Podcast appearances and mentions of Eden Park

Get 15% off your eSIM today—download the Saily app or visit https://saily.com/lwos and use code LWOS at checkout. The Last Word On Spurs panel return to review our first club friendly of the upcoming campaign as Mateus Fernandes took just three minutes to light the touch paper of his Spurs career and our pre-season preparations as we beat MK Dons 1-0 at Hotspur Way on Wednesday evening. Lining up alongside fellow new arrival Sandro Tonali and Conor Gallagher in midfield, our summer capture from West Ham made his mark in superb style on his first appearance in Lilywhite. Mathys Tel swung in a corner, goalkeeper Craig MacGillivray punched high and clear only for Fernandes to thunder back a volley that pinged home off the inside of the post. It was a goal worthy of winning any game - in this case, it was enough to beat a well-organised, competitive MK side. The players will now fly out to Auckland, New Zealand for the the first part of our pre-season tour, taking on Auckland at Eden Park in the early hours of Sunday morning (4am UK). We also reflect on the sale of Will Lankshear to Middlesbrough, with Cristian Romero, Alfie Dorrington and Ashley Phillips expected to also leave the Club and whether our youngsters see a genuine pathway to the first-team.We also debate the news that James Maddison is set to be named the Captain of Tottenham Hotspur. Independent Multi-Award Winning Tottenham Hotspur Fan Channel (Podcast) providing instant post-match analysis and previews to every single Spurs match along with a range of former players, managers & special guests. WEBSITE: www.lastwordonspurs.com #THFC #TOTTENHAM #SPURS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Nations Championship delivered a final weekend of chaos as England survived a seven-card thriller against Argentina, with controversial calls, post-match bust-ups and massive performance from Manny Feyi-Waboso dominating the fallout. The lads debate whether England's successful tour has eased the pressure on Steve Borthwick, assess Ireland's costly collapse against the All Blacks at Eden Park and ask whether a gap is emerging between rugby's top three and the rest. There's also Scotland's impressive win in Fiji, another brutal afternoon for Wales against the Springboks, all the latest other news and the final Good, Bad & Ugly of Season 10. Find your forever cookware @hexclad and get 10% off at hexclad.co.uk/RUGBYPOD Check for FREE if you are due a refund in 60 seconds at: ⁠⁠⁠https://refundclub.co.uk/rugbypod⁠⁠⁠ Get £10 off Huel with the Code: RUGBYPOD or by visiting ⁠⁠⁠⁠http://my.huel.com/RUGBYPOD⁠ *Refund Club is a trading style of Sandsford Law LTD. You can pursue a claim free of charge directly to your lender and then to the Financial Ombudsman Service. The FCA is likely introducing a free-to-use Consumer Redress Scheme; it estimates the average redress per agreement will be £829. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The first block of the Nations Championship is done, and the All Blacks—much to our delight—finally played like bloody All Blacks.For 40 glorious minutes at Eden Park, they were all over a slightly flailing Irish side. Ireland fought their way back into it after halftime, but putting 41 points on them and winning by 19 is a bloody good result. More importantly, it gives us a little bit of—keyword—optimism heading into the Greatest Rivalry Series.Speaking of which, the Boks—or the B-Boks, C-Boks, or whatever version of the Boks was rolled out this week—put Wales away without too much trouble. South African fans weren't exactly thrilled by the dropped ball and generally ordinary-looking performance, but they still won 43–0, and that scrum somehow looks even more terrifying than ever.So, naturally, we dive into the All Blacks–Springboks rivalry and start looking ahead to the series we've all been waiting for. Tony throws a little chum into the water, so try not to bite too hard. It's all banter at the end of the day. Probably. Rassie is definitely in our heads.Elsewhere, Australia gave Joe Schmidt a fitting send-off by dominating Italy, Fiji scored some absolutely ridiculous tries despite losing to Scotland, and England and Argentina appeared to cram an entire year's worth of yellow cards into one fiery, chaotic match.Coming on the back of the spicy England–Argentina Football World Cup semifinal, the whole thing felt suitably hostile, slightly unhinged and, eventually, pretty entertaining.We cover all of that, talk plenty of rugby and sprinkle in the usual amount of bullshit.There's no episode next week, but after the break, we're going deep into South African content as the Greatest Rivalry Series finally arrives.Grab a beer and enjoy.

The All Blacks have started their bumper 2026 year strongly having gone 3 for 3 in the opening home test matches in the Nations Championship, topped by a dominant 40-21 win over Ireland at Eden Park on Saturday night. How are we rating this All Blacks side with the squad naming for the monster tour of South Africa less then a week away? NZ Herald Rugby writer Gregor Paul joined D'Arcy to discuss. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's a full house on the pod this week as Ugo, Danny, Ashy and Chris bring the curtain down on the summer window of the Nation's Championship. There is plenty of fallout from England's victory over Argentina. Ugo and Danny have their say on Felipe Contepomi's criticism of England's post-match celebration and Steve Borthwick hits back at the media. We ask if the All Blacks are back after they dismantled Ireland at Eden Park. And with Chris arriving fresh from The Open at Royal Birkdale, we discuss who is on par for the summer and if the past three weeks has shaken up the world order.

On today's episode of The Agenda, Manaia Stewart joins ACC Head G Lane and Tony Lyall in the immediate aftermath of the Football World Cup final, but they are too caught up in Ryan Fox winning the British Open to talk about it (00:00).They also rake over the coals of the All Blacks' win over Ireland in the ultimate Mana Munch at Eden Park (10:30), the Black Caps nearly turning a win into a defeat against the Windies (28:15), and the Warriors getting over the Dragons with the help of Manaia's new keyring (39:35)! We finish it up with 'Yours Please' where we look back on the history of the "Goontugger" (44:25), and if we have time, we just might get to the Football World Cup Final... Did you know that we've launched a new Facebook Group called 'The Caravan' JOIN HERE!Brought to you by Export Ultra! Follow The ACC on Instagram or Facebook or TikTok Subscribe to The Agenda Podcast now on iHeartRadio, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts! iHeartRadio Apple Spotify YouTube THANKS MATE! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rugby Direct is back as Elliott Smith and Liam Napier break down the All Blacks' emphatic 40-21 win over Ireland, extending their remarkable unbeaten streak at Eden Park. The boys review a perfect opening block of the Nations Championship, with the All Blacks going three from three, and assess the key performances, talking points, and big takeaways from the series. They also look ahead to the next major milestone on the road to South Africa, analysing what changes Dave Rennie could make when he names his 44-man squad on Monday. Who's played their way in, who's under pressure, and what does the next chapter of the All Blacks' campaign look like? It's all covered on the latest episode of Rugby Direct. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Auckland was bursting at the seams with sports fans on Saturday night. About 50,000 people packed into a sold out Eden Park for the All Blacks against Ireland, while across town at around the same time 25,000 cheered on the Warriors in their win over the Dragons at Go Media Stadium. Tataki Auckland Unlimited says every All Blacks game is worth about $2.6 million to Auckland. Its chief executive Nick Hill spoke to John Campbell.

The All Blacks delivered a win against Ireland at Eden Park on Saturday night, with a score of 40-21. All Blacks assistant coach Tana Umaga joined Jason Pine to discuss the game, the upcoming South Africa tour, and his new role. "It's one of those things that you dream of, I thought my time would pass me by for an opportunity like this and I'm forever thankful that I got this opportunity," he said. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Plenty of history surrounds tonight's clash between the All Blacks and Ireland. Ireland's last visit to our shores saw them claim victory in two of the three tests in 2022, and the All Blacks' 32 year unbeaten streak at Eden Park may be on the line. As what's sure to be an intense match looms, Piney was joined by Frano Botica, a former All Black with a lot of history himself in the world of rugby. They discussed his incredible career both in international rugby union, and league, and the current teams. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Irish are set to attempt to fell the fortress which has stood for three decades. The All Blacks have been unbeaten at Eden Park for 32 years and 52 tests, with the streak going on the line tomorrow. Sports reporter Jonty Dine spoke to Lisa Owen.

The All Blacks insist it is not fear that is motivating them to perform in tomorrow night's test against Ireland at Eden Park. The hosts will put their 52 match unbeaten streak at the ground on the line, and the pressure to win is palpable. The All Blacks appear quietly confident, but how do fans feel about the test? Rugby reporter Joe Porter was in Auckland went to find out.

John and Debbie Moorby are large-scale Waikato dairy farmers and the proud parents of All Black Josh, who will make his starting debut at Eden Park tomorrow night against Ireland.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Zealand scrum-half Cam Roigard speaks to Stuart McAvoy ahead of the Nations Championship showdown between Ireland and the All Blacks at Eden Park.Roigard discusses life under new head coach Dave Rennie, New Zealand's fast-paced attacking style, winning Super Rugby with the Hurricanes and his remarkable journey from growing up on a farm in Cambridge to becoming an All Black.He also reflects on being told as a youngster that he wasn't going to improve, his All Blacks debut, his admiration for Jamison Gibson-Park and the challenge Ireland will bring to Auckland.He also discusses New Zealand's incredible unbeaten record at Eden Park and why no player wants to be remembered as the team that ends that run. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ian Madigan is with Stuart McAvoy this week as Ireland look to be the first team to defeat the All Blacks in Eden Park since 1994. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To Wah or not to Wah? Tonight Auckland city hosts international rugby union and a bit of Aussie club rugby league. On the face of it, and with that description, it should be a no-brainer around which fixture should command your attention. The All Blacks are number two in the world, taking on the number three ranked Irish in a game that defends the All Blacks' almost unbelievable unbeaten Eden Park record. 32 years, 52 games without tasting defeat. Impressive. The Warriors, near the top of the NRL ladder (3rd after last night's games) are hosting some roadkill at Mt Smart. The Dragons have all the fire of a cigarette butt at the bottom of a schooner, currently languishing in last place and lucky to be there. Plainly, fans of league will be front and centre with the NRL fixture, fans of union will be fully focused on the Nations Championship clash, but what about the undecided? The All Blacks are frontrunners as their game kicks off at 7:10, the Wahs beatdown commences at 7:35. A nose in front from the All Blacks – then the race tightens. Off the playing surface, Wahs fans are a much more exciting proposition than All Blacks fans. The fear of loss chokes the environment up; the tension crushes the joy of the experience, at the ground and on telly. Rugby fans find it hard to celebrate. League fans are triggered by anything, especially in a crowd, and there's no better crowd in NZ sport than the massive one at Mt Smart. This vibrancy smashes its way out of the telly and spills cheap beer on the floor. On the playing surface, if the Irish win and topple the All Blacks' tower of invincibility, that's not an upset at all. There is a sense that this new look All Blacks team should have enough to hold the Irish at arm's length, but we all know how frail the All Blacks' grasp on significant results have been over the last few years, so losing the Eden Park streak isn't at all out of the question. Do really want to watch that? Conversely, to beat down the emerald barbarians at the gate will bring enormous pride and a sense that Rennie might actually be on to something. Didn't work for Razor though, did it? His 2025 Eden Park South African defiance was remarkable, but the next week we saw possibly the worst performance in All Blacks living memory. As for the Wahs, there's not a comp in the world as close as the NRL. The Dragons are toilet this year, but as we saw on Thursday night when the Bronco whipping boys conjured up a win versus the table topping Panthers, upsets are commonplace. So the Wahs could lose, but they could also open up a can of whup-ass on St George. Still undecided? Try this... is a Warriors team on the way up a better experience than an All Blacks side still trying to find their lost mojo? The choice is yours, whatever you decide, turn off your phone so social media or your mates don't wreck the delayed experience for you.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Much like the All Blacks, Ireland have started the Nations Championship off strong – claiming victory over Australia and Japan. They're travelling to Eden Park this weekend, aiming to crack open the Fortress and break the All Blacks' 52-match unbeaten streak. Former Irish midfielder Gordon D'Arcy joined D'Arcy Waldegrave to discuss the upcoming match. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The All Blacks are facing a tough challenge this weekend. They're facing Ireland at Eden Park, aiming to continue their 52 match strong unbeaten record at the stadium. Dave Rennie has made a few changes to the squad ahead of the match – adding more bulk to the backline with Tupou Vaa'i shifted to blindside. Newstalk ZB's Voice of Rugby, Elliott Smith told Ryan Bridge that by and large, the All Blacks have picked a pretty strong side for this test. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Despite a shaky first half in last week's clash with Italy at Wellington's Hnry Stadium, the All Blacks managed to secure a 47-17 victory. However, they won't have the luxury this week, taking on Ireland —the third ranked team in the world— at Eden Park, where they have a 52-match unbeaten streak on the line. Josh Lord is starting at lock for the All Blacks tonight, and joined D'Arcy to preview the clash. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Thursday's Rugby Daily, I'm Cameron Hill,Coming up, it's your final preview of Ireland against New Zealand in the Nations Championship this weekend!We'll have the team news, we'll hear from both camps,And our OTB regulars will look ahead to the action, as Ireland bid to end the 52-game unbeaten run for the All Blacks at the Auckland venue.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

The All Blacks take on Ireland at Eden Park, which clashes with the Warriors at Mt Smart where they are taking on the Dragons. The World Cup final and the fast approaching Commonwealth Games.

The All Blacks take on Ireland at Eden Park, which clashes with the Warriors at Mt Smart where they are taking on the Dragons. The World Cup final and the fast approaching Commonwealth Games.

All Blacks coach Dave Rennie has named his side set to defend the three-decade unbeaten streak at Eden Park. There are a number of changes to the squad gearing up to take on Ireland this weekend. It shapes as the biggest test of Rennie's short time in charge, with both sides entering the match on the back of two wins. Rugby reporter Joe Porter spoke to Lisa Owen. 

Assistant coach Neil Barnes is assuring the All Blacks' pride in their record at Eden Park is intact, with Ireland in town to challenge it tomorrow night. The 52-test unbeaten run at the Auckland stadium has reached its 32nd year, and the team will be intending to keep it rolling in their third Nations Championship clash. Barnes told Mike Hosking there's a lot of history between the All Blacks and Ireland, but it's not something they find daunting. He says it's just another day at the office – one with a hell of a record to preserve, but the boys are up for it. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Friday the 17th of July 2026, Social Development Minister Louise Upston is celebrating 5,000 more people than last year off the benefit and into work, Labour Social Development and Employment Spokesperson Willow-Jean Prime shares her thoughts. The All Blacks face a mighty challenge to their unbeaten record at Eden Park against the Irish this weekend, Newstalk ZB Voice of Rugby, Elliott Smith shares his thoughts. Informetrics says New Zealand is on the cusp of an economic recovery if fuel prices stay down, ASB Chief Economist Nick Tuffley tells Ryan if we're on the right track. Plus, UK Correspondent Vincent McAviney has the latest on Sir Keir Starmer awarded Ukrainian honour the Order of Freedom during his final visit to Ukraine and the UK government has said "the World Cup might not be ours, but the Falkland Islands definitely are," after Argentina players celebrated their victory over England by waving a banner in support of their country's territorial claim. Get the Early Edition Full Show Podcast every weekday on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the penultimate round of The Nations Championship summer tour, Ireland face off against their old nemesis New Zealand at the All Blacks' “mecca” Eden Park! Since 1994 when France shocked the world with a 22-8 victory over the All Blacks, in the following 31 years and 52 matches the All Blacks remain undefeated at Kingsland. It'll be a return for Ireland who last set foot at Eden Park in 2022 in which they suffered a 41-19 loss at the hands of the All Blacks before going on to win their first ever Summer Tour of New Zealand and climbed the World Rugby Rankings to No1. In this video I break down the history between these two international heavyweights, discuss the key players who will be integral to a legendary win at Eden Park, and give my thoughts, analysis and predictions on Ireland's huge challenge, plus every other game in the final round of the Nations Championship. Feel free to like, share and subscribe and don't forget to find me wherever you stream your podcasts! Just search for @therugbypaperpodcast or TQL Rugby Podcast!

All Black Loose Forward Luke Jacobson joins the show to chat about the All Blacks upcoming match against Ireland at Eden Park on Saturday, How the team has been going so far, Being under Dave Rennie, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Turns out football's not coming home!This week on podcast we run through all of the NRL games Round 20 has to offer, with a couple unreal clashes on this weekend! We do a deep dive into the Warriors v Dragons game, plus talk the latest news around the game including Kurt Capewells extension with the Warriors.Then we have a look at the All Blacks match up against the Irish and that amazing record at Eden Park.Cheers as always to the TAB & Michelob Ultra!

Earlier this afternoon, the All Blacks 23 was named to take on Ireland in their massive clash at Eden Park on Saturday night. There are already plenty of talking points ahead of their defence of the 32-year unbeaten record at the fortress. Craig Dowd is a former All Blacks prop and he joined D'Arcy to discuss. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris, Tom and GRO preview the final round of the Nation's Championship this summer. Can Sam Prendergast cement his position as Ireland's number one fly-half as Andy Farrell's side look to become the first team to win at Eden Park since 1994. Can the Wales maul bring them any joy against the Springboks in Durban? The pod is full of admiration for Jesse Kriel and it prompts GRO to quiz the guys on the most-capped centre partnerships in Test rugby. Is it time for Fiji to move away from the offload game? And can England end the summer on a high? Tom explains why he's got Argentina as favourites in Santiago del Estero.

All Blacks lock Tupou Vaa'i joins the Aotearoa Rugby Pod ahead of the clash with Ireland at Eden Park.Tupou opens up about becoming one of the All Blacks' biggest on-field menaces and how Brodie Retallick inspired it.He also explains why there is “no hiding anymore” in the new All Blacks regime and how Ireland hooker Dan Sheehan inspired one of his Super Rugby tries.Catch all our content across @aotearoarugbypodofficial channels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This weekend, the biggest test for the All Blacks in the opening three rounds of the Nations Championship looms. The Irish are heading to Auckland to contest the 32-year-old unbeaten streak at Eden Park which always creates intrigue ahead of a test match. Ian Jones is a former All Blacks lock, he joined D'Arcy to discuss. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scotland push the Springboks to the limit and may have revealed a blueprint for troubling the world champions, but a second-half surge by the Boks leaves them wondering what might have been. England stop the rot with an 11-try demolition of Fiji, although questions remain over how much the result really tells us ahead of Argentina. Bigs breaks down Wales' reality check against Los Pumas and the daunting trip to Durban, while the lads look ahead to Ireland's shot at ending the All Blacks' 52-match unbeaten run at Eden Park. Plus, Australia collapse again, France unleash Jalibert and Ntamack together, Rassie's incredible squad depth, Henry Pollock's hat-trick and all the latest news from across the rugby world. Check for FREE if you are due a refund in 60 seconds at: ⁠⁠https://refundclub.co.uk/rugbypod⁠⁠ Get £10 off Huel with the Code: RUGBYPOD or by visiting ⁠⁠⁠http://my.huel.com/RUGBYPOD⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to Tuesday's Rugby Daily, I'm Cameron Hill.Coming up, the first soundings from both the Ireland and New Zealand camps ahead of an Eden Park showdown this weekend,Ireland under-20s survive a chaotic clash with Fiji at the Junior World Championships,And more unity but still plenty of uncertainty on the future of Welsh Rugby...Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

Welcome back to another week of the Pick & Go. The All Blacks managed to dispathced Italy after a slow start, but Ireland will not be as forgiving should the ABs start the same way this weekend. Of course, both teams will be motivated by the unbeaten streak at Eden Park and this Ireland side has momnetum and will be a major threat to the fortress. Last week the Nations Championship was full of entertainment, but has the desire to speed up the game been slowed by the TMO. So, we're asking when should the TMO get involed in the game and what should they be allowed to look at? Lastly we pick our team to battle Ireland and give out predictions for how it will go.

Danny, Ashy and Chris look back at round two of the Nation's Championship with the north and south both on six wins each. Scotland scored four tries and pushed the Boks all the way in Pretoria. Did they show the England coaching team the best way to attack the double world champions? Danny reacts to Marcus Smith's cameo at scrum-half against Fiji and we look ahead to England's trip to Argentina as the injured Alex Mitchell is replaced by Raffi Quirke. We also look at the logistics issues hampering the tournament and discuss whether some teams are getting an unfair advantage. Will Jordan broke the All Blacks try record at the weekend, but does he make our all-time Nee Zealand back three? The game of the weekend sees Ireland head to Eden Park. Can Andy Farrell's side finally end the All Blacks' 32 year, 52 Test, unbeaten home record?

Is Will Jordan already rugby's greatest-ever right winger?With 50 tries from his first 56 tests, the All Blacks finisher is producing unprecedented numbers. We compare Jordan with New Zealand greats John Kirwan, Jeff Wilson and Doug Howlett, along with modern stars Cheslin Kolbe and Damian Penaud.We also break down the latest Nations Championship, including the struggles of the All Blacks and Springboks, France's emphatic win over Australia and the major trends emerging across the competition.Finally, we look ahead to the All Blacks against Ireland at Eden Park and discuss what New Zealand must sharpen up on.Catch all our content across @aotearoarugbypodofficial channels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's the final fortress of the All Black empire that's still standing - the streak. While the All Black's aura has eroded in recent years, the 32 year, 52 test unbeaten run at Eden Park remains intact, and new coach Dave Rennie defends the streak for the first time this Saturday. Sports reporter Jonty Dine spoke to Lisa Owen.

Rugby Direct is back as Elliott Smith and Liam Napier dissect the All Blacks' far-from-convincing 47-17 victory over Italy in Wellington. Despite the comfortable scoreline, questions remain about the performance, selections, and overall direction of the side after two tests under Dave Rennie. The boys also debate one of the biggest talking points heading into this weekend: can the All Blacks extend their remarkable unbeaten run at Eden Park when they face Ireland, or are the visitors primed to snap one of rugby's most iconic streaks? LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode of The Agenda podcast, ACC Head G Lane and Tony Lyall issue a plea for the Hydration Break to be revolutionised and used at all sports (06:40)... Next, what will State of Origin look like at Eden Park next year after 8 hours of pre-loading (22:35), should the Warriors release a range of Hi-Vis work gear (31:20), and what is the right amount of abuse to yell at a referee at a children's sports game (34:10)? We wrap it up with your feedback in 'Yours Please', and Joe Durie is forced to apologise for a serious false accusation of the bailiff from Judge Judy (45:20)... Did you know that we've launched a new Facebook Group called 'The Caravan' JOIN HERE! Brought to you by Export Ultra! Follow The ACC on Instagram or Facebook or TikTok Subscribe to The Agenda Podcast now on iHeartRadio, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts! iHeartRadio Apple Spotify YouTube THANKS MATE! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What makes a city liveable? The Economist Intelligence Unit, which is such a grand name, has released its latest list of the most liveable cities. There are 173. Three Australian cities are in the top 10 – Melbourne third, Sydney fourth, and Adelaide eighth. For all the bad press Melbourne gets for its crime, it's doing pretty jolly well to be there in the top three. Auckland came in at 12th place, down five – one of the biggest downward movers, along with the Gulf state cities. We all know why they lost their lustre, but we haven't got a war to blame that on, have we? Wellington is out of the top 20. How are they scored? Well, they're scored out of 100 across 30 quantitative and qualitative factors, categorised into five core metrics: stability, that's worth 25% that's the prevalence of crime, the threat of terror, and military and civil conflict. So of course, poor old Damascus, that kind of skews it for Damascus and Iran, places like that. Healthcare counts for 20% the availability and quality of private and public healthcare. Culture and environment is 25%, but it's much more than how many theatres there are, it's climate, corruption levels, social and religious restrictions, access to food, drink, and sport. Education is 10%, the quality and availability of both public and private education, and infrastructure is 20%, the quality of public transport, roads, energy and water provision, telecommunications, and housing. Now, the Economist Intelligence Unit doesn't just draw up its annual list to provoke debate and to get jingoistic city dwellers to go, “No, my city's better, no, mine is." Assessing liveability, they say, helps benchmark perceptions of development levels, as well as helping companies assign hardship allowances as part of expat relocation packages. If you're being transferred to Damascus, you can use this as evidence of applying for a hefty hardship allowance. Being transferred to Copenhagen, which came first, knocking Vienna off the top of the list, be hard to argue that's going to be a hardship. How would you rank the liveability of New Zealand cities? If you've lived in a couple of New Zealand cities, two or three or four, I'd love to hear how you would rank them. Christchurch surely would have to rank highly given the rebuild, given the availability of housing, given healthcare there, given the opening of the new stadium. And there's also that intangible qualitative factor, which is the vibe of a city rebuilding. Wellington, I could have easily made a case for the best city in New Zealand a few years ago, but that really needs to get its groove back. Back in the day with the public spaces that were available, the beautiful City Square, and the library, and the Pyrmont Bridge, and the vibrancy of the nightlife, and the coolness of the arts and culture scene, combined with the fact that it was a city that was easy to get around... I would argue the climate, I enjoyed the climate. For a long time I was able to quote the fact that the Basin Reserve was able to play more days of test cricket than Eden Park. Eden Park lost more days to rain than the Basin Reserve did. That was a stat I kept up my sleeve when I was living in Wellington. But boy, that has plummeted off, and I would put the blame fairly and squarely on the successive mayors in Wellington. I think I'd go back as far as Fran Wilde and Ian McKinnon as the deputy. Since then, it's just been a bloody nightmare for Wellingtonians. Auckland. I mean, it's a big sprawling city. It's a series of interconnected villages rather than really one big city, but it's starting to get its groove back. I noticed that yesterday when I was in downtown Auckland and I saw some gorgeous young people, well-dressed, striding down the street. The shops looked great, there weren't as many empty ones, there were the public spaces that weren't filled with people who looked like they needed professional help in making their way through the day. You know, it just looked like it was starting to get back to being a real city again. Hamilton's going to have to do something about Victoria Street before you could call that a world class liveable city. But when it comes to what makes a desirable city, the Economist has its criteria: stability, prevalence of crime, healthcare, culture and environment, education, and infrastructure. When it comes to the cities around New Zealand, how would you rate them? I'd probably put Christchurch first, then Auckland, maybe Tauranga although it's got its issues, I'm looking at the schools as well, Timaru, Hamilton, and Wellington's got some work to do. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The 2026 Super Rugby Aupiki kicks off today and so are the Pacific Semis. Sky Sports' Taylah Johnson joins us live from Eden Park.

On today's episode of The Agenda, Finn Caddie joins by ACC Head G Lane to discuss why Mashy is at work after he handed in his resignation at Eden Park yesterday (00:00)...Then, the fellas discuss the drama surrounding NZR+ (06:15), and preview the Super Rugby Semis (10:00). Plus, they check in on the opening match of the FIFA World Cup between Mexico and South Africa (17:00), before touching on an insane comeback in Game 4 of the NBA Finals (21:00)Finally, they get to your feedback in 'Yours Please' (26:45)... Did you know that we've launched a new Facebook Group called 'The Caravan' JOIN HERE! Brought to you by Export Ultra! Follow The ACC on Instagram or Facebook or TikTok Subscribe to The Agenda Podcast now on iHeartRadio, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts! iHeartRadio Apple Spotify YouTube THANKS MATE! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 Fact-Checked: Weather with Enthusiasm – (June 9, 2026)This episode has been independently fact-checked. Here's what held up — and what didn't.**✅ Confirmed Accurate**- St. Louis heat advisory (noon–10 PM CDT) and heat index values for the metro area- Cape Girardeau, MO dew points in the upper 70s and heat index near 108°F- Scott City, MO heat index up to 115°F (consistent with 83°F dew point + 91°F temp); 115°F = 46°C conversion is correct- SPC Enhanced Risk (Level 3 of 5) for the Northern Plains, including Bismarck, Fargo, Minot, Mandan, Jamestown, Devils Lake, and Sioux Falls- 10% hatched tornado risk (EF2+ possible) and 45% damaging wind probability for the Northern Plains- Elevated Mixed Layer (EML), triple point, and CAPE/shear explanations are meteorologically accurate- Portugal's Mora reaching 40.3°C (104.5°F) — confirmed as a national May record by IPMA- Kew Gardens, London hitting 35.1°C on May 26 — confirmed as UK's hottest May day on record- WHO formally flagged extreme heat as a permanent public health crisis in Europe (June 2, 2026)- Heat is the #1 U.S. weather-related killer on a 30-year average — confirmed by NOAA data Minor Notes**- In the intro, "590 decimeters" should be "590 **decameters**" (dam) — the correct unit for 500 mb geopotential heights. The AI-voiced segment uses the right term.- Seville and Córdoba temperatures were forecast at ~36°C; 37°C is at the very top of the range. "Fito, France, 39°C" during the late-May European heat wave could not be confirmed. France's documented peak for that event was ~37.8°C (Angoulême-La Couronne).Podcast Title: Weather with Enthusiasm: Midwest Inferno & Global Heatwave Timestamp Breakdown:00:00 - 00:15: Introduction and current date/time.00:16 - 01:22: Overview of the powerful summer air mass, high dew points, and severe weather outbreak in the Midwest. Specific mentions of high dew points in Texas and Missouri.01:23 - 02:22: Detailed breakdown of specific locations in Missouri and Illinois with extreme temperatures, dew points, and heat indexes (St. Louis, University City, Maconda, Eden Park, Cape Girardeau, Scott City).02:23 - 03:25: Continued extreme heat data for Scott City, Paducah (brief mention), Chicago, and the presence of a heat dome to the south suppressing thunderstorms.03:26 - 04:18: Discussion of the heat dome's impact on thunderstorm development and a transition to the AI-voiced segment covering global heat.04:19 - 05:21: AI voice introduces the dynamic atmospheric setup, brutal Midwest humidity, multi-day severe weather threat, and European heatwave. Explanation of the heat dome and its impact on bringing tropical air north.05:22 - 06:25: Deep dive into the danger of high dew points, specifically in Cape Girardeau and Scott City, Missouri, with heat indexes pushing life-threatening levels. Mentions of model verification.06:26 - 07:26: Official heat advisories and major heat risk levels from NWS Paducah, emphasizing the likelihood of heat illness.07:27 - 08:31: NWS St. Louis and Chicago forecast discussions, including heat advisories, heat index predictions, and the potential extension of advisories.08:32 - 09:32: Explanation of the Elevated Mixed Layer (EML) and its role as a "secret ingredient" for severe weather, capping the atmosphere and providing steep lapse rates for thunderstorm fuel.09:33 - 10:34: Severe weather environment details, including high CAPE values and shear. Discussion of the Storm Prediction Center's outlook for the Northern Plains (enhanced risk, widespread damage, tornado risk).10:35 - 11:48: Location of the "triple point" for severe weather in the Dakotas, dry line, and warm front interaction. Looking ahead to Wednesday's enhanced risk in Northern Illinois (damaging winds, hail, tornado).11:49 - 12:50: NWS St. Louis and Chicago forecasts for Wednesday and Thursday, detailing the evolution of severe weather from supercells to quasi-linear convective systems (QLCF) with various hazards.12:51 - 13:28: Crucial safety reminders for tornado watches and warnings, including seeking shelter and avoiding vehicles/mobile homes. Heat safety advice (hydration, checking on others).13:29 - 14:00: International weather update: Spain's split temperatures with sizzling heat in the south and an upcoming heatwave forecast.14:01 - 15:03: Broader European heat pattern, historic events in May, and the World Health Organization's classification of heat as a public health crisis. UK's upcoming humid heatwave.15:04 - 15:39: US heat dome shifting westward into the desert Southwest.15:40 - 16:16: Relief for the Midwest expected by Friday, with cooler temperatures and lower humidity. A recap of extreme heat index numbers from earlier.16:17 - 17:19: Conclusion: Summary of active weather stretch, brutal humidity, multi-day severe weather, and the persistent heat dome. Call to action for listeners to stay alert, hydrated, and check on loved ones. Podcast outro and supporter club mention.17:20 - 18:33: Bonus segment on extreme heat in the Arctic, including high temperatures, rapid warming, and a heat dome interacting with an atmospheric river. Promotion of another podcast.20 Hashtags:#WeatherWithEnthusiasm#MidwestHeatwave#SevereWeather#HeatDome#DewPointDanger#HeatAdvisory#TornadoRisk#EML#GlobalWarming#EuropeanHeat#ClimateChange#StormPrediction#Meteorology#WeatherPodcast#ClimateCrisis#HeatIndex#StayHydrated#WeatherSafety#ArcticHeat#ExtremeWeatherBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weather-with-enthusiasm--4911017/support.Weather with Enthusiasm is produced by Kol Simcha Productions.New episodes drop daily (B'N)— a morning forecast at 7 AM and historical deep dives Tuesdays and Thursdays. Contact: kolsimchaproductions@outlook.comHistorical content is thoroughly researched and factually verified. After it has been factually verified it often will say so in the description. Should you find any mistakes, please email kolsimchaproductions@outlook.com so we can look into it and correct it. Not affiliated with any government agency or academic institution. 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On today's episode of The Agenda, Finn Caddie is joined by ACC Head G Lane to discuss a new confidence ethos within Team ACC (00:00)...Then, the fellas discuss the Wahs beating the All Blacks to the Anzac Day matchup, with a return to Eden Park locked in for 2027 (13:50). Also, they react to the news that RTS has played his final game for the Warriors.Plus, the chat about the seal attack at the WSL in Raglan (20:00), and the latest in the Fifa World Cup and Iran saga (25:15)...Finally, they get to your feedback in 'Yours Please' (32:30)... Did you know that we've launched a new Facebook Group called 'The Caravan' JOIN HERE! Brought to you by Export Ultra! Follow The ACC on Instagram or Facebook or TikTok Subscribe to The Agenda Podcast now on iHeartRadio, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts! iHeartRadio Apple Spotify YouTube THANKS MATE! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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