Stories by Jimmy Ellingham
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Wellington woman waiting two-and-a-half years for MRI scan
The region has only one MRI scanner operating and Health NZ is not prioritising buying any more. Audio
Pregnant woman died after delayed ICU admission
The heavily pregnant woman aged in her 20s and her stillborn child died in 2022, prompting then-PM Jacinda Ardern to call it a "devastating story".
Massey warned about online exam system for a year
With students panicked and distressed, a petition has been launched to ditch the system altogether.
Karla Cardno's killer preparing for release after decades in prison
Paul Joseph Dally was jailed in 1990 for kidnapping, raping and torturing 13-year-old Karla Cardno in Lower Hutt.
Waitlists for private practice psychiatry extending more than a year
Meanwhile, in a public system overwhelmed with patients needing help one in five psychiatrist positions is vacant.
Four year wait for answers after husband's sudden death
A Christine Toms says the wait for answers about what happened to her husband, Arthur, is torturous. Audio
Palmerston North votes to keep cycleway - just
From Confucius to rejected metaphors, debate on the controversial project took some unusual turns.
Cycle lane redesign criticised as brake on businesses
A controversial new road design in Palmerston North has caused one business to move, but a regular cyclist says the changes could avoid potentially fatal crashes. Audio
Coroner rules on death of former refugee
The death of a 69-year-old Palmerston North man - whose body was found months after he left his home for a walk - has been ruled a suicide.
Distressed parents say govt's new rules will impede progress of disabled kids
The Ministry of Disabled People will no longer allow parents to opt for privately provided services if similar ones are publicly funded.
Lake Alice: ACC ordered to cover former patient's injuries from electric-shock 'torture'
Children as young as four, including the former patient were given electroconvulsive therapy that lasted as long as 20 minutes with no muscle relaxant or anaesthetic.
Fed-up students seek end to unpaid work while training
Education, healthcare and social work students can work 40 hours a week unpaid on top of study and paid job commitments.
Corrections accused of 'obstructing' murderer's release from prison
Andre Gilling served 16 years for the gruesome killing of Stanley Waipouri, but was held back by moves between prisons, Parole Board says.
What's going on in our mental health system?
Hospital beds for mental health patients are so in demand people are being turned away from wards or discharged suddenly.
Cyclone clean-up still underway in the town you've never heard of
The silt is gone and the road into the seaside village of Herbertville is under repair, but the pub remains closed.
Massey University deficit shrinks with expenses down, grants up
Massey University is again facing a big deficit for the year, although so far its finances aren't as bad as feared.
Ohakea base back as back-up airport, with limitations
For the past few years, Ohakea did not have enough trained fire and rescue staff to be on hand 24/7 should a jet need to land.
Man involved in gruesome 2006 murder back behind bars after drug use
Ashley Arnopp and Andre Gilling beat Stanley Waipouri to death in a probable homophobic attack on 23 December 2006.
'A lot of people are moving back'
A former Taumarunui meatworks has a new lease of life as a pet food factory - and is providing plenty of jobs for locals. Audio
Key North Island link highway passes construction milestone
Major earthworks are finished and the pavement will soon be laid on a vital transport link between Manawatū and Hawke's Bay.
More than 500 courses cut from Massey University
A student group is calling on Massey to be upfront about its strategy and where it is heading.
Work on almost finished cycleway pauses as debate rages
"This is crazy. How did this get through council?": A cars versus bikes battle continues to rage over a busy city road.
100km before 100th birthday: Hawke's Bay man walks for charity
"Life is uncertain," says Hamilton Logan, who is on an epic journey months before he turns 100.
No 'quick fix' for deteriorating Tongariro Chateau - DOC
The historic hotel at the base of Mt Ruapehu needs critical work to make it weathertight, on top of the $2m already spent on maintenance.
Staff shortages partly to blame for roof stand-off at youth justice facility
An internal debrief of the July 2023 incident shows communication and coordination between staff and emergency services was lacking. Audio