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Saved and Besieged Ep 7 From Simon to Peter – Embracing God’s Vision in Our Failures – 14-10-2025 How God Sees Beyond Our Mistakes and Shapes Our Destiny We all stumble, fail, and fall short—but your failures are not the end of your story. In this episode, we walk through the transformation of Simon into Peter, exploring how God takes our mistakes, disappointments, and missteps and turns them into purpose. Learn how to embrace God’s vision for your life, step into the calling He has for you, and see your failures as the starting point for destiny, not the final word. Listen

The Free Breakfast – Mayor Elect Tim Macindoe - 14-10-2025 Hamilton City's new mayor elect Tim Macindoe speaks to Free Breakfast hosts Silvana and Raquel about the journey ahead with the new council. Listen

Ep 124 - Guitar All Around the World This week its all about the classical guitar and we’ll be visiting with virtuoso guitarists from Croatia, Portugal, Brazil, Spain, Aotearoa NZ, New York, Ukraine, Australia, Russia and China. rina Kulikova performs Konstantin Vassiliev - 3 Lyric Pieces: No.1: Elegie in memoriam Sergey Rachmaninov From his album Van Gough Fire - Marko Topchii performs Antonio Ruiz-Pipó -Canción y Danza No. 1 Philip Norman - Inception for Infinity for Solo Guitar and String Orchestra Aleksandr Tsiboulski performs Peter Sculthorpe - From Kakadu: 1. Grave Matthew Marshall performs Michael Calvert’s Gaston in Love from the album Rhapsody on a Riff Carlos Paredes - Canção Verde Anos (The Green Years Song) Xuefei Yang performs Mark Houghton - Dance of the Orient Ana Vidovic performs Johann Sebastian Bach’s - Lute Partita in E Major, BWV 1006a (arr. W. Despalj) : I. Preludio Andrés Segovia performs Francisco Tárrega - Recuerdos de la Alhambra Julian Bream and the London Symphony Orchestra conducted by André Previn - Heitor Villa-Lobos: Concerto for Guitar and Chamber Orchestra Listen

Waikato Chinese Voices - 13-10-2025 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 11 – 13-10-2025 Tales From the Guild: Shadows of Paradurn is a DnD5e actual play radio show. Amadeus, Tanwen and Magnus hunt for clues to solve a 300 year old mystery. It’s a known fact that the aspiring King Casten rose quickly to power in a tumultuous time of warring factions, but had just as quick of a fall from grace- literally. He climbed a mountain to survey his new lands and ended up tumbling down instead. In the present, our heroes have to ask the question; did he fall? Or was he pushed? Brought to you by the Waikato Role-Playing Guild. Listen

Over Some Milo - 13-10-2025 F1 Dreams and the Rise of 67 Listen

Ep 93 - John Green In this conversation, John Green discusses his journey as a writer, his new book about tuberculosis, and the importance of human stories in understanding complex issues. He explores the systemic problems surrounding diseases, the cultural myths and stigmas associated with tuberculosis, and the challenge of writing about such topics while keeping the human experience at the forefront. Green emphasizes the role of collective will in addressing pandemics and shares his perspective on finding hope amidst despair. Radio 2050 is a mix of conversation and music that aims to inspire change throughout the world. Listen

Hanna Worldwide and Friends – Navigating life as a queer person of colour with Cayathri Divakalala 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

Free Left Turn - 11-10-2025 Welcome Comrades to an hour of news and commentary from a far-left perspective.. Produced at Free FM, Hamilton, NZ Listen

Harmony Waikato - 12-10-2025 Created by Free FM, Hamilton, New Zealand Listen

Cosmopolitan News and Views - 12-10-2025 Created by Free FM, Hamilton, New Zealand Listen

ep. 697 - No Hit Wonders - the MOST obscure garage selections What's the most obscure garage band or track you know? Will they make the cut alongside a Hong Kong cover of Gloria, a gay-baiting single concocted by two radio DJs, or a band who performed in Papua New Guinea? 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

Radio Buddhist (Cantonese) - 12-10-2025 Created by Free FM, Hamilton, New Zealand Listen

Golden Guide - 12-10-2025 Gospel songs and messages from the Holy Scripture, in Tagalog Cebuano and English. Listen

Sai News 1093 Diwali - 12-10-2025 Sai News 1093 Diwali Listen

Gaslight Gospel Ep 7 – The Web of Control: How Abusers Build a Cage You Can’t See Part 2 12-10-2025 Abuse is not a loss of control — it’s a strategy. “The Web of Control” pulls back the curtain on how abusers methodically limit your freedom, weaving a trap that feels like safety until you can’t move without permission. This section exposes the slow, deliberate process that turns everyday life into a cage you can’t see, but can’t escape. Listen

Buddhism on Air - 12-10-2025 Buddhism on Air, hosted by Tenzin Chosang, discusses Buddhism and Buddhist beliefs. Listen

God's Message - 12-10-2025 Created by Free FM, Hamilton, New Zealand Listen

Radio Buddhist (Mandarin) - 11-10-2025 Created by Free FM, Hamilton, New Zealand Listen

MPB Revista – 10-10-2025 The big names in Brazilian samba and samba rock and their greatest hits in the first half hour of the programme. In the second half, new names in Brazilian Popular Music that have recently emerged or are being launched on the music scene. 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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Sacred Paws - Jump Into Life [2025]
Third studio album by Scottish indie-pop band centres on the theme of relationships. It incorporates elements of pop and indie rock along with Afrobeats. AllMusic's Tim Sendra described the Jump Into Life as a "another near-perfect pop album,".

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12:00 AM - 1:00 AM	The Arts Hour - BBC
1:00 AM - 2:00 AM	The Blackhouse
2:00 AM - 3:00 AM	Retrospect '60s Garage Punk Show Phil Grey Music
3:00 AM - 4:00 AM	Garage Band Radio
5:00 AM - 6:00 AM	MPB Revista Antonio Aparecido de Souza Ethnic Voices
6:00 AM - 7:00 AM	Tales From the Guild: Shadows of Paradurn Waikato Role-Playing Guild Interests and Hobbies
7:00 AM - 7:30 AM	Knight Life
7:30 AM - 9:30 AM	The Free Breakfast Free FM Various
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM	The Science Hour - BBC
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM	AA Radio Show
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM	The Inquiry - BBC
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM	Saved and Besieged JR Cece Religion and Spirituality
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM	Democracy Now!
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM	That's The Ticket Hannah Mooney Arts and Culture
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM	Hanna Worldwide and Friends Hanna Arts and Culture
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Waikato Chinese Voices Free FM Ethnic Voices
9:00 PM - 10:00 PM	B Orig Free Mel Ethnic Voices
10:00 PM - 11:00 PM	Back Porch Bluegrass Free FM Music
11:00 PM - 11:30 PM	Drawn Borings: A Curated Soundscape for Creative Minds Grant Jack Arts and Culture