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The Paleface Parabola - 23-07-2025 A glorious mess this was.This, meaning this week’s Paleface Parabola. We walked on the Jazz side of life to start, did the boogie woogie to set point and purpose with sheer force of will, and ended Japanese Prog that brought some razzle dazzle to the radio. Charter members of our 1:58 minute tour de farce were the likes of Slim Gaillard, Bruce Smith, The Blasters, Fletcher Henderson, and Stella Lee Jones. Cynics go home. Music heals meanies. Listen

Musafir Hoon Yaaro - 23-07-2025 Musafir Hoon Yaaro (I am a Traveller) is a lifestyle show in Hindi, hosted by Arsh (Jimmy) Singh. Listen

Over the Fence - 23-07-2025 New Zealand's capability for feeding ourselves, plus weather and gardening to do's with host Craig Mitchell. Listen

iDad and Daughter - 23-07-2025 Eslet Aloua-Carter and her dad Frank share their thoughts and experiences, and help each other along the way. Together they open new experiences. Listen

Vedic Wisdom Part 1 - 23-07-2025 Human Perfection Today we discuss the trick in finding your place in the Lord’s plan. Fulfilling the place you belong in is the perfection of your purpose for existing and the place you feel perfection. Listen

Vedic Wisdom Part 2 - 23-07-2025 Transcendental Activities We all know of the activities that bind us to the material concept of life, but what are the characteristics of those transcendental activities that liberate us from karma and the cycle of birth and death. In this program we teach you the concepts that refocus your perspective and guarantee you liberation. Listen

From the Fringes - 23-07-2025 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. Listen

Equal Agenda – Communication and Consent - 23-07-2025 Anna Britz doesn’t shy away from the tough conversations and that’s exactly what makes them so powerful. As a consent and sexual violence researcher and educator, she shares her passion for working with young people. Mollie and Isabelle learn how culture shapes our inner and outer worlds, and how open, honest dialogue about consent can be truly transformational. Listen

The Bridge Zone - 23-07-2025 Podcast produced and first broadcast at Free FM 89.0 - a platform for direct involvement in the media. Hamilton Kirikiriroa, NZ Listen

Radio 2050 – Peyton Scott Russell - 23-07-2025 Peyton shares his journey as an artist and his work teaching graffiti as a fine art. He discusses his early passion for art, his struggles with academics, and how he found his calling in teaching art to at-risk youth. He talks about the impact of his viral George Floyd painting and his current work combining plein air painting with graffiti aesthetics. Peyton advises young artists to embrace their power and explore their truth. Radio 2050 is a mix of conversation and music that aims to inspire change throughout the world. Listen

ReThinking Mental Wellbeing – Ep 23 - How to feel you belong - 23-07-2025 We all have a deep, human need to belong. This podcast explores how feeling accepted shapes our mental health, confidence, and sense of identity. When belonging is missing, we can feel isolated, anxious, and unsure of ourselves. But when we find connection and community, we thrive. Discover why belonging matters and how to cultivate it in your own 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. Listen

Drawn Borings: A Curated Soundscape for Creative Minds – Ep 24 - Adrift - 22-07-2025 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. Listen

Back Porch Bluegrass Show - 22-07-2025 Bill Clifton, the Gibson Brothers, the Sonoran Dogs, the Dillards – some top-notch bluegrass here, with a lot of songs that are comparatively unknown – check them out. Bill Emerson, Nu-Blu, Australia’s Old South Bluegrass Band, Joe Mullins, and Curtis Burch make it an action-packed programme. Our studio at FreeFM is being remodelled, so I’m replaying some shows that you might have missed. Listen

B Orig - 22-07-2025 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. Listen

Waikato Chinese Voices - 22-07-2025 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. Listen

Bethel New Zealand – 22-07-2025 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. Listen

Musical Journeys – Songs of Resistencia - 22-07-2025 This week, we hear Songs of Resistencia - from Charlie Haden & Carla Bley, Leon Gieco & Lila Downs, Mark Ribot with Tom Waita, Steve Earley & Tiff Morritt, Evelyn Cornejo, Ruben Blades y seis del solar, Ry Cooder, Joan Baez, Soledad Bravo, Patricio Manns, Jose Merce, Manu Chao, Mamselle Ruiz, Marta Gomez, Kevin Johansen. 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

The Free Breakfast – High Impact Insensitivity - 22-07-2025 Over six years of daily ferry commutes between his home on Waiheke Island and the big smoke of Auckland, Jonathan McQuillan wrote his neurotic debut novel, High Impact Insensitivity, tapping out the bulk of it on his phone. Now he's unleashed it on the world, and joins Silvana and Raquel on the Free Breakfast to talk about his book encompassing humour, hilarity, hope and humanity. Listen

The Joy of Classical Music – Ep 112 - The Music of Ideology, Imperialism, Politics, Protest and Agitation - 21-07-2025 Episode 112 of the Joy of Classical Music revisits Episode 77, The Music of Ideology, Imperialism, Politics, Protest and Agitation and in part 2 we continue exploring a style of music designed to inflame our senses and arouse our passions. Hayley Westenra - God Defend New Zealand Risen from the Ruins - The National Anthem of East Germany Hans Eisler and Bertolt Brecht - The Solidarity Song Dmitri Shostakovich - Symphony No. 5, 1V Movement Giuseppe Verdi - Nabucco, Act III: Chorus of the Hebrew Slaves Undine Smith Moore - Before I'd be a Slave Aaron Copland - Fanfare for the Common Man Spyridon Samaras - The Olympic Hymn Hubert Parry - Jerusalem Tchaikovsky - 1812 Overture Listen

Waikato Chinese Voices - 21-07-2025 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. Listen

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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. Episodes and More

A Sonic Youth

Music English A love for indie rock as expressed by a 18-year-old Kiwi. Episodes and More

Absolutely Not, Sis!

Community English 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! Episodes and More

Alo Aotearoa

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

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Jazmine Mary - I Want To Rock and Roll [2025]
Fast gaining recognition as one of the most significant Aotearoa music releases of 2025, Jazmine Mary is a noir folk artist who has played in support of Kurt Vile, Billy Bragg, Gang of Youths, and toured the country in support of Reb Fountain

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Luke Roberts & Kurt Vile - Classic Love, from the five-song slacker-country collab Classic Love EP out this month.

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