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

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

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

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

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

Hundreds sick from town's contaminated water supply

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

Rock-throwing youngsters tracked down through prank calls.

Drive the winding road from Havelock North to the windblown crest of Te Mata Peak then study the panorama from west to east.

No longer a sleepy village, this Hawke's Bay locale is now a sought-after destination.

The man accused of stabbing to death the mother of his children in Havelock North earlier this month appeared in court today charged with murder.

Police have launched a homicide investigation after a 48-year-old woman's body was found in Havelock North last night.

As drought grips the country, the Government is promoting giant dams to irrigate dry farmland. Geoff Cumming investigates whether the biggest of these plans will work for farmers, investors and environmentalists

As summer fades into autumn and the season of mist and mellow fruitfulness, it's time for hay to be saved, harvests to be gathered and, best of all, have festivals to attend.

Families fought flames with spades, garden hoses and shoes to protect their Havelock North homes yesterday.

High milk prices have forced an award-winning Hawkes Bay cheese factory to close, with the loss of nine jobs.