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Musical Journeys – 27-10-2026 Día de los Muertos - Songs dedicated to the departed from Palestine to the American Continent. 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. Listen

Back Porch Bluegrass Show - 27-10-2026 This week’s show kicks off with an original tune , not released anywhere, recorded by myself and Jean-Luc Leroux, and then we have some top tracks from Ricky Skaggs, the Grascals, Jim Hurst and a particular favourite of mine, Seldom Scene. Laurie Lewis & Tom Rozum play a superb fiddle tune, and Irene Kelley sings for us. I’ve featured two tracks from the ‘original’ Blue Grass Band, recorded in 1946, and some picking & singing from Joe Mullins, and High Fidelity. Really great bluegrass! Listen

NZ Chinese Bridge Radio - 27-10-2026 NZ Chinese Bridge Radio 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 66 - Choosing Family Over Living Abroad - with Ashley Russell There are so many different reasons why we choose to move countries and become an expat and so many interesting stories of amazing people. Listen

B Orig - 27-10-2026 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. Listen

The Weekly Hotwire – 27-10-2026 A weekly into New Zealand’s primary industries, exploring farm systems, markets, people and policy through storytelling, science and experience. Listen

The Sandwich Club Ep 28 - Holding it together while falling apart, pass the chocolate We're at that age where we're holding hands, holding families together, holding back tears and occasionally holding a glass of wine. But who's holding us? This episode we have our first official guest, Cynthia Ward, who is the founder and former CEO of True Colours. We talked about dying, grief and the sacredness and beauty of a subject that is so emotionally charged. Listen

Tickled Pink Ep 3 - Shady Tupu This week we meet Shady Tupu who is a solo Dad of three and winner of the 2023 NZ Comedy Guild Best Newcomer award. Shady tells us how he started out, who and what inspires his work and how he’s learned to create a balance between comedy life and fatherhood. The show that takes a peek behind the scenes to talk to the people who are doing cool, positive, fun things here in the mighty Waikato and around the globe. Listen

Ep 178 - Joe Hisaishi and the Magical Music of Studio Ghibli Japanese composer Joe Hisaishi is probably best know for the 11 Hayayo Miyazaki films he’s scored. In this episode I’ll be playing a variety of musical selections from 6 of those films as well as a brand new recording of his Symphony Number 3: Metaphysica, a work that explores existence, mortality, spirit, transformation, and the porous boundary between the material and other worlds. Royal Philharmonic Orchestra perform Joe Hisaishi - Bygone Days from Porco Rosso (1992) London Symphony Orchestra performs Joe Hisaishi - One Summers Day from Spirited Away (2001) WDR Funkhausorchester performs Joe Hisaishi - The Legend of Ashitaka from Princess Mononoke (1997) Royal Philharmonic Orchestra perform Joe Hisaishi - Path of the Wind from My Neighbor Totoro (1988) Royal Philharmonic Orchestra perform Joe Hisaishi - My Neighbor Totoro from My Neighbor Totoro (1988) Royal Philharmonic Orchestra perform Joe Hisaishi - Merry-Go-Round of Life Symphonic Variation from Howl’s Moving Castle (2004) Royal Philharmonic Orchestra performs Joe Hisaishi - Symphony No. 3: Metaphysica. I. Existence II. Where are we going? III. Substance Exploring classical music in all its glories and complexities. From the sweetest melodic to the cutting edge of the avant-garde... from the deep past to the freshest contemporary. All of it. The joy of classical music. Listen

NZ Chinese Bridge Radio - 26-10-2026 NZ Chinese Bridge Radio 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

Limya Plus Plus Ep 17 - 25-10-2026 Limya Plus Plus presents literary works, in English, thru Limya – a poem consisting of five lines with limited syllables 5-7-5-7-5. Listen

Harmony Waikato - 25-10-2026 Created by Free FM, Hamilton, New Zealand Listen

Cosmopolitan News and Views - 25-10-2026 Created by Free FM, Hamilton, New Zealand Listen

Golden Guide - 22-10-2026 Gospel songs and messages from the Holy Scripture, in Tagalog Cebuano and English. Listen

Buddhism on Air - 25-10-2026 Buddhism on Air, hosted by Tenzin Chosang, discusses Buddhism and Buddhist beliefs. Listen

Free Left Turn - 24-10-2026 Welcome Comrades to an hour of news and commentary from a far-left perspective.. Produced at Free FM, Hamilton, NZ Listen

Arritmia - 24-10-2026 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

Connect With Community Waikato - 24-10-2026 Van Kilburn Waikato Family Centre. An overview of the community groups and social services in the Waikato region. Listen

MPB Revista – 23-10-2026 MPB Revista apresenta o melhor da música popular brasileira, com informações e curiosidades sobre as canções. Listen

Conversa De Futebol – 23-10-2026 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

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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

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 Porch Bluegrass Show

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

Bethel New Zealand

Ethnic Voices Spanish (Latin America) Bethel Nueva Zelanda es una sucursal de Bethel TV y Radio en América del Norte, Central y del Sur, que llega a la comunidad latina para difundir el evangelio y conectarse con buena conversación y buena música cristiana. Episodes and More

Break the Chain

Disability and Health English What would it feel like to be free? Do you try to make changes in your life but constantly slip back into your old ways? On Break The Chain Podcast, James Dear interviews some of the greatest, relatable, and compassionate minds; talking about breaking all varieties of bad habits and how to actually live a joyful and fulfilling life. Listen now to free yourself from the shackles of the mind. Episodes and More

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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 & 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
6:00 AM - 7:00 AM	Certain Sound
7:00 AM - 7:30 AM	The Sleep Lab Stories
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	Tickled Pink Jaqi Taimana Arts and Culture
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM	The Johnstone Podcast Andrew Johnstone Community
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	Equal Agenda YWCA Waikato Gender and Sexuality
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM	Radio 2050
6:00 PM - 6:30 PM	Tanglaw Connect Glady Mabini Ethnic Voices
7:00 PM - 7:30 PM	Alo Aotearoa Denisse Herrera Ethnic Voices
7:30 PM - 8:00 PM	Handog kay Kalapati Pat Oyson-Matthan Ethnic Voices
7:30 PM - 8:00 PM	Handog kay Kalapati Pat Oyson-Matthan Ethnic Voices
9:00 PM - 10:00 PM	Musafir Hoon Yaaro Free FM Ethnic Voices
10:00 PM - 12:00 AM	The Paleface Parabola Jumpin' JB Music