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ep6 - Creating Live Art Sharing real stories of people who’ve found creative, remote, or unconventional ways to build a working life in Raglan. From online businesses to freelance careers, we dive into how people make it work for their lifestyle, income, and commuinity. Listen

The Paleface Parabola - 18-02-2026 What a weird day it was to do this show. But we did it, and get ready for fun. It's friendly advice. Our latest caper was bumpy, lumpy and jumpy. And we walked away somewhat satisfied... a condition that you will experience too after an hour and 56 minutes of our joy. Examples? Sure. The Jake Mason Trio, The Fugs, Curtis Mayfield & the Impressions, Kamasi Washington, and Procol Harum are but five of our co-stars, and of course we present the Mystery Man’s Musical Magic act of the week to end the melee. We thank for your ears in advance. Viva Free FM,our mothership! Listen

Musafir Hoon Yaaro - 18-02-2026 Musafir Hoon Yaaro (I am a Traveller) is a lifestyle show in Hindi, hosted by Arsh (Jimmy) Singh. Listen

Vedic Wisdom Part 1 - Divisions of Devotional Service Divisions of Devotional Service Everyone starts out as a learner and advances as they become experienced and qualified and confident. Devotional service is similar to this but it is directly related to the level of surrender to the Spiritual Master by accepting His instruction. Listen

Vedic Wisdom Part 2 - Resolute Determination Resolute Determination Most people show determination when they want something ,but determination is intended for the execution of one’s duty, especially in the service of the Lord. Listen

Equal Agenda Series 3 Ep 6 – Buy! Buy! Buy! From skincare lines for babies to TikTok hauls and Mecca Kids, consumerism is at an all-time high. We seem to think that more is more! The rapid rate at which micro trends cycle in and out means that people constantly feel the need to buy in order to keep up - and, due to extremely high beauty standards, women are easy targets. Join Charlie and Mia on this episode as they discuss gendered marketing, materialistic culture, social media/influencers, and all that leads to our overconsumption. Listen

From the Fringes - 18-02-2026 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. Listen

The Bridge Zone - 18-02-2026 Podcast produced and first broadcast at Free FM 89.0 - a platform for direct involvement in the media. Hamilton Kirikiriroa, NZ Listen

The Free Breakfast – Walk Without Fear - 18-02-2026 Walk Without Fear is a not for profit run by volunteers and professionals bound by a single ambition: Our country at peace, free from social violence. Armin Schmidt joins Gary in the studio to talk about the charity walk taking place from Innes Common, Hamilton Lake, for 24 hours on 28 February and 1 March. Listen

Waikato Chinese Voices - 17-02-2026 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

Musical Journeys – 18-02-2026 Latin Jazz, Chucho with Irakere, Paquito d’Rivera, Live at Village Vangard, Bebo y Chucho, juntos para siempre, Silvio Rodriguezn Pablo Milanes, Buika & others. 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 - 17-02-2026 A very diverse collection of bluegrass in this episode, from the 80+ year-old Stoneman Sisters, to the stalwarts of classic bluegrass, the Bluegrass Album Band. Dan Tyminski, Barry & Holly Tashian, Emerson & Waldron, the Osborne Brothers get us started, then the Country Gentlemen and Northern Lights take us out. In between we have the Stoneman Sisters, Lorraine Jordan playing some country music -bluegrass style, and it all sounds great, believe me. Listen

B Orig - 17-02-2026 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

Ep 32 - Arranged marriage, personal choice - An Indian groom's perspective - with Smit Banker 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

That's The Ticket - 17-02-2026 There's much ado about something on That's the Ticket as Hannah Mooney welcomes a couple of cast members from the upcoming Summer Shakespeare - Much Ado About Nothing to TTT! Listen

The Weekly Hotwire - 17-02-26 A weekly into New Zealand’s primary industries, exploring farm systems, markets, people and policy through storytelling, science and experience. Listen

The Free Breakfast – 17-02-2026 Mikey Havoc from Push Push joins Silvana and Raquel – talking about their first new music since 2017 and their North Island tour. Listen

Ep 142 - Marc Blitzstein's Airborne Symphony Last week's episode opened with Theory of Flight, the first part of the the first movement of Marc Blitzstein’s Airborne Symphony, a work I enjoyed so much that this week I’m doing something I have never done before, devoting an entire episode to one piece of music. Leonard Bernstein, The New York Philharmonic, The Choral Arts Society and Orson Welles perform Marc Blitzstein: The Airborne Symphony FIRST MOVEMENT Theory of Flight Ballad of History and Mythology Kittyhawk The Airborne SECOND MOVEMENT The Enemy Threat and Approach Ballad of the Cities Morning Poem THIRD MOVEMENT Ballad of Hurry-Up Night Music/Ballad of the Bombarder Recitative: Chorus of the Rendezvous The Open Sky The Joy of Classical Music Episode 143 - Part 1: New Favourites and Recent Discoveries For the next two episodes I’m going to be taking a closer look at some new favourites and this week it’s music from pianists Julia Hamos and Jeremy Denk, songwriter and composer Marc Blitzstein, soprano Isabel Schicketanz and Sweden’s Gavle Symphony Orchestra. Julia Hamos performs Charles Mingus - Myself When I Am Real William Sharp and Steven Blier perform Marc Blitzstein - The New Suit Isabel Schicketanz performs Adam Krieger - Der Liebe Macht herrscht Tag und Nacht Jeremy Denk performs Claude Debussy - Images, Book 1, L. 110: No. 1, Reflets dans l’eau Avi Avital, Between Worlds Ensemble and Marina Heredia perform García Lorca, Solinís: Canciones españolas antiguas: No. 10, Zorongo Julia Hamos performs György Ligeti - Etudes, Book 1: No. 4, Fanfares Gavle Symphony Orchestra performs Max Reger - Romantic Suite, Op. 125 Listen

Waikato Chinese Voices - 16-02-2026 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

Tales From the Guild: Shadows of Paradurn Ep 29 – 16-02-2026 Tales From the Guild: Shadows of Paradurn is a DnD5e actual play radio show. Brought to you by the Waikato Role-Playing Guild. 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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