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The Bridge Zone - 03-09-2025 Podcast produced and first broadcast at Free FM 89.0 - a platform for direct involvement in the media. Hamilton Kirikiriroa, NZ Listen

Radio 2050 – Henry Jenkins - 03-09-2025 Henry Jenkins discusses our evolving media landscape, the challenges that come with it, and the onus it puts on us to engage with and share media responsibly. He discusses the role of social media in shaping public discourse, emphasizing the need for credible sources and a critical eye. He addresses the need for cultivating imagination on a societal level, in order for us to be able to envisage a better future. Radio 2050 is a mix of conversation and music that aims to inspire change throughout the world. Listen

Waikato Chinese Voices - 02-09-2025 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

Drawn Borings: A Curated Soundscape for Creative Minds - EP 30 'World 2' - 02-09-2025 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 - 02-09-2025 Created by Free FM, Hamilton, New Zealand Listen

B Orig - 02-09-2025 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

Hanna Worldwide and Friends – Let's Tlak About Iran with Nasim Saeidi Please welcome with me Nasim Saeidi, also known as Niki who left Iran with her husband to start a new life in New Zealand. We met at work and started becoming close friends. Niki is very compassionate and loving and is always looking for a way to grow. She is telling us a little bit about the current situation in Iran, why they chose to move to New Zealand, why everyone should visit the beautiful country Iran one day and how difficult it was to be so far away from her family and having visa restrictions when her parents caught Covid-19. Listen

The Joy of Classical Music EP 118 - Music Inspired by Science Fiction - 01-09-2025 Classical Music inspired by science fiction is one of classical musics most obscure sub-genres and over the last few weeks I’ve been compiling a list works that I hope will offer new light on this hidden corner of art music. Ursula Le Guin and David Bedford - Funeral Procession from the “Space Opera” Rigel 9 Tod Machover - Valis, Pt. 1: We Appear to be Memory Coils Tod Machover - Valis, Pt. 1: You Know, I Have These Dreams of a Strange Place Tod Machover - Death and the Powers, Part 1: Simon and the System Jerry Goldsmith - Christus Apollo: Part III Ralph Lundsten - Alpha Ralpha Boulevard David Bedford - An Extract From 'Star's End’ Peter Pears performs David Bedford - The Tentacles of the Dark Nebula A radio show and podcast created and first aired at Free FM 89.0, a member of the Community Access Media Alliance Aotearoa/New Zealand. Supported by NZ on Air. freefm.org.nz and @freefm89 on Facebook and Instagram Listen

Waikato Chinese Voices - 01-09-2025 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

Tales From the Guild: Shadows of Paradurn Ep 5 – 01-09-2025 Tales From the Guild: Shadows of Paradurn is a DnD5e actual play radio show. A fight to the death! Amadeus, Tanwen and Magnus must rally against the extradimensional beasts that threaten the last safe haven in Gran Darmur. Beyond the battle lies safety, allies, and maybe some answers to looming questions- What happened here? Who is behind this? And why does there seem to be a greater threat casting a shadow over Paradurn, no, over the whole world… Brought to you by the Waikato Role-Playing Guild. Listen

Over Some Milo - 01-09-2025 Ban Love Triangles Listen

Historic Souvenirs - 01-09-2025 Historic Souvenirs retells personal memoirs in a series of book readings. Listen

The Free Breakfast – Voting - 01-09-2025 Free FM's Kelli Pike talks to Hamilton City Council governance lead Amy Viggis about how the voting process works - covering the voting pack that will be received by Hamilton residents soon. Listen

Cosmopolitan News and Views - 31-08-2025 Created by Free FM, Hamilton, New Zealand Listen

Retrospect '60s Garage Punk Show 691 - Proto Punk Proto Punk gems from around the world. 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

Free Left Turn - 30-08-2025 Welcome Comrades to an hour of news and commentary from a far-left perspective.. Produced at Free FM, Hamilton, NZ Listen

Harmony Waikato - 31-08-2025 Created by Free FM, Hamilton, New Zealand Listen

Radio Buddhist (Cantonese) - 31-08-2025 Created by Free FM, Hamilton, New Zealand Listen

Golden Guide - 31-08-2025 Gospel songs and messages from the Holy Scripture, in Tagalog Cebuano and English. Listen

Sai News 1087 - Onam - 31-08-2025 Sai News 1087 - Onam 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 Kiwi taste-maker Oliver Grey. 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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