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Imagine a 1,300-ton boulder perched high on a cliff in Tonga, nearly 200 meters inland and 39 meters above sea level. Scientists say it might be the last trace of a mega-tsunami thousands of years ago while local legends claim it was hurled there by the mythical hero Maui. And that's just the beginning. From a cursed ranch in America to strange spheres falling from the sky, from lost pyramids in the Amazon to monuments older than Stonehenge, this compilation uncovers the most mysterious discoveries that challenge what we know about history and the world around us. Each story is a window into the unknown where science, myth, and mystery collide. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Meet William and Lulu Wood, a Zambian couple known for their work in reframing and promoting Zambian cuisine through a contemporary lens, primarily through their platform, The Wood Kitchen.I went to The Wood Kitchen when I was visiting Lusaka a short while ago and had a fabulous time chatting with the couple. This is a family endeavour that focuses on sharing easy fusion recipes, cooking tips, and celebrating Zambia's diverse and delicious foods. As you'll hear, Lulu and William are acutely conscious of the cost of food in today's Zambia - food inflation, although down from July's figure, was in August this year at just under 15%. So affordability is an essential element of their recipes. They use digital media (like Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube) to showcase their work.Speaking to William and Lulu, I soon discovered that their main goal is to promote an under-explored cuisine by elevating and showcasing traditional Zambian dishes, which they feel are often underrated on the global stage.Fusion Cooking: They blend traditional Zambian foods from their respective heritage (Tonga and Lozi tribes) with techniques and flavours they've encountered while visiting various countries, creating a unique fusion style.Championing Local Ingredients: They emphasize using local, ethically sourced Zambian ingredients. They grow many of their own vegetables and herbs, a practice they recommend.Food Influencers: They've gained a growing online following and have been recognized as SME change-makers by META for harnessing digital media. They have also represented Zambia internationally in food events.Cultural Preservation: They see food as a powerful tool for celebrating and preserving Zambian heritage, educating both younger generations and wider audiences about their culture through cooking and sharing recipes.I hope you enjoy this show as much as I did making it. MD#zambiancuisine#chikanda#africanfood#culturalpreservation#food #foodies#foodinfluencers#fusioncooking#thewoodkitchen# Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Kiwis have secured the Pac Champs in Kieran Forans final game and the boys wonder if we could be about to see the last of Payne Haas in the NRL 00:00 Kiwis def. Samoa in the Pac Champ finals 01:20 Kiwis make a statement 01:45 Dylan Brown's performance was unbelievable 02:40 The bench for New Zealand 03:10 The support and crowd of Tonga, Samoa, Kiwis 03:45 State of Origin vs rep footy 04:45 Need more Aussies in the Super League 07:20 Can the NRL invest in England and grow the Pacific game at the same time? 12:30 Payne Haas considering R360 14:00 Jillaroos win, Cook Islands qualify for World Cup Listen to The Run Home with Joel and Fletch live every weekday: 3pm on SEN 1170 AM Sydney and 2pm SEN 693 AM Brisbane Listen Online: https://www.sen.com.au/listen Subscribe to The Run Home YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@JoelandFletchSEN Follow us on Social Media! TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@joelfletchsen Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joelfletchsen X: https://x.com/joelfletchsen *Timecodes approximate* Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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So the government's Sunday sessions this year have involved announcements of all sorts of policies, ranging from ho-hum to meaningful.The announcement yesterday of the action plan against organised crime comes under the meaningful. Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith released what he called a bold and comprehensive action plan that aimed to disrupt supply, go after those who profit from the drug trade and rebuild communities afflicted by meth, as he outlined to Mike Hosking on the Mike Hosking Breakfast this morning. This is a scourge on society that we need to keep on battling against every day, finding new ways to combat the organised criminals who are doing this, but also dealing with the you know, better rehabilitation and actually for the first time sending a clear message through a hard-hitting media campaign, this is not a good idea to get involved with in any way, shape or form. Paul, in all honesty, is a hard-hitting media campaign to your average, you know, dare I suggest unemployed, go nowhere meth addict. Is that going to make one jot of difference? No, but it may stop some people taking the risk. And no single thing on its own is going to solve the problem. Of course, a campaign's not going to deal with a hardened sort of meth addict, but there may be a young person who's thinking about it, who if they get a clear message, this is not something you could use moderately, it's not something just to have a bit of a dabble with, it's something to avoid at all costs because some people, just one shot's enough to lead to a decade-long spiral of chaos and destruction, and that's what we want to send a clear message about. I don't know how you can not know that there's a very high chance that dabbling in meth can bring about ruin. Of course, not everybody who tries meth will see their life fall apart, but the odds are not great. Any drug, any misuse of a drug can bring about ruin. But meth seems to be particularly high in terms of getting its claws into people and consuming them, taking them over completely. You're not consuming the drug, it's consuming you. And it's not, your no-hopers that Mike Hosking referred to that end up destroyed by meth. It's all strata of society. You might end up a no-hoper, but you started off with jobs and businesses and companies and families and friends and a great lifestyle, gone. How can you not know that? I mean, in the early, early, early days, maybe what, 20 odd years ago, you might have thought, oh, okay, it's a new drug, I'll give it a try. I've tried other drugs and I'm on top of that and, you know, all the go-ask-gala scare campaigns that people try to use - I'm sophisticated, I know what I'm doing, you know, and then people come a cropper because they didn't know what they were dealing with. Now you do. You know exactly what harm it can cause and you're still going to give it a try? Really? The media campaign, while it will probably bolster our coffers, seems a waste of time. The rest of it, well, it makes sense. Policing, border security and addiction services will join forces to combat importation, distribution and demand. Customs, Defence and the GCSB will run a series of maritime operations across the Pacific, partnering to collect intelligence and identify drug smugglers on the water.They'll try to find, deter and disrupt shipments before they reach New Zealand. Well, good luck with that, because the drugs come in from Central and South America in a corridor down through the South Pacific where traffickers will use tiny atolls and islands that are part of the Cooks or Tonga or Samoa as refuelling and staging points. Back in 2019, I talked about this with Jose Suza Santos and he talked about the corridor that was well established in 2019 and about the damage being done to Pacific nations with this drugs corridor because of course they'll try it too. They will take the drugs, they'll take their cut, everybody takes a cut along the way, and drugs are apparently a huge problem in Fiji, taking a hold in Samoa, Tonga and the like. So six years later, this government is finally doing something in an attempt to disrupt the drug smugglers.The more aggressive stance will be supported by plans to strengthen search and surveillance powers. There'll be the expansion of electronic interception (hello GCSB), and speed up asset seizures under the Criminal Proceeds Recovery Act. There'll be a new police money laundering team to chase the cash behind organized crime and offshore police liaison officers looking at the syndicates logistics and banking networks. The plan puts $30 million out of the mental health and addiction budget over four years into treatment and early intervention services in communities that are hit hardest by meth, and there'll be a nearly $6 million national prevention campaign paid for with the seized proceeds of crime. We've seen a sharp rise in drug harm. Wastewater testing showing meth use roughly doubled between 23 and 24. And officials estimate the social harm from meth and other illicit drugs at $1.5 billion in 2024. We know this. We know the harm it causes. We know that meth is a really, really dangerous drug to dabble in. Why are people still running that risk? What is what do you need to block out, numb, void from your life with meth? Is it worry over your business, worry over your job, worry over a relationship? Just opting out of being a parent, opting out of life? It's miserable, it's hard. You can have a couple of hours of oblivion and you'll do whatever it takes to get outside of your own head. I don't know, I just cannot understand why you would do it. And why would you would put money in the pockets of these people? So the recommendations come from advice received from an expert ministerial advisory group that was tasked with advising on how New Zealand security agencies could better respond to organised crime and work together to do so. So the recommendations such as the maritime patrols, the greater powers to go after the proceeds of crime, the electronic surveillance, come from the Ministerial Advisory Group's report. Other suggestions weren't picked up on. A Minister of Organised Crime, for example, was recommended to coordinate the 13 agencies that will be charged with battling the cartels. It's a start. It's I mean, I would almost say that the horse has bolted. That corridor is well established. I don't know how you would go about patrolling the many, many islands and atolls of the South Pacific. But why? why? why? why? when you know what's happened to the to people who thought they could try it and control it and just use it as a bit of harmless fun, why would you put money into the pockets of these people?W hat is so awful about your life that you're willing to dance with the devil? LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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A major game of international rugby league is on the horizon. Tomorrow afternoon the Kiwis and Toa Samoa face off in the grand final of the Pacific Championships in Sydney. After a dominant display over Tonga last weekend, winning 40-14, the Kiwis will look to build on that performance as they take on Samoa again. D'Arcy spoke with Kiwis prop Moses Leota to preview the match. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The Pacific Championship wraps this weekend with Sunday's decider between the Kiwis and Toa Samoa. The Kiwis dominated Tonga last week in front of a record 39,000 strong crowd at Eden Park, cinching their spot in the final. But even though the Kangaroos aren't involved, the NRL have decided the final will be hosted in Sydney, despite efforts from the New Zealand Rugby League. CEO Greg Peters told Mike Hosking they would've loved to have hosted the whole thing in New Zealand, as the two fixtures we did host were pretty successful. However, he said, the NRL is the big dog in town, and they wanted content in the Australian market ahead of the World Cup, which is being hosted there next year. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Anthony Maroon is taking over hosting duties this week and is joined by News Corp duo David Riccio & Brent Read! One of the major stories of the year unfolded over the weekend after Tongan and Melbourne Storm star Eli Katoa was rushed to hospital after suffering three head knocks against New Zealand. Both Ready & Riccio vented their frustrations over the handling of the situation as investigations continue. The NRL announced their new anti-tampering rules and both journos try to make sense of a confusing rule. Tony Mestrov and Manly Sea Eagles have parted ways as the club’s messy 2025 continues well into the off season. England are in the spotlight after a poor Ashes and head coach Shaun Wane’s future is in question, as major names have been thrown up to take over. There is more November 1 market updates whilst Maroon has a very hot take on the future of the Gold Coast Titans!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Anthony Maroon is taking over hosting duties this week and is joined by News Corp duo David Riccio & Brent Read! One of the major stories of the year unfolded over the weekend after Tongan and Melbourne Storm star Eli Katoa was rushed to hospital after suffering three head knocks against New Zealand. Both Ready & Riccio vented their frustrations over the handling of the situation as investigations continue. The NRL announced their new anti-tampering rules and both journos try to make sense of a confusing rule. Tony Mestrov and Manly Sea Eagles have parted ways as the club’s messy 2025 continues well into the off season. England are in the spotlight after a poor Ashes and head coach Shaun Wane’s future is in question, as major names have been thrown up to take over. There is more November 1 market updates whilst Maroon has a very hot take on the future of the Gold Coast Titans!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Empezamos tarde, Rumania, Moldavia, Bulgaria, Macedonia, ¿Bosnia?, viene Julio Arjona a acompañarnos, jugamos al Por 25 Pesetas, Tonga, El Këngës, Radio Canadá, a Luis los gatos le dan alergia, anécdotas del Pasión Eurovisión, Horóscopo, y Paquitas. Programa emitido el 4 de noviembre de 2025.
The Kiwis v Tonga matchup on Sunday afternoon illustrated to fans of rugby league that the international stage is very much alive and well. The match had 38,000 fans flocking to Eden Park to watch, making it the third most attended international rugby league match in history in New Zealand. New Zealand Rugby League CEO Greg Peters caught up with D'Arcy to discuss the final - and reveal why this year's final is taking place in Australia. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Welcome back to The Psychology Sisters! In our October unfiltered episode, Kat recaps her trip of a lifetime swimming with humpback whales in Tonga and a humbling pit! Aimee shares her half marathon run for DIPG raising money for children with rare cancer. Our loves and leaves are as follows: Love: Pistachio spread from Coles, Haigs chocolate pistachio balls and Fat bear week. Kat also recommends line dancing!! Leave: The summer I turned pretty and feeling cringe/ embarrassed. October is Mental Health Month and this year's theme is “Taking Steps on Your Wellbeing Journey.” It's all about the small, meaningful ways we can move toward better mental health — not in a perfect way, but in a real, human way.And it's also BPD Awareness Week from October 1st to 7th a really important time to remember that people living with Borderline Personality Disorder are not “too much,” “too complex,” or “too hard.” Recovery is absolutely possible with the right understanding and support and that message really ties into what we wanted to explore today. This episode's a bit of an unfiltered check-in for all of us as we head into the last few months of the year. We'll be chatting about two big things:1.End-of-year burnout: why it sneaks up on us, and how we can start taking steps now to prevent it.2.Trauma bonding: what it actually is, what it isn't, and how to recognise it.So if you're feeling a bit over it, tired, or emotionally stretched, this one's for you. Think of it as a gentle reset and a reminder that small steps really do matter on your wellbeing journey.Aimee + Kat You can find more of us here: Our Online Psychology practice: Did you know we have online appointments available with our amazing therapists Lisa or Maddie. Learn more here https://thepsychcollaborative.com.au The Thriving Therapists: To connect with a safe and supportive community of like-minded therapists, head to our Thriving Therapists Facebook group: https://m.facebook.com/groups/224252457083630/?ref=share&mibextid=S66gvFOr find us on our Instagram: https://instagram.com/thethrivingtherapists?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==The Psychology Sisters Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/thepsychologysisters/?hl=enThe Psych Collaborative instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/thepsychcollaborative/?hl=enPlease note: this episode is for informational purposes only and does not replace personalised psychological advice.
The NRL will look into Tonga's handling of Eliesa Katoa's head injury assessment. The news comes after he suffered seizure activity and brain bleeding following three knocks in the space of 90 minutes in the build-up and during the league test defeat to New Zealand on Sunday. He underwent surgery in Auckland yesterday. Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave recapped what we know so far. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tonga forward Eli Katoa was hospitalised following seizure activity on the sidelines during a Pacific Championships rugby league match against New Zealand at Eden Park yesterday. In worrying scenes ahead of the match, footage has emerged of Katoa copping a sickening head knock during his team's warm-up. But he was allowed to take the field for Tonga. However he then suffered two head knocks during the clash with the second one forcing him from the field. Sports reporter Felicity Reid spoke to Lisa Owen.
The Sunday Triple M NRL Catch Up - Paul Kent, Gorden Tallis, Ryan Girdler, Anthony Maroon
The Kangaroos have claimed The Ashes and now brace for a clean-sweep! But Michael Chammas, Danny Weidler & Adam Peacock are back to review the fallout from Game Two! Reece Walsh unfortunately copped homophobic slurs from some of the English fans and Chammas spoke to the fullback after the game. And the number 1 had a cheeky response in true Reece Walsh fashion. The crew discuss potential changes to the Kangaroos squad for Game Three and break down what happened with prankster Matt Jarvis who lined up with the Aussie team for the anthem! Chammas also chatted with Cameron Munster who had an honest reflection about his former Melbourne Storm teammate Ryan Papenhuyzen who last week surprisingly walked away from his contract with the club. The boys reflect on Eliesa Katoa who copped three head knocks and how that whole process was handled as New Zealand made light work of Tonga. Matthew Johns is now minority owner of Gold Coast Titans and Weidler has the latest on how that unfolded. Keaon Koloamatangi is testing the open market and is asking for a lot of money. Could he leave Souths? And why is Danny Weidler a jahesh?! (A donkey in Arabic). Michael Chammas explains!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On today's episode of The Agenda, Finn Caddie joins ACC Head G Lane to discuss what the hell happened post our live podcast event on Friday in Wellington (00:00)...WATCH THE FULL EPISODE ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL HERE!Then they get into the All Blacks smashing the Irish in Chicago (05:00), the Black Caps smashing the English in the ODI series (12:00) and Tonga being smashed by themselves and the Kiwis (19:00).Plus, Paul Stuart Ford from the BYC Podcast joins to chat about the massive news of Kane "Steady The Ship" Williamson announcing his retirement from T20s (21:30)! Finally, they get to your feedback in 'Yours Please' (41:00)... 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.
The Kangaroos have claimed The Ashes and now brace for a clean-sweep! But Michael Chammas, Danny Weidler & Adam Peacock are back to review the fallout from Game Two! Reece Walsh unfortunately copped homophobic slurs from some of the English fans and Chammas spoke to the fullback after the game. And the number 1 had a cheeky response in true Reece Walsh fashion. The crew discuss potential changes to the Kangaroos squad for Game Three and break down what happened with prankster Matt Jarvis who lined up with the Aussie team for the anthem! Chammas also chatted with Cameron Munster who had an honest reflection about his former Melbourne Storm teammate Ryan Papenhuyzen who last week surprisingly walked away from his contract with the club. The boys reflect on Eliesa Katoa who copped three head knocks and how that whole process was handled as New Zealand made light work of Tonga. Matthew Johns is now minority owner of Gold Coast Titans and Weidler has the latest on how that unfolded. Keaon Koloamatangi is testing the open market and is asking for a lot of money. Could he leave Souths? And why is Danny Weidler a jahesh?! (A donkey in Arabic). Michael Chammas explains!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Today on the off-air poddy, Creech, Bryce, Mulls, and Ryan chat about Mulls’ kiddie poo situation and what happened to Creech at the Kiwis vs Tonga game
The Pacific Championships are set to continue, with Tonga facing off against the Kiwis this afternoon. The Auckland clash in the penultimate weekend of the Pacific Championships will determine who meets Samoa next weekend. Kiwis player Isaiah Papali'i joined Piney to discuss. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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 Pacific Waves today: US govt shutdown reaches the Pacific; Seabed research ongoing amidst mining decision; Tonga needed to secure a win following brutal loss. 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!
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.
Ua sao le Toa Samoa i le final o le Rugby League Pacific Championships ina ua manumalo i le Mate Ma'a a Tonga, 34 - 6.
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Patriots players Marcus Jones and Khyiris Tonga address the media on Monday, October 27, 2025. TIMECODEJONES / 00:00-05:26TONGA / 05:26-13:45See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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.
From the WesWes Network comes Cam and his guest from the Empty Out Tha Clip podcast Eddie Etuale discuss Round 2 of the Pacific Championship match Tonga vs Toa Samoa. They discuss the buildup to the match, the fan engagement, the match itself, and reactions to the result
In Pacific Waves today: Health experts warn HIV could spread across the region; Alarming gaps in measles vaccination among Pacific; Toa Samoa stomps on Tonga in brutal league match. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
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.
James Graham is joined by Michael Chammas as the boys jump into a massive recap of the opening Ashes test! We find out how the Australia camp has gone, the NRL's push for global expansion & what is the latest on R360! COP THE NEW BYE ROUND JERSEY: https://thebyeround.com/products/bye-round-x-classic-jersey Email: thebyeround@gmail.com Ladbrokes: https://www.ladbrokes.com.au/ Hyundai: https://www.hyundai.com/au/ Become A Bye Round Classic VIP: https://classicsports.com.au/pages/thebyeround 00:00 Jimmy’s Sad 05:30 Ashes Game 1 Review 18:30 Chammy In Australia Camp 22:51 Instant Classic: Samoa v Tonga 28:00 NRL Buying Super League? 32:00 Global Round Buzz 47:00 Quiet On The R360 Front 49:00 Jonah Pezet 1 Year DealSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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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.
Steve sits down with Ambassador Joe Cella, former U.S. Ambassador to Fiji, Kiribati, Nauru, Tonga, and Tuvalu (2019–2021), to discuss a major development in Michigan's economic and manufacturing landscape. They focus on the Blue Oval Project in Marshall and the state's recent decision to pull the plug on a controversial EV battery parts plant. Ambassador Cella explains the implications for jobs, local communities, and Michigan's position in the growing electric vehicle market, highlighting how policy decisions at both the state and federal level can shape the future of American manufacturing.
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The boys break down why Jonah Pezet could be the fix Parramatta desperately need, what now for Cameron Munster and the Storm? How Kieran Foran’s return to Manly could settle a club at war, Plus, Tonga v Samoa — the Pacific clash everyone’s talking about.
When Samoa and Tonga clash this weekend in the Pacific Championships, the teams will be teeming with players who could be wearing the green and gold in England. Increasingly, stars like Payne Haas and Robert Toia are choosing their Pasifika heritage, but far from compromising international rugby league it's enriching the game at the highest level. Featured: Sam Wykes, host, That Pacific Sports Show. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter
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In this episode we talk about the Pacific Championships and how good it has been so far, we look at Australia taking on Eurpoes Hillbillies and the reactions we have seen from that cold, swind swept, goofball nation. We chat a little about some of the player movement that has been going on, the Super League expansion and how ridculous it is, and then we chat Formula One tracks. 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!
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Dive into the deep wisdom of Whales with Pat McCabe (Weyakpa Najin Win, Woman Stands Shining), as she shares stories of kinship, presence, and the great evolutionary teachings carried by our Ocean relatives.During her recent time with Whales in Tonga, Pat witnessed their intimate family constellations — mothers and calves, quiet escorts, and the radiant love that flows through them. Through these encounters, Whale offered profound reminders about relationship, guardianship, and the spiral of time itself.Whale invites us to see evolution not as a long, linear timeline, but as something simultaneous — a vertical movement where past, present, and future rise together, like Whale itself lifting from the depths into the light.In this special conversation, Pat shares about her experiences with Whale as elder, teacher, and kin. Through her stories and ceremonial presence, we are invited to listen more deeply, to feel the spiral of time within us, and to remember our place in the great web of life.This is a chance to sit with Whale's medicine of love, presence, and evolution — and to let their song awaken new possibilities in our hearts.Support the show
Patriots DT Khyiris Tonga joins CLNS Media's Taylor Kyles on Patriots Daily to discuss the Patriots season so far and his impact he's made so far this season. Tonga also reveals what he's learned from fellow D-Linemen Christian Barmore and Milton Williams. He also wraps things up with a fun round of rapid-fire Q&A. 0:00 - ⏰️EPISODE TIMELINE⏰️ 0:30 - Gap Concept vs Zone Concept 1:06 - Key to a great bull rush 1:41 - Offseason workout plan 2:04 - Differences & Similarities between Rugby and football 2:40 - What have you learned from Milton Williams & Christian Barmore 3:20 - Getting to know Khyiris Tonga 3:46 - Have you found a good Polynesian food spot? 4:30 - If you could have gone pro in any other sport what would it be? 4:54 - Best piece of advice 5:17 - Thanks for watching! Patriots on CLNS Media is Powered by:
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Sustainability business: In this episode of How to Protect the Ocean, Andrew Lewin talks with Lee Stewart about how businesses can make sustainability a practical, measurable part of their operations. They explore how carbon tracking, waste reduction, packaging design, and supply chain improvements can build resilience while cutting costs. Ocean literacy: Lee shares experiences from Australia, Tonga, and New Zealand that show how business practices directly connect to the ocean's health. They also discuss the lessons learned from an international shipping case study in Malaysia that reveals how logistics and sustainability intersect. ESG reporting: The conversation focuses on keeping sustainability simple—using dashboards, certifications, and team culture to drive consistent progress. Whether you're leading a company or just beginning your sustainability journey, this episode offers the clarity and motivation to start today. Join the Undertow: https://www.speakupforblue.com/jointheundertow Connect with Speak Up For Blue Website: https://bit.ly/3fOF3Wf Instagram: https://bit.ly/3rIaJSG TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@speakupforblue Twitter: https://bit.ly/3rHZxpc YouTube: www.speakupforblue.com/youtube
HEADLINE: The Two Stages of Pacific Settlement: Early Migrations and the Lapita Culture AUTHOR NAME: Nicholas Thomas SUMMARY: Human settlement of the Pacific occurred in two stages. Early migrations crossed Wallacea 50,000-60,000 years ago, settling New Guinea and Australia. Much later, around 5,000-6,000 years ago, agriculturalists speaking Austronesian languages left Taiwan. This culture, known for distinctive Lapita pottery, migrated swiftly, establishing complex societies and settling western Polynesia (Fiji, Tonga, Samoa). 1899 SAMOA