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Out West Radio - 09-05-2025 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

Golden Guide - 11-05-2025 Gospel songs and messages from the Holy Scripture, in Tagalog Cebuano and English. Listen

Island Reggae Luau 08-05-2025 A feast of reggae, delivered in uniquely Hawaiian style. Listen

Barangay New Zealand - 08-05-2025 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

Siwa Umak - 08-05-2025 Podcast produced and first broadcast at Free FM 89.0 - a platform for direct involvement in the media. Hamilton Kirikiriroa, NZ Listen

A Sonic Youth episode 186 - This Is Lorelei, DOPE LEMON Oliver checks out the infectiously catchy sunny indie rockers on This Is Lorelei's album 'Box for Buddy, Box for Star'. Plus, a look at the new DOPE LEMON (Angus Stone) record 'Golden Wolf'. 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 - 08-05-2025 The Voice Within explores new age beliefs with regular guests. Listen

Historic Souvenirs - 12-05-2025 Historic Souvenirs retells personal memoirs in a series of book readings. Listen

Fighting Stigma - 08-05-2025 New Zealand Sign Language Week 2025 Listen

The Paleface Parabola - 07-05-2025 Psssst – Its us… We tease because we love and walk softly with big mouths. Me anyway. Me being Jumpin JB. He’s the Mystery Man, an essential in our Parabolic trajectory. We now present caper 174 of musical hopscotch and mental gymnastics this week. And please remember that on May 4,1970 that four Americans were shot dead for protesting a war by Americans! Now, to the monkey business at hand live on Free Fm 89.0, and podcast so often and in so many places that you’ll be driven to complain to the authorities. It just might be worth it. You’ll hear worthies such as Kokia, The Relatives, Jimmy Cliff, Ken Nordine with Garcia & Grisman, The Stray Cats, and the beat goes on. And to close, George Carlin once said as only he could... If you can’t beat them, arrange to have them beaten. Listen

Musafir Hoon Yaaro - 07-05-2025 Musafir Hoon Yaaro (I am a Traveller) is a lifestyle show in Hindi, hosted by Arsh (Jimmy) Singh. Listen

Mo’ui lelei – Tali tali lelei – 08-05-2025 Mo’ui lelei – Tali tali lelei the 100% Tongan language programme bringing you local, national and international news that matters to the Tongan community. Listen

Over the Fence - 07-05-2025 Paraquat the herbicide's links with Parkinson's disease is examined, plus weekly weather, announcements and gardening to-dos, with host Craig Mitchell. Listen

iDad and Daughter - 07-05-2025 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 - 07-05-2025 This is not Human Civilization This show clearly defines the difference between our current standards and those of a true Human Civilization. The signs are everywhere and once they are pointed out to you an empowerment is placed in you. Listen

Vedic Wisdom Part 2 - 07-05-2025 Our Position In the Food Chain. This subject is an awakening for most people as it includes those situated above us so we take our responsibility more seriously. It also stirs a compassion for those we are capable of dominating. Listen

From the Fringes - 07-05-2025 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

ReThinking Mental Wellbeing - Ep 12 - Mindfulness for the Busy Mind - 07-05-25 In a world that constantly pushes for more—more work, more noise, more distractions—peace is found in simplicity. This episode explores how decluttering your mind, space, and schedule can lead to greater clarity and purpose. Learn how to let go of the unnecessary, embrace stillness, and cultivate a life of intention. If you're feeling overwhelmed, this is your sign to slow down, breathe, and rediscover what truly matters. Tune in and start your journey to a calmer, more fulfilling life. 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

The Bridge Zone - 07-05-2025 Podcast produced and first broadcast at Free FM 89.0 - a platform for direct involvement in the media. Hamilton Kirikiriroa, NZ Listen

Radio 2050 – Rachel Preston Prinz 7-05-2025 Rachel Preston, a historic architect turned architectural storyteller, shares her journey of self-discovery and transformation through art and her deep connection to her home of New Mexico. Rachel talks about her diverse career, working on historic buildings and spiritual architecture. She also shares her experience of being diagnosed with macular degeneration and how it led her to pivot her work and become an experience collector. Radio 2050 is a mix of conversation and music that aims to inspire change throughout the world. 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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NZ MUSIC MONTH - Marlon Williams - Te Whare Tīwekaweka [April 2025]
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