Our Shows
Grey Areas - Podcast
Discover Grey Areas with Petra Bagust, the hit New Zealand podcast that tackles the "chewy, crunchy," and beautifully complex second half of life with authenticity and humour.
Hosted by beloved broadcaster Petra Bagust, this engaging series explores what it truly means to age with gusto in Aotearoa, diving deep into midlife health, menopause, mental wellness, relationships, and late-in-life neurodiversity.
Through warm, unfiltered kōrero with prominent local personalities and leading medical experts, Grey Areas dismantles aging taboos to create an empowering, insightful audio manual for navigating midlife honestly, courageously, and without fear.
with Petra Bagust
Real Life - Sundays at 7:30pm - Newstalk ZB
Tune into Real Life with John Cowan, the definitive Sunday night chat show on Newstalk ZB that goes beyond the headlines to uncover the human stories behind prominent figures.
Hosted by acclaimed author and media producer John Cowan, this compelling weekly program features intimate, nationwide conversations with high-profile guests. From sporting legends and celebrated artists to politicians and global change makers, with his trademark wit, warmth, and decades of communication expertise, John guides listeners through deep explorations of his guests' upbringings, defining passions, and unique worldviews.
Perfect for a Sunday evening, Real Life delivers an insightful, grounded, and thoroughly engaging look at the people shaping our world and the values that drive them.
with John Cowan
with Petra Bagust
Sunday Sanctuary - Podcast
Escape the chaos of the outside world with Sunday Sanctuary with Petra Bagust. The deeply comforting podcast designed as a safe, peaceful space for the soul.
Hosted by beloved broadcaster and media chaplain Petra Bagust, this beautifully reflective series offers hopeful spiritual conversations centered around our shared humanity, community, and meaningful living.
Whether exploring concepts of grief, patience, or environmental stewardship, Petra balances practical wisdom with open-minded curiosity, welcoming thinkers, authors, and experts to discuss Christian spirituality in a way that resonates with both believers and the spiritually curious alike.
Serving as a gentle balm for a busy life, Sunday Sanctuary provides listeners with a soothing, values-driven environment to pause, breathe, and reconnect with their inner selves.
Sundays at six - Newstalk ZB
Kickstart your Sunday evening with Sunday at Six with Frank & Jax, the hit Newstalk ZB talk show that blends great conversation with plenty of heart and humour.
Hosted by the dynamic and relatable duo of Frank Ritchie a uniquely irreverent church minister and media chaplain, and Jax Donaldson a cheeky, down-to-earth country girl at heart, this engaging 90-minute program is the perfect antidote to a busy week.
Adeptly navigating everything from lighthearted, friendly banter to the nation's grittier, deep-and-meaningful stories, Frank and Jax deliver a solid serving of interesting talkback, infectious laughter, and genuine empathy.
It’s a thoroughly captivating, grounded radio experience that invites listeners nationwide to turn off the TV, sit back, and enjoy a truly unique kiwi kōrero.
with Frank and Jax
Christmas on Newstalk ZB
Christmas Eve, 6pm-12 midnight
Christmas Day, 6am-6pm
Since 1996, Newstalk ZB has given CBA at least 12 hours of airtime on Christmas Day. Each year, Christmas Day kicks off with our award-winning Crazy Kiwi Christmas Kids Show.
Throughout the rest of the day, experienced broadcasters like Rev Frank Ritchie, Peter Wolfkamp, Tash McGill and Jax Donaldson join us, as well as new talent.
Our production team prides itself on coming up with bold and creative ways to tell the greatest story ever told afresh.
Easter - Newstalk zb
Good Friday, 6am-6pm
Since 1996, Newstalk ZB has given CBA at least 12 hours of airtime on Good Friday. Every year, we challenge ourselves to come up with fresh ideas and content for our Easter programme.
The day includes everything from feature stories and live interviews to pre-recorded vignettes, music, and audience interaction.
We also bring in a range of guests to offer a mix of fun and thoughtful takes on what Easter means to New Zealanders.