E Coli
Taranaki swimming hole contamination dismays health officer
The E coli contamination of popular Taranaki swimming spots has saddened the area's medical officer of health.
Otago E coli: Councillor, lobbyist call for more research
A warning to avoid Lake Wakatipu's waters due to high levels of E coli over the weekend has prompted calls for more research into the bacteria.
E coli risk forces closure of Queenstown swimming spot
High levels of E coli bacteria have been found at a popular swimming spot in Queenstown.
Federated Farmers disputes E coli claims
There is no proof that E coli found in three Canterbury rivers came from cows, according to Federated Farmers. Audio
Dangerous pathogen found in three Canterbury rivers
Scientific testing of three rivers in Canterbury has revealed strains of a severe pathogen which can cause kidney failure and, possibly for the first time, antibiotic resistant E. coli.
Keep kids away from sick calves - medical officer
Parents need to keep children away from sick calves, health authorities warn.
Boil notice lifted in Waimarama after a week
Waimarama residents are being told they can drink their water again without boiling it for the first time since last weekend.
Initial Waimarama water results come back clean
Despite preliminary tests coming back with no sign of more E-coli, a boil water notice will remain in place for Waimarama residents.
E-coli found in Waimarama water supply
Residents in the Hawke's Bay coastal town of Waimarama are being told to boil their water, after tests today showed low levels of E-coli bacteria in the public water supply.
More tests after E coli detected in reservoir
Hawke's Bay authorities are chlorinating the reservoir, but Napier's mayor says residents should not be worried.
Conflicting E coli test results prompt changes
The Tararua District Council is changing its testing methods after receiving both positive and clear water readings for E coli in Pahiatua's water supply. Video
100 percent pure or 60 percent polluted?
Power Play - New Zealand relies on its clean green image, but could this become hard for tourists to swallow after thousands fell ill from drinking contaminated water? Video
Chch water contaminated 125 times in four years
Christchurch's drinking water has been contaminated with E coli 125 times in the past four years, and councillors are being urged to "act urgently". Audio
No new wave of campylobacter infection - DHB
Havelock North residents who have again had symptoms of gastric illness are being told there is no chance that a new wave of campylobacter infection is sweeping the town.
'You've still got the reservoir of bugs living in the pipes'
The chlorine used by the Hastings District Council to clear the town's water supply is useless, says a rural water expert.
Haumoana School closed due to E coli
Haumoana School in Hawke's Bay has been closed due to E coli contamination in its drinking water.
WINZ to offer assistance to Havelock Nth locals
Work and Income New Zealand is making special assistance available to those who've lost income as a result of the gasto outbreak in Havelock North. Video, Audio
E Coli forces Hawke's Bay school to close
A Hawkes Bay school is deciding what to do next after it was forced to close this morning when E Coli was detected in its water. Audio
Te Mata Mushrooms owner open to investigations
Te Mata Mushrooms is near the bores where Havelock North's water comes from and forms part of the council's investigation. Its owner Michael Whittaker joins Checkpoint. Audio
Full investigation into water crisis needed - Health Minister
Health Minister Jonathan Coleman, who has just returned from Rio, joins Checkpoint to discuss the Havelock North water contamination crisis and the government inquiry announced today. Video, Audio