New ZealandNapier water tests positive for E coliThe council says it won't be necessary to boil water despite bug's detection.23 May 06:00 PM
PoliticsJacoby Poulain: Helping hand good for allLocals can help others in need by passing on pre-loved clothing to families with newborns.21 May 09:52 PM
New ZealandBore complaint ignored before gastro outbreakAn email sent to both councils regarding potential contamination was ignored in 2002.15 May 06:00 PM
New ZealandCricket match liquor breachNapier City Council becomes latest to breach liquor laws at McLean Park05 Apr 08:37 PM
New ZealandRecord patient numbers at hospitalsHospitals around the country are seeing record numbers of emergency department patients.28 Mar 02:37 AM
New ZealandGastro outbreak still affecting many elderly residentsA large number of elderly people have still not recovered from last year's campylobacter outbreak in Havelock North, the inquiry panel 09 Feb 06:00 PM
KahuAlaskan health initiatives sharedSo staggering were the improvements in health outcomes for an Alaskan community that Hawke's Bay District Health Board's general manager 02 Jan 10:00 PM
New ZealandWater supply inquiry retiresA government inquiry chairman has thanked two councils for their efforts which resulted in Hawke's Bay Regional Council dropping its 13 Dec 06:00 PM
New ZealandPilot extends free healthcare to under-18sMore than half of Hawke's Bay teenagers aged 13 to 17 will receive free GP visits next year thanks to a unanimous decision by the 30 Nov 06:23 PM
New ZealandFree GPs for teens proposed in poor areasA proposal for free GP visits for 13- to 17-year-olds will be decided by the Hawke's Bay District Health Board (HBDHB) on Wednesday. Unique 27 Nov 05:34 PM
New ZealandGastro outbreak numbers revealedForty-five people, mostly over 70 were admitted to hospital with campylobacter a Hawke's Bay District Health Board update reveals. The 09 Nov 07:00 PM
New ZealandGastro water inquiry underwayWork to uncover answers on the Havelock North water contamination incident which caused over 5000 people to become ill is under way25 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandGuillain-Barre Syndrome patient linked to Havelock North gastro outbreakThe Hawke's Bay District Health Board has confirmed that the man diagnosed with Guillain-Barre Syndrome in Wellington Hospital on 22 Sep 07:42 AM
New ZealandIwi wade into Hawke's Bay water issueHawke's Bay iwi Ngāti Kahungunu say it warned authorities for decades about the risk of water contamination.19 Sep 08:23 PM
New ZealandHawke's Bay Hospital at capacityHawke's Bay Hospital has reached capacity and, unless it is an emergency, medical staff are urging people to seek care elsewhere. Acting 18 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandHandcuffed prisoner on the runA handcuffed prisoner is on the run after he bolted during treatment at a public hospital emergency department.22 Aug 01:21 AM
New ZealandGastro outbreak under control, DHB saysThe disease that laid many Havelock North residents low is under control, with a reduction in new cases, the Hawke's Bay District Health Board said.18 Aug 03:10 AM
New ZealandHastings water chlorinated todayHastings people have been reassured there is no physical connection between Havelock North and Hastings water.17 Aug 11:44 PM
New ZealandGastro outbreak: 'DHB coping well'The Hawke's Bay District Health Board is operating well despite increasing demands caused by the gastro outbreak, the Ministry of Health says.17 Aug 04:13 AM
New ZealandGastro investigation launchedA major investigation has been launched into why a thousand people have been affected by contaminated water in Havelock North. The 15 Aug 06:05 AM
New ZealandSomething in the water? Gastro outbreakHavelock North's water supply may be behind a vomiting and diarrhoea outbreak which is affecting a number of people in the area.12 Aug 08:46 AM
KahuMinistry defends funding decisionThe Ministry of Health has defended its stance on refusing to fund a Maori safe-sleeping device.14 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandOne injured in two-car crashPolice said one passenger has a chest injury and was being treated by ambulance in Napier.08 May 12:00 AM
New ZealandKey bats away talk of cronyismThe PM has dismissed accusations of cronyism in the Govt's choice of appointments to boards and working groups.03 Feb 04:30 PM
KahuChildren's new advocate has proud record of cutting abuseBrains behind successful Hawkes Bay scheme given chance to put ideas into practice nationwide. 06 May 05:30 PM
