Media Releases

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  • New podcast takes listeners on a journey through historic moments in Māori art

    In Pūtātara: Revolutions in Māori Art, Matariki Williams and Jamie Tahana journey through the history of Māori art, starting at Ngā Puna Waihanga hui in Te Kaha in 1973. This landmark gathering of Māori artists set off a chain reaction of moments and movements around which Māori art has evolved and revolved ever since.

    Released 2:01 pm on 16 February 2026
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  • New video series: Out of my League

    How to DAD takes on top New Zealand athletes in new series Out of my League. Launching on Monday 16 February. 

    Released 10:00 am on 11 February 2026
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  • Monthly highlights: February

    Radio news, events & new content coming to RNZ in February.

    Released 11:08 am on 29 January 2026
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  • What's New from RNZ in 2026

    Radio news, updates, and content coming in 2026.

    Released 2:32 pm on 23 January 2026
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  • John Campbell to be new co-host of Morning Report in 2026

    Renowned journalist and presenter John Campbell will return to RNZ in 2026, as the new co-host of RNZ National’s flagship news programme Morning Report joining Ingrid Hipkiss.

    Released 4:15 pm on 18 December 2025
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  • RNZ Summer Highlights

    RNZ National Summer Programme Highlights

    Released 1:15 pm on 16 December 2025
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  • RNZ confirms contracts for fitout of new Auckland office

    RNZ has awarded contracts to fitout its new Auckland premises, prioritising creating a high-quality broadcasting facility in Auckland capable of building on its strength in audio.

    Released 3:03 pm on 8 December 2025
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  • Finishing 2025 on a high note – RNZ National audience continues to grow 

    RNZ’s latest radio ratings show that RNZ National has continued to grow its audience in 2025, with growth across a number of key programmes, including Morning Report.  

    Released 9:53 am on 2 December 2025
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  • Monthly highlights: December

    25 November 2025

    Radio news, events and new content coming to RNZ. Please note that summer programming begins on RNZ National and RNZ Concert on Saturday 20 December, with regular programming resuming on Monday 26 January 2026. 

    Released 10:18 am on 25 November 2025
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  • New video series: Journey of Scent

    Two perfume rebels dive into custom scent creation in Aotearoa.

    Released 11:01 am on 6 November 2025
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  • Guyon Espiner to host Midday Report from January 2026

    Celebrated journalist and broadcaster Guyon Espiner will return to a regular slot on RNZ National in the New Year as presenter of Midday Report. 

    Released 10:46 am on 3 November 2025
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  • Monthly highlights: November

    Radio news, events and new content coming to RNZ.

    Released 11:01 am on 29 October 2025
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  • Torell and Trexx star in new series The All Goods Race

    Comedian Trexx and influencer Torell Tafa embark on an epic challenge in new video series The All Goods Race which sees the duo race each other to the other end of the North Island, from different directions.

    Released 2:47 pm on 24 October 2025
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  • New podcast: Nark

    Twists, turns and AI in new true crime podcast Nark by Mike Wesley-Smith

    Released 12:03 pm on 23 October 2025
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  • RNZ sells Whitireia property to Ngāti Toa Rangatira

    RNZ has sold a 53 hectare property at Whitireia near Wellington to the Ngāti Toa iwi.  

    As part of the transaction RNZ will lease back twelve hectares of land and buildings to continue its AM transmission operations. 

    Released 12:11 pm on 17 October 2025
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  • Corin Dann to be RNZ’s next Business Editor

     After six years of early starts and putting his skills as a highly respected interviewer to daily use, journalist and presenter Corin Dann is to return to one of his first loves in journalism: Business reporting.

    He will take on the role of RNZ Business Editor in 2026.

    Released 10:15 am on 10 October 2025
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  • RNZ appoints Pip Keane to the role of Chief Audio Officer

    Veteran broadcast media leader Pip Keane has been appointed to the role of Chief Audio Officer - a new role at RNZ designed to oversee the performance and excellence of RNZ’s audio content, bringing a truly unified approach.

    Released 10:10 am on 6 October 2025
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  • Monthly Highlights: October

    Radio news, events and new content coming to RNZ in October.

    Released 10:48 am on 2 October 2025
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  • Outcome of music, arts and culture review

    With the reduction in RNZ’s funding in this year’s budget, RNZ reviewed how it covers music, arts and culture to determine whether it could be more effective at reaching audiences across platforms and be more efficient. This means there will be some programming changes

    Released 2:20 pm on 1 October 2025
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  • Public media that matters: RNZ reaches a record 83% of New Zealanders

    RNZ is reaching more New Zealanders than before and growing trust.

    Results from the latest Verian Value Indices Survey show RNZ reaches 83% of New Zealanders 18+ per month, up from 79% in the last survey and a new high.

    At the same time, trust in RNZ increased nine points to 58% in a year. This follows RNZ being named as the most trusted news brand in New Zealand by the AUT Trust in News in Aotearoa New Zealand report. 

    Released 11:13 am on 18 September 2025
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