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A Sonic Youth ep 215 - This Is Lorelei, nabeel, Holy Wave, The Brian Jonestown Massacre
New tracks from the soon to be released album from slacker Americana artist This Is Lorelei (Nate Amos). Iraqi/American shoegaze from the excellent nabeel, and two tracks to round up neo-psych November from The Brian Jonestown Massacre and Holy Wave. 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 - 04-12-2025
The Voice Within explores new age beliefs with regular guests.
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Fighting Stigma - 04-12-2025
Digital Tools for Wellbeing
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Bengal Beats Ep 9 - 03-12-2025
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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iDad and Daughter - 03-12-2025
Eslet Aloua-Carter and her dad Frank share their thoughts and experiences, and help each other along the way. Together they open new experiences.
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Vedic Wisdom Part 2 - Our Godly Qualities
Our Godly Qualities We rarely know our potential as divine beings because we are submerged in a society devoid of spiritual knowledge of our true identity and potential. Today we open our eyes through the perspective of exposing our divinity through purification by employing the wisdom of Vedic knowledge.
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Vedic Wisdom Part 1 - Why are People Starving
Why are People Starving The human race is falling short on its responsibility to act as stewards of the planet and the lower species and each other. The fact that people are still starving is direct confirmation of this problem. We discuss the solution to this and many other social problems corrected by an adjustment to our consciousness with the knowledge given in the Vedic wisdom.
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From the Fringes - 03-12-2025
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.
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Waikato Chinese Voices - 02-12-2025
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.
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The Bridge Zone - 03-12-2025
Podcast produced and first broadcast at Free FM 89.0 - a platform for direct involvement in the media. Hamilton Kirikiriroa, NZ
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Musical Journeys – 02-12-2025
Billie Holiday, Norma Winstone, Nina Simone, Leyla McCalla, Ella Fitzgerald & Louis Amstrong, and Cecile McLorin Salvat. 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.
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Back Porch Bluegrass - 02-12-2025
Selections from banjo man Butch Robins, the Bluegrass Album Band, Bobby Hicks, and the Foggy Hogtown Boys. Bill Monroe, Doc Watson feature with ‘live’ recordings, and Caroline Jones does a Christmas song with the Trenwiths. A song from ‘Oh Brother’, and one from the Petersens. Lots to like.
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B Orig - 02-12-2025
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.
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That's The Ticket - 02-12-2025
Hannah Mooney gets the merriest and Meteorist chat just in time for Quiz-mas with returning guests Cian and James stopping by ahead of their Meteor Christmas Quiz Night Fundraiser.
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The Weekly Hotwire – 02-12-25
A weekly into New Zealand’s primary industries, exploring farm systems, markets, people and policy through storytelling, science and experience.
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Waikato Chinese Voices - 01-12-2025
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.
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Ep 17 - So you want to move to New Zealand - with Melissa Cox
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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Over Some Milo - 01-12-25
Flip it around, Wicked Witch
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ep. 704 - Don't be a "Plastic Person"—tune in and get your garage fix!
⚡️ FLASH & CRASH! The Fuzz is Real! ⚡️Turn your volume knobs to the right and get ready to wreck the speakers. This week on the Retrospect 60s Garage Punk Show, we are digging deep into the obscure, the loud, and the totally unhinged. 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].
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Ep 131 - Contemplative Japan
This week it’s a selection of contemplative Japanese and Japanese inspired Music. Mezzo-Soprano Mika Kaneko performs Yoshinao Nakada - Cherry Blossoms Lane. Manchester Camerata performs Takashi Yoshimatsu - And Birds Are Still Tampa Bay Symphony performs Alan Hovhaness - Fantasy on Japanese Wood Prints for Xylophone & Orchestra Pacific Symphony Orchestra performs Toru Takemitsu - From Me Flows What You Call Time
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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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Alo Aotearoa
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.
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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.
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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).
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Arritmia
Religion and Spirituality
Spanish
Un programa de radio cristiano, presentado por Angie Rodriguez.
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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.
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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.
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Back Porch Bluegrass
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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.
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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.
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Bengal Beats
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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.
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Gringo Star - Sweethearts [2025]
Eighth full-length album by Atlanta quartet offers eleven surfy garage psych songs that blend garage rock and psychedelia with a new and introspective depth.
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Lettuce - Everybody Wants To Rule The World - sublime soul/funk cover of iconic 80s fave!
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Featured Programmes
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.
Back Porch Bluegrass
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.
Bengal Beats
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.
Connect With Community Waikato
An overview of the community groups and social services in the Waikato region.
Creative Genius: The Brian Wilson and Beach Boys Tribute Special
Brian Douglas Wilson (June 20, 1942 – June 11, 2025) was an American musician, singer, songwriter, and record producer who co-founded the Beach Boys. Often called a genius for his novel approaches to pop composition and mastery of recording techniques, he is widely acknowledged as one of the most innovative and significant songwriters of the 20th century. This tribute show, by Free FM's Phil Grey, explores the Beach Boys' lesser-known gems and Wilson's solo material
Crisis In Sudan — A Free FM Special Report
Sudanese democratic aspirations have been dashed three times since gaining independence from Britain in 1956. The latest move toward democratic rule was upended on April 15 this year when two of the Generals on the transitional ruling council went to war with each other. How did this affect New Zealand? Sudanese Kiwis explain.
Deep_INsessioNZ
Deep_INsessioNZ goes deep into electronic music culture from jungle to dub, from garage to tech house and everything in between.
Democracy Done Right
Everything you didn’t know you needed to know about voting for your local representatives! This podcast is hosted by Wintec Media Arts students Ray Raynel and Julia Bartley who are joined by Amy Viggers from Hamilton City Council, and Kim Jacobs from The Electoral Commission.
Drawn Borings: A Curated Soundscape for Creative Minds
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.
Equal Agenda
Exploring the complexities of gender equality and shedding light on the everyday discrimination women face. Insightful, thought-provoking conversations, inspiring change, fostering connection, and reminding you that you’re not alone in the pursuit of equality. Brought to you by YWCA Hamilton, a community organisation dedicated to empowering and supporting women across the Waikato to achieve success.
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.
Flat Out Pride
Weekly LGBTQIA+ media from Hamilton NZ, made with support of NZ on Air and PROUDly part of CAMA Community Access Media Alliance - Fighting for your right to be on the radio and in the media since 1981
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
Arts and Culture
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 Ripple Results
Marian Greene
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
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
The Blackhouse
11:00 PM - 11:59 PM
Island Reggae Luau
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