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Ep 17 - 🇳🇿 Heavy Greasy Ep 17 - 🇳🇿 Heavy Greasy Another eclectic mix of Aotearoa’s independent music, featuring Dale Kerrigan, Stillwater Lines, Tealskie, Alyssa Callander, Psychowolf, Mousey, Fairly Obvious, Dartz, Model, Luna and the Aether, Grifthorse, Emily Alice and Three Rays. From indie pop and alternative rock to punk and heavier sounds, there’s plenty to discover in this week’s playlist. Discovering the best independent music from Aotearoa — new releases, emerging artists, local scenes, and future favourites from New Zealand's indie underground. Listen
Musafir Hoon Yaaro - 14-10-2026 Musafir Hoon Yaaro - 14-10-2026 Musafir Hoon Yaaro (I am a Traveller) is a lifestyle show in Hindi, hosted by Arsh (Jimmy) Singh. Listen
The Paleface Parabola - 14-10-2026 The Paleface Parabola - 14-10-2026 This bruised warrior is this post away from piling up the zzz’s, aka achieving a nocturnal night move, aka sleep. It was a beautiful autumn evening to make radio noise for your entertainment dollar on this Wednesday, October 15. So we did. The Mystery Man and I lobbed music and off mic banter for our show within a show, and the Big Guy bore witness to our shenanigans at Studio A. Just some of those shenanigans included at our Oaf Without Borders radio two-hour tour de farce of word, sound and power on display, featured power anthems by some of the biggest and the the humble starring the following (because we don’t discriminate). The Sun Ra Arkestra, Leon Bridges, The Electric Flag, The Elmer Gantry Velvet Orchestra, and Kim Gordon from my treasure chest - and the Mystery Man went Americana on our arses, with Steve Martin. We then escaped by the light of the autumnal silvery moon to presumably play another day from the Good Ship Free FM 89.0 out of Hamilton NZ, and out of sight to the average postmodern boy and girl. Listen
Where Home Lives Ep 3 - What I Know Now - Czech Where Home Lives Ep 3 - What I Know Now - Czech Kdybych tehdy věděla to, co vím dnes, odešla bych znovu? Když jsem v devatenácti odjížděla z nově vzniklé České republiky s jedním kufrem, plánovala jsem být pryč šest měsíců. O více než třicet let později už tahle otázka není tak jednoduchá. V posledním díle se podíváme na to, jak se náš pohled na vlastní rozhodnutí mění s časem a věkem, na lidi, kteří nám chybí, i na životy, které jsme nikdy nežili. A také na to, že i správné rozhodnutí může něco stát — a jak tyhle ztráty přijmout, aniž bychom kvůli nim litovali rozhodnutí, která jsme udělali. Listen
Equal Agenda Series 5 E6 - Growing up in ageing Aotearoa Equal Agenda Series 5 E6 - Growing up in ageing Aotearoa What does growing up in an ageing Aotearoa actually mean for young women? In this episode, Lucia and Leo koorero aout housing, work, expectations and the systems shaping our futures. This episode asks whether young people are being given enough of a voice in the Aotearoa we're inheriting. Listen
Vedic Wisdom Part 2 - Destruction Can Be a Mercy Vedic Wisdom Part 2 - Destruction Can Be a Mercy Destruction is only possible within the temporary manifestation. The spiritual manifestation and you and I are all eternal, so destruction has no meaning to our level of reality. Destruction is for cleansing and restarting of a pure cycle within this temporary realm. Listen
Vedic Wisdom Part 1 - The Lord is Equal to All Vedic Wisdom Part 1 - The Lord is Equal to All How does one qualify for special treatment from the Lord? Well first understand your status of life is already special treatment because you have a human form of life for becoming a fully realised purified servant of the Lord. To become a servant of the Lord is a special opportunity. Listen
From the Fringes - 14-10-2026 From the Fringes - 14-10-2026 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
The Bridge Zone - 14-10-2026 The Bridge Zone - 14-10-2026 Head Director, Matthew McManus joins the Bridge Zone this He clarifies that simplified versions of the Polish Club system remain permitted for intermediate players, while overly complex relay-based systems are restricted The New Zealand Bridge Board is releasing a new document to resolve existing ambiguities in the regulations Additionally, the directing team for the upcoming Congress has expanded to include three new members, including a national director from Australia Regulations and System Clarifications • Polish Club: • Intermediate Restrictions • Regulation Updates: Director Perspectives and Training • Role Philosophy: Directors are viewed as "servants of the players" and should aim to assist rather than act as an overbearing presence • Law Application, Technology Impact, Information Display, Congress Directing • Staffing: The directing crew for Congress includes two trainees (Justine Hart and Mary Christensen) and Darryl Whitfield from Canberra Mr Jinn announces the results of the Jin Club tourneys • Tournament results were shared for several junior and intermediate events, including Napier, Te Awamutu, Croxford, Matamata, and Paraparaumu. • Rule clarification was provided: a dummy cannot initiate a call to the director for an infraction; another player must first bring it to the table's attention. • Upcoming events include the New Zealand-wide pairs on Friday and several tournaments over the weekend. Barry and Mereana talk about the North Island Pairs in Auckland had a quality field of 16 tables, won by Ashley Bart and Nick Jacob Got some news or feedback, flick us an email bridgezoneshuffle@gmail.com Plenty to listen to, just click and hear our discussions See you at the tables The BZ Crew Listen
Musical Journeys – 13-10-2026 Musical Journeys – 13-10-2026 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
B Orig - 13-10-2026 B Orig - 13-10-2026 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
Back Porch Bluegrass Show - 13-10-2026 Back Porch Bluegrass Show - 13-10-2026 The music I’ve selected this week has a few interesting aspects, which I share with you. Starting with one of my original instrumental tracks from the 1970’s, with a very strong bass presence, we later have a John Hartford track that influenced that bassy sound. Another early influence on my personal approach to bluegrass comes from Smiley Hobbs, a banjo picker on the iconic album, American Banjo, produced by Mike Seeger. We’ve got some fine picking from Jerry Douglas, the Boxcars, and great songs from Missy Werner, the Stanley Brothers, and Jimmy Martin with the Osborne Brothers. We’ve a gospel song – one of the great Fanny Crosby hymns done in down-home bluegrass style, and of course, there’s a fiddle tune, when Kenny Baker takes us out with the Greenleaf Breakdown. Listen
NZ Chinese Bridge Radio - 13-10-2026 NZ Chinese Bridge Radio - 13-10-2026 NZ Chinese Bridge Radio 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 64 - Sixteen and Abroad - Exchange Year in Costa Rica - with Hannah Elam (Alaska) Ep 64 - Sixteen and Abroad - Exchange Year in Costa Rica - with Hannah Elam (Alaska) 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 - 13-10-2026 That's The Ticket - 13-10-2026 TTT takes a trip to the 'Beyond Section' as Hannah welcomes Christchurch based singer-songwriter Bryony Matthews to the show ahead of her upcoming show at The Meteor - Bryony Matthews presents Brain Storm. Listen
The Weekly Hotwire – 13-10-26 The Weekly Hotwire – 13-10-26 A weekly into New Zealand’s primary industries, exploring farm systems, markets, people and policy through storytelling, science and experience. Listen
The Sandwich Club Ep 26 - I forgive you, but you're still muted The Sandwich Club Ep 26 - I forgive you, but you're still muted Apparently forgiveness is good for you. Fine. But doesn't forgiving someone mean you actually have to speak to them again? This week we are talking grudges, boundaries, and the point where you realise you are not resentful anymore – you just don't particularly care. The Sandwich Club is for women in the middle — juggling kids, parents, work, money, bodies and everything in between. Listen
The Johnstone Podcast Ep 8 - - Himanshu Khera Whiskey Galore The Johnstone Podcast Ep 8 - - Himanshu Khera Whiskey Galore Himanshu moved to NZ from Delhi in Northern India some 20 years ago. In this deeply insightful interview he talks about his love of whiskey, the experience of moving to a new country and adapting to it’s culture. And then there’s AI – for many it’s a contentious technology, for Himanshu it’s been transformative. Conversations with Interesting people about Life, Death and Other Things. Listen
NZ Chinese Bridge Radio - 12-10-2026 NZ Chinese Bridge Radio - 12-10-2026 NZ Chinese Bridge Radio 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 176 - The Dove Descending Ep 176 - The Dove Descending Released on Nonesuch records in 1966, The Dove Descending is an album of choral works by the Canby Singers. It was greeted with little fanfare and quickly fell into obscurity where it remains to this day. But obscurity does not mean unworthy. The Dove Descending is a masterpiece and well due a rediscovery. The Canby Singers perform Lennon and McCartney - Chorus: "Last Night I Said" (Please, Please Me) from album The Baroque Beatles. The Canby Singers - The Dove Descending (Nonesuch) Johannes Brahms - O Süsser Mai, Op. 93a, No. 3 Paul Hindemith - Frauenklage Don Carlo Di Gesualdo Di Venosa - O Vos Omnes Peter Warlock - Corpus Christi Hans Leo Hassler - Cantate Domino Hans Leo Hassler - O Aufenthalt Meins Leben Paul Hindemith - Six Chansons Claudio Monteverdi - Zefiro Torna Claudio Monteverdi - Ohimè Se Tanto Amate Elliot Carter - Heart Not So Heavy As Mine Elliot Carter - Musicians Wrestle Everywhere Johannes Brahms - Ach, Arme Welt, Op. 110, No. 2 Johannes Brahms - Das Mädchen, Op. 93a, No. 2 Johannes Brahms - Ich Aber Bin Elend, Op. 110, No. 1 Claudin De Sermisy - Au Joly Boys Igor Stravinsky - The Dove Descending Breaks The Air. Exploring classical music in all its glories and complexities. From the sweetest melodic to the cutting edge of the avant-garde... from the deep past to the freshest contemporary. All of it. The joy of classical music. Listen

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