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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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Over Some Milo - 13-10-2025
F1 Dreams and the Rise of 67
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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.
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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.
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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
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Harmony Waikato - 12-10-2025
Created by Free FM, Hamilton, New Zealand
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Cosmopolitan News and Views - 12-10-2025
Created by Free FM, Hamilton, New Zealand
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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].
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Radio Buddhist (Cantonese) - 12-10-2025
Created by Free FM, Hamilton, New Zealand
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Golden Guide - 12-10-2025
Gospel songs and messages from the Holy Scripture, in Tagalog Cebuano and English.
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Sai News 1093 Diwali - 12-10-2025
Sai News 1093 Diwali
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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.
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Buddhism on Air - 12-10-2025
Buddhism on Air, hosted by Tenzin Chosang, discusses Buddhism and Buddhist beliefs.
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God's Message - 12-10-2025
Created by Free FM, Hamilton, New Zealand
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Radio Buddhist (Mandarin) - 11-10-2025
Created by Free FM, Hamilton, New Zealand
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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.
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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.
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A Sonic Youth
Music
English
A love for indie rock as expressed by Kiwi taste-maker Oliver Grey.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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).
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Arritmia
Religion and Spirituality
Spanish
Un programa de radio cristiano, presentado por Angie Rodriguez.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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,".
New Playlisted Music
Kathleen Edwards - The Logical Song: classic Supertramp mega-hit from her new covers LP called, well, 'Covers'.
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Featured Programmes
A Sonic Youth
A love for indie rock as expressed by Kiwi taste-maker Oliver Grey.
Alo Aotearoa
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.
Back Porch Bluegrass
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.
Bengal Beats
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.
Bunting v Christoffersen
Weekly debate and banter between Wednesday Free Breakfast host Mark Bunting and ex-Hamiltonian commentator Max Christoffersen. It's a battle of opinion, knowledge, perspective and wit as they tackle the issues facing our city.
Connect With Community Waikato
An overview of the community groups and social services in the Waikato region.
Creative Genius: The Brian Wilson and Beach Boys Tribute Special
Brian Douglas Wilson (June 20, 1942 – June 11, 2025) was an American musician, singer, songwriter, and record producer who co-founded the Beach Boys. Often called a genius for his novel approaches to pop composition and mastery of recording techniques, he is widely acknowledged as one of the most innovative and significant songwriters of the 20th century. This tribute show, by Free FM's Phil Grey, explores the Beach Boys' lesser-known gems and Wilson's solo material
Crisis In Sudan — A Free FM Special Report
Sudanese democratic aspirations have been dashed three times since gaining independence from Britain in 1956. The latest move toward democratic rule was upended on April 15 this year when two of the Generals on the transitional ruling council went to war with each other. How did this affect New Zealand? Sudanese Kiwis explain.
Deep_INsessioNZ
Deep_INsessioNZ goes deep into electronic music culture from jungle to dub, from garage to tech house and everything in between.
Democracy Done Right
Everything you didn’t know you needed to know about voting for your local representatives! This podcast is hosted by Wintec Media Arts students Ray Raynel and Julia Bartley who are joined by Amy Viggers from Hamilton City Council, and Kim Jacobs from The Electoral Commission.
Drawn Borings: A Curated Soundscape for Creative Minds
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.
Equal Agenda
Exploring the complexities of gender equality and shedding light on the everyday discrimination women face. Insightful, thought-provoking conversations, inspiring change, fostering connection, and reminding you that you’re not alone in the pursuit of equality. Brought to you by YWCA Hamilton, a community organisation dedicated to empowering and supporting women across the Waikato to achieve success.
Fighting Stigma
Sit down with Vanessa and Raissa every week to unpack some of the day to day challenges of living with mental illness and explore strategies for facing them with grace, humour and knowledge.
Flat Out Pride
Weekly LGBTQIA+ media from Hamilton NZ, made with support of NZ on Air and PROUDly part of CAMA Community Access Media Alliance - Fighting for your right to be on the radio and in the media since 1981
Hanna Worldwide and Friends
There are so many different reasons why we choose to move countries and become an expat and so many interesting stories of amazing people. Having relatable struggles, amazing adventures and new beginnings!
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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
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