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The Paleface Parabola - 08-07-2026 Who is this leading the charge? Why, it’s this week’s guest host of The Paleface Parabola, of course: Ricardo! He’s got a bit of a thing for the number three which is why the latest show is all about some of his favourite music trios through the years. Three-piece groups have been the backbone for so many genres of music that there are no shortage of bands to talk about... Rush, The Bee Gees, Violent Femmes, ELP, Morphine, and Dolly Parton? The list goes on. Ricardo will take you on a guided tour through indelible legends of yesteryear, down some dimly-lit music back alleys, and out into the blinding lights of the modern day. So pack your compass, road snacks, and a decent pair of shoes because we’re about to go on a journey. Listen

Musafir Hoon Yaaro - 08-07-2026 Musafir Hoon Yaaro (I am a Traveller) is a lifestyle show in Hindi, hosted by Arsh (Jimmy) Singh. Listen

Tanglaw Connect Ep 4 - Rio Lagahit-Galvez Rio Lagahit-Galvez We meet Rio Lagahit-Galvez, an IT Engineer whose migration journey is a story of resilience, growth, and self-discovery. As the youngest in her family, Rio grew up surrounded by the love and care of her parents and siblings. Moving to Aotearoa New Zealand at a young age meant stepping far outside her comfort zone and facing the realities of life in a new country. Like many migrants, she embraced opportunities that were unfamiliar, taking on jobs she never imagined she was capable of doing. Through every challenge, Rio discovered strengths, skills, and confidence she never knew she possessed. Seven years later, her perseverance has come full circle, she is now building her career in the very profession she trained for, as an IT Engineer. Join us as Rio shares her inspiring journey of sacrifice, adaptation, personal growth, and faith, proving that every challenge can become a stepping stone toward the life you aspire to build. Listen

Vedic Wisdom Part 2 - Heaven is Not the Highest Enjoyment Heaven is Not the Highest Enjoyment This show is a clear explanation of the experience of heaven while pointing out that it is also a temporary state of existence and that we should strive to achieve an eternal solution to life. Listen

Vedic Wisdom Part 1 - Are You Diseased Are You Diseased To be disease free one has to give up the attachment to enjoyment as the goal of life and raise yourself to the platform of selfless service and devotion to the Lord. Listen

Equal Agenda Series 4 Ep 10 – Ka Kite Ka Kite Romain and Immy reflect on what we’ve learned and how we can carry these conversations forward. We talk about the power of dialogue, why your voice matters, and the importance of showing up, especially through voting. We also take a moment to give our heartfelt thanks to YWCA and Free FM for providing a platform where these conversations could happen. To everyone who has listened, engaged, and reflected alongside us, thank you. This space has shown us just how powerful conversation can be. Listen

From the Fringes - 08-07-2026 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 - 08-07-2026 The Bridge Zone – Episode 419 The BZ Crew talk about The National Pairs held at Tauranga Club Hamilton 5A Open Teams and a problem if you wanted to enter it Barry’s date with Mr Jinn The Judge is back and rules over fouled boards How to handle boards with the incorrect number of cards The result does not stand One side at fault suggest 40/60 adjusted score Both sides at fault suggest 40/40 adjusted score Neither side at fault suggest 60/60 adjusted score Procedural steps to follow Mr Jinn shares results from around the motu No East Coast Bays this week Youth players take out Mt Albert Intermediate Fielding Restricted, another Youth player on the circuit Auckland’s Jin Club programme has begun Online intermediate and Junior tournament this Friday needs entries Remuera Bowling and Bridge Club Junior tournament needs more entries Marketing your upcoming tournaments We found a racehorse to follow The Gambler shares a tip about what system to play when partner opens 1NT, overcalls 1NT and when opponents open at the 2 level and partner bids 2NT Paul Marston continues to chat to the Bridge Zone – we talk Saturday Bridge, NZ lessons and more Got some news or feedback, flick us an email bridgezoneshuffle@gmail.com Plenty to listen to, just click and hear our discussions See you at the tables The BZ Crew Listen

Back Porch Bluegrass Show - 07-07-2026 I’ve just been given a box of LP’s from my guitar-playing friend Barry Paterson, and there’s some real treasures in that box. This episode of BPBG features three of those LP’s – the Bluegrass Cardinals, Country Gazette, and Frank Necessary & Al Jones. I’ve also included tracks from the Stanley Brothers, the Foggy Hogtown Boys, James Monroe, Herb Petersen, and the Hamilton County Bluegrass Band. Irene Kelley plays a lovely gospel song, and Kenny Baker takes us out with a classic fiddle tune. A brand new album from the Kody Norris Show rounds out an action-packed programme. Listen

B Orig - 07-07-2026 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

Waikato Chinese Voices - 07-07-2026 Waikato Chinese Voices 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 51 - How it started vs how it is going 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

The Sandwich Club Ep 12 - I Opened My Mouth and Mum Came Out I Opened My Mouth and Mum Came Out One day you hear yourself say something and realise—with a mixture of horror and amusement—that it came straight from your mother. The phrases. The opinions. The life advice. Even the sigh. In this episode, we're talking about the ways our mothers shape us, the habits we've inherited, the things we swore we'd never do, and the moments when we find ourselves becoming more like them than we'd ever imagined. We honour Susan's extraordinary grandmother and share a story best saved for after a funeral. Because somewhere between rolling our eyes at our parents and becoming adults ourselves, something shifted. And it turns out they may have known a thing or two after all. The Sandwich Club is for women in the middle — juggling kids, parents, work, money, bodies and everything in between. Listen

Waikato Chinese Voices - 06-07-2026 Waikato Chinese Voices 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

A Sonic Youth ep 245 - Israel Nash's Rain Plans Deluxe - This Is Lorelei - Langkamer Israel Nash's 'Rain Plans' is one of Oliver's favourite albums, a perfect blend of folky Americana and psych rock. Recently, we received a deluxe reissue featuring demos and cut tracks, and it lives up to the original. Then, new music from This Is Lorelei, and tracks from Bristol-based punk-rockers Langkamer and their latest album 'No'. Tracklist: 1. Israel Nash - Who in Time 2. Israel Nash - Wichita 3. Israel Nash - Woman at the Well (Fire Sessions Demo) 4. This Is Lorelei - Billy Came Back 5. Langkamer - Easterly 6. Langkamer - Crows 7. Israel Nash - I Was Quiet (She Didn't Need to Know) 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

Ep 162 - New Adventures in Music 7 New Adventures in music is mostly about new and recent releases and this weeks selections include two tracks from a 2023 album called Songs & Symphoniques: The Music of Moondog, 3 tracks from superstar pianist Hayato Sumino’s new album Chopin Orbit and a 4 movement work from Homegrown Melodies, the brand new album from reed quintet Burnt Reeds. From 2023 Sylvan Wind album Resonant Worlds, the featured work is a modern reimagining of the Cinderella story called Xenia and the Bishop by Serbian-American composer Aleksandra Vrebalov. Ghost Train Orchestra and the Kronos Quartet perform Moondog - All Is Loneliness Burnt Reeds perform Madison D. Bush - The Drive There and Back Hayato Sumino - Larghetto Hayato Sumino - Lydian Harp Hayato Sumino - Raindrop Postlude Ghost Train Orchestra and the Kronos Quartet perform Moondog - Coffee Beans Mary Beth Peil and the Sylvan Winds perform Aleksandra Vrebalov - Xenia and the Bishop. 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

Cosmopolitan News and Views - 05-07-2026 Created by Free FM, Hamilton, New Zealand Listen

Harmony Waikato - 05-07-2026 Created by Free FM, Hamilton, New Zealand Listen

Free Left Turn - 04-07-2026 Welcome Comrades to an hour of news and commentary from a far-left perspective.. Produced at Free FM, Hamilton, NZ Listen

Golden Guide - 05-07-2026 Gospel songs and messages from the Holy Scripture, in Tagalog Cebuano and English. Listen

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B Orig

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Back Porch Bluegrass Show

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