Media Releases
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RNZ Public Media Services Update
As New Zealand's Lifeline Utility radio broadcaster, RNZ is required to maintain essential public information channels and news during times of national emergency and we are committed to supporting all New Zealanders during these challenging times.
Released 3:59 pm on 24 March 2020
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RNZ Board Welcomes FM Frequency Opportunity
The Board of RNZ today welcomed the Government’s decision to look at freeing up an additional FM transmission frequency and to explore funding options for a multi-media music brand.
Released 11:00 am on 17 February 2020
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Local Democracy Reporting Service Takes Off
New Zealand media organisations are invited to apply to receive content from a $1m pilot scheme aimed at boosting the reporting of local democracy issues across the country. The Local Democracy Reporting (LDR) service announced earlier this year, now has eight reporters employed by eight host newsrooms around the country.
Released 3:26 pm on 3 December 2019
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Continued Audience Growth For RNZ Across All Platforms
RNZ audiences continue to grow in an uncertain and changing New Zealand media environment.
Released 12:59 pm on 28 November 2019
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Two Wins for RNZ at International Media Awards
RNZ’s reporting of the Christchurch terror attacks, and the podcast Gone Fishing, have won awards at the prestigious 2019 Association for International Broadcasting (AIBs) gala dinner held in London.
Released 10:24 am on 8 November 2019
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RNZ presents the dramatic and powerful NZ Wars: Stories of Waitara
Created and presented by award-winning journalist Mihingarangi Forbes, NZ Wars: Stories of Waitara documents the epic battle for control over the fertile lands of Taranaki.
Released 9:49 am on 25 October 2019
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New Podcast Series - What it means to be Māori in an urban setting
He Kākano Ahau: Urban and Māori, is a six-part podcast series that explores what it means to be Māori in an urban setting and the power of connections. The series is hosted by writer and activist Kahu Kutia and will be released on RNZ from Tuesday, 22 October.
Released 3:49 pm on 22 October 2019
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Matangireia - Full and Frank Interviews with Former Maori MPs in Compelling New Series
A compelling new RNZ / NZ On Air video and podcast series was launched at Parliament on Thursday by Hon Nanaia Mahuta, Minister for Māori Development.
Released 12:49 pm on 27 September 2019
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Strong Multi-Platform Results for RNZ
The third nationwide GfK radio industry survey for 2019 reflects another strong twelvemonth performance for RNZ’s live radio programming and on-air results have been enhanced by excellent digital figures.
Released 1:04 pm on 19 September 2019
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Regional news coverage to be boosted by Local Democracy Reporting scheme
Eight journalists are being sought to work as local democracy reporters in regional newsrooms across New Zealand. The recruitment aims to boost reporting on local body issues and the work of publicly funded institutions, local councils, health boards and similar organisations.
Released 4:00 pm on 19 August 2019
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Three powerful media projects to commemorate one year since March 15
Three powerful media projects to commemorate one year since March 15.
Released 2:12 pm on 9 August 2019
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Strong Audiences for RNZ National
The second nationwide GfK radio industry survey for 2019 reflects another strong twelve-month performance for RNZ’s live radio programming with audience increases year-on-year for key weekday programmes and Saturday Morning proving particularly popular for listeners to RNZ National.
Released 1:03 pm on 4 July 2019
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Award-winning broadcaster Charlotte Ryan to host Music 101
Award-winning broadcaster Charlotte Ryan will host RNZ’s Saturday afternoon music programme, Music 101 from Saturday, 31 August.
Released 4:22 pm on 25 June 2019
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Three Gold Two Silver One Bronze Major Awards for RNZ in New York Festival
RNZ has picked up three golds, two silvers and a bronze award for excellence at the prestigious New York Festivals Radio Awards announced in Manhattan this morning. (NZ time).
Released 11:25 am on 25 June 2019
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Police Raid on the ABC
RNZ wishes to express its deep concern at the Australian police raid on the ABC.
Released 10:15 am on 11 June 2019
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NZ On Air and RNZ launch new Local Democracy Reporting
A $1m pilot scheme aimed at boosting the reporting of local democracy issues across New Zealand has been launched by an alliance of publishers, RNZ and NZ On Air.
Released 9:59 am on 27 May 2019
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Nanogirl's Great Science Adventures – new podcast for kids crash landing on RNZ soon!
Can we bring dinosaurs back to life? Is all bacteria bad? How high can birds fly?
RNZ and Nanogirl Labs have created an exciting new podcast series just for kids!
Released 10:14 am on 8 May 2019
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Big Boost for RNZ Audiences On-Air and Online
The first nationwide GfK radio industry survey for 2019 reflects another very strong twelve-month performance for RNZ with year-on-year growth for live listening across the two networks RNZ National and RNZ Concert. Radio results are boosted by significant growth in online audiences over the same period.*
Released 12:55 pm on 30 April 2019
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NZ On Air and RNZ Joint Innovation fund delivers on diversity
Twenty-five multimedia projects to spark curiosity and kōrero have been funded for diverse New Zealand audiences through the NZ On Air / RNZ Joint Innovation Fund.
Released 11:38 am on 3 April 2019
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Corin Dann to co-present Morning Report
High profile award-winning political journalist Corin Dann will replace Guyon Espiner on RNZ’s Morning Report in May. He will join co-host Susie Ferguson to present New Zealand’s top rating radio news programme which attracts an audience of more than 450,000 listeners between 6 am and 9 am on weekdays.
Released 9:27 am on 27 February 2019
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