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Ep 6 - Pick Me Up Molly Payton's brand new single 'Pick Me Up' kicks off this week's eclectic show - which also features Beth Torrance-Hetherington, Meddles - band, Half/Time, Empress, Grecco Romank, Manu Francois, and more! Discovering the best independent music from Aotearoa — new releases, emerging artists, local scenes, and future favourites from New Zealand's indie underground. Listen

Musafir Hoon Yaaro - 29-07-2026 Musafir Hoon Yaaro (I am a Traveller) is a lifestyle show in Hindi, hosted by Arsh (Jimmy) Singh. Listen

The Paleface Parabola - 29-07-2026 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. Listen

Tanglaw Connect Ep 7 - When No One Said Yes we sit down with Nelma Salondaguit-Gibson, a professional massage therapist whose inspiring journey proves that setbacks can become the beginning of something even greater. Before moving to Aotearoa New Zealand, Nelma had already built a successful career in the Middle East, earning the trust of a loyal clientele through her skill, professionalism, and genuine care for her clients. But after marrying a Kiwi and relocating to New Zealand, she found herself facing an unexpected challenge. Despite her experience and qualifications, one job application after another was met with rejection. Rather than allowing disappointment to define her, Nelma chose to rethink her approach. She realized that success wasn't only about having the right skills- it was also about learning how to market herself, build relationships, and let the quality of her work speak for itself. Today, Nelma owns her own massage spa, where much of her growing clientele comes through word-of-mouth recommendations- a testament to the trust she has earned and the excellence she consistently delivers. Join us as Nelma shares a heartfelt story of resilience, entrepreneurship, and the courage to create opportunities when none seem to exist. Her journey is a reminder that sometimes, the best opportunities are not given—they are built. Tanglaw Connect celebrates resilience, faith, and the Filipino spirit while fostering connection, belonging, and encouragement for listeners wherever they may be. Listen

Echoes of Dissent Ep 16 - Sacred or Just Scenic From Maunga Kea to Uluru , from Warriors Rising to a quiet “Please don’t climb". We listen to Hawane Rios protesting a planned 30 metre telescope on the mountain that is family. We see the stakes driven into the Rock to make it easier for tourists to climb. From Uluru in Australia's Red Centre to Mauna Kea in Hawaiʻi and sacred places here in Aotearoa New Zealand, we reflect on tourism, and we seek to travel with curiosity and a deep recognition of the stories carried by the land. Traversing the centuries and musical genres to dive into one song that cries out ‘This is wrong!’ Listen

Vedic Wisdom Part 2 - 29-07-2026 Everybody is Spiritually Sick. The imperfections of everyone compounds into a form of spiritual sickness due to being misled by a poor knowledge base. Spiritual knowledge repairs just this type of illusion. Listen

Vedic Wisdom Part 1 - 29-07-2026 You Are Your Own Biggest Problem. The show delivers an excellent solution to the problems of life in the material world. Listen

That's The Ticket - Evita Hannah Mooney catches up with a couple of cast from Evita The Musical ahead of their season at Riverlea Theatre with Hamilton Musical Theatre. Listen

The Bridge Zone - 29-07-2026 The Bridge Zone – Episode 422 The BZ Crew talk about Weather, robbing a bank and funding The Bailiff rules about the difference between a Major and a minor penalty card Also – what do you do if you feel uncomfortable at the table during a post mortem Mr Jinn shares results from around the motu Jinnies are posting some superb results Kevin Hu directs a tournament that he won as a Junior back in the day We had a “quaddie” at the Howick tourney Malcolm Mayer shares when he first represented NZ and his travels then wasn’t that exciting He tell us a story that did not have a favourable outcome at the table yet the result changed the way he plays to this very day He continues to tell the story of the Akarana app Join Ankarana’s Swiss pairs online – the remaining 4 weeks can count towards your total score 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 Listen

Musical Journeys – 28-07-2026 Musical Journeys is a way to share and pay respect to various cultural and musical movements from across the globe, and is shared with us from our friends at Raglan Community Radio. Listen

Back Porch Bluegrass Show - 28-07-2026 This show features some more treasures from the LP’s my friend Barry has given me, with the bands Spectrum and Shenandoah Cut-ups being featured. We’ve also got music from Del McCoury, the Nashville Bluegrass Band, Bobby Hicks and Cliff Waldron. The Allen Brothers do some nice harmony for us, and Craig Smith picks some fine banjo. The Hamilton County Bluegrass Band dust off an old crowd favourite, and Allen Shelton takes us out with a traditional banjo tune. It’s real bluegrass, folks. Listen

B Orig - 28-07-2026 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. Listen

NZ Chinese Bridge Radio - 28-07-2026 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. Listen

Hanna Worldwide and Friends - Ep 54 - The benefits of house sitting around the world 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

The Weekly Hotwire – 28-07-26 A weekly into New Zealand’s primary industries, exploring farm systems, markets, people and policy through storytelling, science and experience. Listen

The Sandwich Club Ep 15 - The Great Debate – Part One Some questions simply don't have a right answer—but they're far too much fun to argue about. Cash or card? Should guests help with the dishes? Real books or Kindle? QR code menus: brilliant or annoying? Join us as we tackle the great debates of everyday life, where opinions are strong, evidence is questionable, and changing your mind is entirely optional. This is Part One... because we definitely haven't settled the arguments yet. The Sandwich Club is for women in the middle — juggling kids, parents, work, money, bodies and everything in between. Listen

NZ Chinese Bridge Radio - 27-07-2026 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. Listen

Ep 165 - New Adventures in Music 8 New Adventures in music is a series within a series about the thrill of musical discovery and the joy of listening and among the new albums featured in episode 8 is Infrastructure: The Songs of David Sisco, 55 from pianists Katia and Marielle Labeque and Milestones from Hugoi Ticiatti and the O/Modernt Chamber Orchestra. The featured work, a 3-movement choral work called Cycle of Peace, is from Tenebrae’s new album In between: Choral Works by Jessica Ulusoy-Horsley. Pianist David Fung and Tenor David Sisco perform David Sisko - Where Memories Go to Die. Burnt Reeds perform Amber Ferenz - From The Mountains to The Sea: A musical journey across North Carolina. Katia Labèque performs Lili Boulanger - Trois Morceaux: I. D’un vieux jardin. Marielle Labeque performs Lili Boulanger - Trois Morceaux: II. D’un jardin clair. Katia and Marielle Labèque perform Fanny Mendelssohn - Vier Lieder ohne Worte, Op. 8: I. Allegro moderato Hugo Ticciati and the O/Modernt Chamber Orchestra perform Igor Stravinsky - Suite de L’Histoire Du Soldat. Tenebrae Choir perform Jessica Ulusoy-Horsley - Cycle of Peace. Exploring classical music in all its glories and complexities. From the sweetest melodic to the cutting edge of the avant-garde... from the deep past to the freshest contemporary. All of it. The joy of classical music. Listen

The Free Breakfast – Evita Hamilton Musical Theatre's 50th Anniversary production is Evita, which is on stage at Riverlea Theatre from August 1 - 15. Director Lawrie Johnson and the show's leading lady, Lauren Thompson, join Mike Williams in the studio to discuss preparations for this well-loved, spectacular show. Listen

Free Left Turn - 25-07-2026 Welcome Comrades to an hour of news and commentary from a far-left perspective.. Produced at Free FM, Hamilton, NZ Listen

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A Sonic Youth

Music English A love for indie rock as expressed by Kiwi taste-maker Oliver Grey. Episodes and More

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 Show

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

Barangay New Zealand

Ethnic Voices Filipino 🇵🇭 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. Episodes and More

Bengal Beats

Arts and Culture Bengali, Bangla 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. Episodes and More

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