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Otago Access Radio
A tip of the hat to the Northern New Mexico two-step dance scene this week on The Jukebox Highway. Some of the artists who play for a dance scene that few are lucky enough to experience. Where else are you gonna hear The Rifters, Chuck Pyle, Tish Hinojosa, Eliza Gilkyson, and Bill & Bonnie Hearne, all on the same show? The show airs Sundays at 3PM in New Zealand, and is re-aired Thursdays at 10AM. IN AMERICA: that's SAT NIGHTS and WEDS AFTERNOONS. Do the math and check the Atomic Clock for your local time. Head over to www.oar.org.nz to stream live or download past shows. Jerry Reed & Chet Atkins - Jerry's Breakdown Tish Hinojosa - In the Real West Michael Hearne - The Girl Just Loves to Dance The Rifters - Step by Step Chuck Pyle - Keep Er Steady Cowgirl Bill and Bonnie Hearne - Georgetown Hired Hands - Latter Day Cowboy The Buckarettes - Fall In Love Again Waltz South by Southwest - Ricochet Eliza Gilkyson - Buffalo Gals Randy Travis - 1982 Keith Whitley - Tennessee Courage Mark Chesnutt - Brother Jukebox Loretta Lynn - You're Lookin At Country Vern Gosdin - Set 'Em Up Joe George Jones - Sinners & Saints Jimmy Day - Steel Driver Past Shows (free): https://oar.org.nz/shows/jukebox-highway/ Live stream at www.oar.org.nz Use TuneIn app: https://tunein.com/radio/OAR-FM-Dunedin-1054-s164333/ iTunes subscribe: https://tinyurl.com/JBH-iTunes Listen live ON AIR RAD IO: 105.4 FM, Dunedin Broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin www.oar.org.nz
Plains Media
Classical music
Radio Hawkes Bay
Featuring traditional folk songs that tell a story.
Free FM
Sai News 1141 Lord Krishna Part1
Christian thoughts and music, presented by Neville Stevenson on behalf of Village Baptist Church
Access Radio Taranaki
Marie talks with Helen Frank from Alzheimers Taranaki about Alzheimers Awareness Month, which is September. They chat about the myths of dementia and how Alzheimers Taranaki are there to help and support people who have received diagnosis and also those who have not yet received a diagnosis, as well as their families. Helen explains about the Memory Walk being held on September 20th, and local programmes like Carer Support Groups and Alz Café Groups.
Coast Access Radio
Golf for Good and October Book Fair are the subject of todays episode with Rex and Charlie from Waikanae Lions. The Mini Golf has had over 45,000 people through since opening in December last year - have you been? Get a group together and book a fun activity. Put the Book Fair in the diary - October 17th and 18th in Waikanae. The Waikanae skin check bus will also be at the Book Fair - get your skin checked for free. This episode was first broadcast on Coast Access Radio, a Community Access Media Alliance station amplifying the voices of Kāpiti and Horowhenua, proudly supported by NZ On Air. Learn more at www.coastaccessradio.org.nz
Created by Free FM, Hamilton, New Zealand
Fresh FM
The Deadline Report - Ben Vidgen Investigates. A double shot of reality. Lee Vandervis joins Ben to talk on a variety of topics, including AI Data Centres, Council Amalgamation and Mining. Further information and supporting documentation can be found at https://postman-productions.com/
Broadcast on Otago Access Radio www.oar.org.nz
5-10 minute devotions presented by Village Baptist Church
Manawatu Peoples Radio
Dafydd continues the series in Acts with a message from Acts 5:12-16, "Signs and wonders". Reflecting on the early church in Jerusalem, Pastor Dafydd explores the signs and wonders performed through the apostles, their purpose in authenticating the apostolic message, and the different responses of those who witnessed God at work. The sermon invites listeners to consider the sufficiency of Scripture, the call to trust the gospel, and what it means to move beyond admiration of the church into wholehearted faith and fellowship with Christ and his people. Produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of NZ On Air.
Christian news and views from the Flaxmere Christian Fellowship
A Christian program aimed at relating God’s word to our everyday experiences
Bringing a smile to the faces of the residents of Radius Thornleigh Park and Radius Heatherlea Rest Homes, as we play their musical requests and dedications.
Among Christians, there is some confusion regarding which of God's Commands we, as New Testament Christions, are required to keep.
Writer and story teller, Lesley Dowding, lives to bring story into the world of children and adults, alike. Her stories, told in true oral tradition, come from all over the world, as well as from her own imagination.
Another in the series from the Epistle of Peter, today exploring humility. From the congregation of Paraparaumu Baptist Church
Buddhism on Air, hosted by Tenzin Chosang, discusses Buddhism and Buddhist beliefs.
A radio show/podcast produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of New Zealand on Air.
Greg Hughson reads from Psalm 103 and Mathew 18 and tells us about forgiveness, Maori Language week, Mornington Methodist 150th Anniversary and John Gibson. John is the son of Colin Gibson. He tells us that John has wriitten a hymn in the style of his dad to help celebrate the 150th Anniversary. Broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin www.oar.org.nz
Christian messages from Murray who was the pastor at Spreydon Baptist Church for 40 years.
Limya Plus Plus presents literary works, in English, thru Limya – a poem consisting of five lines with limited syllables 5-7-5-7-5.
Radio Southland
Finn highlights some movies and shows he enjoys and plays some music from them!
There’s a moment every parent knows — that first time you have to let your little one go. In this episode of Beyond Barriers with Jaime, I’m sharing the emotional journey of letting my daughter start preschool and take her first steps into the wider world. It’s about the excitement, the nerves, the guilt, the tears — and that strange feeling of realising your baby is growing up and becoming her own little person. For me, as a disabled mum, there are also questions and emotions around trust, independence, accessibility, and knowing when to step back and let your child discover the world for themselves. Because letting go doesn’t mean losing them. It means trusting them enough to let them grow, even when every part of you wants to hold on. And sometimes, the hardest thing about watching your little one fly… is realising they were ready before you were. 🦋💗
Diana is back with Holy Roller and this week she continues her Recruit Devotionals series with part three. Drawing on her years as a navy chaplain, Diana shares devotionals shaped by the unique experience of recruit life - the discipline, the challenges, the camaraderie and the faith that carries you through. Thoughtful, grounded and spoken from genuine experience.
This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
The Sleep Lab Stories has a chat with Ange Copson who knows the value of an excellent bed, where to not sleep, and shares thoughts on dreams and creativity in the middle of the night. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz and made thanks to the support of NZ on Air.
What happens when your study path changes direction? In today's episode, we chat with Cliodhna Stride, a second-year criminology student at Victoria University of Wellington. Cliodhna shares her journey of embracing change, discovering what she truly enjoys, and finding the courage to try new things and chase her dreams. Tune in for an authentic look at university life today! This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
Specializing in tradition-based instrumental Ceilidh music
Kano’s Rock n Roll Conspiracy is a trip into the very nature of what’s real, utilising music, humour, wisdom, and of course truth... as the weapons of choice.
Ruteros | Mercadito Latino lleva un pedacito de Latinoamérica a Bay of Plenty. En su tienda puedes encontrar productos latinoamericanos importados como yerba mate, alfajores, dulce de leche, snacks y bebidas. Un rincón para encontrar sabores de casa, compartirlos y mantener viva la conexión con nuestras raíces. Ruteros | Mercadito Latino brings a little piece of Latin America to the Bay of Plenty. Their shop offers a carefully selected range of imported Latin American products, from yerba mate, alfajores and dulce de leche to snacks and drinks. A little taste of home and a way to stay connected to our roots, wherever you are in Aotearoa.
This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz and made thanks to the support of NZ on Air.
Fiji Indian news and music
featuring - DAHI feat CHILDISH GAMBINO - LITTLE BIG TOWN feat JASON ISBELL -LILY SEABIRD - WESTSIDE COWBOY - THE LEMON TWIGS - SPELL SONGS ENSEMBLE
The Best of the Blues
Part 2 of our exploration of great Imperial label Rockabilly tracks. Broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin www.oar.org.nz
This is part three of the interview with Allison. Allison Horsley is an American dramaturg and script consultant who earned her MFA at Yale School of Drama. She specialises in adaptations, new play and musical development. Allison is a script advisor for Playmarket, and is now based in Ōtepoti Dunedin. In our third interview, we discuss what an MFA in dramaturgy looks like at Yale and Allison’s ‘eat, pray, love’ journey to Aotearoa New Zealand. This podcast was recorded as part of the Master of Creative Performance Practice at Toi Whakaari: New Zealand Drama School and recorded and published with OAR FM Dunedin. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz and made thanks to the support of NZ on Air.
Te wiki o te reo Māori language week 2026. Broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin www.oar.org.nz
Terry and Diane Langford host Saturday in the Country, a weekly music show focusing mainly on country music. We also venture into easy listening, country, pop, contemporary country and even occasionally opera.
Students from the learning hub will share stories and talk with people important to Enliven Disability
Arrow FM
A peaceful society for all.
Gifted writing and story telling from Cordayne
An eleven-year-old Mergirl has better things to do than save the oceans from deadly stagnation. It's the Ringlet and the day the oceans stopped, Published by Ahoy! An imprint of the Cuba Press in 2019.
Kieran and Sam are back in the studio! Kieran chats about spring cleaning in his garden unloved over the past few months, and Sam lays out his goals for his garden in the coming year: tackling bamboo, planting out plants, and building a brick wall. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz and made thanks to the support of NZ on Air.
Te Awamutu Seniors Expo. An overview of the community groups and social services in the Waikato region.
DJ Phil covers the Southland Stags taking on Bay of Plenty on The Weekend Kicker this week, with all the highlights and analysis from one of Southland's most passionate rugby rivalries. Plus a special 70s and 80s team reunion song to celebrate the occasion. Sport, community and a great soundtrack all in one show.
It's a Spring Edition of The Fluffy Slipper Lounge, talking about things from magic balloons to prostate awareness while blending in some quirky humour and playing a great variety of tunes. Enjoy alongside the blossom and daffodils.
1 Ana Hato and Deane Waretini - Pokarekare Ana 2 Cuticles - Impending Doom (bonus track) 3 Flax Hubzzy - 5:15 (Feat. Clan Of The White Lotus) 4 Shihad - Prayer 5 Mainly Spaniards - That's What Friends Are For 6 The Avengers - Love Hate Revenge 7 Lanky - Wait 8 David Mitchell & Denise Roughan - Grey Funnel Line 9 Straitjacket Fits - Aps (Live At The Wireless, Triple J '91) 10 The Chills - Red Sky Morning 11 Cyclops - Simpleton 12 Jay Clarkson & Friends - It's Difficult 13 Disasteradio - Sweatshop 14 Luke Hurley - Fait Accompli 15 Campbell Kneale & The Moving Air Ensemble - Composition for Massed Vacuums and Unspecified Instruments This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
