Best Sam Larsen Podcasts (2025)

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Chris Hipkins: Labour leader on the new RNZ-Reid Research poll showing more people blaming the current Govt for the state of the economy 4:15

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Chris Hipkins says Kiwis are starting to see things are going backwards under the current Government. The latest RNZ-Reid Research poll reveals more voters blame the coalition for the struggling economy, than the previous Labour Government. This is despite senior Cabinet Ministers claiming a financial mess was left behind by Labour. Hipkins says La…

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Weston Kirton: Ruapehu mayor on the petition to save Chateau Tongariro 3:52

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Ruapehu's mayor is hoping to reach out to investors to save the historic Chateau Tongariro. A petition with over 15,000 signatures was presented to MPs in Wellington today, as the chateau's future hangs in the balance. Weston Kirton says he wants the Government to break down the barriers preventing the building from getting fixed and provide a path…

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Cam Mitchell: Athletics NZ chief executive on Geordie Beamish making history in 3000m steeplechase 2:52

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Geordie Beamish has won the 3000 metres steeplechase at the world championships in Tokyo, making history in New Zealand track. He's the first Kiwi to secure a running victory in the 42-year history of the meet. Athletics NZ chief executive Cam Mitchell was present at the race - and says he believed Beamish had it in him. "It was a pretty special ni…

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Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on the Government introducing the Adoption Amendment Bill under urgency 5:36

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New Zealanders will no longer be able to look to adopt children from overseas and bring them home from this week. The Government's Adoption Amendment Bill's been introduced under urgency, and will suspend recognition of unsafe international adoptions to prevent harm. It also restricts the Family Court from granting adoptions where the adoptive pare…

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Sam Emery: Australian correspondent on Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's trip to Papua New Guinea 4:07

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Australia and Papua New Guinea will agree to defend each other in the event of a military attack as part of a new defence agreement set to be signed. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is currently in Papua New Guinea to commemorate the country's independence anniversary. Australian correspondent Sam Emery says the defence agreement is designed to pro…

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D'Arcy Waldegrave: Sportstalk host on the debate over whether more events should be hosted at Eden Park 3:59

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There's division among Aucklanders over whether more events should take place at Eden Park. The Government's set to review the current regulations impacting the stadium, including the number of concerts taking place and their duration. Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave weighs in on the debate - and what incoming changes could mean for the future of…

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Dr Barbara Sumner: adoption researcher calls for additional changes to adoption laws 4:57

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There's growing pleas for broader changes to adoption laws before an international ban lifts. The Government's looking to suspend some international adoptions until 2027 while it works on new adoption laws due to safety and child abuse concerns. Adoption researcher Dr Barbara Sumner says other legislation also needs changing, noting overseas adopte…

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Atlanta's defense dominates in prime time | Falcons Final Whistle 25:06

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This is not the same Atlanta Falcons defense. A dominant performance on that side of the ball helped the Falcons earn their first victory of the season in statement fashion. Will McFadden is joined by Tori McElhaney to share their thoughts on what this win revealed about the 2025 Falcons and how it could impact our opinion of them moving forward. T…

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Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on the prime suspect in the Madeleine McCann case refusing police interview 4:09

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The prime suspect in the disappearance of Madeleine McCann has refused to be interviewed by Scotland Yard detectives before his release. Christian Brueckner, a convicted rapist, is set to get out of prison in his native Germany this week and could be allowed to leave the country with no restrictions. UK correspondent Gavin Grey says Brueckner has r…

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Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management expert on the latest economic data revealing things are still shrinking 3:45

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New data suggests New Zealand's economic turmoil is far from over. New economic data from Stats NZ prompted BNZ to increase its estimate of the size of the contraction in the economy in the three months to the end of June. Harbour Asset Management expert Shane Solly explained further. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information…

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Jason Paris: One NZ CEO on the new service designed to show mobile outages in real time 4:12

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A new service has been launched that's designed to show mobile network outages in real time. The service builds on the Hourua partnership between Spark and One NZ, and experts believe it'll be helpful for operations taking place during natural emergencies, such as cyclones. One NZ CEO Jason Paris says this development means services will be able to…

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Christine Shepardson, "A Memory of Violence: Syriac Christianity and the Radicalization of Religious Difference in Late Antiquity" (U California Press, 2025) 1:24:18

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A Memory of Violence: Syriac Christianity and the Radicalization of Religious Difference in Late Antiquity (U California Press, 2025) traces the rhetorical strategies of religious radicalization that encouraged fifth- and sixth-century miaphysite Christians to be willing to suffer physical deprivation and harm rather than abandon the church that th…

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Nicola Willis: Finance Minister addresses protesters chained outside her electorate office 8:08

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Nicola Willis has responded to protesters chained to the outside of her Johnsonville electorate office. The group of Christian leaders want an urgent timeline from the Government for implementing sanctions against Israel over the war in Gaza. They're praying and fasting - and say they're prepared to stay overnight. Willis says she supports the righ…

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Full Show Podcast: 15 September 2025 1:39:31

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On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Monday, 15 September 2025, Health NZ is backtracking its 24/7 visitor policy after a huge backlash. Al Dietschin from the nurses union is welcoming the review. Looks like Eden Park could start to host even more events in the future. The Government has launched a review into the current con…

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Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: The All Blacks may have picked the wrong captain 2:23

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Are we sure that Scott Barrett should be the captain? This is the thing that I've been thinking about for the last two weeks watching the games, it's what struck me when I watched the game at Eden Park and the ceremony for Ardie Savea's 100 tests, and the fact that the team clearly rallied not only to defend the fortress, which I think was predomin…

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The Huddle: Do we need the Eden Park investigation? 11:35

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Tonight on The Huddle, Trish Sherson from Sherson Willis PR and Child Fund CEO Josie Pagani joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! What do we make of Health NZ's new proposed 24/7 visitor policy? No one seems to be a fan of it - is it a terrible idea? The All Blacks got thoroughly trounced over the weekend and s…

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Louise Upston: Tourism Minister on the Government looking into changing the rules so more concerts can be hosted 3:38

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More events across the board could be coming to Auckland's Eden Park. RMA Minister Chris Bishop will lead an investigation into local rules impacting the number of concerts and sporting events that can be held and curfews impacting how long they can run for. Currently, only 12 music events and 25 night-time sports fixtures can be held each year, wh…

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Mel McKenzie: Anglican Priest on the group of Christian leaders protesting the Government's Gaza response 3:20

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A group of Christian leaders who have chained themselves to Nicola Willis' Johnsonville electorate office are vowing to stay there overnight. They want an urgent timeline from the Government for implementing sanctions against Israel over the war in Gaza. Reverend Mel McKenzie says they're fasting in solidarity with the people of Palestine. "We're j…

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Al Dietschin: New Zealand Nurses Organisation delegate on Health NZ reviewing hospital visiting hours expansion 3:11

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Relief from the nurses union over Health New Zealand's decision to review a hospital visitor hours expansion. The agency was intending to introduce a policy allowing nominated family members to support patients in hospital 24/7, outside visiting hours. It will now review this following feedback. Healthcare Assistant and Nurses Organisation delegate…

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Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on the Government looking to bring more events to New Zealand 5:12

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The Government's running its eyes over rules for big events at Eden Park - hoping to attract more money to Auckland. Prime Minister Chris Luxon says the Government will investigate changing the rules if they hinder economic growth. Currently, only 12 music events and 25 night-time sports fixtures can be held each year, while conferences can't have …

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Oliver Peterson: Australian correspondent on the Australian Government pledging to spend $12 billion on expanding AUKUS 3:40

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The Australian Government is set to pour $12 billion into a submarine and naval shipbuilding facility in Western Australia in a bid to speed up the delivery of AUKUS. The Trump administration has been pressuring Australia to boost defence spending as the Pentagon reviews the AUKUS deal. Australian correspondent Oliver Peterson says Prime Minister A…

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Jason Pine: Sportstalk host on the All Blacks getting defeated by the Springboks in Wellington 4:49

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Kiwi rugby fans are speculating about what's changed after the All Blacks got trounced in their second test against South Africa. The 43-10 result in Wellington marks the side's highest margin of defeat - a week after extending their undefeated run at Eden Park to 51 matches. Sportstalk host Jason Pine speculates further. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudi…

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Jacksen Love: Flamingo co-founder on the increase in e-scooter accidents 6:29

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ACC claims for e-scooter injuries have almost doubled since 2020, with the number expected to continue increasing. They cost taxpayers almost $14.5 million in 2024 - while $10.3 million has been paid out so far this year. Christchurch is leading the pack in scooter injuries, with over 400 claims lodged so far in 2025. Flamingo co-founder Jacksen Lo…

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Amir Moosavi, "Dust That Never Settles: Literary Afterlives of the Iran-Iraq War" (Stanford UP, 2025) 28:47

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Lasting from September 1980 to August 1988, the Iran-Iraq War was the longest conventional war fought between two states in the twentieth century. It marked a period that began just after a revolutionary government in Iran became an Islamic Republic and Saddam Hussein consolidated power in Iraq. It ended with both wartime governments still in power…

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A 5-minute freak out & 5 layers to a Falcons victory | Friday Five | Atlanta Falcons Podcast 31:35

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Tori McElhaney, Terrin Waack, and Will McFadden commiserate the Atlanta Falcons' season opening loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers by doing an internal vibe check and a 5-minute freak out session. But things take a turn for the better as they break down how the Falcons can come back to beat the Vikings, in terms of 5-layer burritos. Finally, Will rev…

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Full Show Podcast: 12 September 2025 1:38:41

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On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday, 12 September 2025, the big protest across the Harbour Bridge in Auckland has been called off because of high winds. Relieving Waitemata District Commander Stefan Sagar tells Heather why police were going to let the protest happen, even though NZTA said no. Have secondary teachers l…