New Zealand Podcast Directory

A list of New Zealand-based & New Zealand-themed podcast series & episodes.

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Boners of the Heart

(Little Empire) Rose and Alice are three things: Female, funny and friends. An exploration of unlikely celebrity crushes (including Rick Moranis and Danny DeVito) and other divergent stories.


Radio Rocks Off

(Charm Offensive Records) Various record label hanger-onners talk your favourite pile of barely coherent babbling. If you genuinely have nothing better to do with your time, click here.

Radio Sport Cricket Podcast

(NZME) Bryan Waddle, Jeremy Coney and the Radio Sport cricket team wrap the latest Blackcaps cricket clash.

Raging with Ron Ricardo

(SIN) No Judgement, No Arguments. Your Passions Expressed.

RazorWeb Wire Podcast

(Matt Reid) Since 2007 Matt Reid has delved into the depths of web development and since then built over 400 websites for clients New Zealand wide. He has a deep understanding of business and web development therefore can deliver effective solutions that generate results.

re-covering

(RNZ) Media chaplain and broadcaster Rev Frank Ritchie sits down with top New Zealand journalists to unpack that one story that most impacted them, personally and professionally. Made by Media Chaplaincy New Zealand.

Red Line

(RNZ) Can we walk the thin line between what some see as an evil empire and others as our greatest economic opportunity? A four-part series investigating China's growing influence in New Zealand.

Red Table Teets

(RTT) Two best mates with a lifetime of stories and experiences to share for other men and young men alike to enjoy and grow from. Come sit at our table, have a korero and share a laugh with us. Nothing is off limits, we got you!

R&R

(Newshub) Te reo speakers K'Lee and Eru deliver entertaining and intelligent discussions on issues arising from popular culture and our modern lifestyles.

Regen E Racing Podcast

(Deano & Chris) covering news, previews, race reviews, and more. Series covered: Formula E, Moto E, Extreme E, Roborace & Jaguar I-PACE eTrophy. Recorded in New Zealand & the UK.

Remember When

(The Spinoff) Remember when we used dial-up internet and texts cost 20 cents each? When we learned to drive in a manual and listened to Channel Z? Or when Wellington Dub took over the local music scene and we drove laps of Queen Street to show off our Mazda RX-7s?

Results May Vary

(Daryl Habraken) RESULTS MAY VARY is about bringing voices together. Voices that educate, advocate, motivate and entertain. Honest opinions and anecdotes from influential raconteurs.

Revisited

(Gene Alexander & Zaryd Wilson) each episode covers one episode of Whanganui's history: like the Aramoho Zoo, the murder of Chow Yat, the bomb threat at Star FM to name a few.

Red Bull Logg Cabin

Hosted by kiwi music legend MC Slave aka Loggy Logg, celebrating the people, scenes, and places in New Zealand music

Rugby Direct

(NZME) Every week, Rugby Direct gives you the lowdown on all you need to know from the rugby world.

Run it Straight

(Nate Nauer) Run It Straight Podcast with Nate Nauer. Where we run it straight. Up. The. Guts.

Salient Podcast

(Salient Magazine) Gone is Salient FM (RIP), but here with the next best thing is the iconic Young Matt. Well-rehearsed in the podcast scene, he’s producing a bunch of sick content for your eardrums to rave over this year.

Salt Shakers: FGC Podcast

(Steven Daley, Thomas, & Julin) An insight into New Zealand's fighting game community, with special appearances from international players & guests. We talk grudge matches, lasting friendships, girlfriend troubles, even dodging the police.

Sass with Cass

(Roar Collective) Cassandra is a best-selling author, who falls face-first into the reality of being an internet baby. Cassandra and her guests will discuss anything and everything, including love, sex, mental health, addiction, bullying, beauty and life as we know it. Nothing is off-limits. Welcome to the self-love club.

Say Something

(Ria Hall) A music show with a damn difference. Hosted, produced and curated by award winning musician Ria Hall, Say Something engages in incredible conversations with inspiring Aotearoa musicians who have successfully forged a career doing what they love.

Scooby Doos and Scooby Don'ts

(Patricia & Siobhan) The in-depth, funny and honest dissection of the Scooby Doo franchise that nobody asked for.

Scene & Herd

Beef & Lamb NZ) Stories & information from from Beef + Lamb New Zealand, the farmer-owned industry organisation representing New Zealand’s sheep and beef farmers

Scruffy Chinwags

(Scruff) Scruff's attempt to unmask truth through open discussion, thinking aloud and stumbling through whatever comes up. "I have no time for strong biases, let’s use our taringa’s (ears) to our advantage!"

Season Quest

(Lucy Jones) This is a comedy/fantasy podcast set within the Dungeons and Dragons (D&D) roleplaying game. Each season of the show features a different Dungeon Master (DM) and will thematically match up with one of the four seasons: winter, spring, summer, and autumn.

Seeds

(Steven Moe) We talk with people living lives of purpose and having a positive impact in our world. We take time to listen to them as they reflect on their life journeys.

SHXT TALK with Joe Daymond

(West Park) Joe Daymond hosts SHXT TALK, a weekly podcast dedicated to talking SHXT about things that piss him off.

Shit Hot People's Politburo

(Emmy, Ti, & Justine) A fortnightly podcast that digs deep into the dungheap of New Zealand and international politics, giving you a steaming socialist perspective on current affairs.

Slice of Heaven

(RNZ) With record migration and a fast-growing population, New Zealand is changing fast. Who is coming? Does it matter? What benefits will we see and where are the flash points?

Slightly Correct Political Show

(Global Voice Media) Hosted by Pat Brittenden & featuring comedians Chris Brain and Jeremy Elwood. The show discusses NZ politics seasoned with a dash of Kiwi humour.

Smile & Pod

(Jess Smith) features guests who have succeeded in their chosen fields, both well-known and new names, and focuses on how they got to where they are now, challenges they overcame and any advice they can pass on to listeners.

Snacks & Chats

(Leilani Momoisea Dallas & Ben Lawson) ‘Where are you from?” Each episode begins by asking creative New Zealanders how they tackle that loaded question, and the stories go from there.

Speaking Secrets

(NZME)

Sofasides - Beyond the Sofa

Two Kiwi Doctor Who fans ramble about this and other universes. We're not always regular, or particularly on topic, but please feel free to join us for the ride...

Song Crush

(RNZ) The best new music, brought to you weekly by the RNZ Music team. Host Kirsten Johnstone and fellow music obsessives offer a handpicked selection of what's good from Aotearoa and abroad.

So, anyway…

(Zaryd Wilson) A Whanganui-based interview podcast hosted in the Old Chronicle Building.

Soul Sisterhood

(Lucia & Katie) “Hello and welcome to Soul Sisterhood. We run an inclusive podcast & Instagram focused around self love, equality, diversity, positivity & kindness. We promote self worth & emotional acceptance. Come join us, everyone is welcome!”

Sportsman of the Year: ASP

(RNZ) Jan Hellriegel's podcast is a celebration of life and its foibles as well as its perfect imperfection. It represents the journey, not the destination, and tells a tale of grit and never giving up.

Staf Chat

(NZME) Mark Stafford sits down with NZ’s biggest sporting names and goes deep into what makes them tick, it makes for compelling listening.

Still Any Good?

(Robert Johnson & Christopher Webb) A TV, Film and Film Reviews podcast “We run the risk of ruining our childhoods by revisiting fondly remembered films.”

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Stoked

(NZME) Radio Sport's Louis Herman-Watt and Mitch Powell tackle the important issues of the last seven days with a distinctly entitled millennial spin. Every so often joined by a guest to actually enlighten the masses, each week Louis and Mitch are Stoked on something new

Storytime

(BedtimeFM) Do your children like listening to a story? Story Time has lots of great stories for everyone to listen to. An American production featuring some NZ episodes & narrators.

Straight Up!

(Steven & Ari) “Our podcast is about human centred led people/companies - we will be hosting Kiwis (plus some international guests) from all industries, like business, design, customer experience, sales, tech etc.”

Stride With Pride

(Free FM) What it means to be LGBTQ+ in our world today, by the queers, for the queers. A mix of poetry, discussion, media analysis, music, and more!`

Super Creative

(Roar Collective) Candid conversations with inspiring women who are thriving in creative business. We talk about creativity, strategy, productivity, marketing, success, failure, fulfilment, health, happiness, and everything-in-between.

Survivor: Torch Snuffers

(NZME) A podcast for all fans of Survivor NZ!

Squeaky Bum Time

(RNZ) Jan Hellriegel's podcast is a celebration of life and its foibles as well as its perfect imperfection. It represents the journey, not the destination, and tells a tale of grit and never giving up.

Standing Places

(Ivor Wells) It's a question that so many of us struggle to answer. Yet the dilemmas and complexities of identity and belonging are things we're talking about more and more. Standing Places is a digital campfire for sharing stories and reflections about the eternal question of 'home'.

Stories from the Locker Room

(Newshub) Interviewing sporting greats about their career highlights, lowlights, controversies and legacy. Get behind the curtain access to all the mud, sweat and tears of some of New Zealand's and the world's sporting legends

Starting in Te Reo Maori

(Grant Whitbourne) Helping New Learners Move From Confusion To Clarity In Te Reo Māori.

State of the State 2018

(Deloitte NZ) Our quality of life is dependent on nurturing our wellbeing. Hear from authors and special guests on why wellbeing is so important, and how we foster for the benefit of all Kiwis.

Stranger at Home

(Salient) Alex Marinkovich-Josey, a New Zealander who grew up exclusively in Asia, returned to New Zealand with almost no understanding of the local culture or what it means to be Kiwi. Join Stranger at Home every week for rediscovering home, with a variety of guests and topics. 

Stupid Questions for Scientists

(World Podcasts) A brilliantly entertaining podcast hosted by Dr Michelle Dickinson that brings together top comedians and scientists in a show for grown-ups.

Sugar Loafing Arts Cast

(Access Radio Taranaki) Sugar Loafing Arts Cast showcases the arts in Taranaki and beyond. Host Suraya Sidhu SIngh interviews artists, makers and curators, and delves into arts ideas and mediums, such as decolonisation in NZ art, European early music and getting into watercolours

Sunshine & Powercuts

(Geeks Rising) Embark on a journey to reconnect with nature and re-sync yourself to the world around you. Tune in for insights into life off-grid. Re-discover what Lights You Up and Let the Light In so that you can Shine Bright! Life is beautiful.

Sweetman Podcast

(Simon Sweetman) talks to musicians, writers, actors, comedians, people of interest. Creative types share their stories.

SWNZ Podcast

(SWNZ) Keeping kiwi Star Wars fans up to date with news, events, and store reports, from a New Zealand perspective.

Take Life Back

(NZME) This podcast series is all about helping you get back to the good life… where you have more quality time with friends and family, you’re more active, you’re eating better and getting better sleep.

Techy Tech

(Unknown) Join us here @ Techy Tech were we share the latest in tech and give you tech news reviews and much more

Tales of History & Imagination

(Simone T Whitlow) Strange and eccentric tales from throughout History from a musician, academic and former Mastermind contestant.

Talking with Dinosaurs

(Stefan Ayto) The World’s Number One Rated NSFW Comedy Dinosaur Podcast hosted by a New Zealander. Sometimes you’ve got to be specific to be on top.

Taringa Podcast

(Te Wānanga o Aotearoa) Whakarongo ki a Taringa - listen to Taringa, a bilingual podcast brought to you by Te Wānanga o Aotearoa.

Teaching Today

(Teaching Council of NZ) This page has up-to-date Teaching Today podcast episodes. It's a podcast about teachers, with teachers and for teachers.

Tea Talks

(Good Magazine) A health, fitness and mental health podcast inspiring natural well-being.

That Kiwi Caravan Show

(Get Flushed) That Kiwi Caravan Show explores all things camping, caravanning, motor homing and RV living in New Zealand.

That Kiwi Podcast Show

(Get Flushed) A weekly showcase of the best New Zealand-made podcast content

The 135 Footy Show

(WesWes) Eyez hosts a panel of fans as they discuss each round of the regular season, State of Origin and the Rugby League Internationals including the Pacific Island teams and the Kiwis.

The 50 Year Secret

(NZME) School teacher Jennifer Beard disappeared on New Zealand's West Coast while hitchhiking on New Year's Eve 1969. Nearly three weeks later her body was found under a bridge outside the tiny township of Haast.

The Afakasi Scoop

(WesWes) We pour ourselves a glass of wine or three and talanoa, vent, discuss and deliberate about current haps both personal and public. Here is our Samoan/Euro flavoured podcast recipe.

The Agenda

(ACC) The Alternative Commentary Collective podcast. Featuring interviews and all the major talking points from the world of sports, urban dictionary and more. Your #2 favourite sports podcast!

The Aotearoa History Show

(RNZ) The story of New Zealand and its people from its geological origins to modern day, hosted by William Ray & Leigh-Marama McLachlan.

The Authenticity Project

(Reanna Browning) I get real about all things life, love, sex, mental health and all the taboo shit! I am so excited to bring you the most authentic conversations with some special guests! My entire purpose is to get YOU living as your HIGHEST SELF! Your most powerful and vibrant self! Sound like a plan?

The Bottom of It

(Joshua Moriarty) At a time when music is at its most ubiquitous and supply is everywhere, what is it that drives artists to continue to create and do what they do? Hosted by Joshua Moriarty of Miami Horror & All The Colours

The Bridge Zone

(Free FM) The game we know as Contract Bridge departed from 'whist' with the creation of 'Biritch' (or Russian Whist) in the 19th century, and evolved through the late 19th and early 20th centuries to form the present game. The Bridge Zone is a radio show and podcast encouraging fellow Bridge players to share the passion that enthusiasts have in playing this challenging game.

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The BYC Podcast

(NZME) NZ’s most celebrated and feared specialty cricket podcast, has strapped on the pads for another season. Join Jason Hoyte, Paul Ford, Dylan Cleaver and a range of dubious guests for those unmistakable sounds and smells of summer.

The C Word

(Helen King) ‘A podcast where I have real conversations about cancer. This podcast gives those who cancer has effected a place where they feel heard, seen and recognised’

The Chris & Sam Podcast

(Chris & Sam) A show made by two unique individuals who first met at the Social Media Club – Hamilton, and telling random stories over a beer seemed natural.

The Citizen’s Handbook

(RNZ) Become a better New Zealand citizen! A comedy Video and Podcast civics series that tackles NZ history & issues. Made possible by the RNZ/NZ On Air Innovation Fund.

The Conscious Cast

(CC) TA social enterprise based in Ōtautahi/Christchurch, NZ who aim to empower people through education and creativity to create a more sustainable future. With all the uncertainty and social isolation in the world at the moment, we were inspired to find new ways to reach out to our community here in New Zealand and beyond

The Counter Ruck

(WesWes Network) All things Rugby Union. We break down the latest in Pasifika Rugby news, the Super Rugby competition, and also cover New Zealand's domestic competition and Rugby international tests for the Pacific Island nations and the All Blacks.

The Crypto Conversation

((Brave New Coin) Andy Pickering hosts Crypto Conversation, talking to the key people creating the Bitcoin, blockchain and cryptocurrency future.

The Delta Tapes

(Hauraki) August 2021, the great country of New Zealand plunged into yet another level four lockdown after the 'Delta Variant' of COVID-19 escaped from an Auckland MIQ facility. In a deep state of disappointment, Matt Heath vowed to record a song at home every day of the lockdown. These controversial recordings became known as the "Delta Tapes". They are gathered here in their entirety for the first time...

The Detail

(RNZ) The news, explained. Join Sharon Brettkelly and Alex Ashton every weekday as they make sense of the big stories with the country’s best journalists and top experts.

The Dylan Walter Podcast

(Dylan Walters) inspirational and practical insights through conversations with inspiring guests. You'll hear about nutrition, exercise, running, sustainability, mindfulness, food, spirituality, meditation and much more.

The District

(Stuff) Centres on an infamous unsolved murder case, in a rural district of New Zealand: examining the colourful characters involved and their unending search for justice, the kicks in the guts, the suspicions, and the fresh clues.

The Epic Podcast

(Canterbury Tech) Each episode features an interview with a tech leader, either discussing their or their company's journey, lessons they've learnt along the way or delving into a particular area of speciality.

The Female Career

(TFC) Listen to New Zealand's trailblazing women sharing the twists and turns of their career journeys with Leadership Coach Anna Johnstone. An inspiring collection of open, honest career conversations with a diverse range of kiwi women.

The Fold

(The Spinoff) A podcast covering the chaotic New Zealand media industry, hosted by The Spinoff managing editor Duncan Greive.

The Get

(The Spinoff) Naomi Arnold interviews some of New Zealand’s best feature writers and news journalists about how they hunted down the biggest stories of their careers.

The Good Citizen

(The Spinoff) A complementary podcast to the live talk series of the same name that takes place monthly in the Britomart neighbourhood in downtown Auckland, New Zealand. A wide range of guests, focussed on how to create successful urban communities with good architecture, urban design and smart thinking.

The Guest House

(RNZ) A year on, how do Muslim New Zealanders make sense of the Christchurch mosque attacks? Journalist and poet Mohamed Hassan looks at the fractures left after March 15.

The Fearless Kitchen

(Podcast.NZ) Join Vanessa Baxter as she talks with guests from around the world about how food nourishes relationships by bringing family and friends together.

The Fidelio Podcast

(Marie Ross) talks to artists about various topics in the arts. Guests are not necessarily household names, but are all known and respected in their disciplines. The Fidelio Podcast deals with ideas and inspiration, what these artists' lives are like, and why they are driven to create.

The Girls Interrupted

(Roar Collective) Brodie Kane, Caitlin Marrett, Gracie Taylor are three Kiwi gals who love a laugh, sometimes a cry, serious chat, ridiculous chat, girly chat, dirty chat, funny chat, all of the chat! Think of us as your best friends at home with you having one of those glorious catch ups best friends have.

The Happy Saver

(Ruth) Hi, I’m Ruth and I’m a blogger on Personal Finance and in this podcast I tell the stories of Kiwis and their experiences with the money in their lives. How do they use it or how does it use them? Where do they save and invest it and does it work?

The Heritage Film Club

(The Rambling Geek) A non-intellectual film discussion podcast, where, each episode, one of the hosts forces the others to watch a movie to discuss. Like a pretentious book clubs they used to have when books were still a thing, and everyone sat around drinking wine and giving their deep thoughts on the the story.

The History of Aotearoa NZ

(Thomas Rillstone) is a narrative telling of the history of New Zealand. Learn more about what made Aotearoa what is today from the first settlement by Tangata Whenua, The Treaty of Waitangi, The Land Wars, The King Movement, WWII and a whole host of other topics!

The History of Egypt Podcast

(Agora Podcast Network) Learn about ancient Egypt with Dominic Perry, as *they* described it. Using ancient texts, archaeology and social history to explore their civilization and weave a tale of pharaohs, pyramids, gods, monuments and people.

The Human Show

(World Podcasts) If you want to understand how social scientists’ study human behaviour, how industry innovates or want to know more about how they can successfully work together and enhance each other, then you have come to the right place!

The Ice Projects

(Isaac John) This podcast is essentially a project on myself - A podcast for me to interview people who are smarter than me and pass on some of my own experiences transitioning from professional sports into business Follow my journey here.

The J P Tocker Show

(JP Tocker) The JP Tocker Show is a podcast that talks to successful people and shares their learnings with the listeners.

The Kiwi Health Detective

(Kim Knight) After years of illness & declining quality of life, Kim was about to give up hope. But something told her to keep going. Finally she found the answers and got herself well.

The Kiwi Running Show

(Tempo Fit) A new episode every Tuesday for your fix of the Kiwi Running Show with hosts Hayden Shearman and Stefan Smith.

The Late Returns Film Review

(WesWes) Join Isaiah and the boys from the WesWes Network as they look back on a time where film brought meaning to their childhood, a time where movies were re-watchable, the time of the 80s Action Movie and 90s Drama.

The Leighton Smith Podcast

(Newstalk ZB) After 33 years behind the Newstalk ZB microphone, Leighton can’t give it up completely. There were so many requests to continue his opinionated commentary.

The Long Way Home

(RNZ) Bruce Hopkins takes his father and brother's ashes back home to Stewart Island. But he’s taking the long way there; walking the length of New Zealand on Te Araroa trail.

The Lost

(RNZ) The true stories of New Zealand's missing people. Paloma Migone digs into the cold cases of those who never came home.

The Maid, The Mother, & The Other

(Taby, Jade, & Dawn) An ensemble of Women from different generations, escaping Motherhood to explore topics of interest. Topics change weekly, depending on what's sparked our interest. Ranging from Social Events to conspiracy theories, philosophical musings to true crime.

The Maori Vegan Podcast

(Free FM) Mikaira Pau presents the story of his journey to becoming vegan and discusses the impact that has had on his life and culture. In English and Te Reo Māori

The Male Gayz

(Little Empire) Eli Matthewson and Chris Parker came out to each other eight years into their friendship, so there’s a lot to catch up on.

The Most of It

(Roar Collective & Antonia Prebble) For as long as I can remember I’ve been on the hunt to find the answer to one big question: how do we make the most of this thing called life? But of course, there is no singular answer.

The Nerd Degree

(TNG) is a monthly comedy panel show performed live at Orange Studios in Christchurch, New Zealand. Six nerds. Two teams. No Wikipedia.

The New Lawyer

(Symphony Law) The New Lawyer project is an extended conversation with the New Zealand legal industry about the experience of being a law student and lawyer, and the culture we might make together.

The N to Z of Film

(Andy & Rajeev) All movies discussed (so far) have some sort of connection to that hobbit filled paradise: New Zealand.

The NZ Brewer Podcast

(The NZ Brewer) Homebrewer & beer expert John Oszajca interviews some of NZ’s most celebrated professional brewers, as they share brewing tips, recipes, and industry insight.

The NZ Music Show

(Laurie Stanbridge) The N.Z Music Show brings you quality music from very talented Independent and Unsigned musicians/artists from ALL genres across New Zealand.

The NZ Property Podcast

(Property Ventures) A free weekly show featuring experts in the New Zealand property investment industry.

The NZ Property Market Podcast

(CoreLogic) Nick Goodall and Kelvin Davidson will bring you news, stats and insight to keep you up to date with the NZ residential property market. Including sales volumes, house price indices, buyer activity, interest rates, & loan-to-value ratio restrictions.

The New Zealand Quilt Show

(The Slightly Mad Quilt Lady) Join the SMQL for news, views and interviews from quilters and industry professionals as we support and grow the quilting community down under. .’

The Offspin

(The Spinoff) Join cricket nerds Simon Day and Alex Braae, plus a squad of sloggers, change bowlers and outfielders for The Offspin – a New Zealand cricket podcast.

The OUTlook

(Newshub) A show for and about the gay community in NZ. We'll be talking to fresh talent, finding out what's going on in the community, and discussing what it means to be gay in NZ.

The Pack Down

(Tom Thexton) Growing up with the violin, Tom developed a love for music that has been the driving force in his life for the past 20 years. After cutting his teeth working in broadcast radio for six years he decided to combine his skills with his passion. The result is The Pack Down.

The Paranormal Son

(JT) The Paranormal Son covers all topics paranormal, fortean, mysterious, strange,and unexplained from the viewpoint of a lifelong seeker of knowledge. Each Episode JT will present the research and information he has gathered and leaves the verdict up to you

The Pitch

(WesWes) oin sales consultant Joey Nanai on his new podcast and dive into the misunderstood industry of sales as he gives advice and techniques to not only help with your sales profession but with everyday communication.

The Podcaster’s Guide to the Conspiracy

(Josh Addison & Dr. M R. X. Dentith) A humorous and informative analysis of conspiracy theories new and old.

The Podcrastinators

(Darran & Mathew) A mixture of comedy, social and political commentary from NZ and around the globe. The podcast is hosted by Auckland based stand up comedians and comedy writing duo, Darran Lees and Mathew Danaher & features top guests.

The Provise Project

(Tim Provise) The conversation you wish you listened in on, It is the Decathlon of Interviews, Research, Banter, Stories, Laughter all wrapped into one fuzzy bearded South Auckland Interviewer. Tim Prrovise brings the laughs as he interviews Local and International legends in his own crazy and out of the gate way.

The Rambling Geek

(TRG) Comics. Movies. TV. Games. Cartoons. Pop culture old and new. We ramble about the same stuff you do, the same way you do. The only difference? We record it!

The Real Pod

(The Spinoff) The Real Pod assembles to dissect the week in reality television and real life.

The Rubbish Trip

(Hannah Blumhardt & Liam Prince) Two no-waste Nomads talk trash with people.

The Science Of

(RNZ) The science of everyday things that you’ve always wondered about, with Alison Ballance and Simon Morton.

The Service

(RNZ) The day John Daniell turned 10, his mum told him she had been a spy. Now, he and Guyon Espiner are investigating a family story that could reveal New Zealand's biggest Cold War secret.

The Shit Show

(Roar Collective) The world can be an absolute shit show. But, maybe it would be less of a shit show if we all understood wtf was actually going on. Join us - Luce, Live, & Rubes try to help you navigate through the thunderous news, politics and pop culture moments that saturate your feed.

The Snack

(Newshub) Sarah Templeton and Monika Barton host The Snack, a magazine-style podcast talking all things love, relationships, dating and of course, sex.

The SpecFicNZ Podcast

(SpecFicNZ) features New Zealand based creators of speculative fiction, science fiction, and fantasy.

The Spinoff Book Out Loud

(The Spinoff) The Spinoff Book Out Loud is just what it is! We have the best writers from the award winning website of the year to read their stories out loud for you and for all.

The Steve Hart Property Podcast

(Steve Hart) News covering residential real estate for estate agents, investors, landlords, home buyers and renters. Bad landlords and estate agents, to house price trends, interest rates, home loans, & the politics of property.

The Success Recipe

(WesWes) Short stories of everyday people who come from different walks of life. They’ve found success in their chosen fields. Success is what you make of it...maybe you can identify with someone on the show??

The Survival Guide

(Olivia & Melissa) Throughout history, humans have experienced some of the most unbelievably harrowing adventures. Olivia and Melissa's simple wish is to share and narrate these stories to you - so that perhaps one day, if you ever find yourself in a rather precarious predicament, you might just know what to do.

The Tear-able Adventures of the Janderson Breffords Parchment Company

(Janderson Brefford) A D&D podcast for the 9 to 5-er in all of us.

The Unthinkable

(RNZ) A five-part podcast hosted by Susie Ferguson, covering an issue most of us find hard to think about, let alone discuss - the loss of a baby.

The Village Church

(The Village Church NZ) Sermons, talks, announcements, and other stuff that might be of interest to The Village Church family.

The Watercooler Podcast

(Basement Theatre) A platform for people from all walks to tell stories both true and imagined. Storytellers are given a simple brief to share a story inspired by the month’s theme, whether based on real-life experiences or entirely fictional.

The WesWes Sportskast

(WesWes) Adam Tafau presents the podcast about American Sports and featuring fans of American Sports from a Polynesian Perspective. Adam and his guests dive into the NBA, NFL Stanley Cup, Major League Baseball, Wrestling and the American Rugby Union scene MLR

The Wild Podcast

(TWP) The Wild Podcast is a show about the outdoors. In each episode, we talk with world class adventurers, athletes, scientists, and creatives to unpack the untold stories of high performers, modern explorers, and our wild places.

The Williams Project

(Williams Project) Two young business owners from New Zealand share the good, the bad and the ugly as they continue to grow their group of companies at rapid pace.

The Wolf of Queen St

(Lawrence Lotze) Welcome to the Wolf of Queen Street hosted by Lawrence Lotze. Lawrence interviews real world entrepreneurs and business owners throughout the world and gets them to give away their key secrets of success. This is a place to be inspired.

The Worst Idea of All Time

(The Little Empire) Guy Montgomery and Tim Batt review a movie once a week, every week, for a year. Y1: Grown Ups Y2: Sex and The City 2.Y3: We Are Your Friends. Hosts who have more commitment than talent.

The Worst Sitcom Ever Made

RNZ) Geoff Houtman was part of the team that created the worst sitcom ever made. It's haunted him for 25 years. Now he's on a quest to find out what went wrong and to see what lessons we can learn about failure in general.

The Zane Lowe Interview Series

(Apple Music) One thing that today's biggest artists have in common: They all speak with Apple Music’s Zane Lowe about their lives and the stories behind their songs. Hear why he is the interviewer the biggest stars open up to in these candid, in-depth conversations, now available in full on Apple Podcasts.

Thirst In Thirst Out

(Jane & Edward) Jane, a queer woman, and Edward, a straight man, are two high school teachers from Aotearoa. We’re also best friends. We also like to talk about sex. So we decided to make a podcast in which we talk about sex.

Thought Plantation

(Giovanni Lolohea) From the island of Tongatapu to the big city of Auckland, tune into our Polynesian stories and conversations where we discuss Politics, Education, Culture, Mental Health and everything in-between.

True Crime NZ

‘Storytelling based with no opinion, just facts. We are trying to give the big picture of these crimes with context as well as investigating what happened subsequently and how the crime affected the wider community of NZ”

Tunes & Talks

(Free FM) All about interviewing inspiring professionals to give young people an insight into different exciting career paths. Great conversations, and some really great music!

TVNZ Football Club

(TVNZ) Weekly football show with Chris Chang, focussing on the Premier League, NZ football and the game worldwide.

Twice

(David Binstead) Talks with innovators, creatives, & enterprisers making positive dents on society.

Two Cents’ Worth

(RNZ) Stories that make sense of business and the economy... and how they affect your back pocket. Hosted by Bernard Hickey, Nikki Mandow and Gyles Beckford.

Uncle Bertie’s Botanarium

(Stitcher Premium) A lavishly sound-designed fantasy tale starring Jemaine Clement. In 1768, Lord Joseph Banks (Clement) sets sail to find a plant known to be the very source of pleasure in the world: Heaven’s Clover.

Uncomfortable is OK

(Chris Desmond) Chris Desmond explores the science, the stories, and the strategies of getting out of your comfort zone and finding your magic.

Under the Influenz

(Gerrard) “My name is deejay gerrard I give a spread and share some of New Zealand’s best kept story’s. How? Interviews with some of New Zealand best influential people also Specking with ambitious successful influences.”

Unravel True Crime: Snowball

(ABC) Kiwi-born Ollie Wards chronicles how his brother's whirlwind romance with a charismatic Californian con woman ultimately cost his family more than a million dollars.

Unsung NZ

(Unsung NZ) Documenting the heart, soul and minds behind the songs that made New Zealand music what it is today.

Up in Ten Club

(Jaslyn) Start your day with Jaslyn, your morning toast, as she helps you get up with ten more minutes of entertainment.

Viva Talks

(Viva Magaine) In the Viva Talks podcast series, we have conversations with the leaders in fashion, beauty, wellbeing, food and culture. The pages of the magazine will come to life in an ongoing series where we catch up with some of our favourite people from New Zealand and abroad.

Voice of Zealandia

(Action Zealandia) Official Podcast for the youth based Action Zealandia movement.

Waiting for Review

(Daves Nott & Wood) A weekly discussion between two iOS developers and special guests from the community. “Discussing the Apple ecosystem, our lives, our projects, and usually get far too excited about the release of Apple products.”

Walk Out Boys

(Little Empire) Every week Nic Sampson & Joseph Moore will attend a new movie release, and leave halfway through. It's a review of the first half of the film and a guess at what happens in the second!

Waterdeep Mountain High

(The Spinoff) Waterdeep Mountain High is a monthly live show and fortnightly podcast where New Zealand comedians Nic Sampson, Alice Snedden, Paul Williams, Ray O’leary play D&D poorly for your amusement.

Well & Good

(Roar Collective) A health and wellness podcast hosted by the wonderful duo themselves, Art and Matilda. The informal chats with exceptional guests are sometimes funny and sometimes more serious with funny bits.

What: De Hek

(Danny De Hek) I’m that guy who knows everybody and I’ve put together my website to show what I’m passionate about. I’m a firm believer of omnipresence! This podcast is an open book, episodes have no real direction, it’s just a collection of my thoughts I like to share and I always have a story to tell.

What Comes After What Comes Next?

(James Shaw) Join James Shaw, New Zealand's Minister for Climate Change and Green Party co-leader, and some of the world's leading thinkers to explore the big ideas about how we solve the climate crisis and renew our economies and societies in a post-pandemic world.

Whatchu Got

(Cards Plus) Collector cards, shoes, merchandise and banter. Stay tuned for some of the biggest collections in NZ! NZ's lpodcast where you'll see and hear others who are passionate collectors of the game.

White Silence

(Stuff & RNZ) 40 years after the Erebus disaster claimed 257 lives, Michael Wright and Katy Gosset explore why New Zealand’s deadliest disaster was also its most controversial.

Who Shat Wedding

Who Shat on the Floor at my Wedding?

(WSOTFAMW) A true crime podcast about a case involving two brides and one turd.

Widows of Shuhada

(RNZ) Four Muslim women widowed by the Christchurch mosque attacks share their journeys through grief and take steps towards a different life.

Wings Over NZ Show

(Dave Homewood) Welcome to the Wings Over New Zealand Show, an aviation podcast all about New Zealand's aviation scene, past and present and the people who make it all happen.

With Relish

(The People's Club For Humans, Intl.) Your dose of food history and barf noises, served fresh!

World of Football

(Wrecking Ball Media) Football! Futbol! Futebol! Balón! Fußball! サッカーボール! 축구공! ποδόσφαιρο! nogomet! 足球! كُرَةُ القَدَم! Soccer! Whatever you call it, it's the World Game. Riccardo Ball and Adam Summerton talk football from across the globe with a focus on the Premier League, Serie A, La Liga, Bundesliga and Europe every week.

Writing Troubles

(Jamie Sands) This self-published author talks about troubles that come up while writing, and how to overcome or at least mitigate them

WTS Waikato

(Free FM) Come be enlightened to the quirkier social phenomena of the Waikato. WTS Waikato takes you behind the scenes with wildlife sanctuaries, kava ceremonies, migrant resettlements, cultural marketplaces, llama farms, airplanes, trains, board games and nudists.

You’re Gonna Die in Bed

(Al. B Podcasting) You're probably going to die in bed, so why spend any longer in it then you need to? Get up and into your day with your pal, Al.

Zealous State of Mind

(WesWes) Educating people through the experiences and life lessons that both myself and my guests have learnt so far in our journeys. Encouraging people through inspiring stories that encapsulates a Zealous State of Mind.