List of radio stations in Wellington
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This is a list of radio stations in the Wellington Region of New Zealand.
Note: Several FM stations changed their frequency during October 2010, as broadcast licences were renewed and spacing standardised to 0.8 MHz. AM stations were also moved in 1978 when New Zealand switched from 10 kHz frequency spacing to 9 kHz spacing.
Wellington metro radio stations
FM stations
Nearly all full-power FM stations in Wellington broadcast from the Mount Kaukau transmitter. As a general rule, frequencies in Wellington are spaced 0.8 MHz apart, starting from 89.3 MHz.
Some Hutt Valley "infill" frequencies with transmitters at Towai or Fitzherbert have been allocated to the 0.4 MHz "gap" in between other stations.
| Frequency (MHz)[1] | Name | Format | Licensed Transmitter[1] | Licensed power (kW)[1] | Broadcasting on frequency since |
Previous station(s) on frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88.6 | Radio Active | Alternative rock | Tinakori Hill | 1 | 1981 on 89 MHz | |
| 89.3 | Newstalk ZB | Talk radio | Kaukau | 40 | ||
| 90.1 | The Hits | Adult contemporary music | Kaukau Haywards Towai | 40 0.8 0.8 | 1993 | Broadcast on 89.8 MHz from 1990-1995 and 90.0 MHz prior to 2010 1990–1991 2ZB 1991–1993 B90 FM (same station but rebranded) 1993-2014 Classic Hits 90FM (same station but rebranded) |
| 90.9 | ZM (originally ZMFM) | Contemporary hit radio | Kaukau Towai | 80 0.8 | 1985 | |
| 91.7 | The Edge | Contemporary hit radio | Kaukau Haywards | 80 0.8 | 2007 | 1990s - 1991 Fox FM renamed from Greater Wellington FM 1993–1995 The Heat 91.7FM 1995–1997 The Box 91.7FM 1997–1998 92 Hitz FM 1998 99-100 More FM (temporary simulcast) 1998–2005 Channel Z 2005–2006 Kiwi FM 2006-2007 More FM Wellington (temporary simulcast) |
| 92.5 | RNZ Concert | Classical music | Kaukau | 80 | ||
| 93.3 | Radio Hauraki | Classic rock | Kaukau | 40 | 2010 | Broadcast on 93.1 MHz prior to 2010 |
| 93.7 | Flava | Urban contemporary | Towai | 0.8 | 09/05/2025 | Broadcast on 93.5 MHz prior to 2010 1986 - 2007 91ZM 2008 - 2012 Easy Mix 2012 - 2016: Radio Sport 2016 - 30/06/2020: Mix 01/07/2020 - 08/05/2025: Gold |
| 94.1 | The Breeze | Easy listening | Kaukau | 40 | 1993 | 1991–1993 Radio Windy/Windy FM |
| 94.9 | Atiawa Toa FM | Kaukau | 16 | 1990s | also 100.9 MHz | |
| 95.3 | More FM | Adult contemporary music | Fitzherbert | 1 | 2004 | Station broadcast on 94.7 MHz prior to 2010 1996-2004 Channel Z |
| 95.7 | Coast | Easy listening | Kaukau | 40 | 2011 | |
| 96.1 | RNZ Concert | Classical music | Towai | 0.8 | Station broadcast on 95.6 MHz prior to 2010 | |
| 96.5 | The Rock | Active rock | Kaukau Haywards | 16 0.8 | 1999 | Station broadcast on 96.3 MHz prior to 2010 1993-1998 Pirate FM |
| 97.3 | The Sound | Classic rock | Kaukau Haywards | 16 0.8 | 2012 | Stations broadcast on 97.5 MHz prior to 2010 1992 2XX Kapiti 1992–1993 Cadbury Moro FM 1994-1995 The Heat 91.7FM (temporary simulcast) 1995–1997 The Quake 97.5FM 1997–1999 Solid Gold 2000–2008 The Edge 2008-2011 Solid Gold |
| 98.1 | Life FM | Contemporary Christian music | Kaukau | 25 | 2010 | Station broadcast on 98.5 MHz prior to 2010 1995–1996 Kix FM 1996–2004 Channel Z |
| 98.5 | The Breeze | Easy listening | Fitzherbert | 0.63 | 1993 | Station broadcast on 98.1 MHz prior to 2010 and relocated to Fitzherbert in 2020 1991–1993 Radio Windy/Windy FM |
| 98.9 | Breeze Classic | 1970s | Kaukau Haywards | 16 0.8 | 01/11/2025 | Station broadcast on 98.9 MHz from 1991-2004 and 98.7 MHz from 2005-2010 1991–2004 More FM 2005-2019: Radio Live 19/01/2019 - 20/03/2022: Magic Talk; 21/03/2022 - 30/03/2023: Today FM; 14/04/2023 - 31/10/2025: Magic[2][3] |
| 99.7 | More FM | Adult contemporary music | Kaukau Haywards | 40 0.8 | 1991 | Station broadcast on 100.0 MHz prior to 2010 1990-1991 Windy FM |
| 100.5 | Mai FM | Urban contemporary | Kaukau | 16 | 2012 | |
| 100.9 | Atiawa Toa FM | Fitzherbert | 0.8 | 2010 | ||
| 101.3 | RNZ National | Kaukau | 8 | |||
| 101.7 | RNZ National | Towai | 0.8 | Broadcast on 104.5 MHz prior to 2010 | ||
| 103.7 | PMN 531 | Kaukau | 8 | Jan 2019 | 2010-2019 Niu FM | |
| 104.1 | PMN 531 | Fitzherbert | 0.8 | Jan 2019 | 2010-2019 Niu FM | |
| 104.5 | Channel X | Classic alternative | Kaukau | 8 | 8 May 2023 | Stations broadcast on 99.4 MHz prior to 2010 2005 - 2011 Coast 2011–2013 Radio Sport 2013 - 2015 Flava - 2019 George FM (on 106.7 MHz LPFM) Sept 2019 - 23/04/2023: Magic on 98.9 MHz |
| 105.3 | Radio Tarana | Kaukau | 2 | 11/10/2022 | 2009–2010 Hit Radio X105; 2011 - April 2022: Wellington 105.3FM[4] | |
| 106.1 | Wellington Access Radio[5] | Access radio | Kaukau | 2.5 | 2017 | 2010 - 2016 Hutt Radio (previously 106.7 MHz LPFM, now 88.3 MHz LPFM) |
AM stations
| Frequency (kHz) | Name | Format | Transmitter | Licensed kW[1] |
Broadcasting on frequency since |
Previous station(s) on frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 567 | RNZ National | Public radio | Titahi Bay | 160 | 1978 | previously 2YA also broadcast on 720 and 570 kHz[6] from 1927–1978 |
| 657 | AM Network (Parliament) and Sanctuary | Parliament Public radio and Christian radio | Titahi Bay | 160 | 2000 | 1978–1986 Concert Radio, 2YC (that also broadcast on 840 kHz[6] and 660 kHz prior to 1978) Until 14/02/2025: Star rebranded |
| 972 | Radio Rhema | Christian radio | Horokiwi | 12.5 | 1992 | |
| 1035 | Newstalk ZB | Talk radio | Titahi Bay | 63 | 1993 | 1978–1993 2ZB (previously broadcasting on 980 kHz between 1937 and 1978) |
| 1161 | Te Upoko O Te Ika | Māori radio | Titahi Bay | 32 | 1986 | 1978–1986 2ZM (previously broadcasting on 1160 kHz between 1969 and 1978 and using callsign 2YD between 1937 and 1969) |
| 1233 | Sport Nation | Sports radio | Horokiwi | 12.5 | Jan 2025 | 1990–1994 BBC World Service 1995–1996 Radio Liberty 1996–1997 BBC World Service 1997–1999 Southern Star 1999–2008 Solid Gold 2008-2019 Radio Live 19/01/2019 - 20/03/2022: Magic Talk; 21/03/2022 - 30/03/2023: Today FM; 31/03/2023 - Jan 2025 The Breeze |
| 1449 | Independent broadcaster | Relaying George FM's Auckland program | Naenae | 0.025 | 14/02/2026 | new licence activated. C-QUAM AM Stereo. |
| 1503 | Gold Sport | Classic hits & Sports radio | Horokiwi | 16 | 01/07/2020 | 1982–1992 Radio Rhema 1997–1998 Sports Round Up 1998 - 30/03/2020 Radio Sport 30/03 - 30/06/2020: Newstalk ZB |
Internet Radio Stations
The rise in internet radio stations has been prevalent in Wellington. Mouthfull Radio is the contemporary station that showcases community online radio from Wellington. Most stations also use an m3u stream on their website so you can listen online if you are outside of the band of radio in proximity.
Decommissioned frequencies
The following frequencies were previously used in the Wellington region, but most were decommissioned in the reallocation of frequencies in October 2010.
It is unlikely that most of the FM frequencies will be re-used as they do not fit within the current band spacing plan. Possible exceptions are 102.1/102.9 MHz and 96.9 MHz that fit the band plans for Wellington and Hutt Valley respectively.
FM frequencies
| Frequency (MHz) | Status | Previous stations on frequency | Area served | Replacement frequency (if applicable) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 89.0 | Decommissioned | 1982–2011 Radio Active | Wellington | 88.6 MHz (Radio Active) |
| 89.4 | Decommissioned | ?–2010 Radio Sport | Upper Hutt / Hutt Valley | 93.7 MHz (Radio Sport - Hutt Valley transmitter) |
| 90.0 | Decommissioned | 1990–1991 2ZB 1991–1993 B90 FM (same station rebranded) 1993–2010 Classic Hits 90FM | Greater Wellington | 90.1 Classic Hits 90FM |
| 93.1 | Decommissioned | 2004–2010 Radio Hauraki | Greater Wellington | 93.3 MHz (Hauraki) |
| 93.5 | Decommissioned | 1986–2007 ZMFM/91ZM 2007–2010 Easy Mix | Hutt Valley | Easy Mix moved to 93.7 MHz & closed June 2012, replaced by Radio Sport |
| 94.7 | Decommissioned | 1995–1996 Kix FM 1996–2004 Channel Z 2004–2010 More FM Wellington | Hutt Valley | 95.3 MHz (More FM - Hutt Valley) |
| 95.6 | Decommissioned | 1980s–2010 Radio New Zealand Concert | Hutt Valley | 96.1 MHz (RNZ Concert - Hutt Valley) |
| 96.3 | Decommissioned | 1990s Pirate FM 1999–2010 The Rock | Greater Wellington | 96.5 MHz (The Rock) |
| 96.9 | Decommissioned | 1990s–2010 Atiawa Toa FM | Wellington & Hutt Valley (excluding Porirua) | 100.9 MHz Atiawa Toa FM |
| 98.7 | Decommissioned | 2004–2005 More FM (moved from 98.9 MHz) 2005–2010 Radio Live | Greater Wellington | 98.9 MHz (Radio Live) |
| 99.2 | Decommissioned | 2006–2010 Life FM | Porirua | 98.1 MHz (Life FM - Porirua) |
| 99.4 | Decommissioned | 2005–2010 Coast | Greater Wellington | 95.7 MHz (Coast) |
| 100.0 | Decommissioned | 1991–2010 More FM Wellington | Wellington / Porirua | 99.7 MHz (More FM) |
| 100.7 | Decommissioned | 2002–2010 Niu FM | Hutt Valley | 104.1 MHz (Niu FM - Hutt Valley) |
| 102.1 | Decommissioned 2015 Crown Reserve | 2006 - 2015: Kiwi FM | Greater Wellington | |
| 102.9 | Expired Licence 265411 Crown Reserve Maori | 20-24/02/2019: Haka Translate Te Matatini ki te Ao (Event Broadcast)[7] | Westpac Stadium/Wellington CBD | |
AM frequencies
| Frequency (kHz) | Status | Previous stations on frequency | Area served | Replacement frequency (if applicable) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 711 | Decommissioned 2025 | 1992–2005: Radio Pacific 2005–2007: Radio Pacific and Radio Trackside 2007–2010: BSport and Radio Trackside 2010–2015: LiveSPORT and Radio Trackside 2015–2020: TAB Trackside 2021–2024: SENZ Nov 2024 - Jan 2025: Sport Nation | Greater Wellington | 1233 kHz Sport Nation |
| 783 | Decommissioned 2017 | 1981 - 2017: Wellington Access Radio (original call sign 2YB) Samoan Capital Radio | Greater Wellington | 106.1 MHz FM Wellington Access Radio |
| 891 | Decommissioned 2024 | 1978 – 1993 Radio Windy broadcasting on 1080 kHz between 1973 and 1976 and 890 kHz between 1976 and 1978 1993 - 2015 The Breeze 2015-2024: Magic | Greater Wellington | 98.9 MHz FM Magic |
| 1323 | Decommissioned | 1988 - 1994: Aotearoa Radio | Greater Wellington |
Low power FM frequencies
There are a number of Low Power FM stations that are operating, or have operated, in Wellington whose broadcast range may be less than that of the full-power FM stations. NOTE: This list is hopelessly out of date and while some stations may still be on air, their frequency may have changed. Many other stations listed here are no longer broadcasting - such is the transient nature of low power FM.
Wellington
- AREC FM, 107.0, mono, BBC World Service. Good coverage of CBD right out to the airport and the station is commercial free.
- Calvary Chapel Radio, 106.9 MHz stereo, near Newtown, Christian Radio
- Critical Analysis Broadcasting 107.1 FM, broadcasting to Kilbirnie, Melrose and Miramar, was on 107.5 MHz til 8 March Talks of left-green persuasion
- Family Radio - Karori, 106.9 FM, Stereo, Bible-centred and God-glorifying broadcast. Bible readings, music, studies, and talkback discussion
- Fleet FM, 107.3 MHz Wellington from July 2003 until May 2010
- George FM, 106.7 MHz, (replaced Rova 1067 September 2019). Appears to be transmitting from on or around Victoria University in Kelburn
- Groove FM, 106.8 MHz, mono, located at Trades Hall, used for uplink to 107.7 MHz transmitter 41°17′42.61″S 174°46′35.25″E
- Groove FM, 107.7 MHz, mono, some adverts, broadcasting from the CBD area
- High-Fi FM, 107.3 MHz, Wellington High School radio station
- Human FM, 88.1 MHz stereo, eclectic music, poetry, Christian, broadcasting from Victoria University Anglican Chaplaincy (started May 2007)
- Kix FM 87.6 MHz stereo, CBD, Capital Rock
- Kool FM, 107.3 MHz stereo, adverts, NZ Radio School, Cuba Street
- Maranui FM, 106.7 MHz Lyall Bay School since 2008
- Matrix 107.5 FM mono, music and educational material
- Mix FM 87.9 MHz stereo, Grenada Village, Churton Park, Johnsonville, northern suburbs, Pop/rock music ranging from the 80s to today.
- MUNTfm, 88.5 MHz (not on this frequency now as it is no longer available for LPFM) stereo, broadcasting from old Museum, now Massey University, music mix incl. NZ music (monitored to have played Half a Bat Cat) 41°17′59.54″S 174°46′37.13″E
- Muse Radio, 87.9 MHz, Student radio Wellington Central
- only around Oriental Bay, 107.3 MHz, jazz, low power
- Radio Brooklyn, 106.9 MHz mono, 0.5 Watts but superior location, opened 12. Feb 2008, plays copyright free speeches and university lectures, at 7pm relays Radio Netherlands Newsdesk and Democracy Now.
- Radio Island Bay 107.5 FM mono, broadcasting from Island Bay
- Radio Karori, 107.5 MHz mono, political talks
- Radio Melina 107.4 FM, stereo 1W output, broadcasting from Seatoun, 41°19′29.36″S 174°50′14.17″E.
- Radio Rainbow, 107.6 MHz
- Rova 1067, 106.7 MHz down town Wellington "The Rova All Day Breakfast with Polly & Grant" live and then replayed, started July 2017 (Stuff), George FM reinstated September 2019
- Up FM, 88.1 MHz Wellington, dance music launched October 2006
- Te Upoko O Te Ika,[8] 87.6FM (simulcast of 1161AM) Maori radio Wellington CBD
- The Sound FM, 88.7 MHz? (not a LPFM frequency), Plays all your hit music and your favourite jams from the 70s to today with shows that cater for everyone.
- The Wedge 88.1 FM, Newtown, weekday evenings
- TLC Radio, 88.0 MHz,[9] country music broadcasting for Wellington CBD, Mt Vic & inner hill suburbs
Upper Hutt, Lower Hutt and Petone
- 107.2 Secret FM, 107.2 MHz Lower Hutt Central, Youth radio established 2012
- 107.7 FM HIBS Student Radio, Hutt International Boys' School, Trentham, Upper Hutt
- andHow.FM 107.5 MHz, Stereo, Mangaroa Valley, Indie Rock
- Boom FM, 88.7 MHz, Electronica interspersed with classics and kiwi sounds
- Calvary Chapel Radio, 106.9 MHz, Christian Radio
- Core FM, 107.1 MHz, Alicetown
- Hutt City FM,[10] 106.7 MHz, Lower Hutt
- Hutt Radio,[11] 88.3 MHz (previously 106.1 and 106.7 MHz), Lower Hutt
- KIX-FM was a fully commercial rock radio station with studios in central Lower Hutt, Wellington, New Zealand. First going to air in 1993, it filled a gap in Wellington for a rock station when the former Radio Windy reformatted to an easy listening format as The Breeze in 1993. All the on-air staff on KIX FM were volunteers and new to radio. After the station went off-air in 1996 many of the original staff went on to work at some of the New Zealand's biggest radio stations including Mike Currie (Thrasher) on Radio Hauraki & The Sound, Spiros Foundoulakis went to More FM Wellington, Kris Miller worked for The Breeze in Wellington and David Cunningham (deceased) moved to Port FM in Timaru. After going off-air it was resurrected in 2001 as a low power FM radio station and is completely commercial free. Originally on 106.7 MHz, then 88.7 MHz and 87.6 MHz 2010 - 2017, the station streams on the internet and is completely automated.[12]
- Robot FM, 107.5 MHz mono, Lower Hutt, broadcasting political talks (started May 2006)
- Supernova, 107.0 MHz, mellower music mix + NZ
- The Cheese FM, 87.7 MHz, Stereo, Stokes Valley. Broadcasting to Stokes Valley. Hits of the 80's 90s and Today.
- The Hutt Valleys River FM 88.0 MHz Upper Hutt. The station has been broadcasting since Feb 2009. We are a community station broadcasting live morning shows Mon-Fri with community & up to date commuter information as well as a wide range of music. Totally local the Hutts Best Music River FM and also streaming on www.riverfm.co.nz "click" the listen now button
Porirua
- AREC FM,[13] 87.6 MHz, mono, Porirua, BBC World Service, simulcast on 87.9 MHz Kapiti (see table below), and Wellington 107.0 MHz, in the CBD. Good coverage on SH1 from Johnsonville to Pukerua Bay Bay and the station is commercial free.
- Genesis FM, 88.1 MHz, mono, Porirua, Bible preaching
- S-FM, 88.3 MHz, stereo, Broadcasting from Pak'nSave, Porirua, Top 40, Urban, no broadcasts 13th,17th March 2018
- Tawa College FM, tba, Tawa only, plays rock songs apart from 1:20 - 2:15 on weekdays when there is a talk show
- World FM,[14] 88.2, stereo, Tawa, World Music plus relays of WRN & Radio Six International
Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB) trial in Wellington
Kordia operated a (DAB) test service between October 2006 and 30 June 2018. At the conclusion the trial transmissions were from Mt Kaukau in Band III on 192.352 MHz. The multiplex delivered a mix of DAB and DAB+ programmes over nearly 12 years. The programmes at the conclusion of the trial were:
| Programme | Format | DAB/+ | Bit rate kb/s |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDAB | Pop music | DAB+ | 96 stereo |
| Base FM | Freeform Urban contemporary | DAB | 128 stereo |
| BBC World Service | Talk radio | DAB | 64 mono |
| Brian FM | Adult Hits | DAB+ | 96 stereo |
| RNZ Concert+ | Classical music | DAB+ | 112 stereo |
| George FM | House music | DAB | 128/stereo |
| NBR Radio | Talk radio Finance | DAB+ | 32 mono |
| RNZ National | Public radio | DAB | 128 j/stereo |
| Rhema+ | Christian radio | DAB+ | 96 stereo |
| Spice+ | Punjabi radio | DAB+ | 96 stereo |
| Radio Tarana | Contemporary Indian radio | DAB | 128 stereo |
| The Flea FM | Pop music | DAB+ | 96 stereo |
Kāpiti Coast/Horowhenua radio stations
FM Stations
| Frequency (MHz) | Name | Format | Transmitter location[15] | Licensed kW[1] |
Broadcasting on frequency since |
Previous stations on frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88.7 | Vacant January 2021 | Forest Heights | 0.63 | Reo FM | ||
| 89.5 | Newstalk ZB | Talk radio | Forest Heights | 0.63 | ||
| 90.3 | More FM | Adult contemporary music | Forest Heights | 2.5 | Was 90.2 Kapiti / 95.1 & 104.2 Horowhenua; Previous names 2XX & 95FM | |
| 91.1 | ZM | Contemporary hit radio | Forest Heights | 0.63 | 2004 | |
| 91.9 | The Rock | Active rock | Forest Heights | 0.63 | ||
| 92.7 | The Hits | Adult contemporary | Forest Heights | 0.63 | 2004 | Radio Sport until 2004, Classic Hits 92.7 until 2014 Same station but rebranded |
| 93.5 | Sport Nation | Sports radio | Forest Heights | 0.63 | 19/11/2024 | TAB Trackside, SENZ |
| 94.3 | The Sound | Classic rock | Forest Heights | 1 | 2012 | Solid Gold FM, The Heat, The Box |
| 95.1 | Breeze Classic | 1970s | Forest Heights | 0.5 | 01/11/2025 | 95.1 More FM Horowhenua (95.1 Relocated from Heights Road Shannon) More FM now 90.3 Kapiti & Horowhenua; 2015-31/10/2025: Magic |
| 95.9 | Coast | Easy listening | Forest Heights | 0.63 | ||
| 96.7 | Life FM | Contemporary Christian music | Forest Heights | 0.63 | Coast Access Radio | |
| 97.5 | The Edge | Contemporary hit radio | Forest Heights | 0.63 | ||
| 98.3 | RNZ Concert | Classical music | Forest Heights | 0.5 | ||
| 99.1 | Channel X | Classic alternative | Forest Heights | 0.63 | 8 May 2023 | 2005-2019: Radio Live; 19/01/2019 - 20/03/2022: Magic Talk; 21/03/2022 - 30/03/2023: Today FM |
| 100.7 | The Breeze | Easy listening | Forest Heights | 0.63 | ||
| 101.5 | RNZ National | Public radio | Forest Heights | 0.5 | ||
| 103.9 | Radio Rhema | Christian radio | Forest Heights | 0.5 | ||
| 104.7 | Coast Access | Access radio | Forest Heights | 0.63 | ||
| 106.3 | Beach FM | Local commercial radio | Forest Heights | 0.63 | ||
LPFM stations
| Frequency (MHz) | Name | Format | Transmitter location[15] | Licensed kW[1] |
Broadcasting on frequency since |
Previous stations on frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87.9 | AREC FM [16] | BBC World Service | Waikanae Low Power FM | 0.001 | 2018 | Was 87.6 MHz Waikanae Live |
| 88.2 | Paekākāriki 88.2 [17] | Local issues and artists | Paekākāriki Low Power FM | 0.001 | ||
| 107.5 | silent 1/04/2021 | Paraparaumu Low Power FM | 0.001 | 2016- ? Triple X FM [18] | ||
AM Stations
| Frequency (kHz) | Name | Format | Transmitter location[15] | Licensed kW[1] |
Broadcasting on frequency since |
Previous stations on frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1377 | Ceased 15/02/2020 | Te Horo | 8 | Until 2004 - 2XX 2004-2020 Radio Sport |
- Radio Kapiti, (frequency not recorded) holiday broadcaster
Wairarapa radio stations
FM Stations
| Frequency (MHz) | Name | Format | Location | Licensed kW[1] |
Years | Previous station(s) on frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88.7 | Life FM | Christian radio | Masterton (Pariwhariki Trig) | 0.32 | ||
| 89.5 | More FM | Adult contemporary music | Wairarapa Valley (Popoiti) | 4 | Hitz 89FM (later known as Hitz 89.3FM), Today FM (not the Mediaworks brand) | |
| 90.3 | The Hits | Adult contemporary music | Masterton (Otahoua) | 4 | Classic Hits Wairarapa, Radio Wairarapa, 2ZD | |
| 91.1 | Sport Nation | Sports radio | Masterton (Otahoua) | 4 | 19/11/2024 | SENZ, TAB Trackside, Live Sport, BSport, Radio Pacific-Trackside |
| 91.9 | Coast | Easy listening | Masterton (Otahoua) | 4 | Oct 2019 | Radio Sport |
| 92.7 | Arrow FM | Access Radio | Wairarapa Valley (Popoiti) | 0.8 | ||
| 93.5 | The Sound | Classic rock | Wairarapa Valley (Popoiti) | 4 | Solid Gold FM | |
| 94.3 | ZM | Contemporary hit radio | Masterton (Otahoua) | 4 | ||
| 95.1 | The Rock | Active rock | Wairarapa Valley (Popoiti) | 4 | ||
| 95.9 | The Edge | Contemporary hit radio | Wairarapa Valley (Popoiti) | 4 | ||
| 97.5 | Rhema | Christian radio | Masterton (Pariwhariki Trig) | 0.32 | ||
| 98.3 | Channel X | Classic alternative | Wairarapa Valley (Popoiti) | 4 | 8 May 2023 | Radio Pacific; Radio Live; 2019 - 20/03/2022: Magic Talk; 21/03/2022 - 30/03/2023: Today FM |
| 99.1 | RNZ Concert | Classical music | Masterton (Otahoua) | 4 | ||
| 99.9 | The Breeze | Easy listening | Wairarapa Valley (Popoiti) | 4 | ||
| 100.7 | Sanctuary | Christian radio | Masterton (Pariwhariki Trig) | 0.32 | 14/02/2025 | Until 14/02/2025: Star rebranded |
| 101.5 | RNZ National | Public radio | Masterton (Otahoua) | 4 | ||
| 103.9 | Newstalk ZB | Talk radio | Masterton (Popoiti) | 4 | Aug 2024 | |
| 104.7 | Brian FM | Adult contemporary/Classic rock | Masterton (Popoiti) | 4 | 2025 | |
| 105.5 | Breeze Classic | 1970s | Wairarapa Valley (Popoiti) | 4 | 1/11/2025 | until 31/10/2025: Magic |
| 105.9 | More FM | Adult contemporary music | Castlepoint | 0.32 | ||
LPFM Stations
| Frequency (MHz) | Name | Format | Location | Licensed kW[1] |
Years | Previous station(s) on frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87.6 | Gold Sport | Greatest hits & Sports radio | Masterton Low Power FM | 0.001 | 01/072020 | Oct 2019 - Mar 2020: Radio Sport 30/03 - 30/06/2020: Newstalk ZB |
| 87.8 | Masterton LPFM | 0.001 | 3ABN | |||
| 88.1 | Hit Student Radio[19] | Top 40, Old school | Makoura College Masterton LPFM | 0.001 | ||
AM Stations
| Frequency (kHz) | Name | Format | Location | Licensed kW[1] |
Years | Previous station(s) on frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 846 | Ceased January 2025 | Masterton (Waingawa) | 6.3 | Community Radio Wairarapa, 2ZD (2ZD previously broadcast on 1180, 1170[6] and 840 kHz between 1931 and 1978); Newstalk ZB ceased 29/01/2025 | ||
| 1071 | Ceased 1 February 2025[20] | Masterton (Waingawa) | 8 | ~1965 - 1 Feb 2025: RNZ National |