
The water contamination scare in Havelock North continues, with news a tanker delivering 'clean' water to residents, is also suspected of containing E coli. Audio
Havelock North High principal on water crisis
Kathryn Ryan talks to Havelock North High School principal Greg Fenton about the water contamination crisis in the town, as the local council reveals a tanker used to supply clean drinking water, has… 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
Annette King visits Havelock North during water crisis
Labour's health spokesperson Annette King visited Havelock North this afternoon. Checkpoint asked her for her assessment of the community's situation. Video, Audio
Craig Foss on Havelock North's water crisis
The MP for Tukituki, which includes Havelock North, is Craig Foss. He told Checkpoint an investigation into the area's water contamination is sure to uncover the answers everyone wants. Video, Audio
Businesses consider class action over drinking water crisis
Havelock North businesses are considering taking class action to be compensated for the town's water crisis, while some schools have decided to remain closed, but others will open tomorrow. Video, 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
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.
Mayor apologises over 'horrific' gastro crisis
An independent inquiry will be held into how Havelock North's water supply became contaminated with campylobacter. Audio
Animal faeces in water supply may be causing Havelock North gastro outbreak
A gastro outbreak which has hit hundreds of people in Havelock North may have been caused by animal faeces entering the water supply, the district health board says. Audio
