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Barangay New Zealand - 23-10-2025
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 - 23-10-2025
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 – 23-10-2025
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 ep 210 - Glyders, Soccer Mommy, Courtney Barnett, Drive By Truckers
New music from Chicago psych rockers Glyders, Courtney Barnett and a Pavement cover by Soccer Mommy. Also, a couple of tracks from the 2003 Drive-By Truckers album, including a the first recorded performance of one of Jason Isbell's greatest songs. 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 - 23-10-2025
The Voice Within explores new age beliefs with regular guests.
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Hidden Disabilities Awareness Week - 23-10-2025
Hidden Disabilities Awareness Week
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The Paleface Parabola - 22-10-2025
I was running around doing my semi-retired thing on a glorious autumn day that should have been bottled and poured out again tomorrow. I looked up at a roadside billboard at one point. The signage asked the musical question, Got Bugs? And I thought to myself – I've got a scroll of issues to deal with already. Having bugs is mercifully not one of those issues. What the Mystery Man and I DO have as we roll out this week’s caper that we present inside the tour de farce we have flown our freak flag high on your listening device as the Paleface Parabola. It’s a doozy it is, as we get together right down around here in the Free FM music zone. Your weekly tease? Surely (not Shirley)! The Mothers of Invention, Bill Nelson’s Red Noise, The Sequoias of Sulfur, Gentle Giant, and the Mills Brothers with Pops! I leave you with a game when the bedroom door closes.
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Musafir Hoon Yaaro - 22-10-2025
Musafir Hoon Yaaro (I am a Traveller) is a lifestyle show in Hindi, hosted by Arsh (Jimmy) Singh.
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Over the Fence - 22-10-2025
Some history and uses of Pinus Radiata feature on the show plus weather & gardening to do's. 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 - 22-10-2025
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 2 - 22-10-2025
A Real Leader. A real leader follows the higher authority in a truthful way. The best leader is the spiritual master that enlightens everyone to their true position and their true goal of life. The real authority is the Supreme Lord.
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Vedic Wisdom Part 1 - 22-10-2025
Maya Means Anxiety. The solution to the inherent anxiety is in changing your consciousness perspective. This place itself can be overcome by fixing your mind on the goal of returning to the Spiritual world where there is no anxiety.
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From the Fringes - 22-10-2025
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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The Bridge Zone - 22-10-2025
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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The Free Breakfast – Raglan Arts Weekend - 22-10-2025
It's the 15th anniversary of Raglan Arts Weekend, and it's the biggest year yet, with over 65 artists exhibiting in 43 studios across Whaingaroa. Organiser Nicole Brzeska joined Mike on the Free Breakfast to talk about the festival.
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Waikato Chinese Voices - 21-10-2025
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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Musical Journeys – People's Music Mexico
Las Hermanas Garcia (Oaxaca), Rossy Garza, Claudia Sierra Y los Macorinos, Tlen Huicali y Lino Chavez, La Santa Cecilia, Dueto Las Rosas, Soledad Bravo (Venezuela), Zumbao (Colombia), Los Tigres del Norte, Cafe Tacvba, Armando Manzanero, Juan Gabriel, Muerdo y Lido Pimienta (Espana), Gillem Roma, Coro Arcadenchado, Rosenti, Susana Harp and 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.
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Back Porch Bluegrass - 21-10-2025
Another deep dig into my shelves, and I’ve found some lesser-known bluegrass artists for your enjoyment. I’ve also featured a brand-new album from the master, Larry Sparks. The Osborne Brothers, Louie Setzer, Leon Morris all feature, as does Dailey & Vincent, Laurie Lewis & Friends, and NZ’s own Hamilton County Bluegrass Band.
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B Orig - 21-10-2025
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 - 21-10-2025
That's the Ticket welcomes Wing Valley Productions back into the studio ahead of their inaugural junior production, The Magic of Oz!
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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
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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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Friendship - Caveman Wakes Up [2025]
American indie rock band described by Pitchfork as a “humbly exceptional fifth album from Philadelphia’s very own Friendship. Across the record, the four members of the group sketch a starry-eyed map of the city”.
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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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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.
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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12:00 AM - 1:00 AM
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
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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