Programmes

The Dalmatian Cultural Society has been on air since 1994 with a radio outreach to the old and new Dalmatian community in NZ. We present Society news and explore the achievements of Kiwis of Dalmatian descent. The music selected from around the former Yugoslavia is both nostalgic and modern.

Here is a one-stop shop for Polish Kiwis wanting to connect with the language and culture of Poland in Auckland. With hosts from a range of professional backgrounds including psychiatry, linguistics, TV presenting, design and film, the Halo Tu Polska team is a dedicated group bringing passion, expertise and a focus on celebrating and preserving Polishness!

Each week Haamro Chautari offers the chance for the Nepalese community to gather round and share their culture, news of the local community as well as the latest from Nepal. The hosts also present a selection of new music and golden hits. Interviews and updates on community events in Auckland keep the connection with the Nepalese way of life.

With contributors across Aotearoa, Iranz Ava is by and for the Iranian community. The show features discussion on current events and celebrates Iranian culture in New Zealand, through Persian poetry, interviews and music. Sponsored by Alpha 1 Insurance.

Ireland seems closer every week with Oliver Lee presenting current events and sports news. Featuring a wide range of Irish music and the occasional guest, including visiting Irish performers, politicians, sports and business people. A weekly Irish hour since 1990.

For 65 minutes weekly 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. There are historical stories and events, news and current affairs, poetry, prose and drama, festival celebrations, all wrapped around with both old and modern music.

Each weekday KCR has regular features: Catholic teaching from the Peace Broadcasting Centre (PBC) Korea, a daily music special, a daily Korean storybook, two comprehensive news bulletins and a community noticeboard, as well as guests from across the community. See the daily players for details.

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.

Produced by the Tongan Women's Association this show began in 1987 with the focus on Early Childhood Education. It has grown to include many Tongan community interests. The old and new mix of Tongan music is popular as are the education updates, health information, positive parenting segments, local and Canberra news bulletins. A short devotion opens each 2 hour programme.

Tina and the team catch you up on church news, community activities, and discuss life, legal systems and social services in Aotearoa. Tune in for singing, devotions and great music.

A celebration of Malayalam language, literature, music and culture; Malayalam FM presents two weekly programmes. Hear dramas and stories based on Malayalam songs on Fridays, and enjoy a talk-based show featuring discussions and interviews on the Sunday edition. 

Join Hardev live in studio with an hour of music, news live from India, interviews, community news and notices.

Tamil literature, poems, news and interviews - Melisai brings you current affairs, local and international events relevant to Tamils, with wit and humour. Each Sunday morning there’s the chance to hear local Tamil perspectives presented by Tamil speakers with a passion for the language and culture.  The music is varied, the topics entertaining.

A broad spectrum show, Muthtamil Sangam addresses all ages from kids to elders and brings listeners everything from politics to entertainment. Along with community bulletins, Mani co-ordinates with various Tamil people to make this programme a lively one.

The Bhangra beats set the pace for a lively show that includes live reports by Pali Raipuria from Punjab. There's a weekly topic for the older population with little English, and we cover current events, community news, government policies all spiced with requests and dedications, plus recent albums of folk singers. [64.9 815.8100]

Ondazzurra is a project initiated and funded by COMITES, Comitato degli Italiani all’Estero, and is the only radio programme produced in New Zealand completely in the Italian language.  Ondazurra is a show made for Italians and lovers of Italy; an assemblage of culture, interviews, music and news of things Italian happening here. Your hosts are lovers of the arts and language with a deep interest in bi-culturalism and the lives of those creating a home away from their original home. Fun, flexible, passionately Italian, every week for 30 minutes.

Write in, phone in to this Filipino family and community show. There are topics for migrants, Mga Balitang Pilipino and news of local and international Filipino successes. Miriam presents a religious reflections segment. And don't miss Trabaho Agad and the ten minute free phone-in community noticeboard. [64.9 815.8100]

Radio Akwaaba is a programme targeted to the Ghanaian Community and all those who are interested in Ghana or African culture. It brings news, current affairs and sports reporting from Ghana along with music and entertainment. Radio Akwaaba is the forum to discuss current issues and those that affect our community in New Zealand, in our language. Studio [64.9 815.8100]

Produced by and for the Bangladeshi community in Auckland, Radio Ektara features current affairs, community notices, music and interviews to entertain and inform.

Join Nasir for interviews with Urdu speakers in and beyond Auckland, live talkback, and an uplifting selection of Pakistani music.   

Brought to you by Khmer Inc., Khmer community radio provides service to the Khmer people with Khmer news, news in NZ, community notices, orientation for Cambodian migrants to the Kiwi way, Buddhist Dharma teaching, Khmer cultural topics, guest interviews and talkback. Studio phone 815.8100

Music, global news and interviews with people from Niue and the Niuean community feature in this weekly hour. The hosts invite talkback, provide community notices, devotional items and songs [64.9.815 8100] 

This 60 minute show presents news from Romania and from the Romanian community living in Auckland. The show introduces local and touring personalities, arts and sports news and children’s segments, shares humour and favourite Romanian music and takes live calls from listeners.  [64] 09 815.8100

Pal is all about entertainment and brings a wealth of it to a lively two hour show. There’s news and interviews about local and global events. Special entertainments are broadcast for kids and the elderly and lots of music to set the mood for an upbeat weekend.

An independent radio show that has been in production since 1997, Khmer Voice today provides a home for the Cambodian Community in NZ. It is both a reflection of the Khmer community in Auckland and an avenue for new Cambodian migrants. Music mixes with news local and global, interviews, religious topics, settlement topics and issues, with talkback. [64.9.815.8100]

This Philippine cultural radio show is a lively hour with folk, ethnic and original Filipino music, Philippines news, community bulletins, sports updates, interviews, opinions and discussions seasoned with Filipino showbiz news and cultural highlights.

Featuring interviews and inspiration, Super Tunog Pinoy includes a selection of sweet Pinoy sounds. Sit back and enjoy an entertaining lunchbreak with your host Rene.

Konkani is the language of Goa, Mangalore, Karwar from South of Maharshtra to north of Kerala and is only spoken, rather than written, so radio is the perfect place to keep the language alive in the Kiwi Konkani community. Your hosts, the Good Guys, play a rich selection of old and contemporary Konkani music, talk with local community personalities, present short radio plays, connect with community events and promote the culture and traditions.

A chance to chill for 30 minutes on a Wednesday. Mariska,Cara and Kim will lighten your afternoon with commentary, chat and music. Entertainment and musings on hobbies, travel, golf, food and wine, living off the land. Make a cuppa and relax with Two Sugars.

With contributors from Australia, the United States and New Zealand, Unche is produced by and for the Uyghur community in Auckland and beyond. Featuring educational content for children, literature and readings, focus on positivity, endeavours among Uyghurs, and more, enjoy this celebration of Uyghur language, culture, and spirit.

Catering to a wide community of Arabic, Syriac, Chaldean and Kurdish speakers, Voice of Mesopotamia presents an engaging and entertaining hour of radio. Tune in for interviews with both local guests and speakers abroad, a youth-led segment and music from across Mesopotamia.