Schedules for 2 - 8 June, 2012

Including: 12:04 Music after Midnight (RNZ); 12:30 Laugh Track (RNZ); 1:05 From the World (BBC); 2:30 Waiata (RNZ); 3:05 Curtain Call: A Hartley Manners Story by Matthew O'Sullivan (RNZ); 3:30 The Week (RNZ); 5:10 Asian Report (RNZ)

The Mouse's Three Children, by David Somerset, told by Dick Weir ; White Lightning, by Beverley Dunlop, told by Emily Perkins ; Uncle's Rock, by John Lockyer, told by Peter Kaa ; Would you like to be a Parrot?, by Barbara Hill, told by Lee Hatherley ; A Very Happy Bathday, by Margaret Mahy, told by Brian Sergent ; The Dark Blue 100-Ride Bus Ticket, by Margaret Mahy, told by Peter Bland (RNZ)

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

A Saturday morning mixture of current affairs and feature interviews, until midday

Exploring the things we use and consume

The best songs, music-related stories, interviews, live music, industry news and music documentaries from New Zealand and the world, including:

4:10 Live: Hello Sailor. In 2011 the heritage band played to its home crowd shortly after being inducted into the New Zealand Music Hall of Fame (RNZ)

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

Pacific news, features, interviews and music (RNZ)

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

Music, reminiscences and entertainment, including your requests

Wayne Mowat presents a selection of tunes too good to be forgotten (RNZ)

Including: 12:05 Music after Midnight; 12:30 History Repeated (RNZ); 1:05 Our Changing World (RNZ); 2:06 Spiritual Outlook (BBC); 2:35 Hymns (RNZ); 3:05 The City God, by Paula Morris (RNZ); 3:30 NZ Books (RNZ); 4:30 Science in Action (BBC); 5:45 Auckland Stories (RNZ)

The Wreck of the Waikare, by David Somerset, told by Fiona Samuel ; Og and the Beetles, by Barbara Neale, told by Pat Evison ; Moana's Secret, by Tessa Duder, told by Kura Forrester ; Witches Britches, by Karen Sidney, told by Gynnis Paraha ; Uncle Peter and the Fishing Trip, by Eleanor Lysaght, told by Augusta McDonald ; The Dark Blue 100-Ride Bus Ticket, by Margaret Mahy, told by Peter Bland (RNZ)

The stories behind the international headlines (RNZ)

Discussion, features and music, including:

8:12 Insight; 8:40 Feature Interview; 9:06 Mediawatch; 9:45 Sunday Outlook; 10:06 Ideas; 10:45 Hidden Treasures; 11:05 Sunday People; 11:45 Dougal Stevenson's Notes from the South (fortnightly); 11:50 Feedback

Toroa; The Royal Albatross Will Sail Again: She's been out of the water for twelve years, and looks a bit unloved. But the eighty year old Auckland Harbour ferry Toroa will sail again (RNZ)

Information and analysis from the world of books, arts and movies, including:

1:06 At the Movies with Simon Morris; 2:04 Comedy; 2:25 Books; 3:05 The Drama Hour: Highlighting New Zealand radio playwriting and performance

A selection of special interest programmes, including:

4:07 The Sunday Feature: A documentary from New Zealand or overseas

5:10 Spiritual Outlook: Exploring different spiritual, moral and ethical issues and topics (RNZ)

5:36 Waiata Maori Music: Showcasing Maori artists and music (RNZ)

6:06 Te Ahi Kaa: Exploring issues and events from a tangata whenua perspective (RNZ)

7:06 One in Five: The issues and experience of disability (RNZ)

7:30 The Strand: A glimpse into the world of art, writing and books (BBC)

New Zealand stories from the past

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

Wayne Mowat presents a selection of tunes too good to be forgotten (RNZ)

Including: 12:06 Music after Midnight; 12:30 At The Movies (RNZ); 1:05 Te Ahi Kaa (RNZ); 2:30 Musical Chairs (RNZ); 3:05 Lonelyville, by Paula Morris (RNZ); 3:30 Health Check (BBC)

An early morning miscellany of music, stories and random thoughts, including news headlines and Worldwatch

A morning of reflection, conversation and entertainment

A roundup of today's news and sport

Phil and Simon present a right royal afternoon music and entertainment (with the help of Kelle Howson)

A roundup of today's news and sport, including Global Business from the BBC

A quirky, dark comedy recorded as part of the audio drama training course at Toi Whakaari, the Drama School (RNZ)

By telling us his story, an ageing man, Prospero, gains our indulgence and is freed of his past grief over the death of his wife (RNZ)

BBC Arts Editor Will Gompertz explores the long history of the Monarchy through the monarchs who have ruled these islands and the works of art they have acquired (BBC)

In-depth analysis of a topical issue (RNZ)

Nick Atkinson follows a day in the busy life of Chip Matthews' whose redoubtable bass playing can be heard on many New Zealand recordings from Che Fu to Anika Moa and Opensouls (RNZ)

International public radio features and documentaries

Radio New Zealand news, and the day's best interviews from Radio New Zealand National

America's literary discussion show, hosted by Sally Placksin (MLA)

David Knowles introduces the Memphis-based radio show with an international reputation for its location recordings of blues musicians live in concert (BSC)

Including: 12:06 Music after Midnight; 12:30 Spectrum (RNZ); 1:05 From the World (RNZ); 2:05 Jazz Profiles (NPR); 3:05 Lonelyville, by Paula Morris (RNZ); 3:35 An Author's View (RNZ)

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

6:18 Pacific News

6:22 Rural News

6:27 & 8:45 Manu Korihi News

6:44 & 7:41 NZ Newspapers

6:47 Business News

7:42 & 8:34 Sports News

Current affairs and topics of interest, including:

10:45 Packing It In, by Norman MacLean

Monty longs for a holiday somewhere exotic. His wife isn't keen to leave her home comforts and tells him, "you want that sort of holiday, you go by yourself." So he does (Pt 1 of 4, RNZ)

Radio New Zealand news, followed by updates and reports until 1.00pm, including:

12:16 Business News

12:26 Sport

12:34 Rural News

12:43 Worldwatch

Information and debate, people and places around New Zealand

Radio New Zealand's two-hour news and current affairs programme, including:

5:15 Business Headlines

5:30 & 6:30 News and Sport

5:45 & 6:45 Manu Korihi News

Entertainment and information, including:

7:30 The Sampler: Nick Bollinger casts a critical ear over the latest CD offerings (RNZ)

8:15 Windows on the World: International public radio features and documentaries

9:06 The Tuesday Feature: A documentary from New Zealand or overseas (RNZ)

Radio New Zealand news, including Dateline Pacific and the day's best interviews from Radio New Zealand National

Dheera Sujan hosts an hour of world music from Radio Netherlands (RNW)

Including: 12:06 Music after Midnight; 12:30 Insight (RNZ); 1:15 Primary People (RNZ); 2:05 The Forum (BBC); 3:05 The Mesmerist, by Barbara Ewing (RNZ); 3:30 Diversions (RNZ)

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

6:18 Pacific News

6:22 Rural News

6:27 & 8:45 Manu Korihi News

6:44 & 7:41 NZ Newspapers

6:47 Business News

7:42 & 8:34 Sports News

Current affairs and topics of interest, including:

10:45 Packing It In, by Norman MacLean

Monty longs for a holiday somewhere exotic. His wife isn't keen to leave her home comforts and tells him, "you want that sort of holiday, you go by yourself." So he does (Pt 2 of 4, RNZ)

Radio New Zealand news, followed by updates and reports until 1.00pm, including:

12:16 Business News

12:26 Sport

12:34 Rural News

12:43 Worldwatch

Information and debate, people and places around New Zealand

Radio New Zealand's two-hour news and current affairs programme, including:

5:15 Business Headlines

5:30 & 6:30 News and Sport

5:45 & 6:45 Manu Korihi News

Entertainment and information, including:

7:30 Spectrum: People, places and events in New Zealand (RNZ)

8:15 Windows on the World: International public radio features and documentaries

9:06 Garrison Keillor's Radio Show: Highlights from A Prairie Home Companion (PHP)

Radio New Zealand news, including Dateline Pacific and the day's best interviews from Radio New Zealand National

Colette Jansen introduces the music of past, present and future jazz greats (RNZ)

Including: 12:05 Music after Midnight; 12:30 One in Five (RNZ); 1:05 Discovery (BBC); 2:05 Playing Favourites (RNZ); 3:05 The Mesmerist, by Barbara Ewing (RNZ); 3:30 The Strand (BBC)

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

6.07, 7:42 & 8:34 Sports News

6:18 Pacific News

6:22 Rural News

6:27 & 8:45 Manu Korihi News

6:44 & 7:41 NZ Newspapers

6:46 & 7:34 Traffic

6:47 Business News

Current affairs and topics of interest, including:

10:45 Packing It In, by Norman MacLean

Monty longs for a holiday somewhere exotic. His wife isn't keen to leave her home comforts and tells him, "you want that sort of holiday, you go by yourself." So he does (Pt 3 of 4, RNZ)

A fifteen-minute bulletin of Radio New Zealand news, followed by updates and reports until 1.00pm, including:

12:16 Business News

12:26 Sport

12:34 Rural News

12:43 Worldwatch

Information and debate, people and places around New Zealand

Radio New Zealand's two-hour news and current affairs programme, including:

5:15 Business Headlines

5:30 & 6:30 News and Sport

5:45 & 6:45 Manu Korihi News

Entertainment and information, including:

7:30 At the Movies: News and reviews with Simon Morris (RNZ)

8:15 Windows on the World: International public radio features and documentaries

9:06 Our Changing World: Science and environment news from New Zealand and the world (RNZ)

Radio New Zealand news, including Dateline Pacific and the day's best interviews from Radio New Zealand National

Nick Atkinson presents a contemporary music magazine with interviews and music from New Zealand and overseas artists, coverage of new releases, tours, live sessions, music festivals and events (RNZ)

Including: 12:05 Music after Midnight; 12:30 Global Business (BBC); 1:05 Ideas (RNZ); 2:05 Science (RNZ); 2:30 The Sampler (RNZ); 3:05 The Mesmerist, by Barbara Ewing (RNZ); 3:30 South (RNZ); 4:30 One Planet (BBC)

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

6.07, 7:42 & 8:34 Sports News

6:18 Pacific News

6:22 Rural News

6:27 & 8:45 Manu Korihi News

6:44 & 7:41 NZ Newspapers

6:46 & 7:34 Traffic

6:47 Business News

8:55 News from Australia with Kerry-Anne Walsh

Current affairs and topics of interest, including:

10:45 Packing It In, by Norman MacLean

Monty longs for a holiday somewhere exotic. His wife isn't keen to leave her home comforts and tells him, "you want that sort of holiday, you go by yourself." So he does (F, RNZ)

A fifteen-minute bulletin of Radio New Zealand news, followed by updates and reports until 1.00pm, including:

12:16 Business News

12:26 Sport

12:34 Rural News

12:43 Worldwatch

Information and debate, people and places around New Zealand

Radio New Zealand's two-hour news and current affairs programme, including:

5:15 Business Headlines

5:30 & 6:30 News and Sport

5:45 & 6:45 Manu Korihi News

6:35 Focus on Politics

Entertainment and information, including:

8:06 You, Me…Now! The omnibus version of our popular web serial (RNZ)

8:30 Live: Hello Sailor (RNZ)

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

Radio New Zealand news, including Dateline Pacific and the day's best interviews from Radio New Zealand National

This programme hosted by Rolling Stone writer Ben Fong Torres features new music and commentary from musicians Ray Manzarek, Robby Krieger and John Densmore and manager Bill Siddons who take you behind the scene of this historic release (Rhino)