Jimmy Ellingham
Tongariro businesses hit as fire frightens off tourists
The fire burning in Tongariro National Park is now contained, but the after effects are still taking a toll on the tourist hotspot's economy. It's the second major fire in just a month -- the first of… Audio
Soliders gather to mark 75 years since military unit formed
A blend of former soldiers posted from a range of conflicts, gathered together today to mark the 75th year since their military unit was formed. The 16th Field Regiment was formed to fight in the… Audio
Rural campground hit by tornado
The North Island has been hit by rolling storms this afternoon as thunderstorms and lightning darken early summer skies. The Sky Tower took a hit from a lightning strike, while severe thunderstorm… Audio
Man convicted of fraud wanted to serve community as priest
A man who fraudulently obtained $1.8 million in Government Covid-response funding wants to serve his community as a priest. Jimmy Ellingham reports. Audio
Around the motu: Jimmy Ellingham in Manawatu
Jimmy Ellingham talks to Kathryn about how the latest from the Manawatū. Audio
NZTA doubles down that breaks that caused deaths are not unsafe
The New Zealand Transport Agency has doubled down on its stance that a braking system linked to six deaths is not inherently unsafe. The Coroner determined that these brakes, found in about 70,000… Audio
Children killed in Sanson fire remembered at funeral
A special musical tribute from a New Zealand entertainer filled an auditorium in Palmerston North today as mourners gathered to farewell the three children killed in a fire at their home in the… Audio
Names of abuse suvivors published online in MSD privacy breach
The names of five people seeking compensation for sexual abuse in state care were published online in a privacy breach by the Ministry of Social Development. The ministry has removed the link to… Audio
Mother of three killed in Sanson fire releases statement
The mother of three children who died in a house fire in the Manawatu town of Sanson last week, has spoken out for the first time. Audio
$160 million revamp of the country's only vet school completed
The final stage of a $160 million dollar revamp to New Zealand's only vet training school is complete. At Massey University's Palmerston North campus today new building Nga Huia officially opened its… Audio
No visible signs of fire as rain falls at Tongariro
A day of rain has put out all visible signs of a fire that burned through 2800 hectares of Tongariro National Park. Jimmy Ellingham is in Waimarino and spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
An economy based on tourism burns
Ruapehu District's mayor says the huge fire still burning in the region could have the same effect on the local economy as the 1996 eruption. Audio
Tourist helicoptered out of burning Tongariro National Park
A tourist helicoptered out of the Tongariro National Park to avoid the fire burning through the region has described the dramatic moments he realised there was danger in the air. Matthias Gerold was… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 10 November 2025
Te Pati Maori's national council has voted to expel MPs Mariameno Kapa-Kingi and Takuta Ferris, after a period of internal conflict; The Tongariro fire has so far burned through up to 2500 hectares; A… Audio
Fire at Tongariro National Park out of control
The Tongariro fire has so far burned through up to 2500 hectares. RNZs Jimmy Ellingham spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Jimmy Ellingham reports Tongariro as fire continues to burn
The fire has so far burned through up to 2000 hectares Audio
Jimmy Ellingham reports Tongariro as fire continues to burn
The fire has so far burned through up to 2000 hectares Audio
Fire crews continue to battle Tongariro blaze
A wall of smoke from the Tongariro National Park fire is providing a worrying vista for a central plateau village. Jimmy Ellingham reports. Audio
Six men killed in incidents involving faulty parking brakes
Alan Nichol, Brian Edwards, Mark Lee, Phillip Loving, Graeme Rabbits and Allan Ranapia. These six men have died in incidents involving cardan shaft parking brakes since 2010. A coroner investigating… Audio
Woman spends six weeks in hospital after overseas operation
Another horror story has emerged of an overseas weight-loss operation gone wrong. Manawatu woman Helen Watson's spent six weeks in hospital since returning from Turkey, unable to eat, drink or walk… Audio
