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Tales From the Guild: Shadows of Paradurn Ep 23 – 05-01-2026 Tales From the Guild: Shadows of Paradurn is a DnD5e actual play radio show. There’s a shapeshifter on the loose within the castle and Tanwen, Magnus and Amadeus are running out of time to foil its sinister plot! Their best bet is to crash the afternoon tea; or no, it’s a Ball at night now, and look for their only clue: a stolen dress. They might as well try to set up their dashing Prince with a beautiful visiting Lady as well though, why not? What could go wrong? Brought to you by the Waikato Role-Playing Guild. Listen

Over Some Milo - 05-01-2026 The Finale Listen

The Ripple Results Ep 6 - Robert Garan – Marriage Preparation Facilitator Robert Garan – Marriage Preparation Facilitator. Discusses his journey of immigration from the Philippines to NZ, what it is like being a Filipino Catholic in NZ and his role as Marriage Preparation Facilitator – preparing couples for the sacrament of Matrimony. Your window into the meaningful impact being made across the Catholic Diocese of Hamilton. Inspiring stories of how a single act of support to The Hamilton Catholic Development Fund can spark ripples of change. Listen

Golden Guide - 04-01-2026 Gospel songs and messages from the Holy Scripture, in Tagalog Cebuano and English. Listen

Cosmopolitan News and Views - 04-01-2026 Created by Free FM, Hamilton, New Zealand Listen

Harmony Waikato - 04-01-2026 Created by Free FM, Hamilton, New Zealand Listen

Free Left Turn - 03-01-2026 Welcome Comrades to an hour of news and commentary from a far-left perspective.. Produced at Free FM, Hamilton, NZ Listen

The Joy of Classical Music - Ep 136 - Part 1 The Best Classical Albums of 2025 Over the next 4 weeks, I’ll be playing a wide selection of music drawn from numerous Best Classical Music of 2025 lists. In this episode we’ll be hearing music from albums recommended by NPR, The Guardian, Gramophone, The New York Times and Bandcamp. Among the selections is a personal favourite - Hallelujah Junction, an album by pianists Lukas Geniušas and Anna Geniushene ROSALÍA - Mio Cristo Piange Diamanti from Lux ROSALÍA - Reliquia from Lux The Hermes Experiment perform Islands from Tree Lawrence Brownlee and Erin Morley with the Munich Radio Orchestra perform Giuseppe Verdi - Rigoletto: Gualtier Maldè! … Caro nome from Golden Age Lukas Geniušas and Anna Geniushene perform John Adams - Hallelujah Junction: Movement 1 From Hallelujah Junction Les Kapsber’ Girls perform Barbara Strozzi - Che si può fare? from Vox Feminae Exaudi Vocal Ensemble performs Jürg Frey - Polyphonie der Wörter from Voices Lukas Geniušas and Anna Geniushene perform George Gershwin - Cuban Overture (Arr. for 2 Pianos by Gregory Stone) from Hallelujah Junction Listen

Sai News 1105 - What is Spirit - 04-01-2026 Sai News 1105 - What is Spirit Listen

Buddhism on Air - 04-01-2026 Buddhism on Air, hosted by Tenzin Chosang, discusses Buddhism and Buddhist beliefs. Listen

God's Message - 04-01-2026 Created by Free FM, Hamilton, New Zealand Listen

Arritmia - 03-01-2025 Presented by Angie Rodríguez Gómez, who feels a strong call to fulfil God's purpose for her life, which includes using her voice as a tool to share her personal testimony and her knowledge as Life Coach. Listen

ClippyBidnezz - S2 Ep 1 - M42.9 - Ep 101 Electronic music culture from jungle to dub, from garage to tech house and everything in between. Listen

ep. 709 - Kicking 2025 To the Kerb With A Choice Selection Of Obscure 60s Garage Wrapping a year. Great tunes. Ideal festive listening! 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

Connect With Community Waikato - 03-01-2026 An overview of the community groups and social services in the Waikato region. Listen

MPB Revista – 02-01-2026 The big names in Brazilian samba and samba rock and their greatest hits in the first half hour of the programme. In the second half, new names in Brazilian Popular Music that have recently emerged or are being launched on the music scene. Listen

Conversa De Futebol – 02-01-2026 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. Listen

Kia Ora Brazil - Juliana Carvalho - 02-01-26 Vamos relembrar os super desafios que a Juliana Carvalho teve que passar durante a pandemia, quando ela estava na eminência de ser deportada. A magazine-style show featuring news, commentary and music from Brazil, plus discussions about life in New Zealand for ex-pat Brazilians living in the Waikato. Listen

Wrestling Roundup - 02-01-26 Join Grady and Josh every week as they run down what happened in wrestling in the past 7days. Listen

Out West Radio - 02-01-2026 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. 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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12:00 AM - 1:00 AM	Deep_INsessioNZ #SSSD Music
1:00 AM - 3:00 AM	Jazz Boulevard
3:00 AM - 4:00 AM	Planet Waves AfroSound Podcast Phil Grey Music
4:00 AM - 5:00 AM	Barangay New Zealand Free FM Ethnic Voices
5:00 AM - 5:30 AM	Siwa Umak Ethnic Voices
5:30 AM - 6:00 AM	AA Radio Show
6:00 AM - 7:00 AM	Arritmia Angie Rodríguez Gómez Religion and Spirituality
7:30 AM - 9:30 AM	The Free Breakfast Free FM Various
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM	Unexpected Elements- BBC
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM	The Ripple Results Marian Greene Community
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM	Assignment - BBC
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM	The Food Chain - BBC
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM	Over Some Milo Sumaiya, Emma & Krishna Children and Youth
4:30 PM - 5:00 PM	Knight Life
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM	Tales From the Guild: Shadows of Paradurn Waikato Role-Playing Guild Interests and Hobbies
6:30 PM - 7:00 PM	Mo’ui lelei – Tali tali lelei Maile Ethnic Voices
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM	Waikato Chinese Voices Free FM Ethnic Voices
9:00 PM - 9:30 PM	Alo Aotearoa Denisse Herrera Ethnic Voices
10:00 PM - 11:00 PM	The Joy of Classical Music Andrew Johnstone Arts and Culture
11:00 PM - 12:00 AM	Forty Six & 2