Commonwealth Games
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 19 September
On today's episode, Lebanon is hit with more synchronised explosions; a military technology expert explains what makes the devices explode; new research shows a wealthy New Zealanders could pay double… Audio
Scottish govt backs bid to host smaller Commonwealth Games
The 2026 Commonwealth Games has been rescued from the brink.The Scottish government announced overnight it's backed a bid for Glasgow to host a scaled-down version of the event - 12 years after the… Audio
Commonwealth Games future looks grim
Victoria's decision to pull out of hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games after a budget blowout shines light on the huge amount of money it takes for these sporting extravaganzas. Audio
Commonwealth Games future looks grim
Victoria's decision to pull out of hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games after a budget blowout shines light on the huge amount of money it takes for these sporting extravaganzas.
AudioAustralia: Games gone, girl governor, dingo attack, space junk
Australia correspondent Karen Middleton joins Kathryn to dissect the death of Victoria's Commonwealth Games dream, after Premier Daniel Andrews decided it was just too expensive for the state to host… Audio
Tom Walsh blindsided by cancelled Commonwealth Games
Commonwealth Games shot put champion Tom Walsh says he was blindsided by the news that Victoria had cancelled its plans to host the 2026 Games.
Commonwealth Games crisis: Could New Zealand Host?
The shock announcement today that Victoria was pulling out of hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games has left athletes here in New Zealand and around the world saddened and unsettled. Dr Mel Johnston… Audio