Scientists' analysis suggests farm animals may be behind the gastro outbreak in Havelock North.

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

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

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

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

The Hawke's Bay District Health Board is operating well despite increasing demands caused by the gastro outbreak, the Ministry of Health says.

1. What day and time were you first told that a test of the water was positive and what action did you take? On Friday at 2.30pm

Health officials believe the gastro bug that has made thousands of Havelock North residents badly ill has peaked.

Havelock North's water supply may be behind a vomiting and diarrhoea outbreak which is affecting a number of people in the area.

A Napier man who killed one and seriously injured two others while driving drunk has appealed his sentence, claiming it is "excessive". Tyler

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.

Hunters need to be more aware of the importance of properly identifying their targets to prevent tragedies, a local deerstalkers'

Heinz Wattie's is building a $4 million beetroot storage and grading facility the size of a rugby field as it moves to more closely

After three days of competition between 39 kapa haka groups, the final day of the National Secondary Schools Kapa Haka Festival will

The 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

A Hastings hunter's decision to stop and make a cup of tea proved fatal when he lifted his rifle and fired a single shot.

Woman became concerned about repairs when she received unusually high electricity bills.

A Housing NZ house has been destroyed by fire and a young woman taken to hospital suffering burns.

The 17-year-old handed herself in to police and has been charged with aggravated robbery and wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.

One person has been hospitalised with burns after a fire at Hastings Aerodrome today.

A 77-year-old man is in hospital with serious injuries after an aggravated robbery in Hastings this morning.

Roger Nathan is being hailed a hero for trying to save a man who got into trouble and died while diving on Sunday at Pourerere beach.

A teenager serving a life sentence for murder is facing a charge of indecently assaulting a female prison officer at Hawke's Bay Hospital.

A former Magpies player who was sacked after 26 years in the meat working industry for not wearing a safety hat has headed to court to get his job back.

The winning entry, Bride of the Black Knight, was constructed from Black Knight liquorice and yellow shopping bags

Napier MP Stuart Nash says he has lost confidence in the region's police district commander.

A Hastings couple have been remanded on bail for sentence on multiple burglary charges after a series of raids on the homes of the woman's parents and one of her neighbours.

Police found a man and women in a car, with apparently recently made methamphetamine later estimated to have a street value of $70,000.