List of radio stations in Northland

The following is a list of radio stations in the New Zealand region of Northland, as of 2020. It includes the frequency, name, owner and transmitter location of each station, its first airdate on that frequency, and previous stations that broadcast on the station. Radio stations in Northland predominantly broadcast from Whangārei, Kaikohe and Kaitaia.

The commercial Northland radio market covers 112 thousand people, from the region's total population of 166 thousand. In a survey of 800 people in 2014, More FM was the most popular station with an estimated 27 thousand listeners and 17.3 percent market share.[1][2]

Upper Northland

FM stations
Frequency[3] Name[4] Format[5] Owner[3] Location (transmitter)[3] Broadcasting on
frequency since		 Previous stations on frequency[6]
88.0Paihia FMLPFMPaihia
89.2GoldGreatest hitsNZMEKaikohe (Hikurangi)
Kaitaia (Maungataniwha)
89.6CoastClassic hitsNZMERussell
90.0The RockActive rockMediaWorksKaikohe (Hikurangi)
Kaitaia (Maungataniwha)
91.6More FMAdult contemporaryMediaWorksKaikohe (Hikurangi)
Kaitaia (Maungataniwha)
92.0The SoundClassic rockMediaWorksKerikeri (Cottle Hill Drive)
92.4Kaikohe (Hikurangi)
Kaitaia (Maungataniwha)		TAB Trackside
93.2Radio HaurakiActive rockNZMEKaikohe (Hikurangi)
Kaitaia (Maungataniwha)
93.6DefunctKaitaiaKaitaia Community Radio, 1KCR
93.6Radio HaurakiActive rockNZMERussell
94.0The EdgeHit radioMediaWorksKaikohe (Hikurangi)
Kaitaia (Maungataniwha)
94.4SENZSports radioSports Entertainment NetworkRussell2021LiveSport, BSport, TAB Trackside
94.8ZMHit radioNZMEKaikohe (Hikurangi)
Kaitaia (Maungataniwha)
95.2More FMAdult contemporary musicMediaWorksRussell
95.6The HitsAdult contemporary musicNZMEKaikohe (Hikurangi)
Kaitaia (Maungataniwha)
96.4CoastMiddle of the RoadNZMEKaikohe (Hikurangi)
Kaitaia (Maungataniwha)		 20/06/2021The Hits
97.1Te Hiku O Te Ika FMFull service Iwi radioTe Hiku MediaKaitaia (Maungataniwha)
97.3RNZ ConcertFine musicRadio New ZealandRussell
97.5Tautoko FMFull service iwi radioKaikohe (Hikurangi)
98.3RNZ ConcertFine musicRadio New ZealandKaikohe (Hikurangi)
99.1Ngati Hine FMFull serviceNgati HineKaikohe (Hikurangi)Radio Ngatihine
99.5Tautoko FMFull service iwi radioKaitaia (Maungataniwha)
99.9RhemaChristian adult contemporaryRhema MediaKaikohe (Browns Hill)
100.3RNZ ConcertFine musicRadio New ZealandKaitaia (Maungataniwha)
100.7The BreezeEasy listeningMediaWorksKaikohe (Hikurangi)31/03/2023Radio Live; Jan 2019 - 20/03/2022: Magic Talk; 21/03/2022 - 30/03/2023: Today FM
101.1RNZ NationalPublic radioRadio New ZealandKaitaia (Maungataniwha)
101.5RNZ NationalPublic radioRadio New ZealandKaikohe (Hikurangi)
103.5Life FMChristian contemporary hit radioRhema MediaKaitaia (Awanui)
104.3Sunshine FMIwi radioTe Hiku MediaKaitaia (Puketutu)2004
105.1Newstalk ZBTalk radioNZMEKaitaia (Maungataniwha)July 2022until July 2022: Radio Hauraki
105.3Tautoko FMFull service iwi radioRussell
105.9CoastClassic hitsNZMEDoubtless Bay (Mangonui)The Hits
106.1The HitsAdult contemporary musicNZMERussell
106.3Life FMChristian contemporary hit radioRhema MediaWaimamaku
107.3More FMLPFM Adult contemporaryMediaWorksKerikeri

AM stations
Frequency [3] Name[4] Format[5] Owner[3] Transmitter[3] Broadcasting on
frequency since		 Previous stations on frequency[6]
549RhemaChristian adult contemporaryRhema MediaKaitaia (Awanui)
837RNZ NationalKaitaia (Waipapakauri)RNZ National AM transmission ceased July 2022 due to the mast at Waipapakauri being in danger of collapse. A new mast was built and transmitting again as of 28 November 2022[7]
981RNZ NationalPublic radioRadio New ZealandKaikohe
1026SilentKaitaia (Waipapakauri)Newstalk ZB AM transmission ceased July 2022 due to the mast at Waipapakauri being in danger of collapse. A new mast was built and transmitting again as of 28 November 2022[8]
1215Newstalk ZBTalk radioNZMEKaikohe

Lower Northland

FM stations
Frequency[3] Name[4] Format[5] Owner[3] Transmitter[3] Broadcasting on
frequency since		 Previous stations on frequency[6]
89.2GoldGreatest hitsNZMEWhangārei01/07/20202016 - 30 June 2020: Mix
90.0The RockActive rockMediaWorksWhangārei
90.4The Wireless [9]Perryscope ProductionsMangawhai
90.8The BreezeEasy listeningMediaWorksWhangārei31/03/2023Radio Live; Jan 2019 - 20/03/2022: Magic Talk; 21/03/2022 - 30/03/2023: Today FM
91.6More FMAdult contemporaryMediaWorksWhangāreiKCC FM
92.4SENZSports radioSports Entertainment NetworkWhangārei2021LiveSport, BSport, TAB Trackside
93.2Radio HaurakiActive rockNZMEWhangārei
93.6More FM - RodneyAdult contemporaryMediaWorksMangawhai2016
94.0The EdgeHit radioMediaWorksWhangārei
94.4More FMAdult contemporaryMediaWorksTutukaka
94.8ZMHit radioNZMEWhangārei1995
95.6The HitsAdult contemporaryAdult contemporaryWhangārei20/06/2021Classic Hits, Radio Northland
96.4CoastMiddle of the RoadNZMEWhangārei20/06/2021
98.0The SoundClassic rockMediaWorksWhangāreiMai FM
98.6Big River FMCommunity radioCommunity-ownedDargaville
98.8Life FMChristian radioRhema MediaWhangārei
99.6Ngati Hine FMFull serviceNgati HineWhangāreiRadio Ngatihine
100.0DefunctWhangāreiSoundwaves
100.0DefunctMangawhai2013More FM - Rodney, Times FM
100.4RNZ ConcertFine musicRadio New ZealandParahaki
101.2RNZ NationalPublic radioRadio New ZealandHorokaka
103.6PMN 531piEnglish & Pacific Island programmePacific Media NetworkParakioreJan 2019Niu FM
104.2Life FMChristian radioRhema MediaDargaville
104.4RNZ NationalPublic radioRadio New ZealandParahaki
105.2RNZ ConcertFine musicRadio New ZealandHorokaka
105.6Smooth FM [10]Infinity MediaWaipu
106.0FlavaUrban contemporaryNZMEWhangārei19/07/2021Coast moved to 96.4
106.4Heads FM[11]Perryscope ProductionsMangawhai

AM stations
Frequency[3] Name[4] Format[5] Owner[3] Transmitter[3] Broadcasting on
frequency since		 Previous stations on frequency[6]
621RhemaChristian adult contemporaryRhema MediaMaungakaramea
729Gold SportGreatest hits & Sports radioNZMEOtaika01/07/2020Until 30/03/2020: Radio Sport; 30/03/2020-30/06/2020: Newstalk ZB
837RNZ NationalPublic radioRadio New ZealandOtaika
900CoastMiddle of the RoadNZMEMaungakaramea
1026Newstalk ZBTalk radioNZMEOtaika

Internet stations
  • New Zealand Net Radio, Whangārei.[12]

Low power FM stations
Frequency[4] Name[4] Format[5] Owner Transmitter Broadcasting on
frequency since		 Previous stations on frequency[6]
87.6OverhypeDance radio, alternative rockParihaki
88.0TLC Radio[13]Country musicTe Kōpuru
88.1MangawhaiHeads FM[11] on 106.4
88.1Beagle RadioCommunity radioWhangārei
88.2Cool FMDargaville
88.2Big River FMRuawai
88.3Magic Music FM[14]Whangārei
89.0DefunctWhangāreiThe Zone 89
106.9StarContemporary Christian musicRhema MediaKamo
107.1Magic Music FM[14]Whangārei
107.3Mai FMUrban musicMediaWorksWhangārei
107.3TLC FM[13]Country musicDargaville
107.7The Generator [15]Hard rockPrivateWhangārei

References
  1. "Radios Northland". Radios. 3 October 2014. Archived from the original on 5 December 2014. Retrieved 5 December 2014.
  2. "Northland Commercial Radio Audience Measurement Survey 2/2014". TNS Research. 3 October 2014. Archived from the original on 5 December 2014. Retrieved 5 December 2014.
  3. "The Register of Radio Frequencies".
  4. "Radio Heritage NZ Listings". Radio Heritage Foundation.
  5. "Local Radio Broadcast Stations". Radio Station World.
  6. "FWLIST radio database". FMLIST."MWLIST radio database". MWLIST.
  7. "Govt keeps AM on the air in Northland". The Beehive. Retrieved 11 August 2023.
  8. "New Zealand". Ydun's Medium Wave Info. 2 December 2022. Retrieved 11 August 2023.
  9. The Wireless
  10. Smooth FM
  11. Heads FM
  12. "NZ Net Radio". All About The Music. Retrieved 13 March 2018.
  13. "The Little Country Radio".
  14. Magic Music FM Whangārei
  15. "The Generator"."The Generator FB".
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