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The Paleface Parabola - 18-03-2026 To celebrate yesterday’s St Pat’s pride o the Irish, the Mystery Man cracked a rib and I had a laundry list of subpar as an impediment to a Parabola of bounce and luster. Perseverance is said to be a virtue. So we stood firm in our sworn duty to bring cheer to every ear and joy to every girl and boy. For your entertainment dollar, here’s some teasers. Andy Irvine and Paul Brady from the Mystery Man’s wall of joy, Wilson Pickett (the wicked one), The Pogues (inescapable), The Skatalites (kings of Jamaican music) and the What Ir Do Archive Group with an exotic effort. It adds up to more fun than the law should allow. Take my word for it. Or don’t. Listen

Vedic Wisdom Part 1 - Material Detachment Means Spiritual Advancement Material Detachment Means Spiritual Advancement This program helps the Bhakti Yoga student to understand how he can gauge his own advancement in spiritual life by using the correct perspective given by the Spiritual master. Listen

Vedic Wisdom Part 2 - Desire is the Problem Desire is the Problem This show gives a clear understanding of how our desires impact our direction and advancement in spiritual life. How we control our desires has a serious impact upon our advancement both in this life and the next. Listen

From the Fringes - 18-03-2026 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

Musafir Hoon Yaaro - 18-03-2026 Musafir Hoon Yaaro (I am a Traveller) is a lifestyle show in Hindi, hosted by Arsh (Jimmy) Singh. Listen

The Bridge Zone - 18-03-2026 Last chance to enter the competition celebrating our birthday Name five guests who have been on the show, excluding Judge Julie and the Bailiff VIP tickets to Counting Crows concert in Auckland March 24. Email bridgzoneshuffle@gmail.com Judge Julie rules on a Pass out of turn when partner is actually the Dealer She gives some pointers on borderline comparable calls What bids can be made to give more precise meaning and less than an opening hand It a difficult decision to make Mr Jinn gets a session prize at the Hamilton Intermediate and Mt Albert Intermediate is his next destination Feedback on the monthly lists from Jack James and YOUTH players are hitting the summit in all bar one list Don’t forget to register on MYNZB to get direct emails for The Bridge Zone link and any other areas of interest to you – that’s the tip of the week Barry and Mereana talk about Lessons in Hamilton with 70 odd attendees And we take the lessons on the road to Paeroa in April See you at the tables Listen

Musical Journeys – Arabic Women - 17-03-2026 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. Listen

Back Porch Bluegrass - 17-03-2026 I’ve just returned from visiting old friends in Australia, and some of the music in this show includes recordings we made together back in the 1970’s, with Anne Kirkpatrick, and Country Sound. There’s also some ‘Irish’ items included, being as it’s St Patrick’s Day, including Hot Rize, Marian Burns, and Dublin band Whistle. And playing some classic bluegrass, the Earls Of Leicester, Larry Sparks, and the Trenwiths. A rather eclectic mix! Listen

B Orig - 17-03-2026 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

Waikato Chinese Voices - 17-03-2026 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

Ep 38 - On a mission to inspire young minds with science - with Shalini Guleria There are so many different reasons why we choose to move countries and become an expat and so many interesting stories of amazing people. Listen

That's The Ticket - 17-03-2026 The "beyond section" of That's the Ticket is back as Hannah Mooney welcomes comedians Jaqi Taimana and Kat McGuiness to the show ahead of their "Champing at the Bit" comedy show in the Cambridge Autumn Festival. Listen

The Weekly Hotwire – 17-03-26 A weekly into New Zealand’s primary industries, exploring farm systems, markets, people and policy through storytelling, science and experience. Listen

Songs About Presidents Phil Grey presents a deep dive into the songs that defined (or defied, even defiled) the men in the White House. Ranking the leaders of the free world by the only metric that matters: how catchy their tribute songs are, because nothing says "democracy" like a folk song about a guy who’s been dead for 200 years. Listen

Equal Agenda Series 3 Ep 10 – Outro Outro And that closes the chapter of season 3 of the Equal Agenda podcast! In this episode, Charlie and Mia look back at the topics they explored, learned, and what stuck with them. A big thank you to all listeners for tuning in and being part of the essential conversations surrounding gender equality! A huge thank you to Free FM for giving us the platform to make this all possible. Listen

The Backbone of the Community with Sue Steedman Behind almost every small business is someone quietly doing the numbers. In this episode of Give to Gain, we sit down with Sue Steedman of BizWorx Consultancy, the woman many local businesses and non-profits trust to keep their finances steady and sustainable. From sponsorships to supporting community organisations through accounting expertise, Sue explains how giving knowledge, time and financial literacy creates confidence. For International Women’s Day, Sue shares her journey from finishing her accounting qualifications while raising three young children to leading a predominantly female team with empathy and collaboration, and how sometimes the most powerful way to give is simply to make sure the numbers work. Listen

Ep 146 - New Adventures in Music 1 A series within a series, New Adventures in Music is devoted to the thrill of music discovery and the joy of listening. Each episode features a varied selection of music that culminates with a featured work. This weeks featured work is On the Transmigration of Souls by composer John Adams. Exaudi Chamber Choir From Cuba - Son de la loma Trio Matamoros - Son de la Loma Bournemouth Sinfonietta perform Edward Elgar - Sospiri Kathryn Stott and Tine Thing Helseth perform Alexander Glazunov - Albumblatt The Tenebrae Choir with soloist Martha McLorinan perform Judith Bingham - The Drowned Lovers Keiko Abe and Motoe Miyazima perform Keiko Abe - Divertimento for Marimba and Alto Saxophone. Gérard Souzay performs Gabriel Fauré - Après un rêve The Tallis Scholars perform Thomas Tallis - Miserere Nostri The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and the Gwinnett Young Singers Perform John Adams - On the Transmigration of Souls Listen

Tales From the Guild: Shadows of Paradurn Ep 33 – 16-03-2026 Tales From the Guild: Shadows of Paradurn is a DnD5e actual play radio show. Amadeus, Magnus and Tanwen approach the meeting-place where the fate of Ishagar will be decided. The ghoul- king Tiberian and his armies are ready to parlay. Will the ancient undead ruler accept the terms set out by the grand council of Paradurn? Or will our brave heroes be pitted against an impossible foe once more? There’s only one way to find out… Brought to you by the Waikato Role-Playing Guild. Listen

ep719 - A Very Loud Geography Lesson 🇮🇷 🇺🇸 If you thought "Garage Rock" was just a bunch of kids in a Detroit suburb, think again. This week, we’re proving that the 1960s "teenage rebellion" was a worldwide phenomenon. The episode takes a somber and necessary turn as we focus on 🇮🇷 Iran. We’re spinning two tracks from the pre-revolutionary Iranian scene. But we’ve also got deep cuts from Central and South America, unexpected rockers from Belgium and Scandinavia, and some truly mind-bending sounds from Thailand, Cambodia, and Hong Kong. Global Garage - it's our Raison d'être, our Savoir-faire, our Il pezzo forte even! 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

Waikato Chinese Voices - 16-03-2026 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

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A Sonic Youth

Music English A love for indie rock as expressed by Kiwi taste-maker Oliver Grey. Episodes and More

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

Barangay New Zealand

Ethnic Voices Filipino Barangay New Zealand is your Filipino home, away from home – your connection to the homeland. Tune in for an hour of Pinoy music and information. Episodes and More

Bengal Beats

Arts and Culture Bengali, Bangla 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. Episodes and More

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