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A Sonic Youth episode 194 - Brown Horse, Luke Roberts, Kurt Vile, Trey Gruber Oliver looks at indie/alt-country band Brown Horse and their amazing new sophomore album. They're one to watch! Plus, new music from Kurt Vile & Luke Roberts and a favourite track from Chicago singer/songwriter Trey Gruber. 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. Listen

The Voice Within - 03-07-2025 The Voice Within explores new age beliefs with regular guests. Listen

Fighting Stigma - Digital Tools for Wellbeing 2 - 03-07-2025 Created by Free FM, Hamilton, New Zealand Listen

The Paleface Parabola - 02-07-2025 Ricardo is taking the wheel.The theme of his show is cool and the meaning of that catch phrase word. Ricardo has the mojo .You’ll love it. 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. Listen

Over the Fence - 02-07-2025 Hover flies, plus weather and gardening to do's with host Craig Mitchell. Listen

iDad and Daughter - 02-07-2025 Eslet Aloua-Carter and her dad Frank share their thoughts and experiences, and help each other along the way. Together they open new experiences. Listen

Vedic Wisdom Part 1 - 02-07-2025 Keeping the Mind Under Control. We discuss how to bring the mind from foe back to friend and get more out of your life and potential. Listen

Vedic Wisdom Part 2 - 02-07-2025 Distress Can Be Stopped. Distress is a common factor in our modern lives but how to curb it is a challenge for many people. This show pots a spiritual twist on the solution and identifies the higher goal that becomes possible. Listen

Equal Agenda – Women in the Workplace - 02-07-2025 Women in the Workplace - Suzette. Why are women still fighting for equality in the workplace? Suzette, a senior lecturer in the Division of Management at the University of Waikato, is passionate about exactly this. She shares her insights with Mollie about strategies for achieving equity and empowerment for women in professional spaces. Listen

From the Fringes - 02-07-2025 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. Listen

The Bridge Zone - 02-07-2025 Podcast produced and first broadcast at Free FM 89.0 - a platform for direct involvement in the media. Hamilton Kirikiriroa, NZ Listen

ReThinking Mental Wellbeing Ep 20 - The Framework for Wellbeing - 02-07-2025 In a world that never stops, this episode is a quiet rebellion. From an introvert’s view, we explore the power of authenticity, stillness, and inner truth. As society demands noise, speed, and performance, we choose presence, calm, and depth. This is a call to slow down, listen within, and create a life aligned with your true nature. Because in stillness, the most profound truths are heard—and authenticity finally begins. Real, relatable conversations about mental wellbeing from someone who is walking the same journey as you, just sitting on a different side of the mic. Listen

Drawn Borings: A Curated Soundscape for Creative Minds – Ep 21 – 01-07-2025 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 - 01-07-2025 This week, I have re-visited some of my first influences for banjo playing, from Earl Scruggs, Bill Keith, Don Parmley, Doug Dillard, Mike Seeger, Walt Hensley, and Ralph Stanley, and of course the music that the bands they were part of were playing. I’ve also featured the brand-new album from the Kody Norris Show, The Kathy Kallick Band, and that gentleman of bluegrass, Bill Clifton. Listen

B Orig - 01-07-2025 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

Waikato Chinese Voices - 01-07-2025 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

That's The Ticket - 01-07-2025 Hometown heroes Caitlin and Alex are in the studio to talk about a Toxic one? Tune in to hear all about Deller Production's upcoming season of The Toxic Avenger. Hannah Mooney has your ticket to arts happenings in the Tron and beyond. Interviews with local creatives, what’s on guides and even the odd performance live on air… Listen

Radio 2050 – Laura Carney - 02-07-2025 Laura shares with us the story of trying to complete her father’s secret bucket list. Her father made a list when he was young of all the things he wanted to do in life; places he wanted to go, celebrities he wanted to meet, etc. He tragically passed away in an accident with a distracted driver when Laura was 25. The list was packed away in a box and forgotten, only to be discovered 13 years later by Laura and her brother. Laura decided to take it upon herself to try and complete the list. Her book, My Father’s List, tells the story of how completing the list provided her a way to navigate through her grief, and helped her find purpose in life. Laura is now an advocate for safe driving, and is currently working on a project to highlight women who were first in their fields. Radio 2050 is a mix of conversation and music that aims to inspire change throughout the world. Listen

The Joy of Classical Music Ep 109 - Three Australian Women - 30-06-2025 Episode 109 of The Joy of Classical Music explores the music of three Australian Women: Dulcie Holland, Peggy Glanville Hicks and Anne Boyd. Jeanell Carrigan performs Dulcie Holland - Nocturne The Chamber Choir Kammerchor Stuttgart performs Anne Boyd - As I Crossed a Bridge of Dreams The Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra performs Peggy Glanville-Hicks - Sinfonia da Pacifica Anne Boyd - Goldfish Through Summer Rain Ronan Apcar performs Dulce Holland - Sonata for Piano 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 - 30-06-2025 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

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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 a 18-year-old Kiwi. 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

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

BallotBox 23

Community English One-on-one interviews with candidates for the Hamilton West, Hamilton East and Hauraki-Waikato electorates in the 2023 General Election. Episodes and More

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Feature Album of the Week

The Bird Calls - Melody Trail [2025]
aka singer-songwriter Sam Sodomsky, has released near 40 albums since 2011. While the music itself might sound a bit more upbeat than previously, there is always a somewhat nostalgic, melancholic line running throughout.

New Playlisted Music

Tamara & The Dreams - Successfully Bisexual. The Melbourne indie-pop artist’s new single explores themes of identity and mortality, written during Greek Island travels

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