Schedules for 12 - 18 December, 2015

Including: 12:05 Music after Midnight (RNZ); 12:30 Laugh Track (RNZ); 1:05 From the World (BBC); 2:05 NZ Live (RNZ); 3:05 The Elusive Language of Ducks, by Judith White, read by Jane Waddell (6 of 10, RNZ); 3:30 The Week (RNZ); 4:30 Global Business (BBC); 5:10 Witness (BBC); 5:45 Voices (RNZ)

Mrs Parata Rides Again, by Ruth Darroch, told by Tanea Heke; Annie Laurie, by Paddy Richardson, told by Perry Piercy; Dirt is Freedom, by Norman Bilbrough, told by Barrie Duncan; Piggity Wiggity Jiggity Jig goes to Dad's Café, by Diana Neild, told by Peter Land; Bad Tempered Bird Brain, by Janice Leitch, told by Michele Amas; A Summery Saturday Morning, by Margaret Mahy, told by Bronwyn Bradley; Sam, Max, Harold and Jane Roberts make a video for TV, by Roger Hall, told by Bruce Phillips (RNZ)

Memorable scenes, people and places in rural NZ (RNZ)

A mixture of current affairs and feature interviews, until midday (RNZ)

Exploring the things we use and consume. Some content may offend (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 RNZ's parliamentary reporting team (RNZ)

Pacific news, features, interviews and music (RNZ)

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

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

11:04 Late Nite Phil

(RNZ)

Including: 12:05 Music after Midnight; 12:30 History Repeated (RNZ); 1:05 Our Changing World (RNZ); 2:05 Spiritual Outlook (RNZ); 2:35 Hymns on Sunday; 3:05 The Elusive Language of Ducks, by Judith White, read by Jane Waddell (7 of 10, RNZ); 3:30 Te Waonui a Te Manu Korihi ( RNZ); 4:30 Science in Action (BBC); 5:45 NZ Society (RNZ)

Mrs Parata Rides Again, by Ruth Darroch, told by Tanea Heke; Annie Laurie, by Paddy Richardson, told by Perry Piercy; Dirt is Freedom, by Norman Bilbrough, told by Barrie Duncan; Piggity Wiggity Jiggity Jig goes to Dad's Café, by Diana Neild, told by Peter Land; Bad Tempered Bird Brain, by Janice Leitch, told by Michele Amas; A Summery Saturday Morning, by Margaret Mahy, told by Bronwyn Bradley; Sam, Max, Harold and Jane Roberts make a video for TV, by Roger Hall, told by Bruce Phillips (RNZ)

A fresh attitude on current affairs, the news behind the news, in-depth documentaries, sport from the outfield, politics from the insiders, music and including:

7:43 The Week in Parliament: An in-depth perspective of legislation and other issues from the house (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 NZ's news media (RNZ)

People, places and events in New Zealand (RNZ)

It's an 'all access pass' to what's happening in the worlds of arts and entertainment, including:

3:04 The Drama Hour: Fair Winds to the South Seas, by Brian Millard

13 December 1642 was the first recorded sighting of NZ (RNZ)

Misunderstanding Japan

Cultural historian, Christopher Harding explores the impact that Western media representations have had on our view of Japan and its people.

A roundup of today's news and sport

Exploring different spiritual, moral and ethical issues and topics (RNZ)

Maori news and interviews from throughout the motu (RNZ)

Exploring issues and events from a tangata whenua perspective (RNZ)

The issues and experience of disability (RNZ)

Asians, Africans, indigenous Americans and more in NZ, aimed at promoting a greater understanding of our ethnic minority communities (RNZ)

An in-depth perspective of legislation and other issues from the house (RNZ)

NZ stories from the past (RNZ)

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

Trevor Reekie seeks out musical gems from niche markets around the globe, re-releases and interesting sounds from the shallow end of the bit stream (5 of 10, RNZ)

Including: 12:05 Music after Midnight; 12:30 At the Movies with Simon Morris (RNZ); 1:05 Te Ahi Kaa (RNZ); 2:30 NZ Music Feature (RNZ); 3:05 The Elusive Language of Ducks, by Judith White, read by Jane Waddell (8 of 10, RNZ); 3:30 Science (RNZ); 5:10 War Report (RNZ)

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

6:16 and 6:50 Business News

6:18 Pacific News

6:26 Rural News

6:48 and 7:45 NZ Newspapers

Current affairs and topics of interest, including:

10:45 The Reading: Chappy, by Patricia Grace, told by Jim Moriarty and Simon Leary

When his European family sends a young man of mixed heritage to NZ to sort himself out, he learns of a remarkable love story between his Maori grandmother Oriwia and his Japanese grandfather Chappy (9 of 12, 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

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 two-hour news and current affairs programme

Entertainment and information, including:

7:33 Best of Upbeat: Selected Eva Radich exchanges with personalities from the world of music and the arts (RNZ)

8:13 Windows on the World: International public radio features and documentaries

9:30 Insight: An award-winning documentary programme providing comprehensive coverage of national and international current affairs (RNZ)

RNZ news, including Dateline Pacific and the day's best interviews from RNZ National

Elena See presents a selection of traditional and contemporary folk, Americana and roots music from classic and new releases, as well as in-studio and live concert recordings (7 of 13, PRX)

Including: 12:05 Music after Midnight; 12:30 Spectrum (RNZ); 1:05 From the World (RNZ); 2:05 Night Lights Classic Jazz - Young Wynton: Early Marsalis (5 of 12, PRX); 3:05 The Elusive Language of Ducks, by Judith White, read by Jane Waddell (9 of 10, RNZ); 3:30 An Author's View (RNZ); 5:10 Witness (BBC)

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

6:16 and 6:50 Business News

6:18 Pacific News

6:26 Rural News

6:48 and 7:45 NZ Newspapers

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

6:16 and 6:50 Business News

6:18 Pacific News

6:26 Rural News

6:48 and 7:45 NZ Newspapers

Current affairs and topics of interest, including:

10:45 The Reading: Chappy, by Patricia Grace, told by Jim Moriarty and Simon Leary (10 of 12, 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 two-hour news and current affairs programme

Entertainment and information, including:

7:30 The Sampler: A weekly review and analysis of new CD releases (RNZ)

8:13 Windows on the World: International public radio features and documentaries

9:06 The Tuesday Feature

RNZ news, including Dateline Pacific and the day's best interviews from RNZ National

A selection of world music along with jazz, rock, folk and other styles, artists and songs with world and roots influences (F, KMUW)

Including: 12:06 Music after Midnight; 12:30 Insight (RNZ); 1:15 Primary People (RNZ); 2:05 The Forum (BBC); 3:05 05 The Elusive Language of Ducks, by Judith White, read by Jane Waddell (F, RNZ); 3:30 Diversions (RNZ); 5:10 Witness (BBC)

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

6:16 and 6:50 Business News

6:18 Pacific News

6:26 Rural News

6:48 and 7:45 NZ Newspapers

Current affairs and topics of interest, including:

10:45 The Reading: Chappy, by Patricia Grace, told by Jim Moriarty and Simon Leary (11 of 12, 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 two-hour news and current affairs programme

Entertainment and information, including:

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

8:13 Windows on the World: International public radio features and documentaries

9:06 The Wednesday Drama: Dardanella, by Stuart M Hoar

A Gallipoli survivor's memories on his 100th birthday (RNZ)

RNZ news, including Dateline Pacific and the day's best interviews from RNZ National

Mark Donlon guides listeners through the musical, social and personal history of jazz (F, RNZ)

Including: 12:05 Music after Midnight; 12:30 One in Five (RNZ); 1:05 Discovery (BBC); 2:05 The Thursday Feature (RNZ); 3:05 Halloween on Ice, by J Edward Brown (RNZ); 3:30 NZ Books (RNZ); 5:10 Witness (BBC)

RNZ's three-hour breakfast news show with news and interviews, bulletins on the hour and half-hour

6:16 and 6:50 Business News

6:18 Pacific News

6:26 Rural News

6:48 and 7:45 NZ Newspapers

Current affairs and topics of interest, including:

10:45 The Reading: Chappy, by Patricia Grace, told by Jim Moriarty and Simon Leary (F, 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 two-hour news and current affairs programme

Entertainment and information, including:

7:30 At the Movies with Simon Morris: Current film releases and film related topics (RNZ)

8:13 Windows on the World: International public radio features and documentaries

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

RNZ news, including Dateline Pacific and the day's best interviews from RNZ National

Music, interviews, live performances, behind the scenes, industry issues, career profiles, new, back catalogue, undiscovered, greatest hits, tall tales - with a focus on NZ (RNZ)

Including: 12:05 Music after Midnight; 12:30 Health Check (BBC); 1:05 The Friday Feature - War and Words (F, RNZ); 2:05 NZ Society (RNZ); 2:30 The Sampler; 3:05 Fifi of the Antarctic, by J Edward Brown (RNZ); 3:30 The Why Factor (BBC); 5:10 Witness (BBC)

RNZ's three-hour breakfast news show with news and interviews, bulletins on the hour and half-hour

6:16 and 6:50 Business News

6:18 Pacific News

6:26 Rural News

6:48 and 7:45 NZ Newspapers

Current affairs and topics of interest, including:

10:45 The Reading: The Atlas Game, by Liz Breslin, told by Peter Hayden

Mike 'The Fearless' endures the Dotties and Maises on the tour so he can see the dolphins (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 two-hour news and current affairs programme (RNZ)

Entertainment and information, including:

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

RNZ news, including Dateline Pacific and the day's best interviews from RNZ National

Looking forward to late summer days when the WOMAD Festival brings musical and cultural flavours from around the globe to New Plymouth, Taranaki (1 of 5, RNZ)