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Wrestling Roundup - 17-10-2025
Join Grady and Josh every week as they run down what happened in wrestling in the past 7days.
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Out West Radio - 17-10-2025
This show keeps Hamilton West residents informed and up to date with what is happening at the Western Community Centre. The Centre has been supporting the Hamilton West community since 1979.
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Ep 90 - Ni9t333
Electronic music culture from jungle to dub, from garage to tech house and everything in between.
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Flat Out Pride - 17-10-2025
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
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The Free Breakfast – Static - 17-10-2025
Hamilton band Static is releasing its second EP, Let It Be Gone, this Sunday. They will be playing a release show at Last Place, Kirikiriroa, on 14 November, supporting Coast Arcade. Band members Sinaea and Cailum join Cate in the studio to talk about the EP.
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The Free Breakfast – The Misty Flicks Film Festival
It's Misty Flicks Film Festival time again – from Friday October 31 to Sunday November 2 at the Regent Cinema in Te Awamutu. Pam Kaval - Youth Film facilitator and Chris Hanlon - Challenge facilitator joined Milliams to talk about this year's offerings.
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Barangay New Zealand - 16-10-2025
Barangay New Zealand is your Filipino home, away from home – your connection to the homeland. Tune in every Tuesday for an hour of Pinoy music and information.
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Siwa Umak - 16-10-2025
Podcast produced and first broadcast at Free FM 89.0 - a platform for direct involvement in the media. Hamilton Kirikiriroa, NZ
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Mo’ui lelei – Tali tali lelei – 16-10-2025
Mo’ui lelei – Tali tali lelei the 100% Tongan language programme bringing you local, national and international news that matters to the Tongan community.
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A Sonic Youth episode 209 - Wild Pink's Dulling The Horns, Dexateens, Telethon
Favourites from Wild Pink's excellent heavy Americana record 'Dulling The Horns'. Plus, other favourite loud Americana tracks from Alabama's Dexateens and Milwaukee's Telethon (featuring The Jayhawks' Gary Louris). 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.
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The Voice Within - 16-10-2025
The Voice Within explores new age beliefs with regular guests.
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Fighting Stigma - 16-10-2025
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The Paleface Parabola - 15-10-2025
Submitted for your approval. Our playlist for Mocktober 15. Part of it anyway. Served best Al Dente. It’s cheerfully handcrafted. A simple sample size you ask? An easy request to honour. Los Straitjackets, Wild Jimmy Sprulli, Mickey Baker & his House Rockers, Those Darn Accordians, and Garmarna ought to keep your beak wet. Thus and so, my task is now nearly complete. But before we go, you’ve heard of an Irish goodbye...?
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Musafir Hoon Yaaro - 15-10-2025
Musafir Hoon Yaaro (I am a Traveller) is a lifestyle show in Hindi, hosted by Arsh (Jimmy) Singh.
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iDad and Daughter - 15-10-2025
Eslet Aloua-Carter and her dad Frank share their thoughts and experiences, and help each other along the way. Together they open new experiences.
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Vedic Wisdom Part 2 - 15-10-2025
Principles of Devotional. This show is a clear and complete explanation of the importance of accepting devotional service as the highest level of self realization.
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Vedic Wisdom Part 1 - 15-10-2025
Who Deserves Protection. We discuss how to balance a society so that everyone has what they need and crime is reduced by proper management which brings about security and protection for the people.
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Equal Agenda Ep 7 - Not Your Object
Confronting the topic of over-sexualisation of women, from social media and pornography to the way sports, public figures, and daily life reinforce harmful stereotypes. Women are not objects. Respect is not optional. Equality is not negotiable. It’s time to take responsibility and learn, because women should not have to protect themselves from violence.
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From the Fringes - 15-10-2025
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.
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The Bridge Zone - 15-10-2025
Podcast produced and first broadcast at Free FM 89.0 - a platform for direct involvement in the media. Hamilton Kirikiriroa, NZ
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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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Feature Album of the Week
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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Back Porch Bluegrass
Free FM
Music
1:00 AM - 2:00 AM
Forty Six & 2
2:00 AM - 3:00 AM
Conexao Sulamerica
3:00 AM - 4:00 AM
Sathsara Rāwa
4:00 AM - 4:30 AM
Sai News
Free FM
Religion and Spirituality
4:30 AM - 5:00 AM
Voices of Peace and Aroha
5:30 AM - 6:00 AM
Fighting Stigma
Free FM
Disability and Health
6:00 AM - 7:00 AM
That's The Ticket
Hannah Mooney
Arts and Culture
7:00 AM - 7:30 AM
The Documentary - BBC
7:30 AM - 9:30 AM
The Free Breakfast
Free FM
Various
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
The Interview - BBC
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Sick and Tired Aotearoa
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Out West Radio
Free FM
Community
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
The Climate Question - BBC
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Scotty's Place
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Equal Agenda
Martine, Jameena, and Hazel
Gender and Sexuality
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
A Sonic Youth
Oliver Grey
Music
4:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Wrestling Roundup
Free FM
Sport
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Flat Out Pride
Free FM
Gender and Sexuality
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Kia Ora Brazil
Maya Hasegawa
Ethnic Voices
7:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Conversa De Futebol
Maikel and Suzana
Sport
8:00 PM - 9:00 PM
MPB Revista
Antonio Aparecido de Souza
Ethnic Voices
9:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Fa'atauaina O Aiga
10:00 PM - 12:00 AM
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