Jimmy Ellingham
Testing and vaccinating in overdrive in Taranaki
Six positive cases of Covid-19 have been detected in Taranaki, nearly two weeks after the first positive wastewater detection of the virus.
One person is in hospital.
In Stratford, the iwi and DHB… Audio
Lake Alice police investigation facing delays
Former patients of a psychiatric institution have spent decades waiting to see if their pleas for justice over the treatment they received are answered.
Now, the latest police investigation into… Audio
Antivaxers disrupt Ardern's visit for second day in a row
Antivaxers have disrupted the Prime Minister's media events for the second day in a row.
Jacinda Ardern did not attend a scheduled event at a vaccination clinic in Whanganui because more than 100… Video, Audio
Coroner investigating Palmertston North Hospital mental health patient death
A coroner is investigating the death of a Palmerston North Hospital mental health ward patient.
Manawatu reporter Jimmy Ellingham has been looking at the story.
He spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
E-scooters to hit the streets of Palmerston North
Palmerston North's streets and walkways are about are to liven up as e-scooters hit the pavement.
The mayor is an enthusiastic proponent, but some people are questioning if they're safe.
Our… Video, Audio
Regional NZ responds to new 'traffic light' Covid-19 system
From confusion to support, people in provincial New Zealand are digesting the Government's new Covid-19 Protection Framework. It packs in plenty of detail and while some have their eyes on the 90… Audio
Wiremu Te Awe Awe fights misinformation to boost vaccinations
Beating misinformation could hold the key to lifting the lagging Māori vaccination rate in the greater Manawatū region.
Regional councillor and Rangitāne iwi kaumātua Wiremu Te Awe Awe says some… Audio
Palmerston North building set ablaze in 'suspicious' fire
This evening at 5:15pm emergency services rushed to the High Flyers building on the Square as the iconic building in Palmerston North was ravaged by fire. Firefighters believe it to be suspicious… Audio
