Schedules for 24 - 30 September, 2016

Including: 12:05 Music after Midnight (RNZ); 12:30 Laugh Track (RNZ); 1:05 From the World (BBC); 2:05 NZ Live; 3:05 Anacapri by Owen Marshall read by Bruce Phillips (RNZ); 3:30 The Week (RNZ); 4:30 Global Business (BBCWS); 5:10 Witness (BBC); 5:45 Voices (RNZ)

Mud Slush & Tuna, by Kingi McKinnon, told by Peter Smith; Evil Fred, by Kylie Begg, told by Gerald Bryan; Circus Routine, by Diana Noonan, told by Katherine McRae; Josefa and the Vu, by Tulia Thompson, told by Madeleine Sami; Big Boy, written and told by Victor Rodger; The Birdlady of Central Park, by David Somerset, told by Davina Whitehouse

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

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

Slices of life for curious minds. (RNZ)

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

Analysis of political issues presented by RNZ's Parliamentary team (RNZ)

Pacific news, features, interviews and music for all New Zealanders, giving an insight into the diverse cultures of the Pacific people (RNZI)

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

Saturday nights on RNZ National is where Phil O'Brien plays the songs YOU want to hear. All music from 7 till midnight (RNZ)

Including: 12:05 Music after Midnight; 12:30 Te Wherowhero by Pei Te Hurunui Jones (RNZ); 1:05 Our Changing World (RNZ); 1:30 Te Waonui a Te Manu Korihi (RNZ); 3:05 Heart and Soul (BBCWS); 3:30 Hymns on Sunday; 4:30 Science in Action (BBCWS); 5:10 Mihipeka: Time of Turmoil by Mihipeka Edwards, read by Kahu Hotere (1 of 5, RNZ); 5:45 Historical Highlight

Humpty, by Kimiora Raerino, told by Kelly Tikao ; Big Black Horse, by Nancy Patulski, told by Vanessa Rhodes ; Clothesline, by Carolina May, told by Adam Macaulay ; Tsunami, by Paddy Richardson, told by Olivia Robinson ; Josefa and the Vu, by Tulia Thompson, told by Madeleine Sami ; The Tukituki River Breaks Out, by Lee Dowrick, told by the late Dorothy McKegg ; Drifting, by Patricia Grace, told by Miriama McDowell

A fresh attitude on current affairs, the news behind the news, documentaries, sport from the outfield, politics from the insiders, plus Mediawatch, the week in Parliament and music

7:43 The Week in Parliament

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

8:10 Insight

An award-winning documentary programme providing comprehensive coverage of national and international current affairs

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 with Simon Morris

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

2:05 The Laugh Track

An epic futuristic tale of the tragic maiden voyage of the gargantuan strarship, The Nightingale, captained by the enigmatic and fatally flawed, Jon Wilberfoss.  Episode Ten:  As The Nightingale finally lifts off from the distant planet, Wilberfoss is forced to make his own fatal decision. But it is the motivation for the action he takes that eventually leads to his own destruction.  (Final, RNZ)

Classic radio crime drama from the Police files of New Zealand. (RNZ)

Programme 2 - Greener Places

Our wellbeing is said to be influenced by our natural environment - so what is the cost of losing it? How can a sustainable city meet the needs of its present population without sacrificing the needs of future generations? Do large future environmental changes offer an opportunity rather than a risk? How can a city positively interact with the environment, locally and globally? (2 of 3, RNZ)

A roundup of today's news and sport

Being Christian in China's Jerusalem  (Episode 1 of 2)

China is an atheist state, officially, but Christianity is booming. It is estimated that there are more Christians in the country than members of the Communist Party. Danny Vincent travels to the south-east coast to the city of Wenzhou – known as China’s Jerusalem. In Wenzhou, he discovers the scale of the recent demolitions by the government of Crosses, the most venerated symbol of the Christian faith, officially because they are too tall or illegal. (BBCWS)

A round-up of the Māori news for the week with our Te Manu Korihi team (RNZ)

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

Highlighting the activities and experiences of people with different backgrounds (RNZ)

A crafted hour of ideas worth sharing presented by Guy Raz (NPR)

An evening of music and nostalgia (RNZ)

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

An in-depth perspective of legislation and other issues from the house.

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 Dare, Truth or Promise by Paula Boock (1 of 12, RNZ); 3:30 Science (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: I Am Rebecca by Fleur Beale. Life in the Fellowship changes for Rebecca when she reaches 14, betrothal age. (Part 1 of 10, 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 

 Jimmy Barnes Working Class Boy

RNZ's weeknight programme of entertainment and information

International public radio features and documentaries

An award-winning documentary programme providing comprehensive coverage of national and international current affairs.

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

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 Tuesday Special (RNZ); 1:05 From the World (RNZ); 2:05 David Bowie - Part 5: The European Man (RNZ) 3:05 Dare, Truth or Promise by Paula Boock (2 of 12, 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

Current affairs and topics of interest, including:

10:45 The Reading: I Am Rebecca by Fleur Beale. Life in the Fellowship changes for Rebecca when she reaches 14, betrothal age. (Part 2 of 10, 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

Chris Moller: houses and designs 

RNZ's weeknight programme of entertainment and information, including:

7:35 PM. The Sampler
Nick Bollinger reviews some of the latest music releases

8:30 PM. Windows on the World 
International public radio features and documentaries

9:30 PM. A The Tuesday Feature: merica Revisited: The East
The BBC drives across the United States to find out why Americans seem more divided than ever.  In  Episode Three: The East, Michelle Fleury and Ben Crighton travel from Louisville to New York. Along the way they speak to miners, environmentalists, food bank volunteers, drug addicts and former school students about President Obama's legacy. Although the economy seems to have recovered from the global financial crisis, they encounter anger and disillusionment, and find that much of the optimism that swept Obama into office in 2008 has been replaced by division. (3 of 4, BBCWS)

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

Trevor Reekie hosts a weekly music programme celebrating an eclectic mix of ‘world’ music, fusion and folk roots.  (2 of 15, RNZ)

Including: 12:06 Music after Midnight; 12:30 Insight (RNZ); 1:15 Country Life (RNZ); 2:05 The Forum (BBC); 3:05 Dare, Truth or Promise by Paula Boock (3 of 12, 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: I Am Rebecca by Fleur Beale. Life in the Fellowship changes for Rebecca when she reaches 14, betrothal age. (Part 3 of 10, 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

Political commentators Stephen Mills and Matthew Hooton

RNZ's weeknight programme of entertainment and information

7:35 PM. At the Movies with Simon Morris
A weekly topical magazine about current film releases and film related topics. (RNZ)

8:30 PM. Windows on the World
International public radio features and documentaries

9:06 PM. The Wednesday Drama: Vanilla Miraka
Vanilla Marika, written and performed by Hayley Sproull. Recorded live at BATS Theatre as part of the RNZ/BATS creative partnership. Vanilla Miraka explores Sproull's identity as a disconnected, quarter-caste Māori, with white skin and no clue what is happening on the marae. (The Godwits Fly has been postponed.)

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

(RNZ)

Including: 12:05 Music after Midnight; 12:30 Discovery (BBC); 1:05 The Thursday Feature (RNZ); 2:05 The Cultural Frontline; 3:05 Dare, Truth or Promise by Paula Boock (4 of 12, 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, 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: I Am Rebecca by Fleur Beale. Life in the Fellowship changes for Rebecca when she reaches 14, betrothal age. (Part 4 of 10, 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

Live coverage of the 2016 APRA Silver Scroll Award presentations from the Vector Arena, Auckland, celebrate New Zealand's songwriters and composers.

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

Highlights from the world of science and the environment, with Alison Balance and Veronika Meduna (RNZ)

Exploring the things we use and consume. Some content may offend (RNZ)

Including: 12:05 Music after Midnight; 12:30 Health Check (BBC); 1:05 America Revisited: The East; 2:30 The Sampler (RNZ); 3:05 Dare, Truth or Promise by Paula Boock (5 of 12, 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, 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: I Am Rebecca by Fleur Beale. Life in the Fellowship changes for Rebecca when she reaches 14, betrothal age. (Part 5 of 10, 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

Cathryn Monro - Spilt Milk Yoga

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

RNZ's weeknight programme of entertainment and information, including:

8:30 PM. Spotlight: Under the Influence: Run-D.M.C
The story of how Run-D.M.C.’s one-night-only appearance at The Powerstation in Auckland on 15 November 1988, altered the course of rap music in Aotearoa.

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

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

(RNZ)