Jimmy Ellingham

A quiet park in Palmerston North is a world away from the full stadiums of India, or even a packed Basin Reserve.

But for former Black Cap men's cricket international Andrew Penn, it's the scene of a… Audio

A Palmerston North woman has been left dismayed, after waiting with her elderly relative for almost a full day in the city's hospital Emergency department, before they were moved to a ward.

The… Audio

The family of a man who died at Palmerston North Hospital say urgent changes are needed to avoid a repeat.

They want to see new mental health and security procedures introduced. A warning, this story… Audio

People have been left stranded in their homes and power is out to thousands across the country, in the wake of a huge storm over the weekend.

The rains have cleared and the winds have died down but… Audio

Next month New Zealand hosts the women's Cricket World Cup.

It's almost 50 years since the first tournament.

Reporter Jimmy Ellingham looked back at the 1973 edition and its highlights, on and off… Audio

The red traffic light setting is affecting sports fans.

Restrictions limit crowds to 100, meaning even if venues create separate bubbles for several groups, spectator numbers are well down.

Reporter… Audio

The union representing prison staff is warning the loss of dozens of workers who refused to get vaccinated will disrupt prison life.

The Department of Corrections insists there is no problem, but the… Audio

An experienced ACC lawyer is urging the corporation to urgently review the way it assesses claims for people with work-related terminal cancer.

The call from Auckland lawyer Philip Schmidt comes… Audio

Drinking beer once involved a pint of bitter or larger, or perhaps a flagon of the favourite from the bottle store.

But the industry is now big business and constantly changing to keep up with… Audio

The Silver Fern railcars used to be the height of luxury, gliding between Auckland and Wellington.

Now, it's fair to say, they've seen better days.

Manawatū reporter Jimmy Ellingham found out what… Audio

Manawatu residents are still shovelling mud out of their flood-damaged properties after last week's downpour.

For three days those living along Reu Reu Road in rural Manawatu, about 30 kilometres… Audio

A couple of former bowling greens in Palmerston North are at the centre of a land-use dispute.

The council and housing advocates want them for housing - but the proposals haven't won universal… Audio

A rural Manawatū community is cut off from the outside world after the latest deluge wreaked havoc in the region.

In Feilding some homes have been left sopping after torrents of water tore through… Audio

Heavy rain and thunderstorms have been wreaking havoc - forcing homes to be evacuated, closing roads, causing slips and flash flooding.

A cleanup is underway in Christchurch after the city had more… Audio

More than 13 years after the mysterious disappearance of a Manawatū shearer his family still hope they'll find out what happened to him.

Bevan Wright was dropped off near his house after work in… Audio

DHBs are hoping their best laid plans will be the bedrock for getting through the summer period.

Since Delta arrived in the country, DHBs outside of Auckland have been planning for its arrival at… Audio

Farmers' fields and lifestyle properties near Palmerston North could soon give way to a massive freight yard.

KiwiRail's proposed Regional Freight Hub could open in less than 10 years and the rail… Audio

Abuse survivors of the Lake Alice psychiatric institution got just a fraction of legal compensation that authorities expected they'd be required to pay out.

The government, then led by Jenny Shipley… Audio

As the Covid Delta outbreak creeps across New Zealand, the push is on to increase the rural vaccination rate.

In the northern Wairarapa town of Pongaroa, a vaccination clinic came to the pub.

RNZ's… Audio

MidCentral DHB has joined the 90 percent club today, reaching the milestone for first doses.

But vaccine rates in rural areas of the catchment are still lagging behind.. prompting a specific push… Video, Audio