This is a list of radio stations in Bay of Plenty in New Zealand. Most Bay of Plenty stations broadcast from Tauranga, Rotorua and Whakatāne.
Western Bay of Plenty
FM stations
Frequency | Name | Format | Owner | Transmitter | Effective power (kW) | Broadcasting on frequency since | Previous stations on frequency |
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88.6 FM | The Edge | Contemporary hit radio | MediaWorks | Tauranga Kopukairua No.3 | 0.8 | 11/01/2021 | 2015 - 2021: Magic Music (moved to 99.8 FM) |
89.4 FM | ZM | Contemporary hit radio | NZME | Tauranga Kopukairua | 3.2 | 1997 | Station broadcast on 89.8 FM prior to 2010 |
90.2 FM | Newstalk ZB | Talk radio | NZME | Tauranga Kopukairua | 1.6 | ||
91.0 FM | Radio Hauraki | Active rock | NZME | Tauranga Kopukairua | 0.8 | 16/07/2007 | Station broadcast on 89.0 FM prior to 2007 1997 - 2007 Radio Sport |
91.8 FM | Te Arawa FM | Adult contemporary music & Iwi radio | Te Arawa Communications | Maketu | 0.32 | ||
92.6 FM | The Sound | Classic rock | MediaWorks | Tauranga Kopukairua | 4 | 2012 | 1993 - 1994 Classic Rock 92.5FM 1994 - 1997 Classic Rock 92FM 1997 - 2012: Solid Gold |
93.4 FM | More FM | Adult contemporary music | MediaWorks | Tauranga Kopukairua | 1.6 | Dec 2004 | 1990 - 2004 Coastline FM |
94.2 FM | The Rock | Active rock | MediaWorks | Tauranga Kopukairua | 3.2 | 1996 | |
94.6 FM | Life FM | Contemporary Christian music | Rhema Media | Te Aroha | 80 | 1997 | |
95.0 FM | The Hits | Adult contemporary music | NZME | Tauranga Kopukairua | 3.2 | 2014 | Feb 1961 - 1980s: 1ZD (broadcast on 1000 AM prior to 1978 and moved to 1008 AM since) 1980s - 1990: Radio BOP 1990 - 1993: BOP FM 1993 - 2008: Classic Hits 95 BOP FM 2008 - 2014: Classic Hits 95FM |
95.8 FM | The Breeze | Easy Listening | MediaWorks | Tauranga Kopukairua | 4 | 11/06/2007 | Broadcast on 96.1 FM prior to 2010 Sep 1991 - 2005: Radio Pacific 2005 - 2007: Radio Live |
96.6 FM | Mai FM | Urban contemporary | MediaWorks | Tauranga Kopukairua No.3 | 0.8 | Mar 2010 | |
97.4 FM | Coast | Easy listening | NZME | Tauranga Kopukairua | 1.6 | 2004 | Broadcast on 97.3 FM prior to 2010 |
98.2 FM | Moana Radio | Urban contemporary & Iwi radio | Moana Communications | Tauranga Kopukairua | 0.8 | Formerly Tahi 98.2FM | |
99.0 FM | Gold | Classic hits | NZME | Tauranga Kopukairua | 4 | 01/07/2020 | 1997-1998 Triple X 99FM 2000-2012 Easy Listening i99FM, Viva (from 2005), Easy Mix (from 2007) 2012-2018 Radio Sport, Flava 2018-2020 Mix |
99.8 FM | Magic | Oldies | MediaWorks | Tauranga Kopukairua | 4 | 11/01/2021 | 99.8 Cadbury Moro FM (Summer of 92/93) Mix 100FM until April 1997 1997 - 2021: The Edge (moved to 88.6 FM) |
100.6 FM | Channel X | Classic alternative | MediaWorks | Tauranga Kopukairua | 4 | 8 May 2023 | 2013 - Jan 2019: Radio Live; 2019 - 20/03/2022: Magic Talk; 21/03/2022 - 30/03/2023: Today FM |
101.4 FM | RNZ National | Public radio | RNZ | Tauranga Kopukairua | 8 | Nov 2019 | |
104.6 FM | Rhema | Christian radio | Rhema Media | Tauranga Kopukairua | 8 | ||
105.4 FM | Radio Aotearoa | Contemporary hit radio | Irirangi Tauranga Moana Ltd | Tauranga Kopukairua No.3 | 8 | 2023 | BOP 105.4 FM until 2011; Boly BOP until Feb 13 2016; 2016: Paradise FM; Aug 2017 - May 2023: The Station |
AM stations
Frequency | Name | Format | Owner | Transmitter | Broadcasting on frequency since | Previous stations on frequency |
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540 AM | Star | Christian radio | Rhema Media | Tauranga Maketu | 6/04/2022 | Rhema |
657 AM | AM Network (Parliament) and Star |
Parliament Public radio and Christian radio | RNZ and Rhema Media | Tauranga Paengaroa | ||
819 AM | RNZ National | Public radio | RNZ | Tauranga Paengaroa | ||
873 AM | Sport Nation | Sports radio | Entain New Zealand Ltd | Tauranga Matapihi | 19/11/2024 | 2005 - 2020: Radio Pacific, BSport, LiveSport, TAB Trackside Radio, SENZ |
1008 AM | Newstalk ZB | Talk radio | NZME | Tauranga Paengaroa | 1993 | Broadcast on 1000 AM prior to 1978 Feb 1961 - 1980s: 1ZD 1980s - 1990: Radio BOP 1990 - 1993: Easy BOP AM |
1107 AM | Radio Spice | Punjabi Radio | Tauranga Maketu | 16/09/2024 | Radio Live; 2019 - 20/03/2022: Magic Talk; 21/03/2022 - Feb 2023: Today FM on 100.6 FM | |
1368 AM | Village Radio 1XT | 20s-80s | Tauranga Village Radio Museum Inc | Tauranga | ||
1440 AM | Moana Radio | Simulcast 98.2FM | Tauranga Matapihi | |||
1521 AM | Gold Sport | Classic hits & Sports radio | NZME | Tauranga Matapihi | 01/07/2020 | Goodtime Classics, 1XTR, Talk Radio Bay of Plenty, from 16/07/2007 until 30/03/2020: Radio Sport, from 30/03/2020 until 30/06/2020: Newstalk ZB |
Low power FM stations
Frequency | Name | Format | Owner | Transmitter | Broadcasting on frequency since | Previous stations on frequency |
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87.6 FM | BollyBop | Indian | Tauranga | |||
87.8 FM | Gaia FM | World music, Smooth Jazz | Tauranga | |||
88.1 FM | Katikati | His FM | ||||
88.1 FM | Valley FM 88.1 | Oldies | Tauranga | |||
88.3 FM | Sub FM | Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology | Tauranga | |||
88.3 FM | Capital FM Te Puke | Local Community radio | Te Puke | |||
107.0 FM | Capital FM Te Puke | Local Community radio | Te Puke | |||
107.1 FM | Gaia FM | World music & Smooth jazz radio | Tauranga | |||
107.4 FM | George FM | Dance music | Tauranga | |||
107.7 FM | Sub FM | Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology | Windermere, Tauranga | |||
107.7 FM | The Vibe | Dance, Urban & Indie music | Mt Maunganui |
Rotorua
FM stations
Frequency | Name | Format | Owner | Transmitter | Effective power (kW) | Broadcasting on frequency since | Previous stations on frequency |
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88.7 FM | Te Arawa FM | Adult contemporary music & Iwi radio | Te Arawa Communications | Rotorua Tihiotonga | 0.8 | ||
89.2 FM | More FM | Adult contemporary music | MediaWorks | Reporoa Paeroa Range | 0.125 | ||
89.5 FM | Flava | Urban contemporary | NZME | Rotorua Pukepoto | 1 | ||
90.3 FM | RNZ Concert | Classical music | RNZ | Rotorua Tihiotonga | 0.8 | ||
90.8 FM | The Hits | Adult contemporary music | NZME | Reporoa Paeroa Range | 0.32 | ||
91.1 FM | The Sound | Classic rock | MediaWorks | Rotorua Pukepoto | 1 | Solid Gold | |
91.9 FM | The Breeze | Easy listening | MediaWorks | Rotorua Pukepoto | 0.63 | 28/07/2008 | Oct 1991 - 2005: Radio Pacific 2005 - 2008: Radio Live |
92.4 FM | The Sound | Classic rock | MediaWorks | Reporoa Paeroa Range | 0.1 | ||
92.7 FM | The Rock | Active rock | MediaWorks | Rotorua Pukepoto | 1 | 1998 | |
93.5 FM | Rhema | Christian radio | Rhema Media | Rotorua Te Waerenga Rd | 1 | ||
93.9 FM | The Heat | Urban adult contemporary | Te Arawa Communications | Rotoiti Pikiao Marae Access Road | 0.4 | ||
94.3 FM | Radio Hauraki | Active rock | NZME | Rotorua Pukepoto | 1 | 2019/20 | Mix |
95.1 FM | Channel X | Classic alternative | MediaWorks | Rotorua Pukepoto | 1 | 8 May 2023 | 2010 - Jan 2019: Radio Live; 2019 - 20/03/2022: Magic Talk; 21/03/2022 - 30/03/2023: Today FM |
95.9 FM | More FM | Adult contemporary music | MediaWorks | Rotorua Pukepoto | 1.6 | 1988 | Lakes FM |
96.7 FM | Coast | Easy listening | NZME | Rotorua Pukepoto | 1 | 28/07/2008 | 2007 - May 2008: Mai FM May 2008 - 28/07/2008: The Breeze |
97.5 FM | The Hits | Adult contemporary | NZME | Rotorua Pukepoto | 1 | 1988 | Classic Hits 97FM Radio Geyserland |
98.0 FM | The Rock | Active rock | MediaWorks | Reporoa Paeroa Range | 0.1 | Aug 2024 | 2010 - Jan 2019: Radio Live; 2019 - 20/03/2022: Magic Talk; 21/03/2022 - 30/03/2023: Today FM; May 2023 - Aug 2024 Mai FM |
98.3 FM | ZM | Contemporary hit radio | NZME | Rotorua Pukepoto | 1 | 1998 | Classic Rock |
99.1 FM | The Heat | Urban adult contemporary | Te Arawa Communications | Rotorua Tihiotonga | 0.25 | April 2015 | Mai FM The Pulse Triple X 99FM Talk Radio Bay of Plenty Rock 99FM Urban FM |
99.9 FM | The Edge | Contemporary hit radio | MediaWorks | Rotorua Pukepoto | 1 | 1998 | |
100.7 FM | Magic | Oldies | MediaWorks | Rotorua Pukepoto | 1 | 20/04/2015 | |
101.5 FM | RNZ National | Public radio | RNZ | Rotorua Tihiotonga | 0.32 | ||
103.6 FM | The Heat | Urban adult contemporary | Te Arawa Communications | Reporoa Paeroa Range | 0.1 | 2022? | Te Arawa FM; Cruise Radio |
103.9 FM | Niu FM | Urban contemporary & Pacific radio | Pacific Media Network NPRT | Rotorua Tihiotonga | 0.8 | ||
104.7 FM | Universo FM | Rotorua Tihiotonga | 0.63 | Good News Community Radio | |||
105.5 FM | Mai FM | Urban contemporary | MediaWorks | Rotorua Pukepoto | 1 | 2010 | |
106.3 FM | Life FM | Contemporary Christian music | Rhema Media | Rotorua Pukepoto | 1 |
AM stations
Frequency | Name | Format | Owner | Transmitter | Broadcasting on frequency since | Previous stations on frequency |
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747 AM | Newstalk ZB | Talk radio | NZME | Rotorua Tihiotonga | 2000 | Station broadcast on 702 AM prior to 2006 |
1107 AM | Decommissioned | MediaWorks | Rotorua Hinemoa Point | Radio Live; 20/03/2022: Magic Talk; 21/03/2022 - late 2022: Today FM on 95.1 | ||
1188 AM | RNZ National | Public radio | RNZ | Rotorua Tihiotonga | ||
1350 AM | Gold Sport | Classic hits & Sports radio | NZME | Rotorua Tihiotonga | 01/07/2020 | Jul 1959 - 1988: 1ZC / Radio Geyserland 1988 - 1990: Today AM 1990 - 1997: Vacant 1997 - 30/03/2020: Radio Sport 30/03/2020-30/06/2020: Newstalk ZB |
1548 AM | Sport Nation | Sports radio | Entain New Zealand Ltd | Rotorua Hinemoa Point | 19/11/2024 | Broadcast on 1566 AM prior to 1992 1990 - 1992: Classic Country 1566 1992 - 1993: Classic Country 1548AM 1993 - 1998: Classic Gold 1548AM 1998 - 2005: Lakes FM simulcast 2005 - 2020: Radio Pacific, BSport, LiveSport, TAB Trackside Radio 2021 - 2024: SENZ |
Low power FM stations
Frequency | Name | Format | Owner | Transmitter | Broadcasting on frequency since | Previous stations on frequency |
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88.3 FM | Power 88.3 | Urban contemporary & Contemporary hit radio | Rotorua Youth Centre | Rotorua | 2020 | Gospel FM |
Eastern Bay of Plenty
References
- ^ "The Register of Radio Frequencies". Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment. Retrieved 5 April 2015.
- "Database of radio". FMLIST.
- "MWLIST radio database". MWLIST.
- ^ "Radio Heritage". Radio Heritage Foundation.
- ^ "Local Radio Broadcast Stations". Radio Station World.
- ^ "Welcome to The Radio Vault". The Radio Vault.
- "LifeFM - Faith, Music, Culture". LifeFM. Retrieved 23 February 2024.
- Radio Aotearoa
- Paradise FM
- The Station
- "Frequency Changes For Rhema And Star".
- "Radio Spice".
- ^ "Gaia FM". Station Playlist. Retrieved 25 April 2015.
- "88.1 HIS-fm". Archived from the original on 27 June 2018. Retrieved 27 June 2018.
- "HIS-fm no longer". Archived from the original on 14 January 2020. Retrieved 14 January 2020.
- ^ Capital FM Te Puke
- The Vibe 107.7FM
- Universo FM
- Good News Community Radio
- Good News Community Radio off-air
- Te Reo o Tawhiuau 99.7FM
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