Phil Mauger is requesting a report from the council and Christchurch NZ staff on the viability of Greater Christchurch making a bid for the 2030 Commonwealth Games.

A report's due back in August.

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Rugby:
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Environment:
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Motorsports:
Under pressure Australian Formula One driver Daniel Ricciardo is daring to dream at the Miami grand prix 11:47

Entertainment:
Kendrick Lamar has unleashed a blistering six-minute "diss track" attacking his nemesis Drake 11:44

Law and Order:
Mexican peninsula where Australian surfers went missing known for disappearances, record number of murders 11:17

Entertainment:
Barbra Streisand is under fire for bluntly asking Melissa McCarthy on Instagram if she had used Ozempic to lose weight 11:14

Business:
A new allegation has been levelled against Green MP Julie Anne Genter, with a Wellington businesswoman claiming the politician grabbed her arm, during an exchange about a controversial plan to ban cars from the heart of the city 11:07

Entertainment:
Jon Bon Jovi has dec lared he has got "away with murder" during his 35-year marriage 10:44

Law and Order:
The family of a child who died on a school trip have opened up on their loss 10:27

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