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Waikato Chinese Voices - 09-02-2026 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

The Joy of Classical Music - Ep 141 - Part 2 From the Concert hall to the Musical Stage Beginning around the 1920s, composers in American and elsewhere began imagining a new kind of musical theatre, a fusion of styles that borrowed from established operatic traditions, Broadway and popular music and culture, but whatever it was going to be, it wasn’t going to happen overnight, it would be something that evolved over time. Over the next few weeks I’ll be exploring the new musical theatre and some of the composers that brought it to life. Leonard Bernstein, Choral Art Society and the New York Philharmonic Orchestra and Orson Welles perform Marc Blitzstein - Airborne Symphony: I. Theory of Flight Steven Blier and William Sharp perform Marc Blitzstein - Stay In My Arms Marc Blitzstein - The Cradle Will Rock: Scene 1 - Streetcorner: I'm Checkin' Home Now Marc Blitzstein - The Cradle Will Rock: Scene 2 - Nightcourt Marc Blitzstein - The Cradle Will Rock:Scene 3 - Mission Scene Sheri Greenawald and the Scottish Opera Orchestra perform Marc Blitzstein - Regina: Act 1: Lionett Gregory Mercer performs Marc Blitzstein - Sacco’s The Whole Shoe from Sacco and Vanzetti Magdalena: A Musical Adventure Studio Cast Recording: Villa-Lobos - Magdalena: Festival of the River Magdalena: A Musical Adventure Studio Cast Recording: Villa-Lobos - Magdalena: Finale: The Seed of God The Hague Philharmonic perform Shostakovich - Mosow-Cheryomushki: Prologue - Meeting You Here We Do Not Want Superfluous Words. The Hague Philharmonic perform Shostakovich - Mosow-Cheryomushki: Tyoplui Lane The Hague Philharmonic perform Shostakovich - Mosow-Cheryomushki: Lidochka's Song The Hague Philharmonic perform Shostakovich - Mosow-Cheryomushki: When I am Wondering Along the Streets of Moscow Listen

The Free Breakfast - Elisabeth Easther - HamLit Elisabeth Easther, co-curator of HamLit 2026, joins Mike Williams with a run-down of the treats in store for book lovers at this year's Hamilton Arts Festival. Listen

The Ripple Results Ep 11 - Joanna Kearney Diocesan Pastoral Team Leader. Shares details of the movie she has been creating, her journey through the Diocese of Hamilton, and the remarkable, often unknown history that our diocese holds. Your window into the meaningful impact being made across the Catholic Diocese of Hamilton. Inspiring stories of how a single act of support to The Hamilton Catholic Development Fund can spark ripples of change. Listen

Alo Aotearoa Series 2 Ep 2 – Tratado de Waitangi y lo que este Grammy significa para los latinos Hablamos del Tratado de Waitangi, el acuerdo que dio forma a Nueva Zelanda y cuyas consecuencias siguen vigentes, y también reflexionamos sobre lo que este Grammy representa para la comunidad latina: visibilidad, orgullo y reconocimiento global. Listen

ep. 714 - Psych Obscurities! An hour of psych obscurities from around the world - US, UK, Netherlands [4 tracks!] and France 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]. Listen

Free Left Turn - 07-02-2026 Welcome Comrades to an hour of news and commentary from a far-left perspective.. Produced at Free FM, Hamilton, NZ Listen

Cosmopolitan News and Views - 08-02-2026 Created by Free FM, Hamilton, New Zealand Listen

Harmony Waikato - 08-02-2026 Created by Free FM, Hamilton, New Zealand Listen

Golden Guide - 08-02-2026 Gospel songs and messages from the Holy Scripture, in Tagalog Cebuano and English. Listen

Sai News 1110 - Moments of Bliss - 08-02-2026 Sai News 1110 Moments of Bliss Listen

Buddhism on Air - 08-02-2026 Buddhism on Air, hosted by Tenzin Chosang, discusses Buddhism and Buddhist beliefs. Listen

God's Message - 08-02-2026 Created by Free FM, Hamilton, New Zealand Listen

The Last Breath Series 2 Ep 4 – Costa in Hospice Filmmaker Costa Botes was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2015. After a period of remission, his health deteriorated in 2025, and in early November he was transferred to Wellington’s Mary Potter Hospice. I spoke with Costa just days before his death, in a conversation marked by clarity, courage, and grace. Hospice Waikato, in association with Free FM, presents The Last Breath – A Podcast About Death And Dying. Listen

Arritmia - 07-02-2026 Presented by Angie Rodríguez Gómez, who feels a strong call to fulfil God's purpose for her life, which includes using her voice as a tool to share her personal testimony and her knowledge as Life Coach. Listen

Connect With Community Waikato - 07-02-2026 An overview of the community groups and social services in the Waikato region. Listen

MPB Revista – 06-02-2026 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. Listen

Conversa De Futebol – 06-02-2026 Bate papo semanal sobre o que acontece dentro e fora dos gramados. Conversa de futebol e pra você amante da bola que mora nas cidades da Nova Zelândia. Listen

Out West Radio - 05-02-2026 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. Listen

Barangay New Zealand - 05-02-2026 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. 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

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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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
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