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Latest News

CAMA welcomes new National Representative

Ceara McAuliffe-Bickerton brings innovation, collaboration, and sector experience CAMA leadership.

Community Access Media 2025 Snapshot released

Annual CAMA Snapshot reveals growing reach, resilience, and community connection.

MPR and Manawatū Storytellers Collective sign MOU to launch local audiobook initiative

Manawatū People’s Radio and Manawatū Storytellers Collective partner to produce local audiobooks.

Our latest podcasts

18-12-2025 16:00
Chloe Dilley Seeking Talents! - Thomas Brocherie Part 2!

Plains Media

For the last episode of 2025, I am yet again with the amazing Thomas Brocherie! Thomas expands on what he spoke about in the first episode and says some more very cool things. Go listen to the first episode and this one to find out very cool things about Thomas Brocherie! In this episode, you will also hear his Youth Parliament speech and his interview with Breakfast! So make sure to tune into this and the other episodes of Chloe Dilley Seeking Talents.

18-12-2025 16:00
All Time Awesome Forgotten Tracks with David Walker feat Mark Knopfler - Toto - Shirley Bassey and Tom Petty

Radio Hawkes Bay

Awesome forgotten hits spanning the decades.

18-12-2025 15:00
A Sonic Youth ep 217 - Ty Segall, levitation room

Free FM

An exploration of modern garage rock legend Ty Segall, including a powerhouse hard rock cover of 'Diddy Wah Diddy' and a newly released live track. Also, a new live in studio version of L.A. psych rockers levitation room's greatest track. 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.

18-12-2025 13:30
At the Flicks - Dec 18 2025 - Holidays

Fresh FM

A weekly chat about what’s happening at State Cinemas in Nelson, with information on current and upcoming films.

18-12-2025 13:15
Punaaga Vagahau Niue - 17 December

Wellington Access Radio

Punaaga Vagahau Niue is a weekly programme to raise awareness of illnesses that surround Niue people here in New Zealand and throughout the world. The show covers what and where to look for help for you and your family.

18-12-2025 13:00
The Voice Within - 18-12-2025

Free FM

The Voice Within explores new age beliefs with regular guests.

18-12-2025 13:00
Women's Health - Let's Talk - Erica Tenquist - Life as an amputee - Part 2

Radio Hawkes Bay

All things women's health.

18-12-2025 12:45
In the Garden with Megan - Debudding - Harvesting and shortbread

Radio Hawkes Bay

Gardening tips and a yummy recipe from Megan Williams

18-12-2025 12:29
Tiare Taina - 17 December

Wellington Access Radio

A show for the Cook Islands community, in Cook Islands Māori and English.

18-12-2025 12:00
Fighting Stigma - Neuro Spicy Holidays Part 2

Free FM

Neuro Spicy Holidays Part 2

18-12-2025 12:00
18-12-2025 - Zoot Sims and Jimmy Rowles

Otago Access Radio

Zoot Sims and Jimmy Rowles This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

18-12-2025 12:00
What the Grief - Episode 6 - Death and Grief

Radio Hawkes Bay

Grief - let's not make it weird.

18-12-2025 11:30
Rotary Club - Rotary’s End-of-Year Wrap

Coast Access Radio

Host Kai and Steph look back on Rotary’s busy end-of-year season: a successful Levin food drive, the launch of Kāpiti’s mini golf project, youth performers, leadership programmes and community events. They also explain how local rangatahi can get involved and what’s coming up over the holidays. This program features news and activities of the Kapiti Rotary Clubs.

18-12-2025 11:30
Regular PBC broadcasts with news and music

Planet FM

Tune in Monday to Friday for news, current affairs, interviews and special interest pieces

18-12-2025 11:00
The Law Lady: Fleming v Attorney General

Access Radio Taranaki

Accompanying show description: The Supreme Court have ruled that carers of adults with significant disabilities can be homeworkers and may be entitled to more money than they are currently getting. Listen to the show where the Law Lady breaks down the history that got us to this decision and what it means for those caring for a loved one with a disability. Plus a return of the flashback noise!

18-12-2025 11:00
The Wonderful World of Wardini Books - Lou reviews Fires Which Burned Brightly - Dungeon Crawler Carl

Radio Hawkes Bay

New books reviewed

18-12-2025 10:07
Big Daddy Breakfast Show - Featuring - Mary Hopkin - Marmalade - The Statler Brothers and more

Radio Hawkes Bay

Breakfast news, views and some great music.

18-12-2025 10:00
Dec 18 2025 ep06 - On the Craft of Editing and Good Grammar with Philippa Tucker

Fresh FM

Editor and writer Philippa Tucker joins me to talk about how editing is an art, the trust and vulnerability involved and (yes) our grammar pet peeves. Books mentioned in this episode: -Orbital, Samantha Harvey (Vintage) -All Her Lives, Ingrid Horrocks (Te Herenga Waka University Press) -Wonderland, Tracy Farr (The Cuba Press) -Headlands: New Stories of Anxiety, edited by Naomi Arnold (Te Herenga Waka University Press) -Ulysses, James Joyce (which does have a sentence that is 3,000 words long!)

18-12-2025 09:00
20 - Tok Stori with Minnie Kalo Voi (Part 2)

Otago Access Radio

In this episode, we get the opportunity to learn more about Minnie’s role as the Australia–Pacific Strategy and Partnerships Lead and tok stori about her passion for helping people. Minnie shares the values that guide her decision-making and service to others, and why this work matters so deeply to her. She also offers heartfelt advice to young Pacific people, gifting wisdom and hope for the next generation.

18-12-2025 09:00
17-12-2025 - The Vinyl Vault Christmas Show

Otago Access Radio

Some great Christmas tunes and some great tracks we have played during the year. Broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin www.oar.org.nz

18-12-2025 09:00
18-12-2025- Justice and Politics - Prof Andrew Geddis

Otago Access Radio

Prof Andrew Geddis from Faculty of Law at Otago University reflects on the recent finding of voter fraud in the Papatoetoe local board elections, and the recent judicial decision to delay the ban on new prescriptions of puberty blockers to treat gender dysphoria in young people. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

18-12-2025 09:00
17-12-2025 - 199

Otago Access Radio

This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz

18-12-2025 08:30
Artist Spotlight on Plains Media - Just Janie: A Shot of Espresso and a New Creative Chapter

Plains Media

Bit sized interviews with local artists

18-12-2025 08:00
Face of Africa - Featuring KP Lilest - Ndie Jesu - Jah Prayzah

Radio Hawkes Bay

Showcasing, the music, news, people and lifestyles of the people of Africa

18-12-2025 07:30
Country with Rita - A Country Xmas

Radio Hawkes Bay

Country music from New Zealand and around the world

18-12-2025 07:00
Radio Without Pictures-18-12-2025

Radio Southland

Favourites Part 3 (S-Z)

18-12-2025 07:00
Blind Spot-18-12-2025

Radio Southland

Carolyn updates you on goings on for the Association of Blind Citizens Southland Branch!

18-12-2025 07:00
Angkrinkan Indonesia-18-12-2025

Radio Southland

Stefenpon Sitinjak is representing Indonesian culture in New Zealand, he wants to introduce and share new cultures to Southlanders Expect talk about food, culture, lifestyles and different perspectives!

18-12-2025 07:00
The Seventies Show-18-12-2025

Radio Southland

🕺 Shake out the flares and crank up the classics with The Seventies Show, hosted by Terry! Disco grooves, rock riffs, and soulful favourites — all the hits that shaped a decade. Tune in and relive the rhythm of the 70s. #TheSeventiesShow #RadioSouthland #70sVibes

18-12-2025 07:00
Hola Southland-18-12-2025

Radio Southland

Dive into captivating stories, insightful discussions, and curated music on Radio Southland.

17-12-2025 23:00
Irish Current Affairs

Planet FM

Oliver is in touch with Ireland with phone reports of all that's happening this week in Ireland, sports news and music.

17-12-2025 22:00
The Joy Jam Episode 221 - WHEN CHRISTMAS ISN'T JOYOUS

Manawatu Peoples Radio

For many, Christmas isn't a wonderful time of year. Grief, family conflict, financial pressure and loneliness can make for a sad and stressful season. How do you navigate your way to feeling joy?

17-12-2025 21:20
Sri Lankan Current Affairs

Planet FM

Janma Bhoomi aims to keep Singhalese in touch with their motherland and educate the younger generation born here about the history and nature of Sri Lanka

17-12-2025 21:00
Wā Kōrero: The Doll's House / The Terrible Screaming

Access Radio Taranaki

Katherine Mansfield was one of Aotearoa's most famous short story writers. Influenced by the likes of Virginia Woolf and other writers of her time, her short stories demonstrate a slice of life growing up in NZ at the turn of the 19th Century. Today, The Doll's House features as our first story. The Terrible Screaming is one of Janet Frame's more psychological short stories. From the collection Owls do Cry, this Dunedin writer was open about her own mental health struggles diagnosed with Schizophrenia at a young age.

17-12-2025 21:00
Musafir Hoon Yaaro - 17-12-2025

Free FM

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

17-12-2025 21:00
Under the Influence ep10 - Die Workin for a Livin'

Fresh FM

Pat B's UTI

17-12-2025 21:00
Speak Up Kōrerotia - End of Year Fatigue

Plains Media

Conversations on human rights in our country

17-12-2025 20:10
Niue Health

Planet FM

Many vital topics are discussed inc. diabetes, gout, influenza, high blood pressure, heart problems, elder care, Well Child and Mental health matters.

17-12-2025 20:00
Namasthe Kerala - Episode 92

Plains Media

Promoting Malayalee culture

17-12-2025 20:00
The Brent Rule Show - A Hall and Oates Tribute

Radio Hawkes Bay

Songs and Artists from across the decades

17-12-2025 19:35
Niuean Community Catch-up

Planet FM

Music, global news and interviews with people from Niue and the Niuean community feature in this weekly hour

17-12-2025 19:00
Focus on Folk - Dec 17 2025

Fresh FM

Anne Spear presents an hour of her favourite Folk Music, including classics from the past, more recent releases and some great instrumentals.

17-12-2025 18:30
Ilakkiyam

Planet FM

Celebrating the rich history of Tamil language and literature

17-12-2025 18:27
17-12-2025

Otago Access Radio

Broadcast on Otago Access Radio www.oar.org.nz

17-12-2025 18:00
Bengal Beats – Ep 11

Free FM

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.

17-12-2025 18:00
Irish Time 17-12-2025

Manawatu Peoples Radio

A half-hour of news from Ireland and good craic with Kevin Reilly, produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of New Zealand On Air.

17-12-2025 17:30
People of Puāwai - 2025 Season - Episode 4: Max’s sick as podcast ft. Egg Academy

Plains Media

Max dives into Egg Academy with Kane and Juniper. A podcast with laughs, vibes and exclusive stories no one’s heard.

17-12-2025 17:25
Latin Kiwi

Planet FM

Bienvenidos a todos! Welcome to a show that brings together the best of Latin American and Kiwi culture. Cecilia covers it all, with hot tips, guest interviews with Latin Kiwis here and abroad, and advice to help you live your best life in Aotearoa New Zealand.

17-12-2025 17:00
People of Puāwai - 2025 Season - Episode 3: Unplugged Podcast

Plains Media

Join Max and Oaklea as they go into detail about music and movies!

17-12-2025 16:49
One Off - 17-12-2025

Arrow FM

Special features not connected to regular programmes.

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