Schedules for 18 - 24 August, 2018

Including: 12:05 Music after Midnight (RNZ); 12:30 Laugh Track (RNZ); 1:15 From The World (BBC); 2:05 NZ Live: White Chapel Jak (RNZ); 2:55  Go Ahead Caller (RNZ); 3:05 Chappy by Patricia Grace told by Jim Moriarty and Simon Leary (6 of 12, RNZ); 3:30 The Week(RNZ); 4:30 In the Balance (BBC); 5:10 Witness (BBC); 5:45 Voices (RNZ)

A Strange tale of Peter's Grandfather, by David Somerset, told by Davina Whitehouse; Sophie, by John Lockyer, told by Tina Cleary; Iris La Bonga and the Locked Door, by Margaret Mahy, told by Donna Akersten; The Purple Swamp Hen, The Rat and The Octopus, by Sarah Powell, told by Judith Gibson; Song of the Washing Machine, by Jane Buxton, told by Peter Kaa; The Parkhurst Boys, by Margaret Beames, told by William Kircher (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 curates a selection of the best podcasts from New Zealand and around the world.(RNZ)

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

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)

Dragon - Local legends Dragon draw on their four decades worth of rock anthems for lively and blistering rendition of crowd favourites (RNZ)

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

12:05 Music after Midnight; 12:30 Futureproof Yourself (BBC); 1:05 Our Changing World (RNZ); 2:05 Heart and Soul (BBC); 2:35 Hymns on Sunday (RNZ); 3:05 Chappy by Patricia Grace told by Jim Moriarty and Simon Leary (7 of 12, RNZ); 3:30 CrowdScience (BBC); 4:30 Te Waonui a Te Manu Korihi (RNZ) 5:10 The Denniston Rose by Jenny Pattrick read by Grant Tilly (10 of 20, RNZ); 5:45 Historical Highlight  (RNZ)

The Prince who was a Snake, by David Somerset, told by Kathy Downes; The Mother who Ran Away, by Pauline Cartwright, told by Stuart Devenie; Operation Flax, by Diana Noonan, told by Maria Walker; Sailor Jack, by Margaret Mahy, told by Jonathan Hardy; Brave Ben, by Roger Hall, told by Peter Brunt; The Parkhurst Boys, by Margaret Beames, told by William Kircher (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)

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

Highlighting radio playwriting and performance (RNZ)

Island Time: How Pacific people and cultures are changing New Zealand - Associate Professor Damon Salesa from the University of Auckland advances his proposition that Pacific people are the future that New Zealand is yet to embrace (RNZ)

A roundup of today's news and sport

Heart and Soul: Documenting 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 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 (RNZ)

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 Health Check (BBC); 1:05 Te Ahi Kaa (RNZ); 2:30 NZ Music Feature(RNZ); 3:05 Chappy by Patricia Grace told by Jim Moriarty and Simon Leary (8 of 12, RNZ); 3:30 Science In Action (BBC); 4:30 Trucking Yarns (RNZ);4:40 Enviro Farming (RNZ);   5:10 Witness (BBC); 5:54 Book Review (RNZ);

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: On Coming Home written and read by Paula Morris - Paula Morris confronts her long-standing fears of what it means to return home. Is ambition and adventure being traded for a 'forever home' of commitments and compromises? Will she still belong? Will the belonging impose restrictions? Morris seeks answers in the words of writer exiles as she narrates her own return to NZ. Am I still a New Zealander? (1 of 5, RNZ)

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 (RNZ)

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

NZ Live: White Chapel Jak

RNZ's weeknight programme of entertainment and information

A weekday 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 WAGS on Tour (RNZ); 1:05 From The World (BBC); 2:05 Music Extra  (RNZ);; 3:05 Chappy by Patricia Grace told by Jim Moriarty and Simon Leary (9 of 12, RNZ); 3:30 Author’s View (RNZ); 4:30 Lifelong Volunteer (RNZ); 4:40 Mansfield in Bloomsbury  (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: On Coming Home written and read by Paula Morris - Paula Morris confronts her long-standing fears of what it means to return home. Is ambition and adventure being traded for a 'forever home' of commitments and compromises? Will she still belong? Will the belonging impose restrictions? Morris seeks answers in the words of writer exiles as she narrates her own return to NZ. Am I still a New Zealander? (2 of 5, RNZ)

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 (RNZ)

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

Geoff McDonald - Mental health at work

RNZ's weeknight programme of entertainment and information

Nick Bollinger reviews some of the latest music releases

A weekday 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

Island Time: How Pacific people and cultures are changing New Zealand - Associate Professor Damon Salesa from the University of Auckland advances his proposition that Pacific people are the future that New Zealand is yet to embrace (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); 1:15 Country Life Story (RNZ); 2:05 The Forum (BBC); 3:05 Chappy by Patricia Grace told by Jim Moriarty and Simon Leary (10 of 12, RNZ); 3:30 Diversions (RNZ); 4:30 Giving Up Plastics (RNZ); 4:40 Clothes Conscience  (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: On Coming Home written and read by Paula Morris - Paula Morris confronts her long-standing fears of what it means to return home. Is ambition and adventure being traded for a 'forever home' of commitments and compromises? Will she still belong? Will the belonging impose restrictions? Morris seeks answers in the words of writer exiles as she narrates her own return to NZ. Am I still a New Zealander? (3 of 5, RNZ)

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 (RNZ)

RNZ's drive-time news and current affairs programme

Politics with Matthew Hooton and Mike Williams
Bill McKay: Alternative housing strategies, Greenfield vs Brownfield

RNZ's weeknight programme of entertainment and information

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

A weekday 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

(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)

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

Including: 12:05 Music after Midnight; 12:30 Discovery (BBC); 1:05 The Thursday Feature (BBC); 2:05 The Cultural Frontline (BBC); 3:05 Chappy by Patricia Grace told by Jim Moriarty and Simon Leary (11 of 12, RNZ); 3:30 NZ Books (RNZ);4:30 Avian Twittersphere  (RNZ); 4:40 Wikipedian (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: On Coming Home written and read by Paula Morris - Paula Morris confronts her long-standing fears of what it means to return home. Is ambition and adventure being traded for a 'forever home' of commitments and compromises? Will she still belong? Will the belonging impose restrictions? Morris seeks answers in the words of writer exiles as she narrates her own return to NZ. Am I still a New Zealander? (4 of 5, RNZ)

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 (RNZ)

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

Lauren Shields: nine-month experiment in modesty

RNZ's weeknight programme of entertainment and information

With Music commentator and critic William Dart (RNZ)

A weekday 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 At The Movies (RNZ); 1:05 Reith lectures 2018 (BBC); 2:05 Eyewitness (RNZ); 2:30 The Sampler (RNZ); 3:05 Chappy by Patricia Grace told by Jim Moriarty and Simon Leary (12 of 12, RNZ); 3:30 Aretha Franklin (BBC); 4:30 Researching Chocolate  (RNZ); 4:40 Longevity Research  (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: On Coming Home written and read by Paula Morris - Paula Morris confronts her long-standing fears of what it means to return home. Is ambition and adventure being traded for a 'forever home' of commitments and compromises? Will she still belong? Will the belonging impose restrictions? Morris seeks answers in the words of writer exiles as she narrates her own return to NZ. Am I still a New Zealander? (5 of 5, RNZ)

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 (RNZ)

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

'Prison Bake' - Good Bitches Baking goes behind bars

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

RNZ's weeknight programme of entertainment and information

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

(RNZ)

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)