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Episode 148 - Luke 142 - Illustrating substitution (Luke 23 13-25)
Pastor Dafydd Hughes continues teaching from the Gospel of Luke, focusing on the release of Barabbas and Jesus as the substitute for sinners. The sermon explores the reality, justice, and application of substitutionary atonement, contrasting the guilt of Barabbas with the innocence of Christ, and calling listeners to respond in faith to Jesus’ saving work on the cross. Produced by Manawatū People’s Radio with support from New Zealand On Air.
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Gift Of Life 4 U 29-03-2026
This episode of The Gift of Life Gospel Hour, hosted by Neville Stevenson from Riverbend Church, focuses on the theme of Christian hope. Through gospel music, scripture readings, and devotional teaching, Neville explores the biblical foundation of hope rooted in the resurrection of Jesus Christ, drawing particularly on 1 Peter 3:15 and 1 Corinthians 15. The programme also includes prayers, reflections, and notices from Crossroads Church in Palmerston North. Produced by Manawatū People’s Radio with support from New Zealand On Air.
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Spectrum Disco Party Hour 28-03-2026
DJ Roxy brings the party vibes with an upbeat club mix on Spectrum Disco, featuring classic dance favourites from the 1990s and early 2000s alongside listener requests. The show recreates the energy of nightclub culture on radio, with feel‑good tracks and continuous party anthems designed to keep listeners dancing from start to finish. Produced by Manawatū People’s Radio with support from New Zealand On Air.
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27-03-2026 - John Corabi, The Last Vinci
Two hours of heavy metal news, interviews, and (most importantly) music with Terry and Xan, produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of New Zealand On Air.
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27-03-2026
Chris and Troy review a busy weekend of speedway action, including demolition derby teams racing, adult ministock championships, and recent meeting cancellations due to weather. They look ahead to upcoming race meetings around the country before speaking with Darren Smith from Ocean View Speedway about the Whanganui Teams Challenge. The episode also features an in‑depth interview with Josh McKay of the Palmerston North Pumas, reflecting on their back‑to‑back Peter Barry Stock Car Teams Championship victory and the season so far. Produced by Manawatū People’s Radio with support from New Zealand On Air.
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Sports Guide Episode 276
Aaron and Brian bring listeners the latest local and international sports results, including Manawatū cricket finals, upcoming softball finals, Super Rugby results and fixtures, Manawatū club rugby draws, English football scores, NRL updates, and the opening round of the AFL season. The show also features classic music selections between segments. Produced by Manawatū People’s Radio with support from New Zealand On Air.
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27-03-2026 - Ultimate Painting, Mel Denisse, Aldous Harding, Twisted Teens, and Andrew Wasylyk
A quasi-weekly podcast comprised of all Hugh's featured tracks for the past week. This week: Ultimate Painting - Ultimate Painting, Mel Denisse - going nowhere, Aldous Harding - One Stop, Twisted Teens - Circus Clown, Andrew Wasylyk - Irreparable Parables
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Two Great Flavours - Horace Silver and Billy Cobham
Hosted by Glen and Eddie. Sometimes when we meet up to decide what to play on our show we can't agree. That is where compromise comes in, so from Glen comes the piano artistry of Horace Silver, hard-bop pioneer and from Eddie comes Billy Cobham the Panamanian-American drummer whose influence extends well beyond Jazz. Listen to an hour of great jazz played by two great artists. Produced by Manawatū People’s Radio with support from New Zealand On Air.
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Pūrerehua: True Stories Told Live in Palmy - 21/03/26 "Heritage"
Local people with real stories bringing community together in Palmy. True stories told honestly from the heart. This session was recorded at the Palmerston North City Library as part of the 2026 Heritage Festival with the theme of "Heritage". There were five presenters: - Joanne Scheepers: "Femininity & Legacy" - Angela Povey: "My mother survived tetanus" - Robyn Parkinson: "Give me a Memory" - Helen Nichols: "Gordon the Horse Whisperer" - Hugh Dingwall: "Full Circle" A podcast produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the assistance of New Zealand On Air.
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Episode 104 - Italian Indie
Franco explores the world of Italian indie music, highlighting artists who blend poetic storytelling with modern, atmospheric sounds. The episode features music from Calcutta, The Giornalisti, Francesca Michielin, Giorgieness, Colombre with Maria Antonietta, and Levante, showcasing the diversity and emotional depth of contemporary Italian indie pop and rock. Produced by Manawatū People’s Radio with support from New Zealand On Air.
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