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Musafir Hoon Yaaro - 18-06-2025
Musafir Hoon Yaaro (I am a Traveller) is a lifestyle show in Hindi, hosted by Arsh (Jimmy) Singh.
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iDad and Daughter - 18-06-2025
Eslet Aloua-Carter and her dad Frank share their thoughts and experiences, and help each other along the way. Together they open new experiences.
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Vedic Wisdom Part 2 - 18-06-2025
At the Time of Death Focus on Krsna. This Vedic knowledge is the key to understanding our position in the karmic cycle of reincarnation. The transitional period at death is an opportunity to break the cycle of rebirth. We learn that thinking of Krsna at that time delivers the living being from that cycle.
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Vedic Wisdom Part 1 - 18-06-2025
Explanation of the Maha mantra. This program looks into the subtle influence of transcendental sound upon the purity of the mind. The long standing relationship between the mantra, the Lord and we living beings is established as a functional purification for our benefit.
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Equal Agenda - Family Harm & Domestic Equity - 18-06-2025
Wendy, a dedicated advocate from Women’s Refuge shares her perspective on family violence and the important mahi she does supporting survivors. Join Mollie and Isabelle as they unpack how to spot the signs, recognise power imbalances in relationships, and how to support people experiencing harm.
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Radio 2050 – April Ramee - 18-06-2025
April shares her journey from working as an accountant to becoming a herbalist and muse. April describes her approach to medicine as Psychedelic Herbalism. Slightly different from standard clinical herbalism, she takes clients on a journey of self-discovery and helps them understand truths about themselves. She shares her personal journey overcoming alcohol addiction, and how plant medicines played a role in her healing. April describes a muse as an outside force that comes in and gives information, an inspiring force. A muse could be an angel or other ethereal force, but also a human being. Radio 2050 is a mix of conversation and music that aims to inspire change throughout the world.
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ReThinking Mental Wellbeing - Ep 18 - Boundaries - 18-06-2025
We explore how authentic boundaries help protect our inner world. Discover how values, not approval, shape your identity. Learn why boundaries are acts of kindness to yourself—and why they’re essential for a calm, purposeful, and authentic life. Real, relatable conversations about mental wellbeing from someone who is walking the same journey as you, just sitting on a different side of the mic.
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The Bridge Zone - 18-06-2025
Podcast produced and first broadcast at Free FM 89.0 - a platform for direct involvement in the media. Hamilton Kirikiriroa, NZ
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From the Fringes - 18-06-2025
Presenting a range of issues and opinions from the fringes... political, social, ethical and personal, from the unique perspective of the show's host, Jack Gielen.
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Drawn Borings: A Curated Soundscape for Creative Minds - 'AnCo' – 17-06-2025
Inspired by Grant's practice of automatic drawing, Drawn Borings isn’t just passive background music—it’s an immersive experience designed to open doors to new ideas and creative moments.
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Back Porch Bluegrass - 17-06-2025
Mid-winter here in NZ, but this show has nothing to do with the season. All year round, it’s great to listen to bluegrass music, and there’s plenty of it here. The Lost Pines from Texas, the Earls of Leicester, Chad Manning, Claire Lynch, and the Osborne Bros get us started, then there’s Longview, Mike Auldridge, and the Bluegrass Album Band. I’ve also featured a new single from NZ band You Me Everybody, which has only recently been released.
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B Orig - 17-06-2025
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.
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Waikato Chinese Voices - 17-06-2025
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.
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That's The Ticket - 17-06-2025
The Mysterious Disappearance is coming to Riverlea Theatre and That's the Ticket is on the case! Hannah gets a look behind the mystery of it all with cast members Jenny and Nick. Hannah Mooney has your ticket to arts happenings in the Tron and beyond. Interviews with local creatives, what’s on guides and even the odd performance live on air…
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Musical Journeys – 17-06-2025
This week we hear from 93-year-old Jamaican guitar legend Ernest Raglan, from ska days to Below the Bass Line. Musical Journeys is a way to share and pay respect to various cultural and musical movements from across the globe, and is shared with us from our friends at Raglan Community Radio.
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The Joy of Classical Music - Ep 107 - We Don't Know How Lucky We Are - 16-06-2025
Episode 107 of The Joy of Classical Music is a celebration of all things Aotearoa NZ and besides some joyous and uplifting music, there’s a bit of nostalgia as well. John Clark - We Don’t Know Lucky We Are Jenny McCloud - A & P Show, the 3rd Movement from 1986 orchestral suite Celebrations The Tower Voices NZ performs David Hamiltons - Lux Aeterna. Ron Goodwin conducts the NZ Symphony Orchestra - Aotearoa (Land of the Long White Cloud) from his NZ Suite. Douglas Lilburn - Aotearoa David Farquhar – Ring Round the Moon Ron Goodwin and the NZ Symphony Orchestra - Milford Sound from his NZ Suite Henry Wong Doe performs Victoria Kelly - Goodnight Kiwi Kiri Te Kanawa - Hine e Hine
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Waikato Chinese Voices - 16-06-2025
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.
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Over Some Milo - Glamourous Chaos - 16-06-2025
We’ve got a lot to say about our silly little terribly important teenage lives. It’s Marvel chat and maths class rants and half-hearted deviations into the injustice all around us. This is a show for Sumaiya’s mum, but you can listen too if you like.
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The Free Breakfast – Static - 16-06-2025
The event "10 Years Of Static - Last Place, Hamilton" is happening on Saturday, June 21st, 2025 at Last Place in Hamilton. The event celebrates 10 years of the band STATIC and includes performances by The Boondocks, Cootie Cuties, and Kiero as well. Kelli speaks to Cailum from the band about the gig.
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Retrospect '60s Garage Punk Show 680 - Mindfulness, for fans of mindbending, mindbreaking and mindeating punk and psych!
Mindfulness, for fans of mindbending, mindbreaking and mindeating punk and psych! 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].
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A Life of Faith - In Conversation with Brother Kevin Dobbyn
Religion and Spirituality
English
Andrew Johnstone is a local personality who gained significant attention from the 2020 biopic When The Cows Come Home. In that film Andrew discussed his schooling at Sacred Heart College and his time with the Marist brothers. Recently he made a formal complaint against two Brothers, resulting in ongoing discussions with the body charged with investigating abuse allegations, The National Office For Professional Standards.
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A Sonic Youth
Music
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A love for indie rock as expressed by a 18-year-old Kiwi.
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Absolutely Not, Sis!
Community
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Two small-town gals navigating their 30s through grieving, thriving, or barely surviving. Courtney and Laura discuss everything from loss and heartbreak to shower thoughts and what's trending! These two have been THROUGH it but will be sure to come out the other side laughing, so... grab a drink, and get ready to have a catch up with your new besties!
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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.
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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).
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Arritmia
Religion and Spirituality
Spanish
Un programa de radio cristiano, presentado por Angie Rodriguez.
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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.
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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.
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Back Porch Bluegrass
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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.
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BallotBox 23
Community
English
One-on-one interviews with candidates for the Hamilton West, Hamilton East and Hauraki-Waikato electorates in the 2023 General Election.
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Alfah Femmes - Banned From Poland [2025]
Defying easy categorization, incorporating diverse musical influences and engaging in feminist discourse through their music. Their name, a playful reference to Violent Femmes and the Riot Grrrl movement, reflects their approach to music and social commentary.
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REM - Radio Free Europe Remix by Jacknife Lee, honoring Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty! Proceeds from the vinyl pressing to benefit World Press Freedom Day.
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Featured Programmes
A Sonic Youth
A love for indie rock as expressed by a 18-year-old Kiwi.
Anpudan Waikato
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.
B Orig
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.
Back Porch Bluegrass
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.
Bunting v Christoffersen
Weekly debate and banter between Wednesday Free Breakfast host Mark Bunting and ex-Hamiltonian commentator Max Christoffersen. It's a battle of opinion, knowledge, perspective and wit as they tackle the issues facing our city.
Civic Kōrero
A fortnightly one-on-one conversation with Hamilton City Councillors and Civic Leaders about important matters on the council agenda.
Connect With Community Waikato
An overview of the community groups and social services in the Waikato region.
Costa Botes - A Filmmakers Journey
Costa Botes is perhaps best known for his 1995 feature Forgotten Silver. Conceived by Costa and written and directed by Costa and Peter Jackson it is one of the great classics of NZ cinema. Costa also chronicled the making of Peter Jackson’s groundbreaking Lord of the Rings project. But that’s only a sample of his achievements.
Creative Genius: The Brian Wilson and Beach Boys Tribute Special
Brian Douglas Wilson (June 20, 1942 – June 11, 2025) was an American musician, singer, songwriter, and record producer who co-founded the Beach Boys. Often called a genius for his novel approaches to pop composition and mastery of recording techniques, he is widely acknowledged as one of the most innovative and significant songwriters of the 20th century. This tribute show, by Free FM's Phil Grey, explores the Beach Boys' lesser-known gems and Wilson's solo material
Creative Genius: The Brian Wilson and Beach Boys Tribute Special
Brian Douglas Wilson (June 20, 1942 – June 11, 2025) was an American musician, singer, songwriter, and record producer who co-founded the Beach Boys. Often called a genius for his novel approaches to pop composition and mastery of recording techniques, he is widely acknowledged as one of the most innovative and significant songwriters of the 20th century. This tribute show, by Free FM's Phil Grey, explores the Beach Boys' lesser-known gems and Wilson's solo material
Crisis In Sudan — A Free FM Special Report
Sudanese democratic aspirations have been dashed three times since gaining independence from Britain in 1956. The latest move toward democratic rule was upended on April 15 this year when two of the Generals on the transitional ruling council went to war with each other. How did this affect New Zealand? Sudanese Kiwis explain.
Deep_INsessioNZ
Deep_INsessioNZ goes deep into electronic music culture from jungle to dub, from garage to tech house and everything in between.
Drawn Borings: A Curated Soundscape for Creative Minds
Inspired by Grant's practice of automatic drawing, Drawn Borings isn’t just passive background music—it’s an immersive experience designed to open doors to new ideas and creative moments.
Equal Agenda
Equal Agenda dives into the complexities of gender equality and unpacks the everyday discrimination women face. Hosted by Isabelle Leilua-McBride and Mollie Hedgman, two university students who chat with experts in their fields sharing their knowledge and experiences they have had along the way.
Fighting Stigma
Sit down with Vanessa and Raissa every week to unpack some of the day to day challenges of living with mental illness and explore strategies for facing them with grace, humour and knowledge.
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12:00 AM - 1:30 AM
Musical Journeys
Rodrigo Hill and Xavier Meade
Arts and Culture
1:30 AM - 2:30 AM
Forty Six and 2
2:30 AM - 3:30 AM
Dead Air
3:30 AM - 4:00 AM
Buddhism on Air
Free FM
Religion and Spirituality
5:00 AM - 6:00 AM
The Joy of Classical Music
Andrew Johnstone
Arts and Culture
7:30 AM - 9:30 AM
The Free Breakfast
Free FM
Various
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
The History Hour - BBC
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
The Bridge Zone
Free FM
Interests and Hobbies
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
From the Fringes
Free FM
Interests and Hobbies
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
ReThinking Mental Wellbeing
Andre Jackson
Disability and Health
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
Equal Agenda
Isabelle Leilua-McBride and Mollie Hedgman
Gender and Sexuality
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Tech Life - BBC
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Vedic Wisdom
Free FM
Religion and Spirituality
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
iDad and Daughter
Free FM
Community
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Over the Fence
Craig Mitchell
Community
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Radio 2050
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
MPB Revista
Antonio Aparecido de Souza
Ethnic Voices
8:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Musafir Hoon Yaaro
Free FM
Ethnic Voices
9:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Conexao Sulamerica
10:00 PM - 12:00 AM
The Paleface Parabola
Jumpin' JB
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