Mike Thorpe
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- Sep 28, 2026
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'Standing room only': Hipkins preaches to the choir on Christchurch campaign trail (opens the original)
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“Standing room only in Christchurch!” announced Chris Hipkins as he took centre stage at a packed-out Coronation Hall in Spreydon on Monday night. The Labour leader was right – but, in fairness, there was only seating for about 120. By 6pm, the boisterous crowd of more than 200 snaked its way out the door. The modestly sized venue sits in the heart of an area that has moved across three strong Labour electorates – currently Wigram, previously Sydenham and soon to be Christchurch Central. It’s se
'Abusing their power': Developer scraps $80m student flats plan after airport pushback (opens the original)
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A rendered image of a proposed student accommodation complex by Williams Corporation near University of Canterbury. Plans for a 160-dwelling development on the fringe of the University of Canterbury’s campus have been scrapped following resistance by Christchurch International Airport Ltd. The $80 million Williams Corporation development at 14 Kirkwood Ave in Upper Riccarton is situated within strict noise contours and requires Christchurch International Airport Ltd (CIAL) approval. The accommod
Christchurch NRL bid: Council confident city can land 20th team as decision looms (opens the original)
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Christchurch City Council believe the city remains in the race to bring an NRL team to One NZ Stadium. Photo / Anna Heath Christchurch City Council remains confident the city can win the race for the 20th NRL licence and field a team in the 2029 competition. The council is not submitting a bid of its own but last month told the Herald it was “working to understand what is required of the city so that we can support a positive bid”. Asked if the council now understands what is required, Nigel Cox
Inside: University of Otago's brand new $292m Christchurch facility (opens the original)
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The University of Otago is about to open its new medical research and education facility, Wai Ora, in Christchurch. Photo / Anna Heath A new $292 million eight-storey training and research facility is to open in Christchurch, with the capacity to boost the number of University of Otago medical students who complete their studies in the city. A staged opening starts with a ceremony on Friday. Wai Ora, by the Ōtākaro-Avon River, sits among the health precinct and aims to unite 1500 researchers, cl
Free to a good home: One grand old mansion – there’s just one catch (opens the original)
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The huge house at 40 Mansfield Ave in Merivale is being offered for free if the new owner relocates it. A grand old Christchurch home could be saved from the wrecking ball as developers seek to clear a 1535sq m property for six new standalone homes. The sprawling 320sq m home on Mansfield Ave in Merivale is being offered by developers M Group free of charge – provided you’re able to have it relocated. M Group director Sean McCrory says they’ve spoken with interested parties who have the land and
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