Sam Hansen, known professionally as PNC, is a New Zealand rapper and songwriter from Palmerston North. He first gained attention performing with Breaking Wreckwordz and releasing the single "Day in the Life", which topped the BFM charts for three weeks. In 2006, he signed with P‑Money’s Dirty Records and released his debut album, Rookie Card. Subsequent releases included Bazooka Kid (2009), Man on Wire (2011), and the mixtape Under the Influence (2012). He earned the 2007 New Zealand Music Awards - Best Urban/Hip Hop Album with Rookie Card, a milestone in his career. In 2026, he released Unbothered Rapper II, a five-track EP.
