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Artist Ron Esplin and That Blind Woman Julie Woods in OAR FM Studios, wearing bright pink t-shirts.

World travels shared in podcast

Though Julie Woods and husband Ron Esplin have seen the world through different eyes, they bring a shared vision to a new radio show and podcast series on OAR FM.

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The Hope Centre radio and podcast team is (from left) Nusa Matamua, Anna Harris, Life Matters manager Clare Curran, Omri Reading and John East-O’Leary.

Hope Centre hosting podcast

Life Matters Suicide Prevention Trust is backing a new radio show and podcast on OAR FM. 

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Asya Ahmadasri records her podcast for Layers of Identity on OAR FM.

Young people’s thoughts on identity

OAR FM is inviting young people aged 12-24 to share what identity means to them. 

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Photo of OARsome Morning Show Host Jeff Harford in Recording Studio talking to a guest

More Local Content on Morning Radio

OAR FM listeners can now hear more Dunedin stories over their morning bowl of cornflakes.

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Global Kids Host Khirad in the recording studio in front of a microphone

Young Radio Star Takes On the World

OAR FM’s youngest broadcaster invites listeners to explore the world with her, through stories, adventures . . . and smiles.

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Photo of host Leeann Barnett in recording studio next to a microphone and in front of a blue wall

Podcast explores brain injury effects

Ever wondered what it would be like to go through life having no childhood, and a brain that has almost completely rewired itself? 

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Photo of Julie Woods in the recording studio next to a microphone, with recording equipment in the background

A different perspective on business

A radio show and podcast featuring disabled business owners has returned for a second season on OAR FM. 

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OAR operations director Dominic Angelo-Laloli (standing) and community connector Arina Aizal check out the station’s new website

New website designed around accessibility

Funding support from the ANZ Staff Foundation has enabled OAR FM to redesign its online platform, focusing on accessibility. 

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Olya Viazenko from Borsch Club

Ukraine’s Vibrant Culture Takes The Spotlight

If all you know about Ukraine is from learned from brief war reports in the media, you’re missing out on much about a rich and vibrant culture.

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Group photo of the hosts for Solomon Language Week Podcast

Solomon Islands language in focus

It is Solomon Islands Pidgin Language Week, and OAR FM is hosting podcasts and radio shows to mark the celebrations. 

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June and Micah in Studio

Radio Show Demystifies Home-Schooling

Hosts of a new programme and podcast on OAR FM are seeking to demystify home-schooling through conversations with parents and home-schooled students.

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Ashane De Silva in Blue Studio

Experienced Musicians Share Stories

An intergenerational conversation on Dunedin’s music scene has begun on OAR FM.

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