Schedules for 17 - 23 December, 2016

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 I Can See It Now by Barbara Anderson (RNZ); 3:30 The Week (RNZ); 4:30 Global Business (BBC); 5:10 BBC Witness (RNZ); 5:45 Voices (RNZ)

Including: 12:05 Music after Midnight (RNZ); 12:30 Laugh Track (RNZ); 1:15 From the World (BBC); 2:05 NZ Live; 3:05 I Can See It Now by Barbara Anderson (RNZ); 3:30 The Week (RNZ); 4:30 In the Balance (BBC); 5:10 Witness (BBC); 5:45 Voices (RNZ)

Last Day, by Willie Davis, told by Willie Davis ; Joseph's Boat, by Caroline MacDonald, told by Ray Henwood ; Uncle Tom's Teeth, by Joy Cowley, told by Katherine Beasley ; Joseph's Boat, by Caroline MacDonald, told by Ray Henwood ; Jive's Pipi Diggers, by Phillippa King, told by Rosie Riggir Cuddy ; Fat Cat Norman and the Fish Sauce, by Murray Reece, told by Kelson Henderson

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 Getting the Juices read by Kate Harcourt (RNZ); 3:30 Te Waonui a Te Manu Korihi (RNZ); 4:30 CrowdScience (BBC) 5:10 When Christmas Comes Early by Sue Emms (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

Wine Lips by Sam Brooks

Backstage on the closing night of Scotty's last show as stage manager. Scotty has invited actor and ex-girlfriend Brit to share a bottle of wine with him. She brings the wine, he brings the unpleasant memories. They both bring the quarter-life crisis.

Islam, People and Power: 5. Reflections
Safa al Ahmad reflects on the issues raised in this series and in a London studio, discusses them with Dr Maha Azzam, former Associate Fellow of Chatham House, now Head of the Egyptian Revolutionary Council,  Dr Hazem Kandil, Fellow of St Catharine’s College, Cambridge and author of’ Inside The Brotherhood’, and  Hassan Hassan, Fellow of The Tahrir Institute for Middle East Policy and author of’ ISIS: Inside the Army of Terror’ (BBC)

The Impossible Game Show pilot
A shjow just like your normal trivia show EXCEPT all the questions are impossible to answer. Guy Williams brings his hosting skills to the team and all the silliness he has to an already very silly idea. Today’s contestants are Brendon Green, Angella Dravid (Drah-Vid), and Jamaine Ross .(RNZ)

Following this afternoon's cabinet announcement by Prime Minster Bill English,  Philippa Tolley  presents a special programme examining the new line-up. 

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 Mercenary Territory by Susan Pointon told by William Kircher and Sarah Boddy (1 of 5, 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: The Deer Culler by Nic Low read by Matthew Chamberlain. The Deer Culler finds six American's the in his favourite, isolated tramping hut. They're not hunters, it's too cold for trampers - so what are they doing there? (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 (20 of 20, Arrow FM)

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 Mercenary Territory by Susan Pointon told by William Kircher and Sarah Boddy (2 of 5, 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: Facebook Redux by Nic Low read by George Henare. Michael in never alone, but he's lonely. When he makes contact with a woman from his past he feels a spark. (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

A selection of documentaries, discussions and lectures of nite from New Zealand and beyond (RNZ)

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 Mercenary Territory by Susan Pointon told by William Kircher and Sarah Boddy (3 of 5, 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: Flight by Karen Goa read by Dra McKay. Christmas is a time for families...Families of all kinds, not just the classic mum-dad-two-point-five-children configuration. Karen Goa introduces us to one of them today in her short story 'Flight'.

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

International public radio features and documentaries

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 Mercenary Territory by Susan Pointon told by William Kircher and Sarah Boddy (4 of 5, 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: A Christmas Revenge by Elizabeth Smither. Finding the right Christmas present for someone can be a joy - or an ordeal. This story looks at the whole business of how we choose gifts. (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 Arts on Screen (BBC); 1:05 The Friday Feature; 2:30 The Sampler (RNZ); 3:05 Mercenary Territory by Susan Pointon told by William Kircher and Sarah Boddy (5 of 5, 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:

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

(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)