Schedules for 6 - 12 October, 2012

Including: 12:04 Music after Midnight (RNZ); 12:30 Laugh Track (RNZ); 1:05 From the World (BBC); 2:30 Blue Smoke (RNZ); 3:05 The Romance of the Swag, by Henry Lawson (RNZ); 3:30 The Week (RNZ); 5:10 Asian Report (RNZ)

Buffalo Woman, by David Somerset, told by Michael Haigh; Harry Wakatipu, The Biggest Liar I Ever Met, by Jack Lasenby, told by Stuart Devenie; All the Time in the World, by Patrick Hudson, told by Stuart Devenie; Marvin the Slob, by Roger Hall, told by Ginette McDonald; The Cleaning Lady, by Rose Vincent, told by Dorothy McKegg; Star Boy, by Apirana Taylor (RNZ)

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

A Saturday morning mixture of current affairs and feature interviews, until midday

Exploring the things we use and consume

The best songs, music-related stories, interviews, live music, industry news and music documentaries from New Zealand and the world, including:

4:10 Essential New Zealand Albums - Music critic Nick Bollinger presents a selection of essential New Zealand albums, adapted from his book 100 Essential NZ Albums, published by Awa Press (RNZ)

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

Pacific news, features, interviews and music (RNZ)

In-depth interviews selected from Radio New Zealand National's feature programmes during the week (RNZ)

Music, reminiscences and entertainment, including your requests

Wayne Mowat presents a selection of tunes too good to be forgotten (RNZ)

Including: 12:05 Music after Midnight; 12:30 History Repeated (RNZ); 1:05 Our Changing World (RNZ); 2:06 Spiritual Outlook (BBC); 2:35 Hymns (RNZ); 3:05 The Wild Irishman, by Henry Lawson (RNZ); 3:30 NZ Books (RNZ); 4:30 Science in Action (BBC); 5:45 Auckland Stories (RNZ)

Sam's Story, by David Somerset, told by Peter Vere-Jones; Teaching Harry Wakatipu to read, by Jack Lasenby, told by Stuart Devenie; Basketball's Biggest Fan, by Iona McNaughton, told by Joanne Simpson; The Frog Footy Player, by Chris Gurney, told by Darlene Mohekey; The Tree That Could Not Be Cut Down, by Ron Bacon, told by Temuera Morrison; The Pouwhenua, by Caroline Down, told by Turei Reedy (RNZ)

Presented by Paul Bushnell (RNZ)

The stories behind the international headlines (RNZ)

Discussion, features and music, including:

8:12 Insight; 9:06 Mediawatch; 9:40 Magical Mystery Tour; 10:06 Ideas; 10:55 Today's Track; 11:05 Down the List; 11:15 Feature Interview; 11:55 Feedback

Beagle Boys - every so often Pearl, Basil, Monty and Cracker like to get together with thirty of their mates for a Saturday morning walk. Oh, and thirty humans come too (RNZ)

Information and analysis from the world of books, arts and movies

A selection of special interest programmes, including:

4:07 The Sunday Feature: Smart Talk at the Auckland Museum 2012 - The Seven Deadly Sins

1. Envy. Kicking off a series of lively panel discussions on the Seven Deadly Sins, theologian Sir Lloyd Geering, designer Denise L'Estrange Corbet and artist Reuben Paterson consider Envy with moderator Wallace Chapman (Pt 1 of 7, RNZ)

5:10 Spiritual Outlook: Exploring different spiritual, moral and ethical issues and topics (RNZ)

5:36 Blue Smoke: Chris Bourke's award-winning series on the history of NZ music (RNZ)

6:06 Te Ahi Kaa: Exploring issues and events from a tangata whenua perspective (RNZ)

7:06 One in Five: The issues and experience of disability (RNZ)

7:30 The Strand: A glimpse into the world of art, writing and books (BBC)

New Zealand stories from the past

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

Wayne Mowat presents a selection of tunes too good to be forgotten (RNZ)

Including: 12:06 Music after Midnight; 12:30 At The Movies (RNZ); 1:05 Te Ahi Kaa (RNZ); 2:30 Musical Chairs (RNZ); 3:05 A Rough Sued, by Henry Lawson (RNZ); 3:30 Health Check (BBC)

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

6:18 Pacific News

6:22 Rural News

6:27 & 8:45 Manu Korihi News

6:44 & 7:41 NZ Newspapers

6:47 Business News

7:42 & 8:34 Sports News

6:46 & 7:34 Traffic

Current affairs and topics of interest, including:

10:45 Shooting the Moon, by V M Jones

In this sequel to the award-winning novel 'Juggling with Mandarins' the hero Pip McLeod is in his mid-teens, wrapped up in his own emotions, and learning the hard way, what matters most of all (Pt 6 of 10, RNZ)

Radio New Zealand news, followed by updates and reports until 1.00pm

Information and debate, people and places around New Zealand

Radio New Zealand's two-hour news and current affairs programme, including:

5:15 Business Headlines

5:30 & 6:30 News and Sport

5:45 & 6:45 Manu Korihi News

Entertainment and information, including:

7:30 Insight: In-depth analysis of a topical issue (RNZ)

8:15 Windows on the World: International public radio features and documentaries

Radio New Zealand news, including Dateline Pacific and the day's best interviews from Radio New Zealand National

David Knowles introduces the Memphis-based radio show with an international reputation for its location recordings of blues musicians live in concert (BSC)

Including: 12:06 Music after Midnight; 12:30 Spectrum (RNZ); 1:05 From the World (RNZ); 2:05 European Jazz Stage ( (RNL); 3:05 An Oversight of Steelman's, by Henry Lawson (RNZ); 3:35 An Author's View (RNZ)

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

6:18 Pacific News

6:22 Rural News

6:27 & 8:45 Manu Korihi News

6:44 & 7:41 NZ Newspapers

6:47 Business News

7:42 & 8:34 Sports News

Current affairs and topics of interest, including:

10:45 Shooting the Moon, by V M Jones

In this sequel to the award-winning novel 'Juggling with Mandarins' the hero Pip McLeod is in his mid-teens, wrapped up in his own emotions, and learning the hard way, what matters most of all (Pt 7 of 10, RNZ)

Radio New Zealand news, followed by updates and reports until 1.00pm, including:

12:16 Business News

12:26 Sport

12:34 Rural News

12:43 Worldwatch

Information and debate, people and places around New Zealand

Radio New Zealand's two-hour news and current affairs programme

Entertainment and information, including:

7:30 The Sampler: Nick Bollinger casts a critical ear over the latest CD offerings (RNZ)

8:15 Windows on the World: International public radio features and documentaries

9:06 The Tuesday Feature: Smart Talk at the Auckland Museum 2012 - The Seven Deadly Sins (Pt 1 of 7, RNZ)

Radio New Zealand news, including Dateline Pacific and the day's best interviews from Radio New Zealand National

A selected highlight from this year's Womad Festival in Taranaki (RNZ)

Including: 12:06 Music after Midnight; 12:30 Insight (RNZ); 1:15 Primary People (RNZ); 2:05 The Forum (BBC); 3:05 The Hypnotised Town, by Henry Lawson (RNZ); 3:30 Diversions (RNZ)

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

6:18 Pacific News

6:22 Rural News

6:27 & 8:45 Manu Korihi News

6:44 & 7:41 NZ Newspapers

6:47 Business News

7:42 & 8:34 Sports News

Current affairs and topics of interest, including:

10:45 Shooting the Moon, by V M Jones

In this sequel to the award-winning novel 'Juggling with Mandarins' the hero Pip McLeod is in his mid-teens, wrapped up in his own emotions, and learning the hard way, what matters most of all (Pt 8 of 10, RNZ)

Radio New Zealand news, followed by updates and reports until 1.00pm, including:

12:16 Business News

12:26 Sport

12:34 Rural News

12:43 Worldwatch

Information and debate, people and places around New Zealand

Radio New Zealand's two-hour news and current affairs programme

Entertainment and information, including:

7:30 Spectrum: People, places and events in New Zealand (RNZ)

8:15 Windows on the World: International public radio features and documentaries

9:06 The Wednesday Drama: Pandemic: The Future, by John Dryden (Pt 2 of 3, Goldhawk Productions)

Radio New Zealand news, including Dateline Pacific and the day's best interviews from Radio New Zealand National

Benjamin Herman hosts an exploration of European jazz music, with performances from the continent's hottest clubs, concert halls and festivals (Radio Netherlands)

Including: 12:05 Music after Midnight; 12:30 One in Five (RNZ); 1:05 Discovery (BBC); 2:05 Playing Favourites (RNZ); 3:05 Bulibasha, by Witi Ihimaera (RNZ); 3:30 The Strand (BBC)

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

6.07, 7:42 & 8:34 Sports News

6:18 Pacific News

6:22 Rural News

6:27 & 8:45 Manu Korihi News

6:44 & 7:41 NZ Newspapers

6:46 & 7:34 Traffic

6:47 Business News

Current affairs and topics of interest, including:

10:45 Shooting the Moon, by V M Jones

In this sequel to the award-winning novel 'Juggling with Mandarins' the hero Pip McLeod is in his mid-teens, wrapped up in his own emotions, and learning the hard way, what matters most of all (Pt 9 of 10, RNZ)

A fifteen-minute bulletin of Radio New Zealand news, followed by updates and reports until 1.00pm

Information and debate, people and places around New Zealand

Radio New Zealand's two-hour news and current affairs programme, including:

5:15 Business Headlines

5:30 & 6:30 News and Sport

5:45 & 6:45 Manu Korihi News

Entertainment and information, including:

7:30 At the Movies: News and reviews with Simon Morris (RNZ)

8:15 Windows on the World: International public radio features and documentaries

9:06 Our Changing World: Science and environment news from New Zealand and the world (RNZ)

Radio New Zealand news, including Dateline Pacific and the day's best interviews from Radio New Zealand National

Nick Atkinson presents a contemporary music magazine with interviews and music from New Zealand and overseas artists, coverage of new releases, tours, live sessions, music festivals and events (RNZ)

Including: 12:05 Music after Midnight; 12:30 Global Business (BBC); 1:05 Ideas (RNZ); 2:05 Science (RNZ); 2:30 The Sampler (RNZ); 3:05 Bulibasha, by Witi Ihimaera (RNZ); 3:30 South (RNZ); 4:30 One Planet (BBC)

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

6.07, 7:42 & 8:34 Sports News

6:18 Pacific News

6:22 Rural News

6:27 & 8:45 Manu Korihi News

6:44 & 7:41 NZ Newspapers

6:46 & 7:34 Traffic

6:47 Business News

8:55 News from Australia

Current affairs and topics of interest, including:

10:45 Shooting the Moon, by V M Jones

In this sequel to the award-winning novel 'Juggling with Mandarins' the hero Pip McLeod is in his mid-teens, wrapped up in his own emotions, and learning the hard way, what matters most of all (F, RNZ)

A fifteen-minute bulletin of Radio New Zealand news, followed by updates and reports until 1.00pm

Information and debate, people and places around New Zealand

Radio New Zealand's two-hour news and current affairs programme, including:

5:15 Business Headlines

5:30 & 6:30 News and Sport

5:45 & 6:45 Manu Korihi News

6:35 Focus on Politics

Entertainment and information, including:

8:30 Essential New Zealand Albums (RNZ)

9:06 Country Life: Memorable scenes, people and places in rural New Zealand (RNZ)

Radio New Zealand news, including Dateline Pacific and the day's best interviews from Radio New Zealand National

Award-winning former British broadcaster Mark Coles presents his pick of the best new music releases and demos from around the planet (MCM)