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Back Porch Bluegrass - 16-09-2025 ‘Sounds Like Bluegrass to Me’ – Tony Ellis plays bluegrass with some long-time friends; Kathy Barwick plays several instruments, and Jeanette Williams sings some songs for us. The Stanley Brothers early recordings (now classic bluegrass) are featured, with some offerings from Doyle Lawson, the Hamilton County Bluegrass Band, and Ricky Skaggs. Listen

B Orig - 16-09-2025 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. Listen

That's The Ticket - 16-09-2025 Get an inside look at Outside In! Hannah Mooney catches up with a couple of the cast from Wing Valley Productions staging of kiwi play Outside In by Hilary Beaton. Listen

Saved and Besieged Ep 3 – 16-09-2025 Relapse without flinching or shaming. Drawing on Micah 7:8, Romans 7, and the friends-through-the-roof story (Mark 2), it reframes failure as a battlefield, not a finish line—calling readers to confess quickly, come back quickly, and borrow strength from community. Consequences are real, but the verdict over your life is nailed to the cross, not to your worst Friday. Listen

The Free Breakfast – Dunk it for Plunket 16-09-2025 Dunk it for Plunket is a great reason to get together for a great cause - supporting the wellbeing of tamariki and whānau across Aotearoa. Plunket's Waikato community services coordinator joined Sylvana and Raquel in the studio to talk about the initiative. Listen

Hanna Worldwide and Friends – Marie Weiss Please Welcome with me Marie Weiss. Marie is currently travelling around the world for 8 months and is collecting new memories, is broadening her mindset and is enjoying her life. We have been in the same high school together and were even in the same year and yet we have not really met each other properly. I am very excited to get to know her more. In this episode we talk about the healing power of ayurvedic practices during her India visit, her experience of travelling alone as a woman, the people she met along the way and how it feels to cross things off of her bucket list. :) Listen

The Joy of Classical Music – Ep 120 - Leftovers - 15-09-2025 This weeks it’s leftovers, music I’d selected for previous episodes and ran out of time to play. It’s an eclectic mix that takes us from the contemporary through to the medieval. Dame Kiri Te Kanawa performs Vissi d’arte from Act 2 of Giacomo Puccini’s Tosca. Mezzo-soprano Emily D’Angelo performs Missy Mazzoli – A Thousand Tongues. Jeremy Denk plays Doulz amis by Guillaume de Machaut. The NZ String Quartet performs Long Zhou - Song of the Ch’in. Luciano Pavarotti performs Mamma, quel vino è generoso from Pietro Mascagni’s Cavalleria Rusticana. VOCES8 performs Ola Gjeilo’s Northern Lights Robert Wyatt performs John Cage - Experiences No 2 Bernard Herrmann on Film Music Simon Ghraichy performs Arturo Márquez: Danzón’s No. 2 Kiri Te Kanawa performs Franz Liszt - Oh, quand je dors Listen

Free Left Turn - 13-09-2025 Welcome Comrades to an hour of news and commentary from a far-left perspective.. Produced at Free FM, Hamilton, NZ Listen

Harmony Waikato - 14-09-2025 Created by Free FM, Hamilton, New Zealand Listen

Over Some Milo - 15-09-2025 Content Destroyers Listen

Cosmopolitan News and Views - 14-09-2025 Created by Free FM, Hamilton, New Zealand Listen

Waikato Chinese Voices - 15-09-2025 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. Listen

Historic Souvenirs - 15-09-2025 Historic Souvenirs retells personal memoirs in a series of book readings. Listen

Tales From the Guild: Shadows of Paradurn Ep 6 – 08-09-2025 Fear breeds secrets, and secrets breed fear. Is it right to sacrifice some people to save more? Amadeus, Tanwen and Magnus reject that notion. They will bring down Diskar, the aspiring tyrant of Gran Darmur, and they will save the people from his tentacle-y grasp. That is, if they can avoid attracting the attention of the very monster Diskar is trying to avoid… Bought to you by the Waikato Role-Playing Guild. Listen

Democracy Done Right Democracy Done Right: Everything you didn’t know you needed to know about voting for your local representatives! Kirikiriroa / Hamilton city is about to vote in a new council that makes decisions that affect your everyday life – from the roads you drive on, to the parks your whaanau enjoy, to the services that keep our city running. Voting is your opportunity to influence those decisions and ensure your voice is heard. 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. Help build a better city - please share via your socials – and get youth VOTING! Listen

Retrospect '60s Garage Punk Show 693 - Psychedelic Pseptember pt2: Tune In, Turn On... you know the rest Continuing our annual pilgrimage through the dark corners of your mind - lots of obscure covers this week - Jefferson Airplane, Cream, and a true rarity - TWO Beatles tracks in one cool cover! 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]. Listen

Radio Buddhist (Cantonese) - 12-09-2025 Created by Free FM, Hamilton, New Zealand Listen

Golden Guide - 14-09-2025 Gospel songs and messages from the Holy Scripture, in Tagalog Cebuano and English. Listen

Sai News - Ep 1089 - FAITH pt 2 - 14-09-2025 Sai News is for the spiritual followers of the teachings of Sai Baba. Listen

Gaslight Gospel Ep 3 - Abusers and the Myths Part 1 – 12-09-2025 In this raw and unflinching episode of Gaslight Gospel, we strip the shine off the myths abusers hide behind — and drag them into the light. From “I had a bad childhood” to “I only hurt you because I love you,” these are the stories they want you to believe… because they work. You’ll hear how these narratives hook your compassion, twist your loyalty, and keep you tied to someone who’s hurting you. We’ll break each one apart with real-life examples, show you the tactics at play, and remind you of the truth they don’t want you to see. This isn’t theory — it’s survival. Part 1 tears down the most persistent myths that keep people trapped: that abuse is just anger or alcohol, that “both sides” are equally to blame, that good dads can be cruel partners, that false allegations are common, and that leaving is simple. With punchy scenes, survivor-informed insights, and plain-language checks (“What actually happened?”), it replaces blame with clarity and offers first steps for safety without shame. Abuse in Aotearoa hides in plain sight. A raw guide to spotting coercive control, naming the pattern, and taking safer next steps. 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 Kiwi taste-maker Oliver Grey. 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

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. 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

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12:00 AM - 1:00 AM	The Arts Hour - BBC
1:00 AM - 2:00 AM	The Blackhouse
2:00 AM - 3:00 AM	Retrospect '60s Garage Punk Show Phil Grey Music
3:00 AM - 4:00 AM	Garage Band Radio
5:00 AM - 6:00 AM	MPB Revista Antonio Aparecido de Souza Ethnic Voices
6:00 AM - 7:00 AM	Tales From the Guild: Shadows of Paradurn Waikato Role-Playing Guild Interests and Hobbies
7:00 AM - 7:30 AM	Knight Life
7:30 AM - 9:30 AM	The Free Breakfast Free FM Various
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM	The Science Hour - BBC
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM	AA Radio Show
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM	The Inquiry - BBC
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM	Saved and Besieged JR Cece Religion and Spirituality
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM	Democracy Now!
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM	The Good Day Matrix
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM	That's The Ticket Hannah Mooney Arts and Culture
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM	Hanna Worldwide and Friends Hanna Arts and Culture
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Waikato Chinese Voices Free FM Ethnic Voices
9:00 PM - 10:00 PM	B Orig Free Mel Ethnic Voices
10:00 PM - 11:00 PM	Back Porch Bluegrass Free FM Music
11:00 PM - 11:30 PM	Drawn Borings: A Curated Soundscape for Creative Minds Grant Jack Arts and Culture