Latest from Havelock North

Govt rules out ban on bottle water exports

Our fresh, clean water is a precious resource, say protesters.

Local fruit company gets new investors

Rockit Global plans to focus on strengthening its international position.

Big rate rises likely for some in Hastings

Soaring values in Hastings and Havelock North mean 5.4% rates hike tipped.

Don Brash spreads Hobson's Pledge

Fledgling nationwide movement aims to move NZ towards a 'colour-blind state'.

Waimarama Rd reopened after day of fire drama

Two bus-loads of school children are among those who have been escorted out of a Hawke's Bay fire zone, as several large fires burn throughout the district.

Watch NZH Local Focus: Fire fuels emergency status

A state of emergency has been declared in the Hastings District as emergency services battle several fires across the area. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Gastro outbreak still affecting many elderly residents

A large number of elderly people have still not recovered from last year's campylobacter outbreak in Havelock North, the inquiry panel

Driver killed in Hawke's Bay crash named

The woman killed in a two car crash in Hawke's Bay yesterday was 25-year-old Jennifer Eriha, police have confirmed.

Watch NZH Local Focus: ‘Never thought it would happen in New Zealand’

Water Stories #4 Retired Havelock North couple David and Nola Bassett say they have never before witnessed such an outbreak as was the Havelock North water contamination crisis. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Watch NZH Local Focus: Needless deaths - remembering the gastro crisis

Water Stories #2 Age Concern volunteer Brett Feehan handed out clean water and supplies during Havelock North’s water contamination crisis in August. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Editorial: Ratepayers need to be part of decision-making

I reckon that more often than not these days ratepayers scratch their heads at the decisions that unelected officials make in councils

'It's just not worth the heartache'

Brenda Wheatley knows the heartache caused by a driver's decision to use a cell phone while behind the wheel.

Watch NZH Local Focus: How the Hawke's Bay Community Choir is spreading festive cheer

This festive season the Hawke's Bay Community Choir is doing the rounds visiting local retirement villages to help spread the Christmas spirit through song. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Water supply inquiry retires

A government inquiry chairman has thanked two councils for their efforts which resulted in Hawke's Bay Regional Council dropping its

Contamination cause focus after prosecution dropped

Hastings Mayor Lawrence Yule says without a prosecution, councils can focus on finding the cause of the Havelock North water contamination

Watch NZH Local Focus: Trubridge makes water protest

Havelock North artist David Trubridge is appalled at council for urging residents to conserve water while permitting commercial bottling and export of local water supplies. Made with finding from NZ On Air.