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Echoes of Dissent Ep 21 - Your Vote: Protest Against Their Power
They jail the candidates. They burn the villages. They rewrite the ballot until only the ‘safe’ names remain. So why, if voting doesn't work, do dictators, juntas and terrorists spend millions trying to stop their citizens you doing it? This week we drag you from a courtroom in Hong Kong to a burning village in Zimbabwe to a ballot box in exile, and lands on the one thing every regime on Earth agrees on: your vote is your protest against their power. Plus: the quiet new rule changing how YOU vote in NZ this November, one party's plan to take the vote off hundreds of thousands of people, and the AI chatbot that refused to even discuss this episode's opening song. Your vote terrifies them. Start here.
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ep 253 - Ty Segall, Dinosaur Jr
It's a full noise episode of the show this week! Oliver looks at the new Dinosaur Jr album, one which many, (Oliver included), are calling one of the best of their 'modern' reformation period. Also, 'Chrome', the new album of sludgy guitar-based indie rock from Californian modern garage punk legend Ty Segall. Tracklist: 1. Ty Segall - Black Paint 2. Ty Segall Band - Diddy Wah Diddy 3. Ty Segall - Glass 4. Dinosaur Jr - Several Got Away 5. Dinosaur Jr - No Friends 6. Dinosaur Jr - Take Me With You 7. Ty Segall - Chrome 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 - 03-09-2026
The Voice Within explores new age beliefs with regular guests.
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Fighting Stigma - 03-09-2026
Random Acts of Kindness Day.
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Ep 11 - 🇳🇿 Canterbury Special
This week, Down Under Currents heads south to Ōtautahi Christchurch for a special episode celebrating the music coming out of Canterbury. Inspired by Gary’s recent visit to Plains Media in Ōtautahi, this episode takes a trip through the region’s wonderfully diverse independent music scene — from jangly indie and dreamy pop to garage rock, folk, punk and everything in between. Featuring music from The Response, CAITLIN, Pickle Darling, Monotones, Mel Parsons, Wurld Series, Yumi Zouma and plenty more, it’s a snapshot of a city with a huge musical history and an equally exciting future. Ōtautahi, Canterbury — this one’s for you. Discovering the best independent music from Aotearoa — new releases, emerging artists, local scenes, and future favourites from New Zealand's indie underground.
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The Paleface Parabola - 02-09-2026
A Parabola is the quest from which we return changed yet essentially the same. It’s the weekly opening of the Rock and Roll history books with twists from 7,000 miles away.
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Musafir Hoon Yaaro - 02-09-2026
Musafir Hoon Yaaro (I am a Traveller) is a lifestyle show in Hindi, hosted by Arsh (Jimmy) Singh.
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Vedic Wisdom Part 1 - Reality
We are all speculating on what is reality. We all have our explanation and perspective on what is reality, but it is actually define simply as 'the truth'.
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Vedic Wisdom Part 2 - Who Created God
This is the most difficult question that the atheist propose.
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From the Fringes - 02-09-2026
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 Johnstone Podcast Ep 2 - David Stone and The Tremors
A while back a friend told me about the Tremors. I hadn’t heard of them... turns out that back in the early 1960s, they were the biggest band in Cambridge and one of the biggest bands in the Waikato. I had all kinds of questions, so I tracked down the band’s vocalist David Stone. He talked about Cambridge, the band, and getting up close and personal with artists like Eric Clapton, Quincy Jones, Mick Jagger and The Pretenders.
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The Bridge Zone - 01-09-2026
The Bridge Zone – Episode 427 The BZ Crew talk about • South Pairs: Glenn Coutts and Graham Stout won the event, Jesse Pelienato and Brad Johnston finished second, and Sam Coutts and Nick Bailey finished third • Moss Wylie and Jeremy Fraser Hoskins won the plate • WAPS: Jennifer and Christine Gibbons won with a first-session score of 70 and a second-session score of 63.3 • However, Barry and Liz Fisher took the A-point in the afternoon session with a top score • Cranmer Bridge Club Mereana achieved a top score during a session at the House of Cards . • Club Visits On the trip from Dunedin to Christchurch, Bridge Clubs in Oamaru, Timaru, and Ashburton got their photos taken • Travel Hazards Heavy snow and traffic delays of nearly two hours on the Kilmog outside of Dunedin eventually led to the road closure • Local Trivia Barry gets grilled on this as we trip from Christchurch to Dunedin Mr Jinn shares results from around the motu • Ashburton Intermediate, Hutt Intermediate, Tudor-Biggs Intermediate (Auckland), Tauranga Intermediate, Junior and Novice, Kaikoura Junior and Novice • Gin Club Circuit: The Alex Baker, Barfoot & Thompson Jin Club Circuit continues, and Mr Jin gives a roundup • Ross shared an embarrassing story about accidentally backing his trailer into a tip in Taupo • Feedback – Are you a couples who met over the Bridge table? – Barry and Jenny met outside an Appeal room – Does that count? Judge Julie is covering Jury service today and returns next week The Gambler tips today Play up to honours Got some news or feedback, flick us an email bridgezoneshuffle@gmail.com Plenty to listen to, just click and hear our discussions See you at the tables The BZ Crew
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The Free Breakfast – Mel Libre's Song - 02-09-2026
Free FM content creator Mel Libre shares his lifelong love for music, and his song 'Elton John' in tribute to one of his heroes. Mel is the host of both B Orig and Limya Plus Plus on Free FM.
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Back Porch Bluegrass Show - 01-09-2026
The great Dolly Parton made excellent contributions to bluegrass music, both as a songwriter and a performer. Two albums, using the genre’s top bluegrass musicians received critical acclaim, and provided a source of excellent material for many bluegrass bands. In this episode of Back Porch Bluegrass, we feature some of Dolly’s ‘bluegrassy’ offerings, as well as music from others such as Dale Ann Bradley, the Sonoran Dogs, Flatt & Scruggs, Bill Clifton, Wayne Taylor & Appaloosa, and guitar picker Norman Blake. To round out the programme, we’ve a gospel song from Jimmy Martin & the Sunny Mountain Boys in 1973.
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B Orig - 01-09-2026
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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NZ Chinese Bridge Radio - 01-09-2026
NZ Chinese Bridge Radio 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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Ep 59 - Travel, Transitions and Mental Health
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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That's The Ticket - 01-09-2026
Hannah Mooney welcomes back long time friend of the show Yvonne from Write On for the Arts for some HVAQ (Hannah and Von Answer Questions) action!
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The Weekly Hotwire – 01-09-26
A weekly into New Zealand’s primary industries, exploring farm systems, markets, people and policy through storytelling, science and experience.
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The Sandwich Club Ep 20 - Things that are supposed to make life easier
Self check-out: convenient or soul destroying? Is AI exciting or terrifying? Do you have an App for absolutely everything? Which things genuinely make life easier, and which parts of your life have you outsourced to someone else? This week is more recommendations than rants. And if anyone has a good rice cooker recipe, let us know! The Sandwich Club is for women in the middle — juggling kids, parents, work, money, bodies and everything in between.
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A Sonic Youth
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🎸 A love for indie rock as expressed by Kiwi taste-maker Oliver Grey.
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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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Arabic Guide to the Treaty Principles Bill
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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
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Un programa de radio cristiano, presentado por Angie Rodriguez.
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B Orig
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🇵🇭 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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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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🇵🇭 Barangay New Zealand is your Filipino home, away from home – your connection to the homeland. Tune in for an hour of Pinoy music and information.
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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.
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Ethnic Voices
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Bethel Nueva Zelanda es una sucursal de Bethel TV y Radio en América del Norte, Central y del Sur, que llega a la comunidad latina para difundir el evangelio y conectarse con buena conversación y buena música cristiana.
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Break the Chain
Disability and Health
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What would it feel like to be free? Do you try to make changes in your life but constantly slip back into your old ways? On Break The Chain Podcast, James Dear interviews some of the greatest, relatable, and compassionate minds; talking about breaking all varieties of bad habits and how to actually live a joyful and fulfilling life. Listen now to free yourself from the shackles of the mind.
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Perry Keyes - The Alison Bend [August 2026]
Keyes' output is best described as heartland rock in that the lyrics detail the minutiae of the seamier side of existence in and around the working class Sydney suburbs.
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Reb Fountain [NZ] - Water For Gasoline, the superb title track of her new LP.
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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.
B Orig
🇵🇭 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.
Back Porch Bluegrass Show
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.
Connect With Community Waikato
An overview of the community groups and social services in the Waikato region.
Deep_INsessioNZ
Deep_INsessioNZ goes deep into electronic music culture from jungle to dub, from garage to tech house and everything in between.
Down Under Currents
Discovering the best independent music from Aotearoa — new releases, emerging artists, local scenes, and future favourites from New Zealand's indie underground.
Echoes of Dissent
Guitar-wielding prophets protest; war benefits only the dealers, poverty is the over-populated flip-side of greed, discrimination stuns the defenceless into silence, Mother Earth gasps. Each week Echoes of Dissent traverses the centuries and musical genres to dive into one song that cries out ‘This is wrong!’ We ask, what is it saying? Who wrote it? Why? What does it say for us today? At times we will be challenged, disturbed, unsettled. Please join us.
Equal Agenda
Exploring the complexities of gender equality and the everyday discrimination women face, the Equal Agenda podcast offers insightful, thought-provoking conversations that inspire change, foster connection, and remind you that you’re not alone. Brought to you by YWCA Waikato, a community organisation that empowers young women across the Waikato to thrive. Each season features different hosts and perspectives, with expert discussions and conversational, bite-sized feminism on topical issues.
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.
Free FM's De-Tour Du Jour
You know their voices. You know their shows. But you don’t know their record collections... yet. Ditch the routine. Take the Free FM De Tour Du Jour!
Free Left Turn
Welcome Comrades to an hour of news and commentary from a far-left perspective - agitating for change, and a fairer, balanced society.
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!
Helping Heroes
Helping Heroes shines a light on amazing local organisations and the selfless staff who power them. Each episode dives deep into a different agency, exploring their work and celebrating the heroes making a real difference in our community. Be inspired by all the stories of positive change we find. If you'd like to get in touch with the Helping Heroes team, find us via Insta @helpingheroesnz or visit https://www.helpingheroes.org.nz/
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Retrospect '60s Garage Punk Show
Phil Grey
Music
1:30 AM - 3:00 AM
Musical Journeys
Rodrigo Hill and Xavier Meade
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3:00 AM - 5:00 AM
Modern Jazz Today
5:00 AM - 6:00 AM
B Orig
Free Mel
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
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
The Sandwich Club
Susan Trodden and Tracey Olivier
Community
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
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Learning The Hard Way
Catherine MacKenzie
Children and Youth
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Echoes of Dissent
Frank Carter
Arts and Culture
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
9:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Sathsara Rāwa
10:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Down Under Currents
Gary Farrow
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Island Reggae Luau
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