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5Tuesday December, 2023 12:00 AM - 1:00 AM
The Podcasters Guide to the Conspiracy
A humorous and informative analysis of conspiracy theories new and old by Josh Addison and prolific writer on conspiracy theories Associate Professor. M R. X. Dentith.
1:00 AM - 2:00 AM
Music Life - BBC
Where music stars discuss how they make their music. Music Life is the weekly music conversation programme from BBC World Service, where each episode is hosted by a different music star.
2:00 AM - 3:00 AM
3:30 AM - 4:00 AM
Niue Health
Helping the Niuean community understand/identify symptoms and know where to go for help. Many vital topics are discussed including diabetes, gout, influenza, high blood pressure, heart problems, elder care, Well Child and mental health.
5:00 AM - 5:30 AM
The Arinality
Cultural identities of women in Aotearoa NZ.
6:00 AM - 7:00 AM
7:30 AM - 9:30 AM
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Music Life - BBC
Where music stars discuss how they make their music. Music Life is the weekly music conversation programme from BBC World Service, where each episode is hosted by a different music star.
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
AA Radio Show
The Alcoholics Anonymous Radio Show from Plains FM, Christchurch
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
The Inquiry - BBC
The Inquiry gets beyond the headlines to explore the trends, forces and ideas shaping the world.
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Paakiwaha
Current affairs from a Māori perspective, from Waatea News.
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
9:00 PM - 10:00 PM
10:00 PM - 11:00 PM
11:30 PM »
6Wednesday December, 2023 » 1:00 AM
1:00 AM - 2:00 AM
Forty Six and 2
Fresh FM's Matt and Maria start the weekend with some great rock music and the odd random track thrown in.
2:00 AM - 3:00 AM
Dead Air
An hour of rare and essential music for Dead Heads
3:30 AM - 4:00 AM
4:00 AM - 5:00 AM
Taringa
Taringa, weekly podcast from Te Wānanga o Aotearoa.
5:00 AM - 6:00 AM
6:00 AM - 7:00 AM
Balmoral Blues
A deep dive into the blues with host David Blaine.
7:30 AM - 9:30 AM
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
The History Hour - BBC
The History Hour brings you extraordinary accounts from key moments in time, brought to life by those who were there.
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
The Podcasters Guide to the Conspiracy
A humorous and informative analysis of conspiracy theories new and old by Josh Addison and prolific writer on conspiracy theories Associate Professor. M R. X. Dentith.
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
8:00 PM - 9:00 PM
9:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Conexao Sulamerica
Portuguese content for expat Brazilians. A show produced at Radio Southland.
10:00 PM - 11:30 PM
7Thursday December, 2023 12:00 AM - 1:00 AM
1:30 AM - 3:00 AM
3:00 AM - 4:00 AM
Modern Jazz Today
Exploring modern trends in jazz, with Canadian composer, performer and producer Jeff Williams.
4:00 AM - 5:00 AM
5:00 AM - 6:00 AM
7:30 AM - 9:30 AM
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
The Arts Hour - BBC
A weekly showcase of the best in global arts from across the BBC and from broadcasters around the world, with a range of rich arts, culture and entertainment stories.
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Democracy Now!
Democracy Now! a weekly, global, independent news hour hosted by award-winning journalists Amy Goodman and Juan González.
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
Health Check - BBC
Health Check grapples with health issues on a global scale, investigates discoveries and solutions in healthcare, and looks at how to deliver a healthier world.
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
People Fixing the World - BBC
Taking on the big and small problems of our time and talks to those trying to solve them.
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
7:30 PM - 8:00 PM
8:00 PM - 9:00 PM
9:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Sathsara Rāwa
Exploring Sri Lankan culture through music from the 70’s, 80s, 90s and 2000’s – the golden era of Sri Lankan Sinhala songs.
10:00 PM - 11:00 PM
11:00 PM - 11:59 PM
8Friday December, 2023 12:00 AM - 1:00 AM
1:00 AM - 2:00 AM
Forty Six and 2
Fresh FM's Matt and Maria start the weekend with some great rock music and the odd random track thrown in.
2:00 AM - 3:00 AM
Conexao Sulamerica
Portuguese content for expat Brazilians. A show produced at Radio Southland.
3:00 AM - 4:00 AM
Sathsara Rāwa
Exploring Sri Lankan culture through music from the 70’s, 80s, 90s and 2000’s – the golden era of Sri Lankan Sinhala songs.
4:00 AM - 4:30 AM
5:30 AM - 6:00 AM
6:00 AM - 7:00 AM
7:00 AM - 7:30 AM
The Documentary - BBC
New insights into important global issues and events, exploring why people do what they do, and what the consequences are.
7:30 AM - 9:30 AM
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
HardTalk - BBC
In-depth, hard-hitting interviews with newsworthy personalities. HARDtalk, asks the difficult questions and gets behind the stories that make the news.
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Black Heels and Tractor Wheels
A podcast from Rural Women NZ sharing stories from a range of women discussing topics ranging from starting your own business, navigating career and university changes, building confidence, and getting back to work with young children.
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
The Climate Question - BBC
Reflecting a variety of takes on climate change and how best to understand it and the word’s attempts to avert it, temper it or adapt to it.
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Scotty's Place
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Taringa
Taringa, weekly podcast from Te Wānanga o Aotearoa.
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
4:30 PM - 5:00 PM
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
9:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Fa'atauaina O Aiga
"Fa'atauaina o Aiga" or in English "Focus on the Family" came about from the concern in the Christchurch Samoan community's hearts for people dealing with family problems.
11:00 PM - 12:00 AM
1200 Degrees
Get your urban fix with your host DJ D (Australia's premiere female turntablist) on the 1200's spinning vinyl 7” 12” & DVS on a musical journey thru time via original samples.
9Saturday December, 2023 12:00 AM - 1:00 AM
1200 Twelves
100 DJs from around the globe creating a mix using 12 of their 12" vinyl records all adding up to 1200 Twelves, specifically for airplay on 1200 Degrees Mixxboss's radio show.
1:00 AM - 2:00 AM
2:00 AM - 3:00 AM
3:00 AM - 4:00 AM
CanQueer
Canada's most syndicated LGBT talk show.
4:00 AM - 5:00 AM
6:30 AM - 7:00 AM
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
Suzy and Friends
Kids time - songs and stories with the irreressable Suzy Cato.
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Black Heels and Tractor Wheels
A podcast from Rural Women NZ sharing stories from a range of women discussing topics ranging from starting your own business, navigating career and university changes, building confidence, and getting back to work with young children.
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Unexpected Elements- BBC
The news you know, the science you don’t. Looking beyond everyday narratives to discover a goldmine of scientific stories and connections from around the globe.
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
The Podcasters Guide to the Conspiracy
A humorous and informative analysis of conspiracy theories new and old by Josh Addison and prolific writer on conspiracy theories Associate Professor. M R. X. Dentith.
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
5:00 PM - 5:30 PM
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Headscarves and Good Yarns
Young followers of Islam talk about life in New Zealand
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Taringa
Taringa, weekly podcast from Te Wānanga o Aotearoa.
8:00 PM - 8:30 PM
8:30 PM - 9:00 PM
9:00 PM - 10:00 PM
10:00 PM - 11:00 PM
11:00 PM - 12:00 AM
The Metal Bar
Metal enthusiasts... this is for you.
10Sunday December, 2023 12:00 AM - 1:00 AM
The Podcasters Guide to the Conspiracy
A humorous and informative analysis of conspiracy theories new and old by Josh Addison and prolific writer on conspiracy theories Associate Professor. M R. X. Dentith.
2:00 AM - 3:30 AM
4:00 AM - 5:00 AM
Fa'atauaina O Aiga
"Fa'atauaina o Aiga" or in English "Focus on the Family" came about from the concern in the Christchurch Samoan community's hearts for people dealing with family problems.
5:00 AM - 5:30 AM
6:00 AM - 7:00 AM
Kids Mix with Kath Bee
Music, stories, fun facts, strange noises and MORE! Kath Bee has surprises in store for everyone (even herself!), from Fresh FM, Nelson
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
Shipwreck Sunday
NZ’s only Alternative Weekly Family Radio Show. Produced and Hosted by award winning Children’s music artist Captain Festus McBoyle and his amazing 10 year old Co-Host Chalkie the Cat. For families who require much more than just a Weekly Wiggle Fix.
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
12:30 PM - 12:40 PM
Witness History - BBC
Pivotal moments in our history, through the memories of those who were there.
12:40 PM - 2:00 PM
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Life Study of the Bible
A weekly programme from the Living Stream Ministry.
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
The Arinality
Cultural identities of women in Aotearoa NZ.
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Headscarves and Good Yarns
Young followers of Islam talk about life in New Zealand
8:00 PM - 8:30 PM
9:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Jalsa Fiji Radio
From the Christchurch Fijian community, via Plains FM.
10:30 PM - 12:00 AM
The Bassment Sessions
A syndicated weekly Funk, Reggae, Hiphop, Grime and Soul show that has evolved from music-centric to bringing history, context and trivia about the artists and songs you hear on the show.
11Monday December, 2023 12:00 AM - 1:00 AM
1:00 AM - 3:00 AM
Jazz Boulevard
Canadian Jazz show hosted by Moz Taylor. A mix of the latest releases from musicians out in the clubs today, classic tracks from yesteryear, and a sprinkling of Blues, Roots, and World.
3:00 AM - 4:00 AM
4:00 AM - 5:00 AM
5:00 AM - 5:30 AM
5:30 AM - 6:00 AM
AA Radio Show
The Alcoholics Anonymous Radio Show from Plains FM, Christchurch
6:00 AM - 7:00 AM
7:30 AM - 9:30 AM
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
The Real Story - BBC
Global experts and decision makers discuss, debate and analyse a key news story.
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
Assignment - BBC
Investigations and journeys into the heart of global events from BBC correspondents.
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
The Food Chain - BBC
The business, science and cultural significance of food, and what it takes to put food on your plate.
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
6:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Niue Health
Helping the Niuean community understand/identify symptoms and know where to go for help. Many vital topics are discussed including diabetes, gout, influenza, high blood pressure, heart problems, elder care, Well Child and mental health.
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
10:00 PM - 11:00 PM
11:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Forty Six and 2
Fresh FM's Matt and Maria start the weekend with some great rock music and the odd random track thrown in.

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