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The Weekly Hotwire – Stu Muir - Waikato River Authority 07-10-25
A weekly into New Zealand’s primary industries, exploring farm systems, markets, people and policy through storytelling, science and experience.
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Out West Radio - 03-10-2025
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.
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Ep 88 - Breaches
Electronic music culture from jungle to dub, from garage to tech house and everything in between.
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Barangay New Zealand - 02-10-2025
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.
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Siwa Umak - 02-10-2025
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 – 02-10-2025
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 207 - Kurt Vile, Sonic Youth, Silver Synthetic
Oliver looks at Kurt Vile's 'b'lieve i'm goin down' on the tenth anniversary of its release. Plus, Sonic Youth's 'Washing Machine' 30 years on, and a Lou Reed cover from New Orleans' Silver Synthetic. 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 - 02-10-2025
The Voice Within explores new age beliefs with regular guests.
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Fighting Stigma - 02-10-2025
How to Cultivate Hope
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The Paleface Parabola - 01-10-2025
How to up your hip quotient with your neighbours and their neighbours? Summit Mt Everest and then ski back down it . Ho hum you say? Not if you do it without supplemental oxygen we say! Remarkable stuff. On a more modest feat of aerodynamics, the Mystery Man and I walk the high wire on our 1hour and 58 minutes of air space weekly here on Oaf without Borders radio which is the playground nickname for the Paleface Parabola. Well, the one you can repeat in public anyway. It’s Wednesday October 1st. as we type this and it’s the debut of caper 195 of our programme in this year of jubilee and joy... Why the heck not?! Here’s our music trailer to sing along with. Los Domingueros, Mink Deville, The World Column, Caravan, and The Cramps. The Mystery Man’s muse is represented too, feel no fret. So bathe in the warm glow of Free FM 89.0 and its podcast network. Love,sisters and brothers, is just a radio hiss away.
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Musafir Hoon Yaaro - 01-10-2025
Musafir Hoon Yaaro (I am a Traveller) is a lifestyle show in Hindi, hosted by Arsh (Jimmy) Singh.
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Bengal Beats Ep 7
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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Ep 91 - Sulma Arias
Sulma Arias discusses the power that communities can wield for good, and how we can better organize to face the many crises of our time. She shares her life story, highlighting the times she has witnessed the power of community firsthand; from her childhood in El Salvador, to her church work in Kansas and discovery of liberation theology, to her current position as executive director of People’s Action. Sulma believes that collective action can lead to meaningful transformation, and her call to action is always to get out of your comfort zone and do something you haven’t done before. Radio 2050 is a mix of conversation and music that aims to inspire change throughout the world.
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Over the Fence - 01-10-2025
Earth Sciences NZ's study of Nitrates in Drinking Water features on the show today plus weather, gardening to do's & announcements. 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 - 01-10-2025
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 - Knowledge vs Ignorance - 01-10-2025
Knowledge vs Ignorance This show addresses the difference between information and knowledge as well as understanding verses realizing. Then we encourage you to avoid fault finding and to develop the power of listening to the Spiritual Master.
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Vedic Wisdom Part 2 - Material Educations Failure - 01-10-2025
Material Educations Failure The tragic results of technology in schools and that monitor your life are not helping you develop your consciousness. You must resist the hive mind trend and develop your unique qualities and make them your key to loving service to the Lord.
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Meet Your Next Mayor - With Paul The Other One – Tim Macindoe
Political Commentator Paul Barlow sat down with his choice of some of the candidates for the Hamilton Mayoralty. He's been an MP, a celebrant, worked towards the new Waikato Medical School, the new theatre and most recently became a Councillor - and now Tim Macindoe wants to top job in the city. Paul wanted to find out what his vision is for kirikiriroa Hamilton and how he intends to achieve it if elected.
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Ep 5 - Women’s Anatomy and Autonomy
Reproductive rights, periods, birth control, and the quiet fear so many women carry. Join your hosts as they unpack the realities women have been taught to downplay. Throughout this episode, they trace how control over women’s bodies has shifted from husbands once approving contraception to a present where laws like Roe v. Wade can still be overturned. Along the way, they confront the stigma surrounding periods, the failures of sex education, and the lingering anxiety many feel around fertility and contraception. This episode is raw, honest, and full of the conversations society was never encouraged to have. Because fear thrives in silence, and we’re done being quiet!
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From the Fringes - 01-10-2025
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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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.
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A Sonic Youth
Music
English
A love for indie rock as expressed by Kiwi taste-maker Oliver Grey.
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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!
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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
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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Adam Hattaway & The Haunters [NZ] - Hot Variety [2025]
Otautahi's rock 'n' roll pride of the south have released their seventh official long player Hot Variety - a ten song collection of tall tales and raw truths, described as a ‘holographic snapshot of Hattaway at the height of his powers’.
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Kathleen Edwards - The Logical Song: classic Supertramp mega-hit from her new covers LP called, well, 'Covers'.
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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.
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.
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!
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Back Porch Bluegrass
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Forty Six & 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 - 10:30 AM
Sick and Tired Aotearoa
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
Martine, Jameena, and Hazel
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
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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
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