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'Every player’s still owed money': Ben Campbell reflects on his LIV years
Campbell plans to return to the Asian Tour after LIV’s collapse.
Latest from Mike Thorpe
Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
The voice of NZ cricket: Ian Smith on commentary, Richie Benaud and Sky's return
Smith will lead Sky's home coverage and join Fox for the Black Caps in Australia.
'Rocket Lab for healthcare': New NZ Car-T facility targets world-class cancer treatment
National says it would invest $25m in BioOra if re-elected.
Founders of South Island's biggest property development firm split, divide $800m empire
The pair have decided that their interests were heading in different directions.
'Absolute chaos': Fans stranded after late end to Olivia Dean concert
Crowds faced a long walk or pricey Uber fares – but still praised Dean for a great night.
The Herald Power Rankings: NZ's strongest sporting schools for 2026 revealed
Mike Thorpe finds a winner in the north and one from the south in the annual rankings.
Australian group buys Christchurch Casino for more than $100m
The deal also transfers Christchurch Casinos Ltd’s 33% stake in Dunedin Casino.
New stadium, money, economy, talent: The case for Christchurch NRL team
OPINION: Christchurch has the money, talent, the economy and the perfect place to play.
The deep blue seat: Is this NZ's safest, and most surprising, electorate?
National has won Selwyn at every election since 1938.
Buyer sought for prominent Christchurch riverside site
The 1300sq m freehold site is owned by the Christchurch Catholic Diocese.
'Standing room only': Hipkins preaches to the choir on Christchurch campaign trail
Labour would guarantee every nurse graduate a job, he told the crowd.
'Abusing their power': Developer scraps $80m student flats plan after airport pushback
Williams Corporation walks away from plan for 160 dwellings near University of Canterbury.
Derelict historic hotel to become luxury office with hidden whisky room, rooftop bar
The New City Hotel in Christchurch is about to get a modern makeover.
'A fair deal': Independent supermarket eyes five more stores, needs bigger trolleys
Its owners say more small players could challenge the supermarket duopoly.
'My indulgence': Why customers are paying $100 for a cup coffee
Coffee lovers call Rook’s rare $100 brew a once-in-a-lifetime treat.
'Worth every cent': First customers taste Christchurch cafe’s $100 cups of coffee
The central city's cafe owner got his hands on some rare 'Geisha' beans from Panama.
Christchurch NRL bid: Council confident city can land 20th team as decision looms
Race for lucrative NRL licence heats up, with Ipswich in Queensland another frontrunner.
Inside: University of Otago's brand new $292m Christchurch facility
Wai Ora could increase university's postgraduate capacity tenfold.
Ian Smith returns to Sky commentary for summer of cricket
Sky’s summer cricket coverage starts with an India T20 in Christchurch.
Free to a good home: One grand old mansion – there’s just one catch
Developer buys Merivale property for $3.8m with an eye to build six townhouses.
St Andrew's claim maiden national First XV title in 34-24 win
St Andrew's are national First XV champions after beating Tauranga Boys' 34-24.
Horse d'oeuvres: Horse meat pies on Christchurch bakery menu
Yay or neigh? Hoon Hay Kiwi Bakery’s horse pies draw mixed reactions online.
Rural 'dream home' fears being surrounded if 1000 homes for golf course get fast-tracked
Wolfbrook plans to reapply as residents prepare for another fight.
Deal ensures St Thomas' will remain in full operation
The Christian Brothers sought to sell the site to fund abuse reparations.
St Andrew’s College First XV chasing 35-year drought-breaker in South Island final
St Andrew’s College face Southland Boys’ High in a South Island First XV final tomorrow.
'Scrum & bass': The push to keep rugby crowds filling Christchurch's new stadium
Canterbury is using themed home games to draw crowds to the enclosed One NZ Stadium.
Protests, evictions, Fast-track and fluffed lines: Luxon's busy night in Christchurch
The PM attended a raucous public meeting in The Garden City last night.
Developer's 1000-home fast-track bid for Pegasus golf course declined
Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop has rejected fast-track referral for the development.
NRL twist: Christchurch council secretly works with league bosses to bring team to city
Council enlists a crack team to explore options - and is not working with Southern Orcas.
Heritage buildings restored post-quake up for grabs
The highly sought-after section of High St near One NZ Stadium is on the market.
'The ball's in Razor’s court': Christchurch NRL bid offer deal for coach Scott Robertson
The Southern Orcas have reportedly made a serious bid to land 'Razor' Robertson as coach.
The bid for NZ's next NRL club: Who's behind it? What does it mean for the Wahs?
Mike Thorpe met with the Southern Orcas boss to talk money, recruitment and big plans.