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Ep 110 - Ham1lLTr0nika - The Fog Frequency Electronic music culture from jungle to dub, from garage to tech house and everything in between. Listen

The Free Breakfast – Earth and Air and Rain Performing Arts Community Trust (PACT) presents the Earth and Air and Rain concert tour locally, covering Te Awamutu (Mar 5), Cambridge (Mar 6), Morrinsville (Mar 7), and Hamilton (Mar 8). Tickets $25 via Humanitix. Barintone Jono Eyers and pianist Liam Wooding joined Mike Williams to talk about their programme. Listen

Barangay New Zealand - 05-03-2026 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 - 05-03-2026 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 – 05-03-2026 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

A Sonic Youth ep 228 - Nada Surf, Jason Molina's Magnolia Electric Co Oliver checks out a favourite indie rock album on it's tenth birthday, Nada Surf's 'You Know Who You Are'. It's an album he thinks finds a perfect middle ground between the band's grungy early sound and their more pop-based indie sound. Then, a look at a reissue of the first studio release by Americana legend Jason Molina's band Magnolia Electric Co.. 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

The Voice Within - 05-03-2026 The Voice Within explores new age beliefs with regular guests. Listen

Fighting Stigma - 05-03-2026 PTH Facilitated Groups With Adam Listen

Ep 8 - Building a Women’s Surf Community Some people learn how to surf, others build a whole community around it. I chat to Nina Nouk, certified surf coach and founder of The Dames Surf Club, a thriving non-profit dedicated to helping women gain confidence in the water. Originally from France, Nina went from teaching on ski slopes to discovering surfing in Raglan. She created a space where women of all levels can grow, and support each other in and out of the ocean. We talk about the spark behind The Dames, the power of women-only surf spaces, the mindset blocks many women surfers face, and the reality of building a grassroots community from scratch. Tune in and find out how Nina makes it work. Sharing real stories of people who’ve found creative, remote, or unconventional ways to build a working life in Raglan. From online businesses to freelance careers, we dive into how people make it work for their lifestyle, income, and commuinity. Listen

The Paleface Parabola - 04-03-2026 Emerging from the winter wayward weather calamity here in the Northeast of the USA slowly, very slowly. Very very slowly. Very, Very, Very... said the Imp. Having the bully pulpit of radio to romp and stomp and roar and to look forward to on a weekly basis makes this Jack Sprat a happy cat. Thus and so, the Big Guy, the Mystery Man, and I wound up in the same place (the Fifth Estate Studio A) at the same time (Wednesdays) to make joyful noises from vast and sundry firm turf. You’re curious. I can tell. So a brief tease (because we love teasing) as to the road forward this week. We start with a crowned King. In this case, royalty being Solomon Burke and his buddy the Mighty Quinn,Louisiana Red soon follows,as does Bill Kelly & the House of Cards, Peter Karp (an incredible song) and the Mystery Man ends the show before tossing the baton to the Retrospect renegades with a beautiful piece of vocal gymnastics by a Finnish ensemble named Tuulestar. Let’s get loud! Listen

Musafir Hoon Yaaro - 04-03-2026 Musafir Hoon Yaaro (I am a Traveller) is a lifestyle show in Hindi, hosted by Arsh (Jimmy) Singh. Listen

Vedic Wisdom Part 1 - The Heart wants to Play The Heart wants to Play We discuss what we actually need to be a fulfilled person as opposed to achieving temporary enjoyment. Listen

Vedic Wisdom Part 2 - Flawless Vision Flawless Vision This show looks at the need to see things in proper perspective to be focused on out true personal self-interest. Listen

Equal Agenda Series 3 Ep 8 - Transcending the Binary Gender equality isn't just about feminism - it extends to equality among all gender identities. It is essential that discussions and efforts around gender equality are inclusive to have the greatest impact! In this episode, Charlie and Mia talk about what's currently happening in the trans community - Challenges, wins, and current controversies such as access to puberty blockers and participation in male/female sports leagues. Listen

From the Fringes - 04-03-2026 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

The Bridge Zone - 04-03-2026 Judge Julie is back She teaches us how to calculate match points Whether you are a budding Director or a player wanting to learn the formula, this week’s segment is for you The Bridge World after 96 years is going full on digital The new editor in chief is our friend Adam Parrish Sorry Partner podcast says hi and mazel tov How do you get to Open grade 64 is the new senior eligibility and 65 you’re not eligible – weirdo spoiler alert Mr Jinn podiums at Taupo and takes a couple of pics Guess who? Minus 1700 two weeks in a row Proposal to host a JIN grade tournament at Warkworth is on the table The JIN Club motto is born Remember to enter the competition celebrating our birthday Names 5 guests that have been on the show excluding Judge Julie and the Bailiff VIP tickets to Counting Crows concert in Auckland March 24th Email bridgzoneshuffle@gmail.com See you at the tables! Listen

That's The Ticket - 03-03-2026 A catch up with Hamilton Playbox is quite necessary ahead of their season of Unnecessary Farce... Get a look behind all eight doors with Director Ron and cast member Cara. Listen

Musical Journeys – 03-03-2026 Fania Recordings from 1970-2024. Willie Colon - band leader, composer, trombone player, activist - with the singers Hector Lavoe, Celia Cruz and Ruben Blades. 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 - 03-03-2026 Classic bluegrass from the Bluegrass album Band, some ‘older’ recordings from johnny Whisnant, the Lilly Brothers and the New lost City Ramblers, and some contemporary bluegrass/country from Lorraine Jordan & Carolina Road. The Kody Norris Show do a couple of songs, and Patty loveless sings some great bluegrass stylings. The Trenwiths sing about ‘Banjoing along’ and You, Me, Everybody get some ‘Misdirection’. A real sampler. Listen

B Orig - 03-03-2026 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

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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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Feature Album of the Week

The Olympians – In Search Of A Revival [2026]
New York-based R&B/soul instrumental group’s new record is a departure of the band’s cosmic, Greco-Roman mythology themes from their debut record to a more grounded approach taking inspirations of frontman Toby Pazner’s real-life experience and the tumultuous post-pandemic age we live in.

New Playlisted Music

Anna Calvi & Iggy Pop - God's Lonely Man, taken from the EP 'Is This All There Is?' out on 20th March 2026.

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3:00 PM - 3:30 PM	Equal Agenda Martine, Jameena, and Hazel Gender and Sexuality
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