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Ep 18 - 🇳🇿 Astigmatic We’re going under with Ha the Unclear and Cumberland Street (Astigmatic), the opening track from their new EP Astigmatic!, before exploring music from Dateline, Jaedyn Randell, The Dorado Experiment, Greta van den Brink, Tablefox, Eo, Robinson and The Romantics, Parksdale, Void Waves, Joe Kaptein and Sleeping Village. Discovering the best independent music from Aotearoa — new releases, emerging artists, local scenes, and future favourites from New Zealand's indie underground. Listen

The Paleface Parabola - 21-10-2026 I went for an IV of iron this week as I’m anaemic. I was told it would take six to eight weeks to take effect. Hmmm... So why was I able to lift a car today with no help, I wonder. While you ponder that, I was able to coax the Big Guy to guide his chariot to land in our valet space at Studio A and see the Mystery Man and I off to make mischief while he patiently waited. And what music we played! The Electric Prunes, The Teardrop Explodes, The Meters, Blue Rodeo, and Roy Wood’s Wizzard, from my side of the studio and the Mystery Man filleted us with Frigg from Finland to end the end our frolic. Till next week, S’lainte, Good Fortune and Go Well. Listen

Handog kay Kalapati Ep 2 - Don Pedro and the Ibong Adarna Is it even legal to read the entire Ibong Adarna on air (for literally anyone to listen to)? What happens when Don Pedro, the eldest son, ventures forth to find the Ibong Adarna? And what does it mean to be a panganay? All these and more in this episode of… Handog kay Kalapati. Handog kay Kalapati is a Filipino love letter across generations, told in Tagalog: Waikato-based and Philippine-born Pat Oyson-Matthan reads the original text of Ibong Adarna, retells the story in her own words, and reflects on motherhood, memory and what we choose to carry, as an offering to her “Kalapati”. Connect with Pat via email at pat@patsitive.co.nz or visit her website at patsitive.co.nz. Waikato-based and Philippine-born Pat Oyson-Matthan reads the original text of 'Ibong Adarna', retells the story in her own words, and reflects on motherhood, memory and what we choose to carry, as an offering to her unborn daughter, “Kalapati”. Listen

Equal Agenda Series 5 Ep 7 – 21-10-26 This week, Lucia and Leo break down seven of Aotearoa's political parties and some of their key policies, from housing and healthcare, to tax, climate, Te Tiriti, women's rights and LGBTQIA+ rights. The two emphasise they not here to tell you who to vote for or rank the parties. Instead, they're keeping it simple: who they are, what they are proposing. You don't need to be a politics expert to understand what's on the ballot. Listen

Vedic Wisdom Part 2 - You Need a Cause This show prods you to consider your contribution to society from the point of view of commitment to an issue that will positively impact upon the ethical and moral standard of society. Listen

Vedic Wisdom Part 1 - Marriage Vows The importance of taking a vow before the Lord when a couple marry is more important that our society believes. The vow is a bond that carries more support than you might think. Listen

The Johnstone Podcast Ep 9 – William Durning’s Recipe for an Intentional and Meaningful Life William Durning is a man of many parts. He’s worked in the travel industry, owned and operated a Subway franchise, been the general manager of the National Party, the CEO of the Waikato Chamber of Commerce and the Waikato District Council's strategic manager. William is currently Principal Advisor to the Waipa District Council and in this wide-ranging interview, he offers his recipe for living an intentional and meaningful life. Conversations with Interesting people about Life, Death and Other Things. Listen

From the Fringes - 21-10-2026 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 Hitchhikers Guide to Aotearoa Ep 3 - Home Sweet Hamilton with Jeremy Saeniasi In today’s episode, Hamilton takes centre stage! First, Charlie shares one of his favourite adventures in the surrounding Hamilton area. Then, he sits down with Jeremy, who moved to New Zealand from the Solomon Islands as a baby, to discuss his experiences growing up in Hamilton and his role as a community leader for Solomon Islanders in the city. At just 24 years old, Jeremy offers insights into what it means to take on a leadership role at a young age, as well as his vision for making Hamilton a more popular place to live and visit! Listen

The Bridge Zone - 21-10-2026 Hamilton Labour Weekend Congress is approaching with 28 pairs in the Shirley Waymouth open pairs, 23 teams in the team’s event, and 24 pairs in the Swiss pairs. Tournament history is estimated to be around 30 years, possibly starting in 1997, though Barry recalls playing there as an intermediate in the early 90s. Youth participation is highlighted with players like Calexico (Theodore) and Toby attending Congress for the first time. The new Masterpoint scheme will be in effect by the time of the Congress New Zealand Wide Pairs - Tournament field:had approximately 800 players (around 200 tables) Judge Julie rules on Scoring discrepancies in the New Zealand-wide pairs are explained by the difference between local club scoring and scoring across a larger national field. Tournament and club results Barry asks for a bottle of plonk The Gambler tips on Negative doubles - reinforced as a key bidding tool Mr Jinn announces the results of the Jin Club tourneys • Waitomo Restricted, New Zealand-wide Pairs, Hastings Intermediate, Northshore Intermediate, Alex Baker, Barfoot and Thompson Gin Club Championship winner, Cambridge Intermediate and the Waikato Bays Intermediate Championship winner Upcoming Events Otago Southland Congress (Dunedin) for the Jinn man chasing the B points 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 – 20-10-2026 Selection of border/frontera music with vintage recordings from 1920's up to CONJUNTO bandas of today. with some of the following: • Los Madrugadores • Pedro Rocha & Lupe Martínez • Gonzáles & Rosales • Narciso Martínez • El Piporro • Flaco Jiménez • Los Gavilanes • Los Dos Gilbertos • Valerio Longoria • Rubén Naranjo y Los Gamblers • Los Linces • Los Hermanos Barrón • Valeria Longoria • Janie C Ramírez deCactus Country Band • Tony de la Rosa • Los Texmaniacs • Ismay • Wayne Brereton • Silvano Ramos & Daniel Ramírez • Los Tigres del Norte. 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 - 20-10-2026 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 - 20-10-2026 From the old-timey sound of the Dry City Scat Band to the modern bluegrass of Balsam Range and Sister Sadie, there’s a lot of good music in this week’s show. The Earls Of Leicester and the Earl Taylor band of the 1960’s give us that classic sound, and Emory Lester does some amazing mandolin work. The Gibson Brothers play some of their brand of bluegrass, as do the Trenwiths. I’ve featured the fine band from the early 1980’s, Spectrum, with two tracks from an LP, and kick it all off with a track from NZ’s Hamilton County Bluegrass Band. Listen

NZ Chinese Bridge Radio - 20-10-2026 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 65 - Inside the Orphanage - Will’s Uganda Experience and the Book Inspired by It - with Will Duncan 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 - 20-10-2026 TTT gets back to the Sandra of it all ahead of Miss Cadaver's final pageant. Creator, pageant MC, and friend of the show Sandra Jensen returns to discuss the upcoming Halloween hit. Listen

The Weekly Hotwire – 20-10-26 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 27 - Everybody loves it - We don't There are some things everyone seems to love. Camping, yoga, networking, fancy cheese. And then there is the rest of us. This week we are talking about things we have pretended to enjoy, things we have tried to understand and things we can finally admit, actually I don't like it. So what does everyone else rave about that you just don't get? The Sandwich Club is for women in the middle — juggling kids, parents, work, money, bodies and everything in between. Listen

Tickled Pink Ep 2 - Chey and Jade This week I talk separately with Chey Johanson and Jade Lynn, two local comedians who have recently taken up the challenge of performing live stand-up comedy. Chey manages a gym during the day and still finds time to drive up to Auckland or down to Tauranga for live shows. She’s now part of the organising core at Ha Ha Hamilton Comedians Collective. Jade lives in Morrinsville Mo-town and comes from a family who taught her that if you don’t laugh you’ll cry – so let’s keep laughing. She’s a full time Mum of two running a business and has plenty of comedy material to mine right there! The show that takes a peek behind the scenes to talk to the people who are doing cool, positive, fun things here in the mighty Waikato and around the globe. 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

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 Porch Bluegrass Show

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

Bethel New Zealand

Ethnic Voices Spanish (Latin America) Bethel Nueva Zelanda es una sucursal de Bethel TV y Radio en América del Norte, Central y del Sur, que llega a la comunidad latina para difundir el evangelio y conectarse con buena conversación y buena música cristiana. Episodes and More

Break the Chain

Disability and Health English What would it feel like to be free? Do you try to make changes in your life but constantly slip back into your old ways? On Break The Chain Podcast, James Dear interviews some of the greatest, relatable, and compassionate minds; talking about breaking all varieties of bad habits and how to actually live a joyful and fulfilling life. Listen now to free yourself from the shackles of the mind. Episodes and More

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