Jimmy Ellingham
Multiple scleroris paitent waits 2 and a half years for MRI
A multiple scleroris sufferer said she feels let down and scared after waiting two and a half years for a routine MRI scan in Wellington, the city is struggling with only one scanning machine and not… Audio
Woman with stillborn child dies after delayed ICU admission
An internal investigation has confirmed a heavily pregnant woman aged in her 20s and her stillborn child died after the mother's admission to Palmerston North Hospital's intensive care unit was… Audio
Around the motu: Jimmy Ellingham covering Manawatu
Massey University has pulled the plug on online supervised exams this semester - after major issues faced by students trying to sit exams hit disruptive computer troubles. Audio
Massey Uni students pitch petition to ditch online exam system
Some Massey University students affected by this week's online exam failures fear missing out on their assessments all together and a petition has been lauched to ditch the online system all together… Audio
Paul Dally appears before Parole Board
A man who's spent more than three decades in prison for the rape and murder of 13-year-old girl Karla Cardno has been told he has a lot of work to do to prepare for life outside prison, Jimmy… Audio
Long wait for private practice psychiatrists
If you're looking to see a psychiatrists at a private practice then it might be a long wait, while psychiatrists working the public sector are facing burnout because of the overwhelming demand for… Audio
Woman's husband's death at hospital still has no answers
A woman whose husband died suddenly at Palmerston North Hospital said the wait for answers about what happened nearly four years ago is torturous, Jimmy Ellingham reports. Audio
New road layout's stay of execution
A controversial new road layout in Palmerston North will get a stay of execution.The design will see both a cycleway and bus stops in traffic lanes on a busy inner city street. But as Jimmy Ellingham… Audio
Divisions over cycleway in Palmerston North
Palmerston North's controversial cycleway continues to cause controversy, at least one business has moved due to the new road design as Jimmy Ellingham reports. Audio
Parents concerned about disability funding changes
Parents of children with disabilities are concerned changes to funding rules will halt their child's development. Jimmy Ellingham reports. Audio
Unpaid trainees call for funding in Budget
Trainees in health care, education and social work and calling for funding in the Budget, as they prepare to deliver a petition to Parliament. Jimmy Ellingham reports. Audio
Hospital beds at full capacity in NZ
Hospital beds for mental health patients are so in demand people are being turned away from wards and discharged suddenly. Figures released by Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand for its northern region… Audio
Herbertville pub still closed after Cyclone Gabrielle
The silt's gone and the roads into the North Island seaside village of Herbertville are under repair, after Cyclone Gabrielle struck last year. Jimmy Ellingham reports. Audio
Manawatu, Hawke's Bay excited for new highway connection
Travel between Manawatu and Hawkes Bay looks to improve travel times - Jimmy Ellingham reports on how the new Te Ahu a Turanga project is progressing Audio
Ohakea back as back-up airport, with limitations
A full roster of trained fire and rescue staff at Ohakea airforce base means commercial airline operators can again use it as a back up airport, but it's not available around the clock. Jimmy… Audio
Pet food factory pumping life into Taumarunui's economy
For decades manufacturers have been deserting smalls towns, sucking out the lifeblood as they depart. But Taumarunui is bucking this trend thanks to a pet food factory that's started full-time… Audio
Ruahine Range link nears completion
The major earthworks are finished and the pavement will soon be laid on a vital transport link between Manawatu and Hawke's Bay. Jimmy Ellingham reports. Audio
Around the motu: Jimmy Ellingham in Palmerston North
Work on the almost-completed Palmerston North cycleway has paused as arguments rage. Also, why ratepayers are facing an eye-watering bill for a new sewage treatment plant. Audio
Planning for future in Palmerston North: Street upgrade faces backlash
A cars versus bikes battle continues to rage in Palmerston North after a new road layout which has separated traffic from a cycleway. Our reporter Jimmy Ellingham watched an at-times heated council… Audio
100-year-old walking 100km for charity
A Hawke's Bay man is striding his way to his goal of walking one hundred kilometres in his hundredth year for charity. Jimmy Ellingham reports. Audio
