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Horrific details of meth-crazed triple murder revealed
Shocking details of the murders of Schiller, Jessie Florence Currin and Glendon Brent Currin have been spelt o…
Performing heart surgery with a hammer? Why we need a better cure for inflation
The cost of living is biting hard, and our government’s primary treatment plan relies almost entirely on the R…
Quiz: The Hard Word ... to feel upset or annoyed
One word, one clue, one minute. Can you solve today’s Hard Word?
Can you help us identify this young man?
This sharply dressed young man with the surname Moss was photographed in 1947 – where is he now?
‘Very fast moving’ storm brings 120kph gales, heavy rain and road snowfall
Wellington is under an orange strong wind warning, with gusts of up to 120kph forecast in exposed places.
Auckland FC’s A-League Grand Final Delivered $2.5M Benefit and Record-breaking Satisfaction for Auckland
Auckland FC, with support from Tātaki Auckland Unlimited, has revealed the economic impact of the club’s sello…
Pacific leaders at summit fail to reach unanimous condemnation of China's ballistic missile launch
Leaders of Pacific nations agreed at their annual regional summit to register collective “concern” about China…
Springbok Women coach quits days before Black Ferns test
South Africa Women's rugby coach Swys de Bruin has resigned just days before hosting New Zealand for the first…
Tom Rutherford: Justice Select Committee Chair on the Government's controversial move-on orders bill looking set to be watered down
The Government's proposed move-on orders look set to be watered down.
Island Reggae Luau 03-09-2026 A feast of reggae, delivered in uniquely Hawaiian style.
A feast of reggae, delivered in uniquely Hawaiian style.
Barangay New Zealand - 03-09-2026 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.
🇵🇭 Barangay New Zealand is your Filipino home, away from home – your connection to the homeland. Tune in for a…
Siwa Umak - 03-09-2026 Podcast produced and first broadcast at Free FM 89.0 - a platform for direct involvement in the media. Hamilton Kirikiriroa, NZ
🇰🇷 Supporting Korean migrants in the Waikato and beyond with music, poetry, interviews and life stories.
Mo’ui lelei – Tali tali lelei – 03-09-2026 Mo’ui lelei – Tali tali lelei the 100% Tongan language programme bringing you local, national and international news that matters to the Tongan community.
🇹🇴 Mo’ui lelei – Tali tali lelei the 100% Tongan language programme bringing you local, national and internati…
Conversa De Futebol – 03-09-2026 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.
Bate papo semanal sobre o que acontece dentro e fora dos gramados. Conversa de futebol e pra você amante da bo…
The Voice Within - 03-09-2026 The Voice Within explores new age beliefs with regular guests.
The Voice Within explores new age beliefs with regular guests.
The Paleface Parabola - 02-09-2026 A Parabola is the quest from which we return changed yet essentially the same. It’s the weekly opening of the Rock and Roll history books with twists from 7,000 miles away.
Jumpin’ JB (New Jersey) opens up the rock n roll history books with 9 tracks from 9 decades. Our only rules. N…
Musafir Hoon Yaaro - 02-09-2026 Musafir Hoon Yaaro (I am a Traveller) is a lifestyle show in Hindi, hosted by Arsh (Jimmy) Singh.
Musafir Hoon Yaaro (I am a Traveller) is a lifestyle show in Hindi, hosted by Arsh (Jimmy) Singh.
Vedic Wisdom Part 1 - Reality We are all speculating on what is reality. We all have our explanation and perspective on what is reality, but it is actually define simply as 'the truth'.
The teachings derived from the VEDAS, the oldest known scriptures.
From the Fringes - 02-09-2026 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.
Presenting a range of issues and opinions from the fringes... political, social, ethical and personal, from th…
Arabic Guide to the Treaty Principles Bill
A series explaining the Treaty Principles Bill in Arabic. Explaining the Treaty's history, what the Bill is ab…
Back Porch Bluegrass Show
Paul Trenwith is an enthusiastic advocate for, player and promoter of bluegrass music. Back Porch Bluegrass fe…
A Sonic Youth 🎸 A love for indie rock as expressed by Kiwi taste-maker Oliver Grey.
🎸 A love for indie rock as expressed by Kiwi taste-maker Oliver Grey.
Connect With Community Waikato An overview of the community groups and social services in the Waikato region.
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.
Deep_INsessioNZ goes deep into electronic music culture from jungle to dub, from garage to tech house and ever…
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.
Discovering the best independent music from Aotearoa — new releases, emerging artists, local scenes, and futur…
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!
You know their voices. You know their shows. But you don’t know their record collections... yet. Ditch the rou…
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.
Welcome Comrades to an hour of news and commentary from a far-left perspective - agitating for change, and a f…
Kia Ora Brazil Quer conhecer os brasileiros e gringos mais legais da Nova Zelândia e em todos os lugares do mundo?
Quer conhecer os brasileiros e gringos mais legais da Nova Zelândia e em todos os lugares do mundo?
Sai News Free FM Religion and Spirituality
Sai News is for the spiritual followers of the teachings of Sai Baba.
That's The Ticket Hannah Mooney Arts and Culture
Hannah Mooney has your ticket to arts happenings in the Tron and beyond. Interviews with local creatives, what…
The Free Breakfast Free FM Various
The truly local breakfast radio show by, for and about the Waikato. This is a weekly show broadcast on Free FM…
Out West Radio Free FM Community
Keeping Hamilton West residents informed and up to date with what is happening at the Western Community Centre…
The Johnstone Podcast Andrew Johnstone Community
Conversations with Interesting people about Life, Death and Other Things.
Wrestling Roundup Free FM Sport
Join Grady and Josh every week as they run down what happened in wrestling in the past seven days.
MPB Revista Antonio Aparecido de Souza Ethnic Voices
MPB Revista apresenta o melhor da música popular brasileira, com informações e curiosidades sobre as canções. …
A different kind of day. Experienced GPs for ARC facilities across NZ.
A different kind of day. Experienced GPs for ARC facilities across NZ. Occupation General Practitioner PRACTIS…
Weekend weather: Gales, heavy rain and snow forecast across New Zealand
A wild end of the week’s on the way, with gales, heavy rain, thunderstorms, hail and even a touch of snow in s…
Fact-check: Have we really got 2100 extra nurses under this Government?
More doctors and nurses to cut wait times was one of the National’s core promises for the healthcare system.
What’s the most outrageous price you’ve seen for food or drink?
There are some prices that make you stop, stare at the menu and wonder whether you’ve somehow misread it.
Pacific leaders break China missile deadlock, but unity remains elusive
Private talks have resulted in a breakthrough on a joint position, though it’s not unanimous.