new zealand Podcasts

Best new zealand podcasts available (Last Updated Aug 2025)

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History of Aotearoa New Zealand Podcast:Thomas Rillstone

History of Aotearoa New Zealand Podcast

In this “unashamedly homegrown” podcast we tell the story of our islands from the time before people arrived all the way up to the year 2000. Winner of the bronze award for Best Indie Podcast in the NZ Podcast Awards 2021, Silver for Best Educational and Best Indie in 2022 and Silver for Best History in 2023 and 2024. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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New Zealand History:Manatū Taonga - Ministry for Culture and Heritage (NZ)

New Zealand History

Podcast channel for seminars presented by Manatū Taonga - the Ministry for Culture and Heritage.

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The New Zealand Initiative:The New Zealand Initiative

The New Zealand Initiative

Podcast by The New Zealand Initiative

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NZ Wine Podcast - New Zealand Wine Stories:Podcasts NZ / Boris Lamont

NZ Wine Podcast - New Zealand Wine Stories

The place to hear great stories from New Zealand winemakers, vineyards owners and others in the industry. Hosted by Boris Lamont. Published by Podcasts NZ.

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The Happy Saver Podcast - Personal Finance in New Zealand:Ruth - Personal Finance Blogger

The Happy Saver Podcast - Personal Finance in New Zealand

Your friends might not want to talk about money, but I do! 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? What are their financial triumphs and financial train wrecks? How can you extract the most out of life and spend as little as possible while doing it? Join me as I ask the questions everyone else is too polite to ask but is dying to know about New Zealanders and their money. Happy Saving! Ruth

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New Zealand Music:Coast Access Radio Todd Zaner

New Zealand Music

Todd Zaner presents a show focussing on New Zealand Music with a different focus for each show.

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True Crime New Zealand (NZ):True Crime New Zealand

True Crime New Zealand (NZ)

True Crime New Zealand is a kiwi based true crime podcast. It is 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. www.truecrimenz.com

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New Zealand Doctor podcasts:New Zealand Doctor Rata Aotearoa

New Zealand Doctor podcasts

Podcast from the New Zealand Doctor Rata Aotearoa newspaper. Featuring System Fix - the podcast for health reform junkies and more

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Economy Watch:Interest.co.nz / Podcasts NZ, David Chaston, Gareth Vaughan, interest.co.nz

Economy Watch

We follow the economic events and trends that affect New Zealand.

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Aotearoa Adventures: The New Zealand Travel Podcast:Abigail Hannah

Aotearoa Adventures: The New Zealand Travel Podcast

Explore New Zealand with Aotearoa Adventures - your ultimate guide to travel, adventure, and the outdoors. Each week, host Abigail Hannah brings you inspiring stories from everyday people, covering tramping, vanlife, bikepacking, road trips, and so much more. Get beginner tips and practical advice for every adventure, from camping under the stars to multi-week expeditions. Whether you’re a local, on a working holiday, or visiting, this podcast will inspire you to explore New Zealand deeper and connect with nature.

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The Good, The Bad & The Rugby: Australia & New Zealand:Folding Pocket

The Good, The Bad & The Rugby: Australia & New Zealand

The Good, The Bad & The Rugby, the biggest podcast in the world just got bigger. All Blacks legend Justin Marshall, World Cup winning Wallaby Jeremy Paul, Wallabies superstar James OcConnor and kiwi podcaster Andy Rowe Team Up for GB&R ANZ, bringing you the latest rugby news, stories and much more from down under.

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SWNZ, Star Wars New Zealand:SWNZ, Star Wars New Zealand

SWNZ, Star Wars New Zealand

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

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Soulful Thoughts From New Zealand:Meghan Don

Soulful Thoughts From New Zealand

Join Meghan Don, Award-winning author, mentor, and mystic teacher as she takes us on this podcast pilgrimage into and through the magic of her birth country of New Zealand. "Soulful Thoughts from New Zealand " will take us in and through stories retold, interviews, and evolutionary ways that are helping to birth the new Earth we are all yearning for. Visit https://MeghanDon.Life for more.

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The New Zealand General Practice Podcast:Dr Jo Scott-Jones

The New Zealand General Practice Podcast

In seasons 1 and 2 Dr Jo Scott-Jones shares the joy of General Practice with colleagues through inspiring stories about what is special about being a GP. In Season 3 you will find monthly updates on clinically relevant topics in conversation with Dr Dave Maplesden. This podcast aims to counter growing pressure on GPs through sharing knowledge and creating a positive culture in family medicine. . Shownotes are available at https://opotikigp.wordpress.com/ and video of the podcast at https://myhealthhub.co.nz/the-new-zealand-general-practice-podcast/

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New Books in Australian and New Zealand Studies:Marshall Poe

New Books in Australian and New Zealand Studies

Interviews with Authors writing about Australia and New Zealand Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/australian-and-new-zealand-studies

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FamilyLife New Zealand Podcast:FamilyLife NZ

FamilyLife New Zealand Podcast

Encouraging and uplifting conversations to help strengthen your family relationships.

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Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga Podcast:Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga

Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga Podcast

Whether you’re intrigued by the stories behind New Zealand’s archaeology, the wonder of our collections, or the history and culture of our places, the Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga podcast series offer you a new way to experience heritage in the digital age.

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Indefensible New Zealand:Simon Ewing-Jarvie

Indefensible New Zealand

New Zealand's national security is rarely discussed in detail outside a small group of government officials and academics. The Indefensible New Zealand podcast is designed to change that with a wide ranging and ongoing conversation that everyone can understand. Free of the constraints of word limits and sound bites, the host, Simon Ewing-Jarvie, presents a fascinating, 'whole of government' view of what needs to be done to keep Kiwis safe - now and in the future. And by future, we mean this series looks out to 2050 and beyond. Many guests will appear on this show - some whose names you'll recognise and others you will never have heard of. Together, they help to bring this important topic to life.

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New Zealand Today:Freddyboy Podcasts

New Zealand Today

Premium volunteer journalist Guy Williams is joined by Kiwi icon Karen Hill (of “20 whacks” fame) as they share amazing stories, give questionable life advice, and overconfidently confront the big issues facing New Zealand and the world today. New episodes every Wednesday (NZ time).

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Kia Ora! New Zealand:Jeeee

Kia Ora! New Zealand

Let's step into a land of nature together and explore the charm of New Zealand's culture through relaxed and casual conversations! Continuing the journey from Season 1 to Season 2, let's move forward with energy and drive. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn