Schedules for 23 - 29 March, 2019

Including: 12:05 Music after Midnight (RNZ); 12:30 Obesity (RNZ); 1:05 From The World (BBC); 1:45 Elemental (RNZ); 2:05 NZ Live (RNZ); 3:05 Where The Rekohu Bone Sings by Tina Makereti read by George Henare, Maria Walker and Kura Forrester (10 of 15, RNZ); 3:30 The Week (RNZ); 4:30 Global Business (BBC); 5:10 Sporting Witness (BBC); 5:45 Voices (RNZ) (RNZ)

Fiona's Cat, by Stuart Payne, told by Tina Regtien; A Mouse on Thursday, by Beverley Dunlop, told by Riwia Brown; Floundering, by Barbara Agnew, told by Prue Langbein; No Space in Space, by Tim Bollinger, told by Jacob Rajan; Nicketty Nacketty Noo Noo Noo, by Joy Cowley, told by Davina Whitehouse; Rosie Moonshine, by Anthony Holcroft, told by Stuart Devenie (RNZ)

Memorable scenes, people and places in rural New Zealand (RNZ)

A mixture of current affairs and feature interviews, until midday (RNZ)

In The Podcast Hour Richard Scott hunts out the best podcasts from New Zealand and around the world to help you discover what to listen to next (RNZ)

The best songs, music-related stories, interviews, live music, industry news and music documentaries from NZ and the world

A roundup of today's news and sport (RNZ)

Analysis of significant political issues presented by Radio New Zealand's parliamentary reporting team (RNZ)

Pacific news, features, interviews and music for all New Zealanders, giving an insight into the diverse cultures of the Pacific people (RNZI)

Highlights from  the WOMAD Taracaki World Music festival in New Plymouth (RNZ)

An evening of requests, nostalgia and musical memories (RNZ)

12:05 Music after Midnight; 12:30 Conservation Decisions (RNZ); 1:05 Our Changing World (RNZ); 2:05 Heart and Soul (BBC); 2:35 Hymns on Sunday (RNZ); 3:05 Where The Rekohu Bone Sings by Tina Makereti read by George Henare, Maria Walker and Kura Forrester (11 of 15, RNZ); 3:30 CrowdScience (BBC); 4:30 Te Waonui a Te Manu Korihii (RNZ); 5:10 Michael King's History of New Zealand (21 of 30, RNZ); 5:45 Frank Sargeson (RNZ)

The Accident, by Judith Holloway, told by Donna Akersten; The Reluctant Little Flower Girl, by Melanie Koster, told by Liz Kirkman; A Cat's Good Name, by Gay Buckingham, told by Waimihi Hotere; The Stereo, by Gill Ward, told by Susan Brady; Space Balls, by Barbara Hill, told by Jane Waddell; Whenua Tapu - Guide Rangi, by Caroline Down, told by Rima te Wiata (RNZ)

A fresh attitude on current affairs, the news behind the news, in-depth documentaries, sport from the outfield, politics from the insiders, plus Mediawatch, 'The House' and music

7:35 The House

legislation, issues and insights from Parliament (RNZ)

8:10 Insight

An award-winning documentary programme providing comprehensive coverage of national and international current affairs (RNZ)

9:06 Mediawatch

Critical examination and analysis of recent performance and trends in New Zealand's news media (RNZ)

Two Cents Worth is a weekly podcast on the news that will affect your back pocket - with Bernard Hickey, Nikki Mandow, Jenee Tibshraeny and Gyles Beckford (RNZ)

It's an 'all access pass' to what's happening in the worlds of arts and entertainment

1:10 At the Movies

A weekly topical magazine programme about current film releases and film-related topics (RNZ)

2:05 The Laugh Track

Fall of the Shah - 5: A Passion Play
December 11th, 1978. As the situation in Iran becomes increasingly confusing, Presi-dent Carter’s team are at loggerheads on whether they should continue supporting the Shah (Part 5 of 9, BBC)

Appointment with Samarra by Stuart Hoar
Secret agents pursue a New Zealander who is given secret French nuclear test information by a total stranger (Part 5 of 6, RNZ)

A selection of documentaries, discussions and lectures of note from New Zealand and beyond

A roundup of today's news and sport

Personal approaches to spirituality from around the world (BBC)

A weekly roundup of news on Maori issues (RNZ)

Exploring issues and events from a tangata whenua perspective (RNZ)

A weekly feature where the focus is ethnic communities (RNZ)

A crafted hour of ideas worth sharing presented by Guy Raz (NPR)

An evening of music and nostalgia (RNZ)

A roundup of today's news and sport

Critical examination and analysis of recent performance and trends in New Zealand's news media (RNZ)

legislation, issues and insights from Parliament

An hour of music that's "shaken, not stirred" every week from the Underground Martini Bunker at Kansas Public Radio (KPR)

Including: 12:05 Music after Midnight; 12:30 At The Movies (RNZ); 1:05 Te Ahi Kaa (RNZ); 2:05  World Hacks (BBC); 2:30 New Horizons  (RNZ); 3:05 Where The Rekohu Bone Sings by Tina Makereti read by George Henare, Maria Walker and Kura Forrester (12 of 15, RNZ); 3:30 Science In Action ( (BBC); 4.25 Ambition (RNZ); 4.35 Arts Grants (RNZ);  5:10 Witness (BBC)

RNZ's three-hour breakfast news show with news and interviews, bulletins on the hour and half-hour, including:

6:20 and 6:50 Business News

6:26 Rural News

6:48 and 7:45 NZ Newspapers

Current affairs and topics of interest, including:

10:45 The Reading: Highlighting New Zealand writing and performance

RNZ news, followed by updates and reports until 1.00pm, including:

12:16 Business News

12:26 Sport

12:34 Rural News

12:43 Worldwatch

An upbeat mix of the curious and the compelling, ranging from the stories of the day to the great questions of our time (RNZ)

An hour of discussion, featuring a range of panellists from right along the opinion spectrum, together with expert phone guests (RNZ)

RNZ's weekday drive-time news and current affairs programme

Åsne Seierstad - The Anatomy of White Terrornatomy-of-white-terror

RNZ's weeknight programme of entertainment and information

A daily current affairs programme covering the major Pacific stories of the week, with background and reaction from the people making the news (RNZ)

International public radio features and documentaries

An award-winning documentary programme providing comprehensive coverage of national and international current affairs (RNZ)

A roundup of today's news and sport

A late night radio show with an eye on live events, an ear for music, a great sense of humour and a genuine interest in people and their stories (RNZ)

Wairarapa's Mark Rogers presents a selection of old and new music - the very best in alt.country, Americana and blues (Arrow FM)

Including: 12:05 Music after Midnight; 12:30 Two Cents Worth (RNZ); 1:05 From the World (BBC); 1.40 Finding Motivation (RNZ);  2:05 Music Extra (BBC); 3:05 Where The Rekohu Bone Sings by Tina Makereti read by George Henare, Maria Walker and Kura Forrester (13 of 15, RNZ); 3:30 Author’s View (RNZ); 5:10 Witness  (BBC)

RNZ's three-hour breakfast news show with news and interviews, bulletins on the hour and half-hour, including:

6:20 and 6:50 Business News

6:26 Rural News

6:48 and 7:45 NZ Newspapers

Current affairs and topics of interest, including:

10:45 The Reading: Highlighting New Zealand writing and performance

RNZ news, followed by updates and reports until 1.00pm, including:

12:16 Business News

12:26 Sport

12:34 Rural News

12:43 Worldwatch

An upbeat mix of the curious and the compelling, ranging from the stories of the day to the great questions of our time (RNZ)

An hour of discussion, featuring a range of panellists from right along the opinion spectrum, together with expert phone guests (RNZ)

RNZ's weekday drive-time news and current affairs programme

Mohamad Abdalla: Muslim radicalisation vs white supremacy radicalisation

RNZ's weeknight programme of entertainment and information

A handpicked music selection of what's good from Aoteraoa and abroad (RNZ)

A daily current affairs programme covering the major Pacific stories of the week, with background and reaction from the people making the news (RNZ)

International public radio features and documentaries

Using real stories told by real people, Melody Thomas leads a frank (but often entertaining) exploration of sex, sexuality and relationships (RNZ)

A roundup of today's news and sport

A late night radio show with an eye on live events, an ear for music, a great sense of humour and a genuine interest in people and their stories (RNZ)

Trevor Reekie hosts a weekly music programme celebrating an eclectic mix of 'world' music, fusion and folk roots (RNZ)

Including: 12:06 Music after Midnight; 12:30 Insight (RNZ); 1:05 Country Life Story (RNZ); 1:45 More or Less (BBC); 2:05 The Forum  (BBC); 3:05 Where The Rekohu Bone Sings by Tina Makereti read by George Henare, Maria Walker and Kura Forrester (14 of 15, RNZ); 3:30 Diversions (RNZ) 4.25 First Nation Film-maker (RNZ); 4.35 Arts and Trauma (RNZ); 4.55 Book Review (RNZ); 5:10 Witness  (BBC)

RNZ's three-hour breakfast news show with news and interviews, bulletins on the hour and half-hour, including:

6:20 and 6:50 Business News

6:26 Rural News

6:48 and 7:45 NZ Newspapers

Current affairs and topics of interest, including:

10:45 The Reading: Highlighting New Zealand writing and performance

RNZ news, followed by updates and reports until 1.00pm, including:

12:16 Business News

12:26 Sport

12:34 Rural News

12:43 Worldwatch

An upbeat mix of the curious and the compelling, ranging from the stories of the day to the great questions of our time (RNZ)

An hour of discussion, featuring a range of panellists from right along the opinion spectrum, together with expert phone guests (RNZ)

RNZ's weekday drive-time news and current affairs programme

Carl Shuker - author of A Mistake

RNZ's weeknight programme of entertainment and information

A weekly topical magazine about current film releases and film related topics (RNZ)

A daily current affairs programme covering the major Pacific stories of the week, with background and reaction from the people making the news (RNZ)

International public radio features and documentaries

Ep 3: 'Even I thought I was a terrible choice!'
Around 25 years ago New Zealand television embarked on a scheme to produce the best Kiwi sitcom ever. The show was called Melody Rules and was a tremendous flop. Why? It had everything going for it when the process began and even a badly chosen idea and a micro-managed script needs someone to play it. And casting is crucial ... especially with inexperienced actors. (3 of 8, Down Low Concept/  RNZ)

Episode 4. No instructions - November 5th, 1978. The Shah seeks help from his British and American allies, but their lack of confidence is starting to show (4 of 9, BBC)

A roundup of today's news and sport

A late night radio show with an eye on live events, an ear for music, a great sense of humour and a genuine interest in people and their stories (RNZ)

Nick Tipping brings you classic recordings and modern masterpieces from the world of jazz (RNZ)

Including: 12:05 Music after Midnight; 12:30 Health Check   (BBC); 1:05 The Thursday Feature (RNZ); 2:05 NZ Books (RNZ); 2:30 Song Crush RNZ); Where The Rekohu Bone Sings by Tina Makereti read by George Henare, Maria Walker and Kura Forrester (15 of 15, RNZ); 3:30 The Cultural Frontline (BBC) 4.25 Digital Poor House (RNZ); 4.35 Burns Fellow  (RNZ); 4.55 Book Review (RNZ); 5:10 Witness (BBC)

RNZ's three-hour breakfast news show with news and interviews, bulletins on the hour and half-hour, including:

6:20 and 6:50 Business News

6:26 Rural News

6:48 and 7:45 NZ Newspapers

Current affairs and topics of interest, including:

9:50 Ko Tātou, Tātou We Are One:  National Remembrance Service for victims of the Christchurch mosque attacks.

RNZ news, followed by updates and reports until 1.00pm, including:

12:16 Business News

12:26 Sport

12:34 Rural News

12:43 Worldwatch

An upbeat mix of the curious and the compelling, ranging from the stories of the day to the great questions of our time (RNZ)

An hour of discussion, featuring a range of panellists from right along the opinion spectrum, together with expert phone guests (RNZ)

RNZ's weekday drive-time news and current affairs programme

John Sato – the 95-year-old caught four buses to join rally against racism

Matt Parker -he not-so-serious side of mathematics

RNZ's weeknight programme of entertainment and information

With Music commentator and critic William Dart (RNZ)

A daily current affairs programme covering the major Pacific stories of the week, with background and reaction from the people making the news (RNZ)

International public radio features and documentaries

Highlights from the world of science and the environment, with Alison Ballance (RNZ)

Richard Scott hunts out the best podcasts from New Zealand and around the world to help you discover what to listen to next (RNZ)

A roundup of today's news and sport

A late night radio show with an eye on live events, an ear for music, a great sense of humour and a genuine interest in people and their stories (RNZ)

Music, interviews, live performances, behind the scenes, industry issues, career profiles, new, back catalogue, undiscovered, greatest hits, tall tales - with a focus on New Zealand/Aotearoa (RNZ)

Including: 12:05 Music after Midnight; 12:30 Discovery (RNZ); 1:05 The Friday Feature (BBC); 2:05 How The World Changed Music (BBC); 2:30 Friday Live - Che and the Krates (RNZ); 3:05 Mushrooms by Te Awhina Arahanga read by Miriama McDowell (RNZ); 3:30 The Why Factor (BBC); 4.25 Ktoo on Tour (RNZ); 4.35 Opera in Schools (RNZ); 4.55 Book Review (RNZ); 5:10 Witness (BBC)

RNZ's three-hour breakfast news show with news and interviews, bulletins on the hour and half-hour, including:

6:20 and 6:50 Business News

6:26 Rural News

6:48 and 7:45 NZ Newspapers

Current affairs and topics of interest.

National remembrance service for the victims of the Christchurch mosque shootings..

RNZ news, followed by updates and reports until 1.00pm, including:

12:16 Business News

12:26 Sport

12:34 Rural News

12:43 Worldwatch

An upbeat mix of the curious and the compelling, ranging from the stories of the day to the great questions of our time (RNZ)

An hour of discussion, featuring a range of panellists from right along the opinion spectrum, together with expert phone guests (RNZ)

RNZ's weekday drive-time news and current affairs programme

Gina Rippon: Brains are shaped by life experience, not gender

Analysis of significant political issues presented by Radio New Zealand's parliamentary reporting team (RNZ)

RNZ's weeknight programme of entertainment and information

A daily current affairs programme covering the major Pacific stories of the week, with background and reaction from the people making the news (RNZ)

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Memorable scenes, people and places in rural New Zealand (RNZ)

A roundup of today's news and sport

A late night radio show with an eye on live events, an ear for music, a great sense of humour and a genuine interest in people and their stories (RNZ)

Musical guests compile a C60 and talk us through their selections (RNZ)