Schedules for 6 - 12 October, 2018

Including: 12:05 Music after Midnight (RNZ); 12:30 Laugh Track (RNZ); 1:05 From the World (BBC); 1:45 Short Story Club  (RNZ); 2:05 NZ Live Delaney Davidson (RNZ); 2:45 Native Bees (RNZ); 3:05 Spider by William Taylor (4 of 10, RNZ); 3:30 The Week (RNZ); 4:30 In The Balance (BBC); 5:10 Witness (BBC); 5:45 Voices (RNZ)

Bronco, by Michael Wilson, told by Jed Brophy; The Blob, by Barbara Hill, told by Stephen Gledhill; Scrap - Tale of a Blonde Puppy, by Vince Ford, told by Kip Chapman; Mr Whistler, by Margaret Mahy, told by Paolo Rotondo; Stop Thief, by David Hill, told by Jed Brophy; The Day I Didn't Want To Go Swimming by Helen Beaglehole , told by Stephanie Creed (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

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)

Violons Babares (RNZ)

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

12:05 Music after Midnight; 12:30 Restaurant Critics (BBC); 1:05 Our Changing World (RNZ); 1:45 Pre-nups and loans (RNZ); 2:05 Heart and Soul (BBC); 2:35 Hymns on Sunday (RNZ); 3:05 Spider by William Taylor (5 of 10, 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 (17 of 20, RNZ); 5:45 Historical Highlight (RNZ)

Bobby and the Fruit Business, by Gary Syme, told by Grant Tilly; The Jumper, by Feana Tu'akoi, told by James Ashcroft; Mistaken Identity, by Barbara Hill, told by William Kircher; Scrap - Tale of a Blonde Puppy, by Vince Ford, told by Kip Chapman; Tony and the Butterfly, by Judith Marra Scott, told by Ole Maiava; The Road to School, by Margaret Mahy, told by Craig Parker (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

125 years since NZ became the first country to give women the vote, who were the women who signed the petition and changed the world and what's their legacy today? (3)  Standing Their Ground - Sonia Sly explores some of the legal and social constraints that held women back more than a hundred years ago, and why they needed to stand their ground and fight for change over issues like property and divorce rights, the age of consent…and even having the freedom to wear what they pleased (3 of 8, RNZ)  

Smart Talk at the Auckland Museum with Helen Clark 
Noelle McCarthy explores the working life and professional experience of the former New Zealand PM Helen Clark who was the first female Administrator of the United Nations Development Programme. In a wide-ranging conversation they explore sexism, power, and how society has changed. (RNZ)

A roundup of today's news and sport

Breaking the Seal
In the wake of findings that Catholic clerics were responsible for sexual abuse of children, and of covering up the abuse of paedophile priests, a Royal Commission recommended that priests be required by law to report abuse to the police when they hear about it in confession. Janak Rogers explores what it means to break the seal of the confessional and what the legal implications will be in Australia from October 2018. (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 (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); 2:06 50 Things That Made the Modern Economy (BBC); 2:30 NZ Music Feature (RNZ); 3:05 Spider by William Taylor (6 of 10, RNZ); 3:30 Science In Action (BBC); 4:25 Fire Stallion (RNZ); 4:35 Takaro (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: Singing Home the Whale by Mandy Hager read by Simon Leary and Alex Greig - The story of a boy who protects a baby whale that locals believe is threatening their livelihood (6 of 14, 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

Mary Holm answers Questions on people’s Kiwisaver Worries

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 Ngati Ranana (RNZ);; 1:05 From The World (BBC); 1:45 All Blacks coach tips (RNZ);​ 2:05  After Suicide  (BBC) Help List; 3:05 Spider by William Taylor (7 of 10, RNZ); 3:30 Author’s View (RNZ); 4:25 Ballet Bullying (RNZ);   4:35 George Henare (RNZ);  4:45 Home & Family Counselling (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: Singing Home the Whale by Mandy Hager read by Simon Leary and Alex Greig - The story of a boy who protects a baby whale that locals believe is threatening their livelihood (7 of 14, 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

Simon Sebag Montefiore: celebrating great letters

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

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

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 Spider by William Taylor (8 of 10, RNZ); 3:30 Diversions (RNZ); 4:35 Healthy Workplaces (RNZ);  4:35 Feast at FESTA (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: Singing Home the Whale by Mandy Hager read by Simon Leary and Alex Greig - The story of a boy who protects a baby whale that locals believe is threatening their livelihood (8 of 14, 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 Stephen Mills and Brigitte Morten

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 Anika Moa (RNZ);  2:05 NZ Books (RNZ); 2:30 In the Studio (BBC): 3:05 Spider by William Taylor (9 of 10, RNZ); 3:30 The Cultural Frontline (BBC); 4:35 The Coroner (RNZ);  4:35 Heaphy on Walters (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: Singing Home the Whale by Mandy Hager read by Simon Leary and Alex Greig - The story of a boy who protects a baby whale that locals believe is threatening their livelihood (9 of 14, 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

Understanding the IPCC climate report and its impact on New Zealand

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 Jools Holland: On The Road (BBC); 2:05 Eyewitness (RNZ); 2:30 The Sampler (RNZ); 3:05 Spider by William Taylor (10 of 10, RNZ); 3:30 The Why Factor (BBC); 4:35 Mangroves  (RNZ);  4:35 Amateur Naturalist (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: Singing Home the Whale by Mandy Hager read by Simon Leary and Alex Greig - The story of a boy who protects a baby whale that locals believe is threatening their livelihood (10 of 14, 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

Highlighting the RNZ stories you're sharing on-line

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)