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22-03-2026 T'Pau, UB40, Wham!, ZZ Top, and more!

Adam Claydon presents another hour of classic 1980s music, featuring hits from T’Pau, The Time Lords, UB40, Ultravox, Van Morrison, Wham!, Yazoo, ZZ Top, the Waterboys, and Whitney Houston. The episode highlights a mix of synth‑pop, rock, reggae, and iconic chart‑toppers from across the decade. Produced by Manawatū People’s Radio with support from New Zealand On Air. Listen On Demand

Episode 147 - Luke 141 - Enduring in silence (Luke 23 6-12)

Pastor Dafydd Hughes continues his series in Luke’s Gospel, reflecting on Jesus’ silence before Herod in Luke 23:6–12. He explores what can be learned from Christ’s silence in the face of curiosity, false accusation, and contempt, and applies these lessons to both believers and unbelievers—calling Christians to perseverance and obedience, and urging listeners to consider their response to Jesus and the truth of Scripture. Produced by Manawatū People’s Radio with support from New Zealand On Air. Listen On Demand

Dimscua, Creye

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. Listen On Demand

Episode 275

Aaron and Brian run through the week’s sporting results, including Manawatū cricket semifinals, Premier and women’s grades, Super Rugby scores and upcoming fixtures, English football results, and local softball results and draws. Produced by Manawatū People’s Radio with support from New Zealand On Air. Listen On Demand

Featured Interview: Jake Baxendale ("Waypeople" at the Globe)

Hugh chats to Wellington-based saxophonist and bandleader Jake Baxendale about his project (and album) "Waypeople" - a collection of songs born out of Ursula Le Guin's English-language version of the Tao Te Ching. They discuss the Tao, how that relates to jazz, and how this project and its band came together, as well as recommending a couple of other Le Guin books! A community interview from the Morning Show on Manawatū People's Radio, produced with the support of New Zealand On Air Listen On Demand

Featured Interview: Eddie McEwan (Film Society programme for April)

Hugh chats to Eddie McEwan from the Palmerston North Film Society about their offerings for April 2026. A community interview from the Morning Show on Manawatū People's Radio, produced with the support of New Zealand On Air Listen On Demand

20-03-2026 - Vera Ellen, Menzies, Averie, Aro, and Paul Kelly

A quasi-weekly podcast comprised of all Hugh's featured tracks for the past week. This week: Vera Ellen - Gayfever, Menzies - Mash Potato, Averia - honeycomb, Aro - Mundane, Paul Kelly - The Magpies Listen On Demand

Audio Archive - Little Simz

An eclectic music (and sometimes comedy) show from Eddie, Matt, and Glen and their extensive vinyl collections, produced by Manawatū People's Radio with support from New Zealand On Air. Listen On Demand

Episode 15 - End of Summer

Xan reflects on the approaching autumn equinox, the close of summer, and the personal changes and creative shifts that have shaped the past season. The show features gothic and alternative tracks, thoughts on spirituality and transformation, and a live recording from a recent performance at Moon Bar in Wellington. Xan also looks ahead to upcoming events, including the Great Manawatū Steam Fair. Produced by Manawatū People’s Radio with support from New Zealand On Air. Listen On Demand

Episode 103

This episode features a selection of Italian classics and contemporary favourites, including Adriano Celentano’s Azzurro, festival performances from Maria Antonietta and Colombre, and timeless songs by Eros Ramazzotti, Il Volo, Lucio Dalla, and the duet by Fausto Leali and Mina. The playlist highlights iconic voices and celebrated melodies from across Italian music. Produced by Manawatū People’s Radio with support from New Zealand On Air. Listen On Demand
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