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The Paleface Parabola - 11-11-2026 Funny what happens when the stars align. The perfect harmony of your ears and your favourite (or soon to be favourite) radio station sets up shop for a thrill ride. Which is what just happened. Or in our lingo bingo, alchemy with a side of crash and burn. So we set sail on the sturdy pontoon supplied by the good ship Free FM, 89.0 out of Hamilton, NZ on the North Island in the real Deep South of the world (thanks for that Mr Trenwith) and beached at the two-hour mark to commence scheming and preening alike for next week’s tour de farce. So let’s suss whether this week’s noise sends you or bends you! We played the likes of Mose Allison (on his 99th Birthday mind you), Le Sun Ra & his Arkestra, Bernard Fowler, Television (dagnabbit Richard!), and Bruce Smith to achieve Earth’s orbit. The Mystery Man is a Jedi and his selection of the week starred Abigail Washburn & Wu Fei showing off their Banjo practice. Music unites. Politics divides. And it’s all a gift from beyond the sky. You only hear what I’m sayin’. Listen

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

Echoes of Dissent Ep 31 - No Thanks Google Google threatens to remove Search if US schools want to switch off AI. Lina Khan calls it monopolist control of an essential service. Bernie Sanders calls it extortion. In New Zealand? Tender documents for 420,00 students and staff were created in consultation with Google, Microsoft, Anthropic and Open AI. No public fight, no Uni, school or student grassroots consultation. And a new government with little to say. Today’s programme features Herbs' ‘French Letter’, Evan Greer with ‘Surveillance Capitalism’, practical alternatives to Google, and the uncomfortable truth: leaving is hard by design. Listen

Equal Agenda Series 5 Ep 10 - Ka Kite As season 5 of Equal Agenda comes to a close, Lucia and Leo reflect on their time behind the microphones – the conversations that challenged them, favourite episodes and discussions, and the things they’ve learnt along the way. Lucia and Leo want to express a big thank you to the Free FM and YWCA teams for allowing and trusting us with a platform to discuss these big topics, and gratitude to our amazing guests for being so open and authentic in their discussions. As we say ka kite for now, there’s one final message we want to leave you with... your voice matters, your vote matters. Listen

Vedic Wisdom Part 2 - How to Properly Use Your Free Will Free Will is a personal potency that you have full control over. So how to properly use your free will so that is brings positive results to your life is a necessary training that everyone accept. We discuss how to harmonize your will with the forces of nature and the plan of the Lord so you can be of the most beneficial support and achieve the highest result. Listen

Vedic Wisdom Part 1 - Determination Is an Asset Like so many other characteristics in life determination can be used for great benefit or misused to your personal decline. This show gives you a clear understanding of the best perspective to get the very best out of controlling your determination for your spiritual growth. Listen

The Johnstone Podcast Ep 12 - Sanctuary Mountain Part 3 - A Very Audacious Idea - Bodie Tihoi Taylor and Dan Howie 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 3 – Sanctuary Mountain’s Cultural Advisor and facilitator of The Moa Hunters Tour, Bodie Tihoi Taylor and Operations Manager Dan Howie talk about the mountain, the project and the meaning that it has brought to their lives. Conversations with Interesting people about Life, Death and Other Things. Listen

From the Fringes - 11-11-2026 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

Tickled Pink Ep 5 - Annelies Judson In this episode we talk with award-winning children’s writer Annelies Judson who achieved early success in writing as a new entrant. A story about her Mum cooking porridge in the microwave earned her a Principal’s award, which clearly foreshadowed her trajectory into capital W writing as an adult. Annelies and I discuss some of the challenges of being a productive creative writer such as writing for both children and young adults and the funding opportunities that make it all possible. 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 - 11-11-2026 The Bridge Zone – Episode 436 • System card compliance was identified as a recurring issue at the Palmerston North Congress • Directors' intervention is seen as necessary to enforce system card completion, potentially through adjusted scores or standing players down for a match • Tournament results were shared, including the Cormac Cup (best women's team) won by Jane Stearns, Gillian Corbett, Claire Coles, and Joy Williams • Regional winners included Auckland Seniors – Patrick Carter, Julie Atkinson, Grant Jarvis, Jonathan Westoby, Waikato Bays - Jenna, Christine Gibbons, Kate Terry, Judy Pawson and Top of the South -intermediates: Aidan Gunn, Stan Naylor, Michelle Gunn, Sue Glue and Open won by Wellington Peter Newell, Martin Reid, Alan Grant and Anthony Ker • Otago was the most consistent overall, winning the Dougal McLean Trophy • More Congress news next week • Talk with Murray Wiggins continues NZB Board Member on Player Rank and Tournament Changes next week chat • NZ Bridge Youth Raffle email me for the banking details • $10 per ticket – prize is free entry into the 2027 Congress • Supporting the 27 strong Youth group travelling to Canberra in January 2027 to compete in the Australian Youth Championships • Even if you are not at Congress you can support this great cause, email payment receipt to bridgezoneshuffle@gmail.com and I will allocate a ticket number for you Got some news or feedback, flick us an email bridgezoneshuffle@gmail.com Plenty to listen to, just click and hear our discussion See you at the tables The BZ Crew Listen

That's The Ticket - 11-11-2026 TTT welcomes Sean and Bella in to talk about the most exciting 9 to 5 since Dolly released the iconic OG song - 9 to 5 The Musical! Listen

Back Porch Bluegrass Show - 10-11-2026 This week I pay tribute to bluegrass legend and personal friend Bill Clifton, who passed away at the end of October 2026 aged 95. His contribution to early bluegrass is immense, as a singer, performer, promoter, and collector of songs. I also present music from Emerson & Waldron, the Goodbye Girls, the Po’ Ramblin” Boys and Fred Geiger. Charlie Waller & Randall Hylton pick a tune for us, and Earl Taylor sings about political problems (a long time ago!). I feature just a taste of Bill Clifton’s music, some of it with the Hamilton County Bluegrass Band, and the Nashville Grass take us out with a gospel song. Listen

B Orig - 10-11-2026 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

NZ Chinese Bridge Radio - 10-11-2026 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

Ep 68 - When Love Turns Into Paperwork for a Partnership Visa - with Ellie Jerram 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

Ephata Ep 1 - La catéchèse de la Croix du Christ Dans cet épisode, EPHATA – Parole de vie et de Réconciliation, propose une réflexion sur le sens théologique de la Croix du Christ et les souffrances vécues par les réfugiés et les migrants sur le chemin de l’exil. L’objectif est d’éclairer le sens chrétien de la souffrance et de raviver la foi et l’espérance au cœur des épreuves. Listen

The Weekly Hotwire – 10-11-26 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 30 - What if I am going to be on my own? Who is going to take you home after your medical procedure? Who will notice you haven't turned up? This is not simply about being single, this is the question of whether we have built a life that would still work if, one day, it was just us. The Sandwich Club is for women in the middle — juggling kids, parents, work, money, bodies and everything in between. Listen

Ep 180 - Convergence - Te Pūtahitanga with Liam Wooding and Rob Thorne Last week I said that this weeks episode was going to be all about legendary Brazilian composer Heitor Villa-Lobos. Then the phone rang. It was Jenni from The Performing Arts Community Trust asking if I would interview pianist Liam Wooding and taonga pūoro specialist Rob Thorne about their upcoming concert series Convergence - Te Pūtahitanga. Of course I would. Rob Thorne - Whāia Te Māramatanga Pt. 2. Waharoa. Liam Wooding and Stephanie Acraman perform William Bolcom - Amour. Karl Steven and Rob Thorne perform Piha Road from Black Coast Vanishings (Music from the Original TV Series). Liam Wooding performs Janet Jennings - Pictures at the Waikato Museum. No. 1- Lace (Jacquie Haselden). No. 2 - Play-Pen (Jenny Doležel). No. 3 - The Leading Violinist (Garth Tapper). No. 4 - Landscape with Cathedral (Frances Ellis). No. 5 - Grandparents at the Door (Michael Smither). Exploring classical music in all its glories and complexities. From the sweetest melodic to the cutting edge of the avant-garde... from the deep past to the freshest contemporary. All of it. The joy of classical music. Listen

NZ Chinese Bridge Radio - 09-11-2026 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

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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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12:00 AM - 1:00 AM	Retrospect '60s Garage Punk Show Phil Grey Music
1:30 AM - 3:00 AM	Musical Journeys Rodrigo Hill and Xavier Meade Arts and Culture
3:00 AM - 5:00 AM	Modern Jazz Today
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6:00 AM - 7:00 AM	Balmoral Blues
7:30 AM - 9:30 AM	The Free Breakfast Free FM Various
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM	The Arts Hour - BBC
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM	The Sandwich Club Susan Trodden and Tracey Olivier Community
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Democracy Now!
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM	Fighting Stigma Free FM Disability and Health
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM	Health Check - BBC
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM	The Voice Within Free FM Religion and Spirituality
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM	People Fixing the World - BBC
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM	A Sonic Youth Oliver Grey Music
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM	Echoes of Dissent Frank Carter Arts and Culture
6:00 PM - 6:30 PM	Voices of Peace and Aroha
7:00 PM - 7:30 PM	Mo’ui lelei – Tali tali lelei Maile Ethnic Voices
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8:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Barangay New Zealand Free FM Ethnic Voices
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10:00 PM - 11:00 PM	Down Under Currents Gary Farrow Music
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