Schedules for 29 Oct - 04 Nov, 2016

Including: 12:05 Music after Midnight (RNZ); 12:30 Laugh Track (RNZ); 1:15 From the World (BBC); 2:05 NZ Live; 3:05 Gifted by Patrick Evans, told by Stuart Devenie (4 of 15, RNZ); 3:30 The Week (RNZ); 4:06 Met Service Coastal Weather Forecast (RNZ); 4:30 disUnited Kingdom (BBC); 5:10 Witness (BBC); 5:45 Voices (RNZ)

The Friday Frights, by Kingi McKinnon, told by Paora Maxwell; Goblins and the Invisible Hat, by David Somerset, told by Catherine Downes; A Gift from the Turehu, by Briar Grace Smith, told by Donna Muir; Hemi Dances, by Ron Bacon, told by Peter Kaa; The Haunting of Miss Cardamon, by Margaret Mahy, told by Ginette McDonald

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 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)

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 Nga Taonga Korero (RNZ); 1:05 Our Changing World (RNZ); 1:30 Drawl and Twang (7 of 10, RNZ); 2:05 Heart and Soul (BBC); 2:35 Hymns on Sunday; 3:05 Gifted by Patrick Evans, told by Stuart Devenie (5 of 15, RNZ); 3:30 Te Waonui a Te Manu Korihi (RNZ); 4:06 Met Service Coastal Weather Forecast (RNZ); 4:30 Science in Action (BBC) 5:10 Pomare by Elizabeth Knox (1 of 7, RNZ); 5:45 Historical Highlight

The Halloween Party, by Phillipa Werry, told by Janine Burchett; Ghost and the Sausage, by June Melser, told by Michael Wilson; Ed Hillary's Sardines, by Norman Bilbrough, told by Bronwyn Bradley; Haunted House, by Melanie Ingram, told by Truda Chadwick ; The Visitors in the Wall, by Nancy Patulski, told by Jim Moriarty; Mrs O'Malley's Bees, by David Somerset, told by Carmel McGlone

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

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 saga inspired by the Mamluk slave-dynasty of Egypt. This story of upheaval, revolution and romance is set in the heart of a vast empire, the corrupt fictional city of Tumanbay which is threatened by a rebellion in a far-off province and a mysterious force devouring the city from within (4 of 10, Goldhawk)  
plus:
When Famous People Come to Town:
Damien Wilkins looks at the role of the race track for famous visitors (4 of 10, RNZ)

Lecture 2: Country: Kwame Anthony Appiah explores the history of the idea, born in the 19th century, that there are peoples who are entitled to their own state. He uses the life story of Italo Svevo to illustrate this, arguing that nations exist as a shared process rather than some sort of mythical and ancient group. (2 of 4, BBC Reith lecture series) (Transcript)

A roundup of today's news and sport

America's Muslim Town
Jennifer Chevalier  visits  Hamtramck  a city of 22-thousand people just a few miles from Detroit. Like its bigger neighbour, Hamtramck has suffered from the collapse in the motor industry and recession has blighted it to the point it nearly filed for bankruptcy in 2011. But as America chooses it’s next President it has made the front pages for another reason, it has become the country’s first majority Muslim city.(BBC)

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 (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); 2:30 NZ Music Feature (RNZ); 3:05 Gifted by Patrick Evans, told by Stuart Devenie (6 of 15, 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: Passing Through by Coral Atkinson read by Amanda Billing

An ex-army officer becomes a conman utilising the recently deceased from The Great War and the idea of being able to communicate with the other side (5 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 - Do join us

Highlighting the RNZ stories you're sharing on-line
Greg Hopkinson and Sally Lewis – Meditation in Mexico
The Original Demo Version of Don't Dream It's Over

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 (13 of 20, Arrow FM)

Including: 12:05 Music after Midnight; 12:30 Tuesday Special (RNZ); 1:05 From the World (RNZ); 2:05 New Jazz Archive - Halloween (3 of 7, PRX) 3:05 Gifted by Patrick Evans, told by Stuart Devenie (7 of 15, 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: Passing Through by Coral Atkinson read by Amanda Billing

An ex-army officer becomes a conman utilising the recently deceased from The Great War and the idea of being able to communicate with the other side (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 - Do join us

Highlighting the RNZ stories you're sharing on-line
Action sports and using sex to sell
Four questions in under 4 minutes with Michael Laws

RNZ's weeknight programme of entertainment and information

Nick Bollinger reviews some of the latest music releases

International public radio features and documentaries

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

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.(7 of 14, RNZ)

Including: 12:06 Music after Midnight; 12:30 Insight (RNZ); 1:15 Country Life (RNZ); 2:05 The Forum (BBC); 3:05 Gifted by Patrick Evans, told by Stuart Devenie (8 of 15, 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: Passing Through by Coral Atkinson read by Amanda Billing

An ex-army officer becomes a conman utilising the recently deceased from The Great War and the idea of being able to communicate with the other side (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 - Do join us

Highlighting the RNZ stories you're sharing on-line
Politics with Stephen Mills & Matthew Hooton

RNZ's weeknight programme of entertainment and information

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

Models, Mary (Sudanese) and Jin (Malaysian Chinese) indulge in a candid chat the beauty, cultural diversity in the industry, and why there are more ways than one to strut your stuff down the runway (RNZ)

The Investigator by Reuben Ship: A 1954 Canadian production that lampooned the actions of the US House Committee on Un-American Activities and Senator Joseph McCarthy and became so popular in the United States, and was reportedly played by President Eisenhower at cabinet meetings (CBC)

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: Max Wilkinson (RNZ); 2:05 The Cultural Frontline; 3:05 Gifted by Patrick Evans, told by Stuart Devenie (9 of 15, RNZ); 3:30 NZ Books (RNZ); 5:10 Witness (BBC); 5:45 The Day in Parliament

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: Passing Through by Coral Atkinson read by Amanda Billing

An ex-army officer becomes a conman utilising the recently deceased from The Great War and the idea of being able to communicate with the other side (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 weekday drive-time news and current affairs programme - Do join us

Highlighting the RNZ stories you're sharing on-line
Bill Murray and Random Silliness

RNZ's weeknight programme of entertainment and information

Music commentator and critic William Dart offers fascinating insights and surprising links across contemporary music

International public radio features and documentaries

Highlights from the world of science and the environment, with Alison Ballance

Exploring the things we use and consume. Some content may offend. (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 New Zealand/Aotearoa. (RNZ)

Including: 12:05 Music after Midnight; 12:30 At the Movies with Simon Morris (RNZ); 1:05 The Friday Feature; 2:30 The Sampler (RNZ); 3:05 Gifted by Patrick Evans, told by Stuart Devenie (10 of 15, RNZ); 3:30 The Why Factor (BBC); 5:10 Witness (BBC); 5:45 The Day in Parliament

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: Passing Through by Coral Atkinson read by Amanda Billing

An ex-army officer becomes a conman utilising the recently deceased from The Great War and the idea of being able to communicate with the other side (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 - Do join us

Highlighting the RNZ stories you're sharing on-line 
Kahurangi – half human, half bird
Book review - "The Explosion Chronicles" by Yan Lianke
 

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

RNZ's weeknight programme of entertainment and information

(RNZ)

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)