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Connect With Community Waikato - 09-10-2026
Wellbeing Waikato and Housing
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Conversa De Futebol – 09-10-2026
Bate papo semanal sobre o que acontece dentro e fora dos gramados. Conversa de futebol e pra você amante da bola que mora nas cidades da Nova Zelândia.
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MPB Revista – 09-10-2026
MPB Revista apresenta o melhor da música popular brasileira, com informações e curiosidades sobre as canções.
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Wrestling Roundup - 08-10-2026
Join Grady and Josh every week as they run down what happened in wrestling in the past 7days.
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Out West Radio - 09-10-2026
This show keeps Hamilton West residents informed and up to date with what is happening at the Western Community Centre. The Centre has been supporting the Hamilton West community since 1979.
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Tickled Pink Ep 1 - Chase Bolton
Chase Bolton is a local Hamilton comedian who has been clocking up a good cache of comedy gigs over the past few years. Chase tells us all about how he got started by cracking funnies “from the cheap seats” at a comedy show, to gaining an organic following of his own in the live comedy scene. We get into the nitty gritty of the craft of comedy such as the use of satire and the role jokers have always played in a democratic society and we look at some of the challenges he’s faced in being a funny Māori guy.
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The Hitchhikers Guide to Aotearoa Ep 1 - A Brand New Adventure with Mel Libre
Charlie describes what you can expect from the show, its overall format, and the purpose behind it. Then, delight in an interview with the one and only Mel Libre! Mel describes his experience coming to New Zealand from the Philippines with his family at the age of 50, giving up a successful career to embark on a brand new adventure. At the end, Mel and Charlie talk a bit about the possible challenges the future may hold for the world. Join Charlie as he learns about the Filipino experience here in Aotearoa! A travelling interview podcast hosted by Charlie Ryan — an American on a year-long adventure across New Zealand.
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Handog kay Kalapati Ep 1 - The Royal Family of Berbanya
Why retell the story of Ibong Adarna? Whose voice are you listening to, and why are they speaking? What happens when we meet the characters of the epic Filipino poem 'Ibong Adarna' and listen to the story begin to unfold? And what is a Plastic Pinay?
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Ep 141 - Earthshock
Electronic music culture from jungle to dub, from garage to tech house and everything in between.
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Island Reggae Luau 08-10-2026
A feast of reggae, delivered in uniquely Hawaiian style.
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ep. 749 - Killer 60s Garage Reissues with Hyperloop Records!
Retrospect is back this week with another killer episode filled with fuzz, grit, and teen angst! A throwback to when Glyn Bowen, owner of reissue label Hyperloop Records spoke to us about his discoveries, tracking down those responsible, and reissuing these delicious slabs of 60s fuzz! Read more at https://hyperlooprecords.bigcartel.com/ 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].
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Barangay New Zealand - 08-10-2026
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.
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Siwa Umak - 08-10-2026
Podcast produced and first broadcast at Free FM 89.0 - a platform for direct involvement in the media. Hamilton Kirikiriroa, NZ
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Echoes of Dissent Ep 26 - Cockroach Badge of Resistance
India's Chief Justice called unemployed youth "cockroaches". Out of context perhaps, but it sparked an undercurrent into an uprising. One man asked, “What if all the cockroaches came together?” Five days later, 10 million followers. Weeks later, a government minister resigned. The Cockroach Junta Party is the fastest-growing protest movement in the world — and it started as a joke. But can a meme movement survive? We dig into what makes protests last, why most youth movements burn bright then vanish. Featuring music from John Lennon and Chumbawamba. Stay stubborn.
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ep 247 - The Hold Steady, Drive-By Truckers' American Band
The Hold Steady is one of Oliver's favourite bands, one that's all about rock ‘n’ roll power chords, frothing energy, and really fun lyrics. 'Boys and Girls in America' is the final record from the band's 3-album golden period. Oliver checks out favourite tracks and tells the interconnected stories behind the songs. Plus, Drive-By Truckers' bold 2016 protest album 'American Band'. It's an album that, sadly, is as lyrically relevant 10-years on. And it sounds as great as ever. Tracklist: 1. The Hold Steady - Stuck Between Stations 2. The Hold Steady - First Night 3. The Hold Steady - Arms and Hearts 4. The Hold Steady - Same Kooks 5. Drive-By Truckers - Guns of Umpqua 6. Drive-By Truckers - Surrender Under Protest 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.
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The Voice Within - 08-10-2026
The Voice Within explores new age beliefs with regular guests.
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Fighting Stigma - 08-10-2026
Growing our sense of belonging
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Ep 16 - Dougfest 4
This week on Down Under Currents, we're celebrating Dougfest 4 — the two-night showcase of Aotearoa's independent music scene happening at Double Whammy in Auckland over Labour Weekend. Featuring music from Coast Arcade, Haast Hunter, Exit Sign, The Rainfall, Slow Rage, Not Exact, Late To Chelsea, Courtnay & The Unholy Reverie, Lucy Dibble, Thief 'N Zard, Silcrow and Community Treatment Order. Discovering the best independent music from Aotearoa — new releases, emerging artists, local scenes, and future favourites from New Zealand's indie underground.
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The Paleface Parabola - 07-10-2026
Please join us for a sip from the overflowing cup of sounds that we hand pick to pass on to you dear friends, on this week’s foray into fun, aka the Paleface Parabola quest of two hours to leave a positive impression on you. Co starring the Mystery Man and me,Jumpin JB. Resistance to us might be an exercise of futility. Teaser time. Be Bop Deluxe, Jah Wobble, Isaac Hayes, Del McCoury Band, and War are several of my soirées and The Mystery Man has a Galactic Cowboy this week to end the show... and then we toss the keys to the Acid hungover Retrospect show, episode 748. One Draft Jones is now out.
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Musafir Hoon Yaaro - 07-10-2026
Musafir Hoon Yaaro (I am a Traveller) is a lifestyle show in Hindi, hosted by Arsh (Jimmy) Singh.
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A Sonic Youth
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🎸 A love for indie rock as expressed by Kiwi taste-maker Oliver Grey.
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Alo Aotearoa
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.
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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).
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Arritmia
Religion and Spirituality
Spanish
Un programa de radio cristiano, presentado por Angie Rodriguez.
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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.
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Back Porch Bluegrass Show
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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American indie musician from Minneapolis, Minnesota who is currently based in Nashville, Tennessee. Wedl was previously in the queercore group, Dazey and the Scouts and has opened for Snail Mail and Soccer Mommy.
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A Sonic Youth
🎸 A love for indie rock as expressed by Kiwi taste-maker Oliver Grey.
Alo Aotearoa
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.
B Orig
🇵🇭 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.
Back Porch Bluegrass Show
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.
Connect With Community Waikato
An overview of the community groups and social services in the Waikato region.
Deep_INsessioNZ
Deep_INsessioNZ goes deep into electronic music culture from jungle to dub, from garage to tech house and everything in between.
Down Under Currents
Discovering the best independent music from Aotearoa — new releases, emerging artists, local scenes, and future favourites from New Zealand's indie underground.
Echoes of Dissent
Guitar-wielding prophets protest; war benefits only the dealers, poverty is the over-populated flip-side of greed, discrimination stuns the defenceless into silence, Mother Earth gasps. Each week Echoes of Dissent traverses the centuries and musical genres to dive into one song that cries out ‘This is wrong!’ We ask, what is it saying? Who wrote it? Why? What does it say for us today? At times we will be challenged, disturbed, unsettled. Please join us.
Equal Agenda
Exploring the complexities of gender equality and the everyday discrimination women face, the Equal Agenda podcast offers insightful, thought-provoking conversations that inspire change, foster connection, and remind you that you’re not alone. Brought to you by YWCA Waikato, a community organisation that empowers young women across the Waikato to thrive. Each season features different hosts and perspectives, with expert discussions and conversational, bite-sized feminism on topical issues.
Fighting Stigma
Sit down with Vanessa and Raissa every week to unpack some of the day to day challenges of living with mental illness and explore strategies for facing them with grace, humour and knowledge.
Free FM's De-Tour Du Jour
You know their voices. You know their shows. But you don’t know their record collections... yet. Ditch the routine. Take the Free FM De Tour Du Jour!
Free Left Turn
Welcome Comrades to an hour of news and commentary from a far-left perspective - agitating for change, and a fairer, balanced society.
Hanna Worldwide and Friends
There are so many different reasons why we choose to move countries and become an expat and so many interesting stories of amazing people. Having relatable struggles, amazing adventures and new beginnings!
Helping Heroes
Helping Heroes shines a light on amazing local organisations and the selfless staff who power them. Each episode dives deep into a different agency, exploring their work and celebrating the heroes making a real difference in our community. Be inspired by all the stories of positive change we find. If you'd like to get in touch with the Helping Heroes team, find us via Insta @helpingheroesnz or visit https://www.helpingheroes.org.nz/
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Back Porch Bluegrass Show
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Trinketbox
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Balmoral Blues
4:00 AM - 5:00 AM
The Blues Train
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Certain Sound
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Learning The Hard Way
Catherine MacKenzie
Children and Youth
6:30 AM - 7:00 AM
Out West Radio
Free FM
Community
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Suzy and Friends
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
The Bridge Zone
Free FM
Interests and Hobbies
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Connect With Community Waikato
Holly Snape
Community
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
The Sandwich Club
Susan Trodden and Tracey Olivier
Community
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Happy News - BBC
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Free Left Turn
Craig Wills
News, Issues and Current Affairs
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
Climate Matters
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Not By the Playbook - BBC
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Radio 2050
5:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Wrestling Roundup
Free FM
Sport
5:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Echoes of Dissent
Frank Carter
Arts and Culture
7:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Alo Aotearoa
Denisse Herrera
Ethnic Voices
8:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Siwa Umak
Ethnic Voices
9:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Arritmia
Angie Rodríguez Gómez
Religion and Spirituality
10:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Retrospect '60s Garage Punk Show
Phil Grey
Music
11:00 PM - 12:00 AM
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