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ep. 753 - The Proto-Punk Outrage! This edition of Retrospect shines a spot on the most aggressive acts of the decade—the rebels who turned sweet R&B covers into violent, high-tempo sonic assaults and wrote anthems packed with teenage angst and middle-finger attitude. Put on your earplugs; this one hits hard. 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

Barangay New Zealand - 05-11-2026 Barangay New Zealand is your Filipino home, away from home – your connection to the homeland. Tune in every Tuesday for an hour of Pinoy music and information. Listen

Siwa Umak - 05-11-2026 Podcast produced and first broadcast at Free FM 89.0 - a platform for direct involvement in the media. Hamilton Kirikiriroa, NZ Listen

Mo’ui lelei – Tali tali lelei – 05-11-2026 Mo’ui lelei – Tali tali lelei the 100% Tongan language programme bringing you local, national and international news that matters to the Tongan community. Listen

ep 260 - Album Bookends Part One Oliver looks at examples of great album bookends, records with great opening and closing tracks. That’s plenty of examples of such from classic rock. The first that comes to mind is the Stone’s ‘Let It Bleed’, which begins with ‘Gimme Shelter’ and closes with ‘You Can’t Always Get What You Want'. Or, The Who’s ‘Who’s Next’. It starts with ‘Baba O’Riley’ and closes with ‘Won’t Get Fooled Again’. In this episode, and next week, we’re going to check out some favourite indie and alt rock album bookends. Follow @asonicyouthpodcast on Insta and Facebook. This show is part of the Free FM 89.0 YOUTH ZONE. Made with support of NZ on Air. Listen

Echoes of Dissent Ep 30 - The Ballot and the Barricades Tunisia's jailed candidates, Egypt's ‘political liquidation’, US vote counters threatened with heavy fines and jail... and New Zealand's quiet electoral safeguards. Featuring three 2026 tracks, ‘The Ballard of Stacey Abrams’ by Hard Fabric, ‘Ballot Box Blues’ from Gold Brick and Eric Dahl's ‘Election Morning’. Host Frank Carter maps the toolkit of suppression: closed polling places, rigged maps, purged rolls, and contested counts. Voting is open now, closes 7pm Sat. Don’t know where to vote ? Go to vote.nz or call 0800 36 76 56. Listen

The Voice Within - 05-11-2026 The Voice Within explores new age beliefs with regular guests. Listen

Fighting Stigma - Fighting the Holiday Pressure - Boundary Setting in November Fighting the Holiday Pressure - Boundary Setting in November Listen

That's The Ticket - 04-11-2026 Hannah Mooney has your ticket to arts happenings in the Tron and beyond. Interviews with local creatives, what’s on guides and even the odd performance live on air… Listen

From the Fringes - 04-11-2026 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

NZ Chinese Bridge Radio - 03-11-2026 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

Musafir Hoon Yaaro - 04-11-2026 Musafir Hoon Yaaro (I am a Traveller) is a lifestyle show in Hindi, hosted by Arsh (Jimmy) Singh. Listen

The Paleface Parabola - 04-11-2026 I’m a multi faceted junkie. Oh, feel no fret. I’m not going to rob you to feed my addictions or hook the neighborhood kids on Scripture, Politics, Sports, or any of the wide landscape of habits we humanoids indulge/overindulge in Which brings me to our chosen art form…..Cubist! Being silly again. It’s radio. In fact, I’m listening to Free FM as I type. I’m a loyalist by nature. So let the word for forth from this time and place about the Mystery Man’s and mine quest 2 radio addicts to suck you into our camp this week as Zappa said 25 songs of social and political importance. Mojo Nixon & Skid Roper did the Polka, Polka. Mink Deville sang of a Guardian Angel, The Dee Felice Trio, Amos Milburn, and Rosalie Cunningham were all on our team, and the Mystery Man took us to the finish line with OOmpah! Can’t wait till we get to do it again next week already. This two-hour melee broadcasts exclusively on Free FM [Hamilton, NZ] a member of New Zealand's CAMA Community Access Media Alliance Listen

Handog kay Kalapati Ep 4 - 04-11-26 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 9 – Where you stand matters What does it mean to feel represented in the place you call home? In this episode of Equal Agenda, Lucia is joined by Lynda Johnston to explore the relationship between place, identity, and politics, and how our lived experiences shape the way we navigate the world around us. From housing and transport to healthcare, education, and the spaces we move through every day, the decisions that shape our lives are political. Together, they discuss why there is no one-size-fits-all experience of Aotearoa, and why understanding diverse perspectives matters when making decisions that affect us all. Because where you stand matters, and whose voices are heard can shape the future we share. Listen

The Johnstone Podcast Ep 11 - Sanctuary Mountain Part 2 - A Very Audacious Idea - Helen Hughes and Jenny Collie Forty minutes south of Kirikiriroa/Hamilton is the world’s largest predator proof fenced sanctuary. One of the crown jewels of the NZ conservation estate, Sanctuary Mountain has just turned 25 years old, and in honour of the occasion I talked with some of the people who make it all happen. Part 2 – Sanctuary Mountain CEO Helen Hughes and Volunteer Co-ordinator Jenny Collie talk about their work, the mountain and the people that keep it alive and humming. Conversations with Interesting people about Life, Death and Other Things. Listen

Tickled Pink Ep 4 - Taungaroa This week we meet Taungaroa Allen, an Auckland-based comedian who got started after going on a three-day course at the Comedy Hub in Palmerston North. Now the troupe he formed with his fellow comedy students – Bitter, Twisted and On Tap are delivering shows here, there and everywhere including across the ditch. We talk about his influences, what inspires him and what it’s like to be the only comedian in an accomplished family of entertainers (but he can’t tell us who they are because he doesn’t like to brag – or raise expectations!). 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

The Bridge Zone - 04-11-2026 Podcast produced and first broadcast at Free FM 89.0 - a platform for direct involvement in the media. Hamilton Kirikiriroa, NZ Listen

Back Porch Bluegrass Show - 03-11-2026 This show features a tribute to NZ’s Micheal Young, a fine musician who recently passed away as a result of an accident – he made a significant contribution to NZ music, and we will miss him. We also feature a brand-new album on Rebel from High Fidelity, plus music from Lou Reid, Sawmill Road, the Goodbye Girls and Australia’s Bluegrass Parkway. There’s some early country music from the Carter Family, a gospel song from Dailey & Vincent, and music from Wires & Wood featuring Michael. Listen

B Orig - 03-11-2026 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

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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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