New ZealandGastro: School's out due to illnessAll Havelock North schools have now closed because of the gastro outbreak with up to half the rolls sick.15 Aug 10:13 PM
New ZealandGastro: Bug source 'likely effluent'The Gastro outbreak in Hawke's Bay is likely to be because of animal faeces in the water.15 Aug 09:56 PM
New ZealandGastro outbreak: Villlage desertedCafes and restaurants in Havelock North are also feeling the effects of the gastro bug with tables and chairs sitting empty.15 Aug 09:19 PM
New ZealandGastro: MP calls out bottled water firmsNapier MP Stuart Nash called yesterday for bottled water companies to "step up and provide a couple of truckloads of water to the 15 Aug 08:49 PM
New ZealandApology for gastro victimsFinancial help may be available to those struck down with gastro illness in Havelock North.15 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandGastro outbreak: Academic believes moving livestock could prevent future outbreaksAn ecology and zoology academic says future outbreaks of waterborne diseases could be prevented if New Zealand farmers moved livestock away from waterways.15 Aug 09:11 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 ZealandHow 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.15 Aug 02:02 AM
New ZealandGastro bug: Parents' angerHavelock North residents say Hastings District Council knew the town's water supply was contaminated hours before they told people to stop drinking it.15 Aug 12:16 AM
New ZealandKiller tourist driver appeals jail termA Chinese woman jailed for killing a motorcyclist is appealing her sentence.13 Aug 12:00 AM
New ZealandStomach bug puts two in hospitalHundreds sick from town's contaminated water supply12 Aug 11:18 PM
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
New ZealandSome face weeks without powerThe damage to Hawke's Bay's power network is worse than first thought.09 Aug 08:53 PM
New ZealandPower cuts likely to last a weekAround 400 properties in Hawke's Bay and Taupo have been without power since wild weather hit on Saturday morning, and it's unlikely to be restored to many for more than a week.08 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandWould-be intruder a slippery characterSeal ends up in the back garden of a Napier home, warming himself on the deck, and then falling into the hedge.08 Aug 06:32 AM
New ZealandDrink driver says jail time 'excessive'A Napier man who killed one and seriously injured two others while driving drunk has appealed his sentence, claiming it is "excessive". Tyler 04 Aug 12:53 AM
New ZealandTeen's big leap from sinking carA teenager driver was caught leaping from the roof of his car after losing control and driving into a creek.03 Aug 09:24 PM
New ZealandKiwi killed in US 'such a nice guy'A former NZ volunteer fire chief who was killed in an accident in the US has been remembered for his humour and commitment to the Fire Service.03 Aug 08:37 PM
New ZealandCall for education on hunting safetyHunters need to be more aware of the importance of properly identifying their targets to prevent tragedies, a local deerstalkers' 01 Aug 10:09 PM
New ZealandModerate quake shakes Hawke's BayHawke's Bay rocked by a moderate quake in the early hours.01 Aug 07:10 PM
BusinessNew plant to manage beet qualityHeinz Wattie's is building a $4 million beetroot storage and grading facility the size of a rugby field as it moves to more closely 28 Jul 11:30 PM
New ZealandNine schools to compete for titleAfter three days of competition between 39 kapa haka groups, the final day of the National Secondary Schools Kapa Haka Festival will 28 Jul 09:00 PM
New ZealandBaby-killer denied paroleA Flaxmere man jailed in 2012 for the manslaughter of his partner's son, Mikara Reti, has been denied parole.27 Jul 08:52 PM
New ZealandTaiaha killer's appeal failsThe family of a Hastings man bashed to death with a taiaha are delighted his killer's appeal has been kicked out. The Court of Appeal 26 Jul 08:44 PM
New ZealandTeens arrested for vandalismRock-throwing youngsters tracked down through prank calls.26 Jul 08:25 PM
New ZealandCancer claims Dotcom sponsorInstra Corp founder and Super Black Racing team owner Tony Lentino has died aged 42, after a battle with cancer. His father migrated 26 Jul 08:10 PM
New ZealandA cup of tea... and a fatal shotA Hastings hunter's decision to stop and make a cup of tea proved fatal when he lifted his rifle and fired a single shot.26 Jul 06:30 PM
New Zealand4.3 quake felt in Hawke's BayThe moderate intensity earthquake was 31km deep and 15km east of Waipukurau.26 Jul 08:29 AM
BusinessACC poised to invest in Ruataniwha damA number of sources are tipping news soon that ACC will invest in the controversial water storage scheme. Will the NZ Super Fund also invest?25 Jul 08:32 PM
New ZealandPrison adds 100 new bedsCapacity at Hawke's Bay Prison is being increased by 100 beds as New Zealand tries to house a record national muster likely to hit 10,000 inmates by the end of the year.24 Jul 08:50 PM
New ZealandPolice appeal for sightings of Hawke's Bay manPolice are appealing for any sightings of a Hawke's Bay man who's not been seen all weekend.24 Jul 06:45 AM
New ZealandRare turtle that washed up on beach diesAn olive ridley turtle that washed up on a Hawke's Bay beach last week has died at Auckland Zoo.18 Jul 02:53 AM
New ZealandBoy airlifted to hospital after car crashA teenage boy was airlifted to hospital after his car hit a farm vehicle in Hawke's Bay yesterday.17 Jul 11:30 AM
