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Councils assure residents of water safety

Councils around the North Island are assuring residents of the safety of their water supplies following a gastro outbreak in Hawke's Bay.

Poultry unlikely source of gastro-bug

The latest test results into the origin of the gastro outbreak has revealed it is unlikely to have come from chicken manure.

Shopkeeper left shaken by armed robbery

A Hastings shop keeper is feeling shaken after being threatened with a knife in an aggravated robbery this morning.

Gastro: Soup easy meal for sick

Francky Godinho was taking a break last night after two days of cooking, providing soup for Havelock Norh residents afflicted with

Result still awaited on gastro death

The Hawke's Bay District Health Board is yet to confirm whether the contaminated Havelock North water contributed to the death of

Gastro outbreak under control, DHB says

The 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.

Hastings water chlorinated today

Hastings people have been reassured there is no physical connection between Havelock North and Hastings water.

Small businesses suffer in gastro crisis

Small businesses have been hurt by the gastro outbreak in Havelock North.

Mushroom farm link to previous water contamination

A report on a previous contamination at the water supply causing widespread sickness in the Hawke's Bay will be released today.

Gastro: School's out due to illness

All Havelock North schools have now closed because of the gastro outbreak with up to half the rolls sick.

Gastro: Bug source 'likely effluent'

The Gastro outbreak in Hawke's Bay is likely to be because of animal faeces in the water.

Gastro outbreak: Villlage deserted

Cafes and restaurants in Havelock North are also feeling the effects of the gastro bug with tables and chairs sitting empty.

Gastro: MP calls out bottled water firms

Napier MP Stuart Nash called yesterday for bottled water companies to "step up and provide a couple of truckloads of water to the

Apology for gastro victims

Financial help may be available to those struck down with gastro illness in Havelock North.

Gastro outbreak: Academic believes moving livestock could prevent future outbreaks

An ecology and zoology academic says future outbreaks of waterborne diseases could be prevented if New Zealand farmers moved livestock away from waterways.

Gastro investigation launched

A major investigation has been launched into why a thousand people have been affected by contaminated water in Havelock North. The

How does Gastro fell 200?

Nearly 200 sick people sought medical treatment yesterday as a severe gastro disease continues to spread across Havelock North and Hastings.

Gastro bug: Parents' anger

Havelock North residents say Hastings District Council knew the town's water supply was contaminated hours before they told people to stop drinking it.