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Ara Toi On Air Team Amie, Nick and Sean

Ara Toi Radio Show Returns

A new season of Dunedin arts programme Ara Toi On Air is under way on OAR FM.

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Baby Pakeke Host Tia Fleming at OAR FM Dunedin

Podcast Explores Transition Toward Adulthood

What exactly is an adult? What lessons can we learn, and how might young people better manage their own transition into adulthood?

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Friends Forever podcast hosts Raf and Nancy, OAR FM Dunedin

Friends of Museum Host Podcast

Question: Ceramics from Persia, an articulated seal pup, a helmet from the 18th century, enough Victorian chairs to fill a ballroom – what do these things have in common?

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Art Lens podcast host Tunmise Adebowale at OAR FM Dunedin

Art Lens Podcast Focused on Youth

A young Dunedin writer is broadening the palette of arts coverage in the media.

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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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