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The Able At The Table Team in studio

Podcast Brings Mental Health to the Table

A new radio show and podcast on OAR FM is dedicated to building resilience, confidence and hope among those in the community who are doing it tough.

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Parishay in studio with her pen

Young Reader Starts On-Air Book Club

Grab your bookmarks and pack your imagination, Parishay Khan is seeking companions on her journey into the joy of reading.

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Yoga The Explorer in the recording Studio

Young Radio Host Explores Opportunities for Youth

Yoga Venkat might not be quite as famous as animated adventurer Dora the Explorer but she is working on it.

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Photo of Buddhism 101 Hosts Helen and Brent.

Podcast Explores Buddhist Path

Ever wondered what following a Buddhist path means for someone in their day-to-day life?

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Air Awards 2025, Photo of Julie Woods shaking hands of Lesley Paris

OAR FM Dunedin Air Awards 2025

Burns Hall at First Church buzzing on Saturday 22 November as OAR FM celebrated its Air Awards.

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A photo of Duncan Connors in the OAR FM studio in front of a red wall

Classical Music Show Keeps it Light

Dunedin man Dr Duncan Connors reckons the only time his classical music show on OAR FM is snotty is when he has a cold.

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Photo of Antoinette McLean in front of an OAR FM Sign

Dementia awareness focus for radio show

A new radio show and podcast is promoting open conversations about dementia and addressing an incoming "tsunami" of dementia diagnoses. 

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Lashana Lewis and Domi at the Polyfest Village during the 2025 Polyfest event.

Polyfest reflections shared

Participants and visitors to last week’s Otago Polyfest have shared their reflections on the event with OAR FM listeners.

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Burhan Alsaad in recording studio in front of a microphone

Reflections on how cultures shape identities

Do not be afraid to carry more than one culture - So says Dunedin man Burhan Alsaad.

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Vibrant diversity: Iree Chow hosts Pacifically Speaking on OAR FM.

Pacific Perspectives On Air

Pacific communities in Dunedin can expect to hear more of their own stories on-air and online, thanks to the efforts of local woman Iree Chow.

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Glowing: OAR FM’s Glow and Tell podcast hosts are (from left) Marwa Othman, Humera Fiaz and Haneen Sajjad.

Podcast Examines Aspects of Beauty

An international cast of women feature in a new radio show and podcast on OAR FM that examines what beauty, power, and presence mean across different cultures.

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New skills: Deborah Hull-Brown hosts Super City on OAR FM.

Super City Radio for Seniors

Deborah Hull-Brown is not shy about trying something new. At age 72, she has developed the skills to produce and host her own radio programme.

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