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In Pacific Waves today: Four Tongan MPs touted as front runners for PM; Australia gives up bid to host COP31; Samoa opposition leader says PM is too sick to lead; Pasifika smoking rates halved in NZ but still "unacceptable". Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
In Pacific Waves today: Samoa media body issues statement following ban; Multilateralism in bad shape - Vanuatu minister at COP30; Polling day underway in Tonga; Manu Samoa secures Rugby World Cup 2027 spot. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
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In this episode, host Tracy Collins is joined by lifelong traveller Sinead, who shares how a childhood love of caravan holidays and the travel stories of Michael Palin sparked a passion that led her to visit more than 80 countries.Despite not driving, fearing flying, and getting seasick, Sinead found her freedom through train travel and a deep curiosity about the world. She talks about her early adventures in Ireland and Mallorca, her first big leap travelling through India, and what it was like to take a two-and-a-half-year global trip in the 1990s with only guidebooks and a backpack.Sinead also reveals how she, her husband and their three children spent a year travelling around the world by train, including memorable journeys such as the Trans-Siberian Railway and a route from Hong Kong to the UK. Along the way, she shares pinch-yourself moments like the roar of Iguazu Falls, stargazing in Mongolia, and connecting with welcoming communities in Samoa.You'll learn: • Practical tips for family rail travel and backpacking with kids • How to pack light and stay flexible on the road • Why destinations like North Macedonia and Mongolia deserve a spot on your list • The mindset that turns challenges into adventuresFull of warmth, honesty, and inspiring stories, this episode celebrates curiosity, connection, and the idea that it is never too late to explore.Guest - Sinead Camplin from Map Made Memories and York Travel Expert Show notes - Episode 81
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Rugby: Samoa Qualifies for World Cup for 10th Time
Samoa sits in the heart of the South Pacific like a perfectly placed emerald, offering visitors a compelling blend of ancient Polynesian culture and stunning natural beauty. This island nation, consisting primarily of Upolu and Savai'i, presents one of the region's most authentic experiences. From dramatic volcanic landscapes and pristine beaches to vibrant coral reefs and cascading waterfalls, Samoa delivers paradise without the tourist hordes—though watch out for the occasional pack of territorial dogs.Love the pod? Get the guide! Out with each new podcast, we publish a guide to the country. Buy the TrodPod guide to Samoa for just $3: https://www.patreon.com/c/trodpod/shop. Better yet, become a TrodPod member for just $5 a month and access TrodPod guides to every country in the world, released weekly with each new podcast episode! Sign up now: https://www.patreon.com/trodpod/membershipThanks for all your support!TrodPod is Murray Garrard and Elle Keymer. Sound editing by Leo Audio Productions. Design and marketing by GPS: Garrard Powell Solutions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In Pacific Waves today: Samoa's PM bans newspaper from press conferences; Samoa PM returns following weeks of medical treatment in NZ; French overseas minister concludes visit to New Caledonia; Tonga grapples with fuel crisis amid election. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa).
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa).
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa).
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa).
Welcome back to another episode of The Advantage Line Podcast! It's the final episode of the year, and the lads wrap up an epic season of rugby league. They review the last weekend of internationals, where Australia beat England 30–8 to sweep the Ashes 3–0, and New Zealand claimed the Pacific Championship over Samoa. A big talking point was Deine Mariner's disallowed try — would the result have changed if it had counted? The boys agree the match was played at Origin-level intensity, international footy now could be the pinnacle. Kieran Foran farewelled the game in perfect style, ending a phenomenal career, while Dylan Brown picked up three Man of the Match awards and showed his worth for Newcastle next year. They also give credit to Stacey Jones for silencing the doubters. The team looks back on a massive 2025 from Las Vegas and Magic Round to the Pacific Champs, calling it one of the best NRL seasons yet. To finish, they wrap up The Good, The Bad and The Ugly and throw out some early 2026 predictions, naming their premiers, top 8, wooden spooners, Dally M winner, and Team of the Year for 2026. That's a wrap for The Advantage Line 2025 — see you all early next year!
O le atina'eina o le lakapi iuni i alo ma fanau a Samoa i New South Wales, o se taumafaiga o loo silasila iai le Afioga Tagaloa Dan Tavita ma le komiti a le NSW Samoa Rugby Juniors, e le na o le lakapi, ae a'oa'oina ai le gagana ma nisi o tu ma aganu'u a Samoa.
Namibië se senior mansrugbyspan pak Samoa môre in hul tweede wedstryd by die finale Wêreldbeker-kwalifiseringstoernooi in Dubai, na 'n 22-15-verlies teen België. Om hul hoop lewend te hou, moet Namibië Samoa klop en dan op Samoa staatmaak om België op 18 November te klop. Die Namibiese Rugbyunie se direkteur van rugby, Jacques Burger, het oor die verlies besin en sê die span beplan om beter te vaar.
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The international representative season has concluded after the Kangaroos completed an ugly sweep of the Poms while New Zealand triumphed over Samoa in an exciting finale to the Pacific Championships. The Tip Sheet takes it from there as Sixties and Forty20 wrap up all of the representative action and also bring you the latest from Parradise. From rumours and player movements to the hot news from preseason training, The Tip Sheet breaks it all down live from 7:30PM.
n this week's episode of the League Express Podcast, Editor Martyn Sadler and Host Jake Kearnan are joined by BBC Pundit and Rugby League Coach John Kear to break down the Ashes series following Australia's 3–0 sweep over England.They analyse where England fell short, what lessons can be learned ahead of the next Rugby League World Cup, and whether Shaun Wane has done enough to remain as England coach.The panel also discuss:
How good were the Pac Champs?! This week we dive into that Kiwis v Samoa final, talk about the NAS to the Warriors rumours, Payne Haas looks like he could be heading to R360 & we discuss the NRL Round 1 draw for 2026.After that, we review the All Blacks v Scotland game & D Macs masterclass to save us from a potential loss before looking ahead to this weekends game against England.Then to finish up - we talk NBA, NFL, UFC 322 and the AFC while giving out my tips for the weekend.NZ Golf FlexiClub link - https://www.golf.co.nz/flexiclub - use code SEARLEY30 for $30 off.Searley Bowls Day tickets - https://www.searleytalkssport.co.nz/products/bowls-day-ticket
AJ and Rhys return for the final time in our regular format for 2025 to recap a terrific international window which saw Pacifica football dominate to levels never before seen. This sets the scene for a spectacular World Cup next season. On the program- Coby Black on the move but will Payne Haas follow him- Ashes recap - does Kevy deserve the World Cup as Aussie coach, while England are left with more questions than answers as their captain faces the hot seat. - New Zealand show themselves as one of the forces with Dylan Brown giving Knights fans a taste of what to expect- Samoa compete for the first half but they lacked the man power and momentum to compete with the Kiwis particularly in the second half- Meanwhile, the Cook Islands advance to the World Cup with a thrashing win over South Africa while the Jilaroos showcase that the Women's World Cup could become a farce after their 40-8 rout over the Kiwi Ferns.- Rugby League Darts with a twist... a fun game to finish the year- LOLCOW of the Week
It's one simple question ... one really difficult answer, WHO'S YOUR GOAT? Big T tells us his, and tells us why.
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Today on the radio show. 1 - Smoko Chat. Rock ‘n Roll Hall of Fame inductees. 6 - Must listen. Dunc’s dad. https://bit.ly/4hN7dQm 9 - Great advice for terrible people. 12 - Am I a narcissist? 16 - Joel Madden & Johnny Stevens chat. 20 - Bit of good news. 23 - Explaining to adults. 27 - Must watch. Hoff-roading https://bit.ly/4nIsThV 30 - Kiwis v Samoa highlights. 33 - Must listen. The marble theory. https://bit.ly/4oA5qAW 37 - Grammy award nominees. 39 - Late mail. 43 - Last drinks.
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa).
This week we look at Home, Heretics and Hate Speech - including Canadian government minister defines Bible as hatespeech; Sudan; Anti-semitism in Melbourne and London; The Dutch election; Free Speech in France; The BBC edits Trump speech; Fiji and Samoa celebrate Christ after rugby match; country of the week - Germany; the most infectious German song ever!; Prunella Scales; The Queering of Jesus; Shape Singing in the US; Joe Rogan sticks with Jesus; and the Last Word - John 4:12 with music from RunRig, Jimi Hendrix; Plastic Betrand; Mountain Crew; Bach; 600 Shape Singers; and Matt Redman.
Na molimauina le tumutumu o Samoa i Sini le Aso Lua o le vaiaso nei i le fa'afeiloa'iga o le Toa Samoa ae o lumana'i ai le ta'aloga ma le Kiwis mo le siamupini o le Rugby League Pacific Championships i le Aso Sa nei.
He knows the club. News / Oasis chat (00:51) Game previews (12:45) Greatest Games - Tonga v Samoa 2008 (41:33) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa).
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa).
ON TODAYS SHOW Is using a thumbs up emoji passive aggressive, the team is divided. We're rooting for the Kiwis (and Charlie for Samoa) in this weekend Pacific Champs final. Plus, we were joined by some specials guest. Temuera Morrison & Xaiver Willison. For more, follow our socials: Instagram Facebook TikTokSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa).
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa).
Ua fautuaina e le foma'i le Afioga Prof Asiata Dr Satupaitea Viali, le tatau ona fa'amalosia le faia o tui puipui o le misela i Samoa.
Die Namibiese Rugbyspan is op pad na Finale Kwalifiserende Toernooi in Dubai in die hoop om ‘n plek te kry in die 2027 Wêreldbeker. Die toerspan sal toetswedstryde speel teen België op die 8ste November, Samoa op die 13de en Brasilië op die 18de. Net een van dié vier nasies sal deurdring. Die span, wat die naweek teen die Boland Kavaliers 26-17 verloor het, het nie daarin geslaag om in Uganda te kwalifiseer nie. Die direkteur van rugby, Jacques Burger het oor die nederlaag gepraat.
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa).
No evidence UK train stabbings were a terror attack; focus shifts to the Liberals after Nationals abandon net zero; New Zealand facing Samoa in the Pacific Cup final.
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa).
In Pacific Waves today: Samoa budget sees big increases; Health and economy under spotlight ahead of Tonga's election; Tokelau language week celebrated in NZ; New Pacific football league launched in NZ. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
In this episode we talk about the humuliatiung defeat England suffered at home, with an English referee, to an Australian team playing its first game in nearloy a year. How the Ashes series looking going forward, and the completely one sided romp that Australia has been on for 50 years. We talk about Samoa beating Tonga in the Pacific Championship, how Tonga will go against New Zealand, we try to find the 2026 World Cup formath, we chat about Peter Vlandys thoughts on controlling English Rugby League and the terrible Super League expansion, and we dive into Formula One and the history of Bathurst thanks to a listener! Twitter AndrewRLP and LeagueFreak Patreon Rugby League Project Patreon and the League Freak Patreon! Websites The Rugby League Project League Freak NRL and Rugby League News Rugby League Podcasting Network NRL Rumours NRL Breaking News Podcast Links Site: FergoandTheFreak.com Twitter: Fergo And The Freak on Twitter Instagram: Fergo and The Freak on Instagram Youtube: Fergo and The Freak on Youtube Youve found the best 2026 NRL Podcast! The Official NRL website, For the latest NRL News or the 2026 NRL Draw just click the links! Also if you're looking to Buy 2026 NRL Tickets you know where to go!
Ua pasia le tala i le tupe mo le tausaga fa'aletupe 2025/2026 a le mālō Samoa.
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The Sunday Triple M NRL Catch Up - Paul Kent, Gorden Tallis, Ryan Girdler, Anthony Maroon
Brent Read, David Riccio & Adam Peacock are in studio for another episode of Triple M NRL Daily! The NRL want to buy into the English Super League and have grand plans to fix the game in the northern hemisphere. And after a poor outing in Ashes 1, the problem was there for all to see. Tonga and Samoa put on a great spectacle, albeit the dominant performance from the latter. But did it put the Origin eligibility debate to bed? We also built a team full of every player that is eligible for the Kangaroos and ask, would Australia even struggle if the Pacific Nations continue to grow? We stripped down the international rugby league calendar and build it back up to try grow the game. Could it feature a union type Six Nations? Could we bring in international windows mid-season? And it's almost November 1! Ready & Riccio have major updates on a huge amount of players and clubs. But most notably, the future of Tino Fa'asuamaleaui as Melbourne Storm start to circle!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Brent Read, David Riccio & Adam Peacock are in studio for another episode of Triple M NRL Daily! The NRL want to buy into the English Super League and have grand plans to fix the game in the northern hemisphere. And after a poor outing in Ashes 1, the problem was there for all to see. Tonga and Samoa put on a great spectacle, albeit the dominant performance from the latter. But did it put the Origin eligibility debate to bed? We also built a team full of every player that is eligible for the Kangaroos and ask, would Australia even struggle if the Pacific Nations continue to grow? We stripped down the international rugby league calendar and build it back up to try grow the game. Could it feature a union type Six Nations? Could we bring in international windows mid-season? And it's almost November 1! Ready & Riccio have major updates on a huge amount of players and clubs. But most notably, the future of Tino Fa'asuamaleaui as Melbourne Storm start to circle!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Reece Walsh is pretty good! England v Australia (01:35) Tonga v Samoa (25:02) Other games (48:56) News (53:22) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
New Zealand's marine search and rescue region stretches from Antarctica to north of Samoa. If someone goes missing without any means of communication, that's a lot of ocean to search. Now researchers and the New Zealand Defence Force have teamed up to develop and test a low-tech, no-battery device that can be picked up by radar – including that beamed down by satellites orbiting Earth. Sign up to the Our Changing World monthly newsletter for episode backstories, science analysis and more.In this episode:01:30 At Mission Bay Beach Dr Tom Dowling demonstrates the device03:40 In the University of Auckland's Space Institute lab the team explain the device design, and how it works.10:00 Dr Tom Dowling talks about the radar reflector trials in Campbell Island and Omaha beach13:00 Dr David Galligan, director of Defence Science and Technology on why DST is interested in the device19:00 The satellites are the second side of the equation. Dr Tom Dowling explains how that works.20:50 Back at Mission Bay Beach Dr Tom Dowling explains how the radar reflector would be an additional part of a kit on a boat and how it would work to narrow down the search area…Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
The Sunday Triple M NRL Catch Up - Paul Kent, Gorden Tallis, Ryan Girdler, Anthony Maroon
Danny Weidler and Michael Chammas are in the UK for the Ashes and the pair join Adam Peacock after the Kangaroos made light work of England in the first test. Reece Walsh stole the show on debut as his profile continues to skyrocket. Is he now the face of the NRL? But Chammas and Weidler also expressed the cultural differences between the South of England compared to league heartland in the North. Both were disappointed by the atmosphere in London's Wembley and explained how Tests Two & Three could be a reality check for Australia as both teams travel to the top half of the country. The trio discuss Samoa and Tonga in what's growing into one of the marquee events on the rugby league calendar. Chammas breaks down Global Round! The NRL wants to amplify it's Las Vegas endeavours and take multiple round 1 fixtures across the entire world! But how does it work? And for more international coverage, the NRL is aiming to get State of Origin going in Auckland, New Zealand!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Dead Set Legends Sydney Catch Up - Triple M Sydney - Gus, Jude & Wendell
Reni Matua joins Josh Mansour and Josh Olek for your Saturday DSL and we catch up with the clowns Maroon & Woodsy as they are on the road. Woodsy shares his thoughts on the Kangaroos vs England match. We catch up with Cal Ferguson ahead of the India-Australia ODI and Reni and Sauce preview the Pacific Champs mammoth clash between Tonga and Samoa!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Former U.S. Senator Scott Brown now has a more competitive Senate race up in New Hampshire after former U.S. Senator John Sununu decided to enter the race! Brown served as a senator representing Massachusetts before he went on to serve as the United States ambassador to New Zealand and Samoa during President Trump's first term in office. Scott Brown checked in to discuss his campaign and share his reaction to John Sununu entering the race!
The boys are back! Campo's travels in Samoa (0:44) Pac Champs recap/preview (8:01) Ashes preview (48:34) News (01:08:13) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This episode is about songs of the heart. There is one from Russia, performed two different ways. (That song is by a man named Tolstoy, although not the author of those great novels.) There is one from Samoa. This episode contains assorted treasures—not the least of them by J. S. Bach. Bellini, Excerpt from “La sonnambula” Bellini, Excerpt from “La sonnambula” Bach, Fugue in G major, BWV 577 Bach, “Liebster Jesu,” BWV 731 Tolstoy-Lim, “On This Quiet Summer Night” Tolstoy, “On This Quiet Summer Night” Trad., “La'u Lupe”