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Tāme Iti on the Day Armed Police Stormed Ruatoki

November 14, 202501:17
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The arrest for terrorism.
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>> Yeah. Yeah. Yeah. Well,
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>> it's 10 years to the day since the
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so-called Uruetta terror raids in Uruki
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and the residents who were caught up in
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them are still feeling the effects. I
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still feel hurt.
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>> Police apologized for their actions. The
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way they treated the innocent people.
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Tamei was only ever charged for
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possession of weapons. He's looking to
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have his name pardoned.
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>> I can still see it. I felt it actually
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long before it happens. And I felt and I
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felt there's something not quite right.
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I can feel it. Resident at two bar two
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wid come out with the hands up in the
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air. [music] You notice the voice keep
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on repeating itself and then bright
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light there and then red dot all at the
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same time. So you get a red dot there on
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your your on your body on your forehead.
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It's not a movie. [music]
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>> It's actually is real. And then action.
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Boom boom boom boom. Just like that.
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They hit you on the ground. They got a
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gun at the back of your head yelling and
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screaming. It's like a movie. It
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>> still sits with you then.
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>> Yeah, part of it. But I can't let it go.
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You had to. You can't carry that. You
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>> You [music] can't carry their [ __ ]
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you know, and take you. You got to let
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it go and breathe.

Podspun Insights

This episode dives deep into the haunting aftermath of the Uruetta terror raids, a decade later, where residents recount their harrowing experiences. The emotional weight is palpable as they share memories of fear, confusion, and the struggle to move on from a traumatic event that felt like a scene from a movie. Tamei, one of the affected individuals, seeks to clear his name after being wrongfully associated with terrorism, highlighting the long-lasting scars left by such incidents. The episode masterfully juxtaposes personal narratives with broader societal implications, making it a poignant exploration of trauma, justice, and healing.

Badges

This episode stands out for the following:

  • 95
    Most heartbreaking
  • 90
    Most emotional
  • 90
    Best performance
  • 88
    Best overall

Episode Highlights

  • The Uruetta Terror Raids
    Ten years later, residents still feel the impact of the Uruetta terror raids.
    “I still feel hurt.”
    @ 00m 11s
    November 14, 2025
  • A Call for Pardon
    Tamei seeks to have his name pardoned after being charged only for weapon possession.
    @ 00m 16s
    November 14, 2025
  • A Harrowing Experience
    Witnesses recount the terrifying moments of the raid, feeling like a movie.
    “It's not a movie. It's actually real.”
    @ 00m 49s
    November 14, 2025

Episode Quotes

Key Moments

  • Lasting Impact00:09
  • Traumatic Memories01:03
  • Letting Go01:14

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