Mike Thorpe
New ZealandjournalistMale6.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Mike Thorpe is a senior multimedia journalist for the Herald, based in Christchurch, who has over 20 years of experience in broadcast journalism and recently joined the publication in August 2024 to cover significant local stories, including the anniversary of Christ’s College.
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Mike Thorpe is a senior multimedia journalist for the Herald, based in Christchurch.
Push grows for second New Zealand NRL team as Walters, Tallis lend supportNew Zealand· 2026-06-21
Mike Thorpe is a senior multimedia journalist for the Herald, based in Christchurch.
Christchurch Boys’ High School overpower Christ’s College in First XV rugby showdownNew Zealand· 2026-06-02
Mike Thorpe is a senior multimedia journalist for the Herald, based in Christchurch.
New Zealand Open at Millbrook: Record crowds and party vibe transform golfNew Zealand· 2026-03-01
Mike Thorpe is a senior multimedia journalist for the Herald, based in Christchurch.
Daniel Hillier wins New Zealand Open at Millbrook in home triumphNew Zealand· 2026-03-01
Mike Thorpe is a senior multimedia journalist for the Herald, based in Christchurch.
New Zealand Open: Dan Hillier surges into lead with late birdie runNew Zealand· 2026-02-28
Mike Thorpe is a senior multimedia journalist covering the New Zealand Open.
New Zealand Open leaderboard: Amateur Yuki Miya ahead, Hillier one backNew Zealand· 2026-02-27
Mike Thorpe is a senior multimedia journalist for the Herald, covering sports.
LIV golfer Ben Campbell eyes breakthrough New Zealand Open titleNew Zealand· 2026-02-22
Mike Thorpe is a senior journalist for the Herald, providing insights into the Christchurch rebuild.
Christchurch rebuild blueprint revisited: Wins, delays and missed chancesNew Zealand· 2026-02-21
Mike Thorpe is a senior journalist for the Herald, based in Christchurch.
Inside the new John Britten museum in central Christchurch opening this weekNew Zealand· 2026-02-15
Mike Thorpe is a senior journalist for the Herald, based in Christchurch.
Rakaia’s giant salmon sculpture restored to glory on State Highway 1New Zealand· 2026-02-02
Mike Thorpe is a senior journalist for the Herald, based in Christchurch.
Kai Co supermarket shakes up Christchurch grocery prices and jobs boomNew Zealand· 2026-02-01
Mike Thorpe is a senior multimedia journalist for the Herald, based in Christchurch.
Aoraki Mt Cook climbing deaths: Why New Zealand’s highest peak is so deadlyNew Zealand· 2025-12-20
Mike Thorpe is a senior journalist for the Herald, based in Christchurch.
Cocaine use surges 43% in NZ wastewater drug tests as meth harm soarsNew Zealand· 2025-12-16
Mike Thorpe is a senior multimedia journalist for the Herald, based in Christchurch.
R360 rebel rugby competition delayed until 2028, contracts terminatedNew Zealand· 2025-11-29
Mike Thorpe is a senior journalist for the Herald, covering stories in Christchurch.
Inside Richard Peebles’ $130m Downtown vision for Christchurch’s revivalNew Zealand· 2025-11-29
Mike Thorpe is a senior multimedia journalist for the Herald, based in Christchurch.
Addington Cup Day 2025: Sunshine, style and chat from the trackNew Zealand· 2025-11-11Mike Thorpe is a senior journalist for the Herald, based in Christchurch.
Christchurch’s Oakleys Plumbing celebrates 150 years of family legacyNew Zealand· 2025-11-09
Mike Thorpe is a senior journalist for the Herald, covering stories related to Christchurch.
Christchurch’s Little High Eatery sold but founders keep stake in new dealNew Zealand· 2025-10-26
Mike Thorpe is a senior multimedia journalist for the Herald, based in Christchurch.
Pickleball: What is this billion-dollar sport doubling in size every year in NZ?New Zealand· 2025-10-26
Mike Thorpe is a senior journalist for the Herald, based in Christchurch.
North Canterbury farmers begin major clean‑up after destructive stormNew Zealand· 2025-10-24
Mike Thorpe is a senior multimedia journalist for the Herald, based in Christchurch.
Westlake Boys’ High: Inside the culture driving the North Shore school’s sporting dominanceNew Zealand· 2025-10-12
Mike Thorpe is a senior journalist for the Herald, based in Christchurch.
TVNZ cameraman Mike Fitzgerald reflects on five decades of newsNew Zealand· 2025-10-05
Mike Thorpe is a senior journalist for the Herald, based in Christchurch.
Mother of missing Christchurch teen Marley thanks searchers as efforts intensifyNew Zealand· 2025-10-02
Mike Thorpe is a senior journalist for the Herald, based in Christchurch.
Christchurch entrepreneur Nicole Gaviria on binge-eating, surgery, judgment and meeting Steven BartlettNew Zealand· 2025-10-01
Mike Thorpe reveals the latest on missing Christchurch teen, Marley.
Update on missing Christchurch teen, MarleyNew Zealand· 2025-10-01
Mike Thorpe reveals the latest on missing Christchurch teen, Marley.
Wednesday's political panel talks energy sector reform and Trump's peace planNew Zealand· 2025-10-01South Island Senior journalist, Mike Thorpe reveals the latest on missing Christchurch teen, Marley.
Energy Minister Simon Watts hits out at ‘bumper sticker’ policy ideasNew Zealand· 2025-10-01
Mike Thorpe reveals the latest on missing Christchurch teen, Marley.
Nigel Latta dead at age 58 following cancer battleNew Zealand· 2025-10-01
Mike Thorpe is a senior journalist for the Herald, based in Christchurch.
How earthquake-hit Noah’s Hotel in Christchurch was reborn as SheratonNew Zealand· 2025-09-06
Mike Thorpe is a senior multimedia journalist for the Herald, covering the Crusaders.
Crusaders coach Rob Penny speaks on winning Super Rugby, losing, ego, and dropping the C-bombNew Zealand· 2025-08-30
