Podcasts & Series
All podcasts & series
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Grilled with Charlotte Cook
The leaders of ACT, the Greens, Labour, and National face Midday Report’s Charlotte Cook, who grills them over policies, technique in the kitchen, and how they got into politics.
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Someday Stories 7 (2023)
A series of short films by emerging young filmmakers. Made with the support of NZOA & TMP.
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A Place Called Te Awamutu
A whānau under one roof. Despite loving each other, they always get on each other's nerves. Made with the support of Te Māngai Pāho.
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Best of Storytime RNZ
The latest and greatest children's stories and songs from New Zealand. Ngā pūrākau me ngā waiata nā Aotearoa.
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Blind Bitter Happiness
Blind Bitter Happiness is a comedy-drama revolving around the Faheys as they navigate family and their own struggles and conflicts.
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Kāinga
FILM. Home is where the heart, hurt, hatred, hearth, hope is. Made with the support of NZ On Air.
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Sci Fi / Sci Fact
Experts from the MacDiarmid Institute take an idea from fiction and see how it stands up to scientific scrutiny.
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The Art of War
Meet the Māori fighters of MMA: Janay Harding, Aaron Tau, Navajo Stirling, Kieran Joblin, Jay-Jay Harding & Hakaraia Wilson. Made with the support of Te Māngai Pāho.
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Topp Class - Topp Twins Tribute Concert
NZ’s top musicians and comedians celebrate the extraordinary contribution Dames Lynda & Jools Topp have made to Aotearoa New Zealand over 40 years. Made with the support of NZ On Air.
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Mr Lyttle Meets Mr Big
The Mr Big technique is a powerful tool used to get criminals to confess. But is it fair? Is it just? Or does it lead to false convictions?
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Black Sheep
2021 VOYAGER AWARDS WINNER - BEST EPISODIC PODCAST. The shady, controversial and sometimes downright villainous characters of New Zealand history, presented by William Ray.
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Crimes NZ
Jesse Mulligan talks with investigators, journalists and others about major crimes in New Zealand
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Our Other Islands
Come along with Troy Kingi, one of NZ's beloved musicians, as he embarks on a journey to explore the fascinating "other" islands of Aotearoa. Made with the support of NZ On Air.
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This Is Wheel Life with Soph & Indy
From TAHI.fm. A look into the lives of Soph and Indy, the quadriplegic-carer-cousin duo. Made with the support of NZ On Air.
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NZ Hip Hop Stand Up
Unearthing the stories behind some of the most influential tracks in Aotearoa hip hop. Made with the support of NZ On Air.
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Nau Mai Town
Join Justine Murray as she takes us on a haerenga around Aotearoa to learn about place names and their origins.
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re_covering
Media chaplain and broadcaster Rev Frank Ritchie sits down with top New Zealand journalists to unpack that one story that most impacted them, personally and professionally. Made by Media…
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Conversations with My Immigrant Parents
3x SEASONS. Immigrant whānau across Aotearoa have frank conversations covering love, ancestry, home, food, expectation, and acceptance. Made with the support of NZ On Air.
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Crown Lynn: A Māori Story
A riveting slice of New Zealand history, telling the iconic story of Crown Lynn pottery and the generations of Māori families that worked there. Made with the support of NZ On Air.
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Duality
From TAHI.fm. Duality is a raw look at Māori with mixed whakapapa, who are on a journey to find their identity. Made with the support of NZOA & TMP.
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Stolen Lands: Betrayal of a Chief
The story of one of Aotearoa's most compelling and misunderstood historical figures, Te Whakatōhea Chief Mokomoko. Made with the support of Te Māngai Pāho.
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My Cyclone Gabrielle
When Cyclone Gabrielle hit, it left a mark on us beyond the physical destruction. Four directors confront the deeper impact on our worst-affected communities. Made with the support of NZOA.
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Fighting Chance
A series that follows a group of everyday people through a 20-week journey to their first mixed martial arts fight. Made with the support of NZ On Air.
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Meng
A year in the life of Race Relations Commissioner Meng Foon as he navigates relationships amongst Māori and tauiwi communities. Made with the support of TMP & NZ On Air.
Radio Podcasts
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Nights
Tune in as Mark Leishman and the Nights team takes you abroad and helps you find out what’s happening at home - Let us know what's what’s happening in your world!
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World & Pacific News
A bulletin of Pacific News and a sports report.
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Checkpoint
Checkpoint is RNZ’s weekday drive-time news programme. Our multi-media show broadcasts on 101FM, on the RNZ website, on Youtube, Facebook and Freeview Channel 50. Hosted by Lisa Owen.
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Afternoons
Jesse Mulligan presents an upbeat mix of the curious and the compelling, ranging from the stories of the day to the great questions of our time.
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The House
Legislation, issues and insights from Parliament.
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Midday Report
Midday Report - Te Pūrongo o te Poutūtanga. RNZ's midday current affairs programme, including RNZ News, business, rural and sports news, plus the long-range weather forecast and Worldwatch…
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