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Siwa Umak - 26-06-2025
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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Mo’ui lelei – Tali tali lelei – 26-06-2025
Mo’ui lelei – Tali tali lelei the 100% Tongan language programme bringing you local, national and international news that matters to the Tongan community.
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A Sonic Youth episode 193 - Loose Tooth, Wednesday, Olivia's World, Bnny, Wild Pink
A selection of the hottest indie rock new releases. Featuring Australian indie pop bands Loose Tooth and Olivia's World. Plus, a raucous new single from Wednesday, and tracks from Bnny and Wild Pink 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 - 26-06-2025
The Voice Within explores new age beliefs with regular guests.
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Fighting Stigma - 7 Types of Rest And Neurodivergency Part 2 - 26-06-2025
Created by Free FM, Hamilton, New Zealand
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The Paleface Parabola - 25-06-2025
Mad dogs and an Irishman came out in the 100 degree heat this week to spin for the win on this week’s Paleface Parabola, which was produced and performed to distract and soothe our nervous world from the Masters of War. It worked for the Mystery Man and I. Thus, and so, we ask without probing as if you were on the witness stand, if you’ll try the following music on to see if it fits. Willy Deville with Mark Knopfler, Little Pattie & the Statesmen, the Walt Bibinger Trio, Tim Buckley, and Elvis Costello & the Attractions! Yes them too. All hail the good ship Free FM 89.0 out of Hamilton, NZ, our radio home away from home.
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Over the Fence - 25-06-2025
News, issues, experiences and chat from the rural landscape around the Waikato and New Zealand with host Craig Mitchell.
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iDad and Daughter - 25-06-2025
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 1 - 25-06-2025
University Education is Inferior. This show exposed the uncertainty of material education as compared to the value of eternal spiritual knowledge received from the Vedic literature.
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Vedic Wisdom Part 2 - 25-06-2025
Description of the Spiritual World. Here we provide a vivid explanation of the structure and characteristic of the spiritual manifestation. A very revealing description of the purity of the spiritual world verses the world we are so familiar with.
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Equal Agenda – Entrepreneurial Women - 25-06-2025
From educator to entrepreneur, Sinead, the founder of ‘Meadow and Wild’ is following her passion and building her dream business. This wholesome episode is all about the collective power of women supporting and inspiring each other. Join Isabelle and Mollie as they explore what it means to carve your own path and do what lights you up!
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From the Fringes - 25-06-2025
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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The Bridge Zone - 25-06-2025
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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ReThinking Mental Wellbeing - Ep 19 Obstacles and Barriers - 25-06-2025
In this episode we explore the difference between obstacles and barriers, showing how mindsets shape our experiences. We will talk about how barriers are our internal beliefs while obstacles are external challenges we can work through learning how perspective builds resilience and empowers change 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.
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Drawn Borings Ep20 'NewMusic' 24-6-25
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.
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Back Porch Bluegrass - 24-06-2025
A broad spectrum of bluegrass in this week’s show, and there’ll be something for all musical tastes, I’m sure. The Peter Rowan Bluegrass Band kick-off (well, they would if it was a rugby match), then we’ve got Chris Jones and the Night riders, Tony rice & David Grisman, Missy Raines & Alleghany, and the East Tennessee State University band to follow. JD Crowe, Joe K Walsh and even the Hamilton County Bluegrass Band get to play a song. Lots to enjoy.
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B Orig - 24-06-2025
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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Waikato Chinese Voices - 24-06-2025
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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Waikato Chinese Voices - 23-06-2025
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 Joy of Classical Music – Ep 108 - David Farquhar, From Cambridge With Love - 23-06-2025
Episode 108 of The Joy of Classical Music is a special extra long edition dedicated to Cambridge born composer David Farquhar, and by Cambridge, I mean Cambridge NZ, the cultural and sporting epicentre of the bucolic Waipa District. In this episode we explore David’s life and work with a special emphasis on 1964’s Cambridge Ode, a work commissioned to celebrate the towns centenary. David Farquhar - Tom, he was a piper's son & Lavender's blue David Farquhar - Ode For Piano performed by Georgina Zellan- Smith The Auckland Youth Orchestra performs David Farquhar - Harlequin Overture Pianist Jian Liu and violinist Martin Riseley perform David Farquhar’s Ring around the Moon The Concord Brass performs David Farquhar - Homage to Stravinsky for Brass Quintet Gunter Herbig performs David Farquhar - Prospero Dreaming David Farquhar - Third Symphony: Remembered Songs The Alex Lindsay Orchestra performs David Farquhar - Ring Around the Moon
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A Life of Faith - In Conversation with Brother Kevin Dobbyn
Religion and Spirituality
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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.
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A Sonic Youth
Music
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A love for indie rock as expressed by a 18-year-old Kiwi.
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Absolutely Not, Sis!
Community
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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!
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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
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.
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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.
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Tobacco City - Horses [2025]
Chicago-based band that blends cosmic country with a mix of psychedelic rock and honky-tonk soul. Their sound captures the essence of small-town nostalgia while embracing modern-day themes, exploring heartache, longing, and the bittersweet nature of life.
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A Sonic Youth
A love for indie rock as expressed by a 18-year-old Kiwi.
Anpudan Waikato
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.
B Orig
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.
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.
Bunting v Christoffersen
Weekly debate and banter between Wednesday Free Breakfast host Mark Bunting and ex-Hamiltonian commentator Max Christoffersen. It's a battle of opinion, knowledge, perspective and wit as they tackle the issues facing our city.
Civic Kōrero
A fortnightly one-on-one conversation with Hamilton City Councillors and Civic Leaders about important matters on the council agenda.
Connect With Community Waikato
An overview of the community groups and social services in the Waikato region.
Costa Botes - A Filmmakers Journey
Costa Botes is perhaps best known for his 1995 feature Forgotten Silver. Conceived by Costa and written and directed by Costa and Peter Jackson it is one of the great classics of NZ cinema. Costa also chronicled the making of Peter Jackson’s groundbreaking Lord of the Rings project. But that’s only a sample of his achievements.
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
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.
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
Equal Agenda dives into the complexities of gender equality and unpacks the everyday discrimination women face. Hosted by Isabelle Leilua-McBride and Mollie Hedgman, two university students who chat with experts in their fields sharing their knowledge and experiences they have had along the way.
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.
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Back Porch Bluegrass
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1:00 AM - 2:00 AM
Forty Six and 2
2:00 AM - 3:00 AM
Conexao Sulamerica
3:00 AM - 4:00 AM
Sathsara Rāwa
4:00 AM - 4:30 AM
Sai News
Free FM
Religion and Spirituality
4:30 AM - 5:00 AM
Voices of Peace and Aroha
5:30 AM - 6:00 AM
Fighting Stigma
Free FM
Disability and Health
6:00 AM - 7:00 AM
That's The Ticket
Hannah Mooney
Arts and Culture
7:00 AM - 7:30 AM
The Documentary - BBC
7:30 AM - 9:30 AM
The Free Breakfast
Free FM
Various
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
The Interview - BBC
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Cult Chat
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Out West Radio
Free FM
Community
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
The Climate Question - BBC
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Scotty's Place
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Equal Agenda
Isabelle Leilua-McBride and Mollie Hedgman
Gender and Sexuality
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
A Sonic Youth
Oliver Grey
Music
4:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Wrestling Roundup
Free FM
Sport
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Flat Out Pride
Free FM
Gender and Sexuality
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Kia Ora Brazil
Maya Hasegawa
Ethnic Voices
7:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Conversa De Futebol
Maikel and Suzana
Sport
8:00 PM - 9:00 PM
MPB Revista
Antonio Aparecido de Souza
Ethnic Voices
9:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Fa'atauaina O Aiga
10:00 PM - 12:00 AM
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