Schedules for 10 - 16 March, 2018

Including: 12:05 Music after Midnight (RNZ); 12:30 Laugh Track (RNZ); 1:15 From The World (BBC); 2:05 NZ Live (RNZ); 3:05 Testing by Paula Morris (1 of 2, RNZ); 3:30 The Week  (RNZ); 4:30 Global Business (BBC); 5:10 Witness (BBC); 5:45 Voices (RNZ)

The Odyssey, by Homer, told by Peter Vere-Jones; Night Raid, by Richard Thomas, told by Brian Sergent; Superkids, written and told by Willie Davis; The Big Shift, by Jacqui Brown, told by Matariki Whatarau; Big Boys Don't Cry, by Dugald Ferguson, told by Stephen Gledhill; Copycat, by Alistair McAlpine, told by Cameron Rhodes (RNZ)

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)

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

12:05 Music after Midnight; 12:30 Taking Off by Roger Hall (6 of 6, RNZ); 1:05 Our Changing World  (RNZ); 1:45 Are We ThereYet? (RNZ); 2:05 Heart and Soul (BBC); 2:35 Hymns on Sunday; 3:05 Testing by Paula Morris (2 of 2, RNZ); 3:30 CrowdScience (BBC); 4:30 Te Waonui a Te Manu Korihi  (RNZ) 5:10 Living With the Gods (BBC); 5:45 Historical Highlight: Housing Booms (RNZ)

Haystack Jim, by David Somerset, told by Michael Haigh; Ollie's Tornado, by Rose Quilter, told by Rima te Wiata; The Bikini Diet, by Ruth Corrin, told by Donna Akersten; The Dragon who ate Green, by Bronwyn Tainui, told by Lyndee-Jane Rutherford; Charlie Tuatua, by Apirana Taylor, told by Apirana Taylor & various others; Abby and her Great Great Great Grandmother's Dress, by Murray Reece, told by Michele Amas (RNZ)

A fresh attitude on current affairs, the news behind the news, in-depth documentaries, sport from the outfield, politics from the insiders, plus Mediawatch, 'The House' and music

7:35 The House

Legislation, issues and insights from Parliament (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 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

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

2:05 The Laugh Track

Rescue Remedy by Sue McCauley  (RNZ)

The Real Story The Communist Party of China agreed to amend the constitution be amended to allow President Xi Jinping to serve longer than the currently mandated two terms. The move would sweep aside a system of power-sharing that's been in place for decades and the 64 year-old could now be China's president for life. Carrie Gracie and a panel of expert guests  discuss what's behind the decision, and whether it's a legitimate attempt to safeguard and bolster Xi's campaign against corruption and ensure essential economic reforms, or  a big step towards authoritarian leadership (BBC)

A roundup of today's news and sport

Faith in Freedom: Ingrid Betancourt
The French-Colombian former politician Ingrid Betancourt  was held hostage in the jungle by the FARC (The Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia) for six and a half years. She was rescued by the army in 2008. Ten years later, she meets John at Harris Manchester College in Oxford where she is studying for a PhD in Theology. Catholic by family background rather than conviction she tells John McCarthy about her incredible journey from despair, believing God had forsaken her, to coming to see Jesus and Mary as her spiritual guides in captivity. (BBC)

A round-up of the Maori 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)

A roundup of today's news and sport

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

Legislation, issues and insights from Parliament (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); 2:06 50 Things That Made the Modern Economy (BBC); 2:30 NZ Music: Mark Williams (RNZ); 3:05 Bitten By The Bullet by Steve Krzystyniak and Karen Goa, told by Jacob Rajan (1 of 10, RNZ); 3:30 Science In Action (BBC); 5:10 Witness (BBC)

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

6:20 and 6:50 Business News

6:26 Rural News

6:48 and 7:45 NZ Newspapers

Current affairs and topics of interest, including:

10:45 The Reading: Highlighting New Zealand writing and performance (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

Dr Meg Jay: The 'supernormals' who overcome bad childhoods

RNZ's weeknight programme of entertainment and information

Dateline Pacific is a daily current affairs programme covering the major Pacific stories of the week, with background and reaction from the people making the news (RNZ)

International public radio features and documentaries

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

A roundup of today's news and sport

A late night radio show with an eye on live events, an ear for music, a great sense of humour and a genuine interest in people and their stories (RNZ).

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 Roads Run Through Us by John Bluck (2 of 6, RNZ); 1:05 From The World (BBC); 2:05 The Music of Time (BBC); 3:05 Bitten By The Bullet by Steve Krzystyniak and Karen Goa, told by Jacob Rajan (2 of 10, RNZ); 3:30 Author’s View (RNZ); 4:25 Plan for Letting Go (RNZ);  4:40 Polio Othotics (RNZ); 4:50 Book Review (RNZ); 5:10 Witness (BBC)

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

6:20 and 6:50 Business News

6:26 Rural News

6:48 and 7:45 NZ Newspapers

Current affairs and topics of interest, including:

10:45 The Reading: Highlighting New Zealand writing and performance (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

Michael Cullen - land tax, wealth tax, environment tax?

RNZ's weeknight programme of entertainment and information

Nick Bollinger reviews some of the latest music releases

Dateline Pacific is a daily current affairs programme covering the major Pacific stories of the week, with background and reaction from the people making the news (RNZ)

International public radio features and documentaries

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

A roundup of today's news and sport

A late night radio show with an eye on live events, an ear for music, a great sense of humour and a genuine interest in people and their stories (RNZ)

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 Story (RNZ); 2:05 The Forum (BBC); 3:05 Bitten By The Bullet by Steve Krzystyniak and Karen Goa, told by Jacob Rajan (3 of 10, RNZ); 3:30 Diversions (RNZ);  4:25 He Huarahi Tamaraki (RNZ); 4:50  Book Review  (RNZ);5:10 Witness (BBC)

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

6:20 and 6:50 Business News

6:26 Rural News

6:48 and 7:45 NZ Newspapers

Current affairs and topics of interest, including:

10:45 The Reading: Highlighting New Zealand writing and performance (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

Political commentators Mike Williams & Matthew Hooton

ASA CEO Hilary Souter on advertising rules and penalties

RNZ's weeknight programme of entertainment and information

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Dateline Pacific is a daily current affairs programme covering the major Pacific stories of the week, with background and reaction from the people making the news (RNZ)

International public radio features and documentaries

Dexter Guff is Smarter Than You (And You Can Be Too)
A satirical self-improvement guide. 8 - Quitting and Hiring: Dexter’s long-time producer, Tammy, announces she is leaving the company for another job. In light of this news, Dexter give a Thought Release about “transitions” and his feature interview is with America’s best corporate recruiter, Zeb Cooper  (Part 8 of 10, Panoply)
Wulfsyarn: a mosaic by Phillip Mann - Part 8
The escape window for The Nightingale to attempt to leave the planet is fast approaching but Wilberfoss is delaying as he waits to farewell his new friend.(Part 8 of 10, RNZ)

A roundup of today's news and sport

A late night radio show with an eye on live events, an ear for music, a great sense of humour and a genuine interest in people and their stories (RNZ)

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Including: 12:05 Music after Midnight; 12:30 Discovery (BBC); 1:05 Great Ideas- The Future of Tāmaki Makaurau (RNZ); 2:05 The Cultural Frontline (BBC); 3:05 Bitten By The Bullet by Steve Krzystyniak and Karen Goa, told by Jacob Rajan (4 of 10, RNZ); 3:30 NZ Books; 4:25 Baby Formula (RNZ); 4:40 Gisborne Gallery (RNZ); 4:50 Book Review (RNZ); 5:10 Witness (BBC)

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

6:20 and 6:50 Business News

6:26 Rural News

6:48 and 7:45 NZ Newspapers

Current affairs and topics of interest, including:

10:45 The Reading: Highlighting New Zealand writing and performance (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

Dame Carol Robinson - Elemental Medicine

RNZ's weeknight programme of entertainment and information

With Music commentator and critic William Dart (RNZ)

Dateline Pacific is a daily current affairs programme covering the major Pacific stories of the week, with background and reaction from the people making the news (RNZ)

International public radio features and documentaries

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

Slices of life for curious minds (RNZ)

A roundup of today's news and sport

A late night radio show with an eye on live events, an ear for music, a great sense of humour and a genuine interest in people and their stories (RNZ)

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 (RNZ); 1:05 The Friday Feature (RNZ); 2.05; The Long Way Home (RNZ); 2:30 The Sampler (RNZ); 3:05 Bitten By The Bullet by Steve Krzystyniak and Karen Goa, told by Jacob Rajan (5 of 10, RNZ); 3:30 The Why Factor (BBC); 4:25 Telling Porkies (RNZ); 4:40 Bruce Papas Fashion (RNZ); 4:50 Book Review (RNZ); 5:10 Witness (BBC)

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

6:20 and 6:50 Business News

6:26 Rural News

6:48 and 7:45 NZ Newspapers

Current affairs and topics of interest, including:

10:45 The Reading: Highlighting New Zealand writing and performance (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

Robbie Gramer on Rex Tillerson firing and where to for us foreign policy

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

RNZ's weeknight programme of entertainment and information

Dateline Pacific is a daily current affairs programme covering the major Pacific stories of the week, with background and reaction from the people making the news (RNZ)

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

A roundup of today's news and sport

A late night radio show with an eye on live events, an ear for music, a great sense of humour and a genuine interest in people and their stories (RNZ)

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