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Siwa Umak - 26-06-2025 Podcast produced and first broadcast at Free FM 89.0 - a platform for direct involvement in the media. Hamilton Kirikiriroa, NZ Listen

Mo’ui lelei – Tali tali lelei – 26-06-2025 Mo’ui lelei – Tali tali lelei the 100% Tongan language programme bringing you local, national and international news that matters to the Tongan community. Listen

A Sonic Youth episode 193 - Loose Tooth, Wednesday, Olivia's World, Bnny, Wild Pink A selection of the hottest indie rock new releases. Featuring Australian indie pop bands Loose Tooth and Olivia's World. Plus, a raucous new single from Wednesday, and tracks from Bnny and Wild Pink Follow @asonicyouthpodcast on Insta and Facebook. This show is part of the Free FM 89.0 YOUTH ZONE. Made with support of NZ on Air. Listen

The Voice Within - 26-06-2025 The Voice Within explores new age beliefs with regular guests. Listen

Fighting Stigma - 7 Types of Rest And Neurodivergency Part 2 - 26-06-2025 Created by Free FM, Hamilton, New Zealand Listen

The Paleface Parabola - 25-06-2025 Mad dogs and an Irishman came out in the 100 degree heat this week to spin for the win on this week’s Paleface Parabola, which was produced and performed to distract and soothe our nervous world from the Masters of War. It worked for the Mystery Man and I. Thus, and so, we ask without probing as if you were on the witness stand, if you’ll try the following music on to see if it fits. Willy Deville with Mark Knopfler, Little Pattie & the Statesmen, the Walt Bibinger Trio, Tim Buckley, and Elvis Costello & the Attractions! Yes them too. All hail the good ship Free FM 89.0 out of Hamilton, NZ, our radio home away from home. Listen

Over the Fence - 25-06-2025 News, issues, experiences and chat from the rural landscape around the Waikato and New Zealand with host Craig Mitchell. Listen

iDad and Daughter - 25-06-2025 Eslet Aloua-Carter and her dad Frank share their thoughts and experiences, and help each other along the way. Together they open new experiences. Listen

Vedic Wisdom Part 1 - 25-06-2025 University Education is Inferior. This show exposed the uncertainty of material education as compared to the value of eternal spiritual knowledge received from the Vedic literature. Listen

Vedic Wisdom Part 2 - 25-06-2025 Description of the Spiritual World. Here we provide a vivid explanation of the structure and characteristic of the spiritual manifestation. A very revealing description of the purity of the spiritual world verses the world we are so familiar with. Listen

Equal Agenda – Entrepreneurial Women - 25-06-2025 From educator to entrepreneur, Sinead, the founder of ‘Meadow and Wild’ is following her passion and building her dream business. This wholesome episode is all about the collective power of women supporting and inspiring each other. Join Isabelle and Mollie as they explore what it means to carve your own path and do what lights you up! Listen

From the Fringes - 25-06-2025 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. Listen

The Bridge Zone - 25-06-2025 Podcast produced and first broadcast at Free FM 89.0 - a platform for direct involvement in the media. Hamilton Kirikiriroa, NZ Listen

ReThinking Mental Wellbeing - Ep 19 Obstacles and Barriers - 25-06-2025 In this episode we explore the difference between obstacles and barriers, showing how mindsets shape our experiences. We will talk about how barriers are our internal beliefs while obstacles are external challenges we can work through learning how perspective builds resilience and empowers change 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 Ep20 'NewMusic' 24-6-25 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 - 24-06-2025 A broad spectrum of bluegrass in this week’s show, and there’ll be something for all musical tastes, I’m sure. The Peter Rowan Bluegrass Band kick-off (well, they would if it was a rugby match), then we’ve got Chris Jones and the Night riders, Tony rice & David Grisman, Missy Raines & Alleghany, and the East Tennessee State University band to follow. JD Crowe, Joe K Walsh and even the Hamilton County Bluegrass Band get to play a song. Lots to enjoy. Listen

B Orig - 24-06-2025 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. Listen

Waikato Chinese Voices - 24-06-2025 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. Listen

Waikato Chinese Voices - 23-06-2025 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. Listen

The Joy of Classical Music – Ep 108 - David Farquhar, From Cambridge With Love - 23-06-2025 Episode 108 of The Joy of Classical Music is a special extra long edition dedicated to Cambridge born composer David Farquhar, and by Cambridge, I mean Cambridge NZ, the cultural and sporting epicentre of the bucolic Waipa District. In this episode we explore David’s life and work with a special emphasis on 1964’s Cambridge Ode, a work commissioned to celebrate the towns centenary. David Farquhar - Tom, he was a piper's son & Lavender's blue David Farquhar - Ode For Piano performed by Georgina Zellan- Smith The Auckland Youth Orchestra performs David Farquhar - Harlequin Overture Pianist Jian Liu and violinist Martin Riseley perform David Farquhar’s Ring around the Moon The Concord Brass performs David Farquhar - Homage to Stravinsky for Brass Quintet Gunter Herbig performs David Farquhar - Prospero Dreaming David Farquhar - Third Symphony: Remembered Songs The Alex Lindsay Orchestra performs David Farquhar - Ring Around the Moon 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

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

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. Episodes and More

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12:00 AM - 1:00 AM	Retrospect '60s Garage Punk Show Phil Grey Music
1:30 AM - 3:00 AM	Musical Journeys Rodrigo Hill and Xavier Meade Arts and Culture
3:00 AM - 5:00 AM	Modern Jazz Today
5:00 AM - 6:00 AM	B Orig Mel and Ben Ethnic Voices
6:00 AM - 7:00 AM	Balmoral Blues
7:30 AM - 9:30 AM	The Free Breakfast Free FM Various
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM	The Arts Hour - BBC
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Democracy Now!
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM	Fighting Stigma Free FM Disability and Health
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM	Health Check - BBC
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM	The Voice Within Free FM Religion and Spirituality
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM	People Fixing the World - BBC
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM	A Sonic Youth Oliver Grey Music
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM	Decult Talks
6:00 PM - 6:30 PM	Voices of Peace and Aroha
7:00 PM - 7:30 PM	Mo’ui lelei – Tali tali lelei Maile Ethnic Voices
7:30 PM - 8:00 PM	Siwa Umak Ethnic Voices
8:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Barangay New Zealand Free FM Ethnic Voices
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10:00 PM - 11:00 PM	The Blackhouse
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