Schedules for 10 - 16 December, 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 With Lots of Love from Georgia by Brigid Lowry (4 of 10, RNZ); 3:30 The Week (RNZ); 4:30 In the Balance (BBC); 5:10 Witness (BBC); 5:45 Voices (RNZ)

Fire Across the Lake, by David Somerset, told by Peter Vere-Jones ; Jody and the Baby Wallaby, by Pat Wilson, told by Megan Edwards ; The Weather Report, by Jo Pallen, told by Davina Whitehouse ; Jace and the Babysitter, by Janice Leitch, told by Brian Sergent ; Vain Weka, by Ana Solomon, told by Nancy Brunning ; Mr Rooster's Dilemma, by Margaret Mahy, told by Lloyd Scott ; The Holiday, by Alice Robertson, told by Ginnette 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 Paul Brennan 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); 1:40 Essential NZ Albums (RNZ); 2:05 Heart and Soul (BBC); 2:35 Hymns on Sunday; 3:05 With Lots of Love from Georgia by Brigid Lowry (5 of 10, RNZ); 3:30 Te Waonui a Te Manu Korihi (RNZ); 4:30 Science in Action (BBC) 5:10 Pomare by Elizabeth Knox (7 of 7, RNZ); 5:45 Historical Highlight

The Story of the Mosquitoes, by David Somerset, told by Fiona Samuel ; Family and Friends, by Mike Carter, told by Lara Matheson ; Kimi and the Watermelon, by Miriam Smith, told by Whetu Fala ; Sink or Swim, by David Hill, told by Matt Wilson ; My Disgraceful Old Gran, by Jennifer Beck, told by Stephen Lovatt ; The Garden Party, by Margaret Mahy, told by Sima Urale ; European Tangi, by Willie Davis, told by Willie Davis

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

7:32 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 (10 of 10, RNZ)

Islam, People and Power: The Shia
Within Shi’ism there is a high level disagreement about the role of Islam in government. Shia-dominated Iran is an Islamic republic, led by Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, a senior Islamic cleric. But the Iranian model of government - a theocratic state - is not supported by Shi’ism’s most senior Islamic cleric, Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani who is based in the Iraqi city of Najaf.  “Khamenei is the head of Iranian army. Sistani is not the head of Iraqi army,” explains Iraqi politician Walid al-Hilli. But, as presenter Safa al-Ahmad discovers on a visit to Iraq, Grand Ayatollah Sistani has significant influence on the way Iraq is governed. (Part 4 of 5, BBC)

4CAST
A news quiz with a twist… the news hasn’t happened yet. Through a series of games led by host Michele A’Court,  guest comedians Rhys Mathewson, Penny Ashton and Nick Rado test their forecasting skills, taking the mickey out of what they imagine might be in the news next week.With a new Prime Minister due, they’ve picked a good week.(RNZ comedy podcast pilot)

A roundup of today's news and sport

Nepal's Living Goddess
In the centre of Patan City in Nepal resides a living goddess, a child as young as four, chosen to host a deity of invincible feminine power. On her young shoulders rests the fate of the nation. Sahar Zand joins the thousands of Nepalese Hindus and Buddhists  as they celebrate the national festival of Dashain. Sahar explores the symbolic status of blood for them, and whywhen a kumari first menstruates the goddess is believed to vacate her body. (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 With Lots of Love from Georgia by Brigid Lowry (6 of 10, 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: Shingle Beach: 1: Bullrush by Carl Nixon read by Hadleigh Walker - Bullrush can be a bloody and ruthless game. When a new kid arrives on the scene he takes on a modern day Goliath. But what is winning?. (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

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 (19 of 20, Arrow FM)RNZ NATIONAL Programme Schedule

Including: 12:05 Music after Midnight; 12:30 Tuesday Special (RNZ); 1:05 From the World (RNZ); 2:05 The Jazz Singers (Smithsonian) 3:05 With Lots of Love from Georgia by Brigid Lowry (7 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

Current affairs and topics of interest, including:

10:45 The Reading: Shingle Beach: 2: The Golden Palms by Carl Nixon read by Helen Jones - Tracey and Pat secretly meet at The Golden Palms. The thrill of their affair sours when Pat's true character is revealed. (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

RNZ's weeknight programme of entertainment and information

Nick Bollinger reviews some of the latest music releases

International public radio features and documentaries

Islam, People and Power: The Shia
Within Shi’ism there is a high level disagreement about the role of Islam in government. Shia-dominated Iran is an Islamic republic, led by Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, a senior Islamic cleric. But the Iranian model of government - a theocratic state - is not supported by Shi’ism’s most senior Islamic cleric, Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani who is based in the Iraqi city of Najaf.  “Khamenei is the head of Iranian army. Sistani is not the head of Iraqi army,” explains Iraqi politician Walid al-Hilli. But, as presenter Safa al-Ahmad discovers on a visit to Iraq, Grand Ayatollah Sistani has significant influence on the way Iraq is governed. (Part 4 of 5, BBC)

Hardtalk
HARDtalk’s Stephen Sackur speaks to Qubad Talabani, Deputy Prime Minister of the Kurdistan Regional Government. The Kurds are key fighters in the war against so-called Islamic State. But does their ambition for independence threaten even more instability in Iraq?(BBC)

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. (RNZ)

Including: 12:06 Music after Midnight; 12:30 Insight (RNZ); 1:15 Country Life (RNZ); 2:05 The Forum (BBC); 3:05 With Lots of Love from Georgia by Brigid Lowry (8 of 10, RNZ); 3:30 Diversions (RNZ); 5:10 Witness (BBC); 5:45 The Day in Parliament (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: Shingle Beach: 3: Bulletproof by Carl Nixon read by Chelsea Bognuda - A teenage girl takes a wild ride along the beach. (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 drive-time news and current affairs programme.

Highlighting the RNZ stories you're sharing on-line

RNZ's weeknight programme of entertainment and information

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

She's only 23 years old, but Jessie Wong is taking the fashion industry by storm with her line of luxury leather accessories, Yu Mei. The Eurasian designer talks about interning at Yohji Yamamoto and Twenty Seven Names and why a good bag should weather its journey with you. … (RNZ)

A group of cantankerous, opinionated and erudite gold card holding literary types males meet for coffee over a period of four years. (RNZ)

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 With Lots of Love from Georgia by Brigid Lowry (9 of 10, 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: Shingle Beach: 4: Something Old Something New by Carl Nixon read by Gavin Rutherford- When Mark attends his sister's wedding one of his old demons comes back to haunt him. (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

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 With Lots of Love from Georgia by Brigid Lowry (10 of 10, RNZ); (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: Shingle Beach: 5: The Bach by Carl Nixon read by Phil Vaughan - When Pat's kids are taken away by social services he goes to stay at a friends bach. He has a plan to sober up, get a job, get a flat and get his kids back. (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

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

RNZ's weeknight programme of entertainment and information

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

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

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