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Waikato Chinese Voices - 02-02-2026 Waikato Chinese Voices is your source of culture and information for the region's Chinese speaking community. News and current affairs, discussions, immigration policy, life hacks and music, plus local Chinese community events. Listen

Ep 140 - Part 1 From the Concert Hall to the Musical Stage Beginning around the 1920s, composers in American and elsewhere began imagining a new kind of musical theatre, a fusion of styles that borrowed from established operatic traditions, Broadway and popular music and culture, but whatever it was going to be, it wasn’t going to happen overnight, it would be something that evolved over time. Over the next few weeks I’ll be exploring the new musical theatre and some of the composers that brought it to life, people like Kurt Weill, Leonard Bernstein and Marc Blitzstein, but kicking it off, it’s the music of the incomparable George Gershwin. Fred and Adele Astaire perform George and ira Gershwin - Fascinating Rhythm Al Jolson performs George Gershwin and Irving Cesar - Swanee The Juilliard String Quartet performs George Gershwin – Lullaby Frances Lucey performs George Gershwin and Buddy DeSilva - Blue Monday: Has Anyone Seen My Joe? Leonard Bernstein and the Columbia Symphony Orchestra perform George Gershwin - Rhapsody in Blue Judy Garland performs George and Ira Gershwin - I Got Rhythm Adele Addison performs Summertime from 1959 film Porgy and Bess, Music by George Gershwin, lyrics by DuBose Heyward and Ira Gershwin Robert McFerrin performs I Got Plenty O’ Nutting from 1959 film Porgy and Bess, Music by George Gershwin, lyrics by DuBose Heyward and Ira Gershwin. The Chicago Symphony Orchestra performs George Gershwin - Catfish Row Listen

Tales From the Guild: Shadows of Paradurn Ep 27 – 02-02-2026 Tales From the Guild: Shadows of Paradurn is a DnD5e actual play radio show. Brought to you by the Waikato Role-Playing Guild. Listen

The Ripple Results Ep 10 - Taila Burton Taila Burton – Diocesan Designer and Photographer. Discusses her diverse and exciting role, offering insight into how life within the diocese appears through her camera lens. She also talks about how her talents have taken her abroad and the special experiences and images she has captured. Your window into the meaningful impact being made across the Catholic Diocese of Hamilton. Inspiring stories of how a single act of support to The Hamilton Catholic Development Fund can spark ripples of change. Listen

Free Breakfast - Hamilton Mayor Tim Macindoe Hamilton Mayor Tim Macindoe joins Mike Williams to talk about Council's work through the first month of the year, and what priorities it has looking further into 2026. Listen

The Free Breakfast – Fijian Flying Circus the Fijian Flying Circus is headlining this year's Hamilton Arts Festival, with an act that promises to Wow audiences. Staged by the VOU Dance Company, it will be their first visit to New Zealand. Founder and Managing Director of the company, Sachiko Soro spoke with Mike Williams about the act and the other work the dance company is involved in. Listen

Cosmopolitan News and Views - 01-02-2026 Created by Free FM, Hamilton, New Zealand Listen

Free Left Turn - 31-01-2026 Welcome Comrades to an hour of news and commentary from a far-left perspective.. Produced at Free FM, Hamilton, NZ Listen

Harmony Waikato - 01-02-2026 Created by Free FM, Hamilton, New Zealand Listen

ep. 713 - A Sonic Trip That Defies Borders Another hour of way cool 60s garage goodness from the [barely] US, UK, NZ, Australia, Malaysia, Japan, The Philippines, Mexico and Nicaragua! Full playlist always posted via Retrospect 60s Garage Punk Show on Facebook and Insta. Retrospect is created by Phil Grey at Free FM 89.0 [Kirikiriroa/Hamilton, NZ]. Listen

Golden Guide - 01-02-2026 Gospel songs and messages from the Holy Scripture, in Tagalog Cebuano and English. Listen

Sai News 1109 Bhajan Roster - 01-02-2026 Sai News 1109 Bhajan Roster Listen

Buddhism on Air - 01-02-2026 Buddhism on Air, hosted by Tenzin Chosang, discusses Buddhism and Buddhist beliefs. Listen

God's Message - 01-02-2026 Created by Free FM, Hamilton, New Zealand Listen

Arritmia - 31-01-2026 Presented by Angie Rodríguez Gómez, who feels a strong call to fulfil God's purpose for her life, which includes using her voice as a tool to share her personal testimony and her knowledge as Life Coach. Listen

S2 - Ep 1 - Cuando la región arde: poder, incendios y tensiones diplomáticas Episodes name: Cuando la región arde: poder, incendios y tensiones diplomáticas. En este episodio comenzamos en Nueva Zelanda, donde un devastador deslizamiento de tierra en Mount Maunganui dejó varias víctimas y movilizó a autoridades y comunidades ante un clima extremo. Luego, analizamos el intento de ingreso de ICE al consulado de Ecuador en Minneapolis, que generó una protesta diplomática inmediata, y los incendios en Argentina, mientras el presidente Javier Milei enfrenta críticas por su comportamiento público. Crisis, liderazgo y decisiones que impactan a la región: contexto, hechos y preguntas incómodas. Episodes name: When the Region Burns: Power, Fires, and Diplomatic Tensions. We start in New Zealand, where a deadly landslide in Mount Maunganui claimed several lives and challenged local authorities amid extreme weather. Then, we cover ICE’s attempted entry into Ecuador’s consulate in Minneapolis, sparking an immediate diplomatic protest, and wildfires in Argentina, while President Javier Milei faces criticism for his public behavior. Crises, leadership, and tough questions for the region: context, facts, and hard truths. Listen

Connect With Community Waikato - 31-01-2026 An overview of the community groups and social services in the Waikato region. Listen

MPB Revista – 30-01-2026 The big names in Brazilian samba and samba rock and their greatest hits in the first half hour of the programme. In the second half, new names in Brazilian Popular Music that have recently emerged or are being launched on the music scene. Listen

Conversa De Futebol – 30-01-2026 Bate papo semanal sobre o que acontece dentro e fora dos gramados. Conversa de futebol e pra você amante da bola que mora nas cidades da Nova Zelândia. Listen

Wrestling Roundup - 30-01-2026 Join Grady and Josh every week as they run down what happened in wrestling in the past 7days. Listen

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A Sonic Youth

Music English A love for indie rock as expressed by Kiwi taste-maker Oliver Grey. Episodes and More

Ethnic Voices Spanish (Ecuador) El programa explora temas de interés relacionados con la comunidad latina a nivel global, incluyendo Nueva Zelanda. Facilita discusiones informadas sobre asuntos actuales y relevantes. Además, ofrece contenido enfocado en Nueva Zelanda, diseñado específicamente para el público latino interesado en la región. Episodes and More

Anpudan Waikato

Ethnic Voices Tamil (Sri Lanka) From Arasan FM, Anpudan Waikato is a Tamil show featuring news, music, interviews, and current affairs. It connects the Tamil community in NZ with their culture and global happenings. Engage by sending requests and feedback to vanakkam@arasan.co.nz. Making it a platform for interaction and cultural exchange. Episodes and More

Arabic Guide to the Treaty Principles Bill

News, Issues and Current Affairs Arabic A series explaining the Treaty Principles Bill in Arabic. Explaining the Treaty's history, what the Bill is about, and how to make a submission (deadline Jan 7, 2025). Episodes and More

Arritmia

Religion and Spirituality Spanish Un programa de radio cristiano, presentado por Angie Rodriguez. Episodes and More

B Orig

Ethnic Voices English Bisaya Original Music for New Zealand and beyond. Introducing the music, both traditional and pop, of Bisaya artists as well as the Bisaya culture and language; and providing a link to Bisaya people in New Zealand to other parts of the globe. Episodes and More

Back Chat

News, Issues and Current Affairs English A live, issue-driven news and current affairs discussion programme, debating or examining a different newsworthy issue/topic each week. For listeners who want to be challenged and provoked, and don’t want to be slaves to the news cycle. Episodes and More

Back Porch Bluegrass

Music English Paul Trenwith is an enthusiastic advocate for, player and promoter of bluegrass music. Back Porch Bluegrass features a wide range of the genre's best performers. Episodes and More

Barangay New Zealand

Ethnic Voices Filipino Barangay New Zealand is your Filipino home, away from home – your connection to the homeland. Tune in for an hour of Pinoy music and information. Episodes and More

Bengal Beats

Arts and Culture Bengali, Bangla Designed to celebrate and promote the rich cultural heritage of Bengal for the Bengali-speaking community living in New Zealand, this show serves as a bridge between the vibrant traditions of Bengal and the diverse, multicultural landscape of New Zealand. Episodes and More

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12:00 AM - 1:00 AM	The Arts Hour - BBC
1:00 AM - 2:00 AM	The Blackhouse
2:00 AM - 3:00 AM	Retrospect '60s Garage Punk Show Phil Grey Music
3:00 AM - 4:00 AM	Garage Band Radio
5:00 AM - 6:00 AM	MPB Revista Antonio Aparecido de Souza Ethnic Voices
6:00 AM - 7:00 AM	Tales From the Guild: Shadows of Paradurn Waikato Role-Playing Guild Interests and Hobbies
7:00 AM - 7:30 AM	Knight Life
7:30 AM - 9:30 AM	The Free Breakfast Free FM Various
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM	The Science Hour - BBC
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM	AA Radio Show
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM	The Inquiry - BBC
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM	Democracy Now!
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM	That's The Ticket Hannah Mooney Arts and Culture
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM	Hanna Worldwide and Friends Hanna Arts and Culture
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Waikato Chinese Voices Free FM Ethnic Voices
9:00 PM - 10:00 PM	B Orig Free Mel Ethnic Voices
10:00 PM - 11:00 PM	Back Porch Bluegrass Free FM Music