PremiumOpinionMike ThorpeIs Christchurch set to become the sporting capital of NZ?OPINION: Ahead of the new stadium opening, Mike Thorpe says Chch can't be beat for sport.17 Apr 06:00 AM
PremiumSportLawn bowls gets a T20-style reboot to lure a new generation of playersPlayers play five ends in 25 minutes with just 17 bowls each.16 Apr 12:09 AM
PremiumNew ZealandChristchurch’s new stadium: The best (and worst) seats in the houseMike Thorpe sat in many different seats ahead of the stadium's opening event next weekend.15 Apr 02:08 AM
PremiumNew ZealandAirport opposes $70m student accommodation plan despite being 6km awayThe developer says he is determined to fulfil the project out of principle.09 Apr 10:05 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFrom property to politics? Why Matthew Horncastle says he may have to run for PMThe ambitious 32-year-old developer has given politics serious thought.07 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumChristchurchGoodbye, Addington: The best and worst moments of the post-quake scaffolding stadiumThe site has hosted everything from All Blacks epics to Bruce Springsteen.02 Apr 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumSportKing's reign: 66-year Maadi Cup wait over as Waikato Dio complete North Island doubleKing's College reclaimed the Maadi Cup for the first time since 1960.30 Mar 12:04 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHousehold names: Why All Blacks, Wahs and TV stars are signing up to sell homesWell-known Kiwis are finding their way to a career in real estate.28 Mar 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumChristchurch‘Isn’t this grouse?’: Inside opening day at Christchurch’s new covered stadiumThe fully enclosed One NZ Stadium opened amid gale force winds outside.27 Mar 06:00 AM
All Blacks'He'll hit the ground running': Scott Barrett backs Dave Rennie as he eyes Crusaders returnBarrett is targeting an early May return after ankle and Achilles surgery.23 Mar 10:48 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFrom the Dux to the Strip: Inside Christchurch’s long lost legendary barsMany once-iconic Garden City bars are now car parks, hotels, or empty lots.22 Mar 06:34 PM
PremiumPremiumSportMaadi Regatta power rankings: Who are the favourites for 2026?The annual pinnacle of the NZ secondary schools’ rowing calendar starts today.22 Mar 06:10 PM
PremiumPremiumSportThe position that's killing club rugby: Grassroots footy under threat as big men disappearSome clubs are having to bring front-rowers in from overseas.20 Mar 08:01 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCoals to Newcastle: The Kiwi backyard BBQ side-hustle taking on America at its own gamePart-time passion turned into a nationwide business that now has its eyes on the US.05 Mar 10:16 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDJs, billionaires and bodysuits: Inside NZ sport’s most unlikely partyCrowds of close to 10,000 turned Millbrook into golf's free festival of fun.01 Mar 09:00 PM
Golf'Stayed patient': Emotional Hillier wins New Zealand Open at MillbrookDaniel Hillier is the first Kiwi to win the New Zealand Open since 2017.01 Mar 06:16 PM
Golf'That was crazy': Hillier's late charge lights up NZ Open crowdKerry Mountcastle sits one shot back on 17-under with fiancé Georgia Brown caddying.28 Feb 08:43 AM
SportYoung Kiwi amateur Miya leads NZ Golf OpenPre-tournament favourite Dan Hillier sits one shot back after a 68 on day two.27 Feb 06:26 AM
GolfKobori ace keeps Kiwi hopes alive after wild, wet New Zealand Open startKiwi golfing duo Kazuma Kobori and Steven Alker sit one and two shots off the lead.26 Feb 06:59 PM
Golf'It would mean the world': Kiwi charge builds for NZ Open gloryA Kiwi has won the New Zealand Open only once since 2004.25 Feb 05:55 AM
GolfKelly Slater brings surf stardom to Queenstown as NZ Open buzz buildsSurf legend Kelly Slater, 54, is making his first visit to Queenstown.24 Feb 09:44 PM
PremiumPremiumSport'Would love nothing more': Kiwi LIV golfer eyes elusive New Zealand Open titleBen Campbell chases his first national title on his Millbrook home course.22 Feb 06:08 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'The unsung hero of Christchurch': Ex-PM on Gerry Brownlee for making tough post-quake callsFifteen years on, Christ Church Cathedral remains half-ruined in the square.21 Feb 06:31 AM
New Zealand'It is a moat': Former Exponents frontman's Canterbury home floodedJordan Luck's beloved music room has been hit by floodwaters. 16 Feb 10:15 PM
GolfFrom comm box to tee box, Tim Wilkinson snags late New Zealand Open spotThe 47-year-old Korn Ferry Tour pro will both play and commentate at Millbrook.16 Feb 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'He just worked things out': New museum dedicated to one of NZ's greatest mindsThe central Christchurch museum opens on February 18 as a permanent tribute.15 Feb 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandA Kiwi music pioneer is dying. This is the story of his remarkable lifeJim Wilson spent his life finding unique voices and fighting for them to be heard.14 Feb 11:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: NZ's biggest fish released - Rakaia's giant salmon returns to SH1The giant fish has been given a $300,000 makeover. 02 Feb 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBusiness100-hour weeks, packed shelves: Inside NZ’s newest supermarket brandChristchurch store has grown its range by 30% in three weeks and is eyeing a second store.31 Jan 09:00 PM
New Zealand'Like playing the All Blacks': Father and son open supermarket to take on the duopolyThe family-run store opens tomorrow and promises cheaper food and 'fairness'.06 Jan 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessMultimillionaire insights on how to make money: The advice most won’t want to hearChristchurch car yard supremo Paul Kelly sits down with Mike Thorpe. 02 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandInside the state school dominating New Zealand college sport More than 500 out-of-zone students missed out in the North Shore school's latest ballot.01 Jan 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumChristchurchRazor’s successor: The quiet Super coach on winning, losing, ego, and dropping the C-bombRob Penney sits down with Mike Thorpe to talk about two contrasting seasons. 29 Dec 11:08 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPower rankings: New Zealand’s top sporting schools of 2025 revealedWhich school can claim to be the country’s biggest sporting powerhouse?29 Dec 01:00 AM
New ZealandDeadly summer on our mountains: Six climbers killed in just four weeksSince 2008, 15 climbers have died while summiting Aoraki/Mt Cook.20 Dec 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumRugbyBehind the Crusaders' plans to make rugby great againThe Crusaders coaches plan to unleash their attack under the One NZ Stadium roof.18 Dec 04:00 PM