List of radio stations in Canterbury

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This is a list of radio stations in Canterbury, New Zealand.

During October 2010 several FM radio stations changed frequencies, since spacing was being standardised to 0.8 MHz. Frequency changes continue as broadcast licences are renewed. Most frequencies are now spaced 0.8 MHz apart, with the first station at a frequency of 88.9 MHz. Infill stations are allocated to the 0.4 MHz frequency in the buffer between two other stations.

The Canterbury earthquakes of 2010 and 2011 have allowed community stations to play a greater role in the Canterbury community. Compass FM 104.9 FM has existed as a not-for-profit community radio station in the North Canterbury area since June 2011. Several radio stations have also ceased operation as a result of the Canterbury earthquakes. In Lyttelton, for instance, Volcano Radio 88.5FM was broadcasting 80 shows commercial-free from February 2008, but the quakes damaged equipment and forced the building to be demolished. Shows on the station included Project Lyttelton, Monday Report, children's programme Lyttelease, classical music show Vienna Volcano, and old school metal and hard rock show The Molten Metal.[1][2]

Christchurch and North Canterbury stations

FM stations

The following stations broadcast in the Christchurch area including Sumner and the Hurunui District.

Most high-power FM radio stations serving Christchurch broadcast from the Sugarloaf transmitter, located on the Port Hills due south of the central city. Stations broadcasting from this transmitter also serve the majority of the Canterbury Plains, as far south as the Rangitata River. The suburb of Sumner is served by infill FM transmitters located at Southshore and Sumner Head, as hills block the signal from Sugarloaf.

More information Frequency (MHz), Station ...
Frequency (MHz)
[3]
Station[4] Location
[3]
Licensed
kW[3]
Format[5] Airdate
[6]
Previous stations on frequency
88.9The EdgeSugarloaf32Contemporary hit radio2017Broadcast on 89.0 MHz prior to 2008
1999–2009 The Edge; 2010: George FM; 2011–2017: Mai FM
89.3Radio HaurakiSumner0.016Alternative rock & Classic rock2009
89.7RNZ ConcertSugarloaf80Classical music1984
90.1CoastSouthshore0.8Classic hits2015
90.5Tahu FMSugarloaf16Urban contemporary & Iwi radio1991formerly Te Reo Iriraki O Otautahi, 90.5 Tahu FM, Mai FM
90.9ZMSumner0.016Contemporary hit radio2009ZM was previously on 89.2 MHz in Sumner
91.3ZMSugarloaf80Contemporary hit radio1986formerly ZMFM, 91ZM
91.7iHeartCountry New ZealandSumner (Tuawera Tce)0.08Country9 May 20252015–30 June 2020: Mix, 1 July 2020 – 9 May 2025: Gold
92.1More FMSugarloaf80Adult contemporary music1992
92.9The SoundSugarloaf50Classic rock2001formerly Solid Gold; 1986–2001: C93FM (formerly 93 Gold, Classic Hits 93FM)
93.3FlavaSumner (Tuawera Tce)0.08Urban contemporaryJan 20232015–2020: Flava; 20 Jan 2020–12 Oct 2020: Pulzar FM; Oct 2020 – Jan 2023: Anthemz[7]
93.7The RockSugarloaf80Active rock19991992–1999: Radio Pacific
94.1Life FMSumner (Tuawera Tce)0.08Contemporary Christian musicSept 2023
94.5The BreezeSugarloaf32Adult contemporary music1998formerly Lite FM; 1994–1998: Easy Listening i94.5
94.9More FMSouthshore0.8Adult contemporary music1992Broadcast on 95.3 MHz prior to 2009
95.3George FMSugarloaf32Dance music1 May 20232009–2017: The Edge; 2017 – 20 March 2022: Mai FM on 106.8 FM; 21/03/2022 – 30 March 2023: Today FM
96.1The Sauce 96.1Sugarloaf16Alternative Rap and Hip Hop10 May 2026Previous NZ Broadcasting School programmes: Kokako 96.1, Bassline 96.1, Waves 96.1, Rewind 96.1,[8] 3/05-24/11/2021 Fever FM,[9] Tracks 96.1, The 96.1, OKBoomer, The Garage, Rift, Basement, Embr, Summit, Chalk, Jacked, The Attic, Mode, Alpha, Splat, Blush
96.5The HitsSouthshore0.32Adult contemporary music2006formerly Classic Hits 97.7
96.9Plains FMSugarloaf5Access Radio1988
97.7The HitsSugarloaf80Adult contemporary music1991formerly B98 FM, Classic Hits
98.5RDU 98.5synchronous transmission
Marleys Hill, Ilam (backup transmitter), Sumner Head
1.6
0.16
0.01
Campus radio Alternative culture1986Broadcast on 90.5 MHz from 1986 to 1988 and 98.3 MHz from 1988 to 2002
previously Radio U, UFM
99.3Breeze ClassicSugarloaf321970s1 November 20251991–1992 99 More FM (moved to 92.1 MHz); 1993–1997: Life 99.3 MHz, 1997–1999: Southern Star; 1999–2005: Channel Z, 2005–2006: Kiwi FM; 2006–2019: Radio Live (simulcast on 99.3 MHz and 738 kHz since 2006 but moved to 99.3 MHz since 2015); Jan–30 Dec 2019: Magic Talk (moved to 738 kHz as at 30 December 2019); 30/12/2019–31 October 2025: Magic
99.7RNZ ConcertSouthshore0.32Classical music1984Broadcast on 99.9 MHz prior to 2010
100.1Newstalk ZBSugarloaf16Talk radio2011
100.5The BreezeLyttelton0.1Adult contemporary music2021Magic Talk, Magic Music
100.5Brian FM[10]Sumner (Tuawera Tce)0.08Adult hitsSep 2021
100.9AnthemzHuntsbury Hill5Classic alternative16 May 20232008–2020: Voice of South Pole;[11] 28/09/2020–13 May 2023: Pulzar FM
101.7RNZ NationalSugarloaf16Public radio2004
103.7Compass FMCheviot (Beltana)0.8Community radio
103.7Compass FMHanmer (Wallace Peak)0.32Community radio
104.1PMN 531Sugarloaf16Pacific radioJan 20192010–2019: Niu FM
104.5More FMLyttelton0.1Adult contemporary music2021
104.9Compass FM 104.9Rangiora (Mt Grey)2Community radio2011
105.7CoastSugarloaf16Classic hits3 August 20202009[12] 2009–2020: Pulzar FM; 20/01–02/08/2020: C105.7
106.1Brian FMHanmer (Wallace Peak)1.58Adult hits18 May 2022
106.5Radio HaurakiSugarloaf16Alternative rock & Classic rock2008
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AM stations

More information Frequency (kHz), Station ...
Frequency (kHz)
[3]
Station[4] Location
[3]
Licensed
kW[3]
Format[5] Airdate
[6]
Previous stations on frequency
540RhemaPhilpotts Rd3.2Christian music20152011–2015: The Word
612VacantPhilpotts Rd10Christian music14 February 2025Untill 310726 Sanctuary, Until 14 February 2025: Star rebranded; Rhema
675RNZ NationalGebbies Pass63Public radio3YA (3YA was also broadcast on 980 kHz, 720 kHz[13] and 690 kHz prior to Nov 1978)
738VacantMarshland161999–2005: Radio Pacific
2005–2015: Radio Live (simulcast on 99.3 MHz and 738 kHz since 2006 but moved to 99.3 MHz from 2015 until 30 December 2019)
Jan–30 Dec 2019: Magic Music (moved to 99.3 MHz as at 30 December 2019)
30/12/2019–20 March 2022: Magic Talk
21/03/2022–30 March 2023: Today FM
31 March 2023 – April 2026: The Breeze
963AM Network & RNZ NationalGebbies Pass32Talk & Parlament1990sUntil 14 February 2025: Star, Then Sanctuary till 310726 rebranded
1017VacantPhilpotts Rd6.32000–2002: Canterbury On Air, Now AM; 2003–2010: Radio Hauraki

2011–2026: Newstalk ZB

1098Newstalk ZBBottle Lake16Talk radio1994Until 1994: 3ZB
1260Sport NationMarshland6.3Sports radio19 November 20241973–1990: Radio Avon; 1990–1999: C93FM; 1999–2001: Solid Gold; 2001–2004: Lite FM; 2004–2005 The Breeze; 2005–2007: Radio Pacific/Trackside;
2007–2010: BSport/Radio Trackside 2010–2015: LiveSport/Radio Trackside 2015–2020: TAB Trackside

2021–2024: SENZ

1413Radio FerrymeadFerrymead Park0.32Oldies1980s
1503VacantBottle Lake161980s – mid 1990s: New Zealand's Rhema
1994 – March 2020: Radio Sport formerly Sports Roundup
30 March–30 June 2020: Newstalk ZB
01/07/2020-04/05/2026: Gold Sport
1593VacantPhilpotts Rd16Late 1990s: 88 Country, 2001–2003: The Wolf; 2003–2004: Easy Listening i 2004–2026: Coast
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Low-power FM stations

There are a number of LPFM stations that are operating, or have operated, whose broadcast range may be less than that of the full-power FM stations. There are internet radio broadcasting stations that serve from the area.

More information Frequency (MHz), Station ...
Frequency (MHz) Station Location Format Airdate Previous frequency/Radio name
87.6Life FMChristchurchContemporary Christian music2011
87.8 Power Hit FM[14] Christchurch Hit music, pop music, dance music 2005
87.8 (dead carrier) Christchurch Radio Tarana
87.9BenFM[15]RangioraClassic hits2026Radio La Famia, Ashgrove FM, The Basement
88.0Bible reading & Christian musicChristchurchChristian contemporary2024Country FM, 2011: Shakey FM, Rollywood FM, 2013–2020: Flava
20 Jan 2020 – 12 Oct 2020: Pulzar FM.
88.1Harmony FMRiccartonChristian radio2010
88.2 Absolute Live FM Rolleston Adult contemporary 2025
88.3The FridgeChristchurchStudent radio2018Rollywood FM,[16] The Wave[17]
88.3Racing CommentaryChristchurchEuromarque Motorsport Park2009
106.8Mai FMSugarloafUrban contemporary21 March 2022
106.9Gospel RadioKaiapoiCommunity radioWas 107.3 MHz.
106.9 Life FM Rangiora Contemporary Christian music
107.0Seaside Sounds[18]New Brighton, New ZealandCommunity radio2020New Brighton Wassup
107.0Thunder FM[19]Rolleston/LincolnContemporary hit radio
107.3XS80's[20]Huntsbury Hill1980s2015
107.2JUST FM[21]KaiapoiCommunity radio1998
107.41074BFM[22]Waitikiri Burwood North East70s, 80s, 90s2018
107.5Radio Addington[23]Addington2010
107.5Radio Redwood[24]Redwood
107.5Practice FMCBD, NZ Broadcasting SchoolVarious
107.5 Southbrook FM Rangiora Student radio
107.5Racing CommentaryChristchurchRuapuna Speedway
107.6 Radio Aotearoa[25] Christchurch 2025
107.7Outback FMKaiapoiCommunity radio
107.7ChizzySoundz[26]Chisnallwood Intermediate School2010
107.7Rotten Radio[27]Lyttelton2013: Flava
107.7AnthemzChristchurchUrban contemporary12 October 202020 Jan 2020–12 Oct 2020: Pulzar FM
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Internet stations

More information Presence, Station ...
Presence Station Location Format Airdate Comments
StreamingLive FM[28]ChristchurchLive Sinhala Hits2016
StreamingClassic Radio[29]ChristchurchSinhala Classical Hits2018
StreamingSky Radio[30]ChristchurchEDM, Dance, House, Top 402020
StreamingWoW Radio[31]ChristchurchSinhala Hits, Dance, Top 402021
StreamingRadio Gold[32]ChristchurchOldies2022
StreamingLassana Radio[33]ChristchurchSinhala Oldies2023
StreamingPitaRata Radio[34]ChristchurchSinhala Various2024
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Banks Peninsula stations

The following stations broadcast in Akaroa or the Banks Peninsula area.

More information Frequency (MHz), Station ...
Frequency (MHz)
[3]
Station Format[5] Location
(transmitter)[3]
Licensed
kW[3]
Airdate Previous stations on frequency
90.3Akaroa World RadioAkaroa0.1
91.1Hilltop0.3Akaroa Radio
95.1RNZ ConcertClassical musicMt Pearce1.25
95.9Long Bay Road0.3XS80s
99.1More FMAdult hitsMt Pearce0.8
107.3LPFMAkaroa0.001Bay Radio[35]
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Mid Canterbury FM stations

The following stations broadcast in the Ashburton or Mid Canterbury area.

More information Frequency (MHz), Station ...
Frequency (MHz)
[3]
Station[4] Format[5] Location
[3]
Licensed
kW[3]
Airdate
[6]
Previous stations on frequency
89.3The HitsAdult contemporary musicAshburton (Somerset House)0.162001formerly known as Classic Hits, 3ZE
91.7Life FMContemporary Christian musicAshburton0.16
92.5HokonuiAdult contemporary musicAshburton (Winchmore)820142001–2014: The Hits (formerly known as Classic Hits, 3ZE)
93.3The EdgeContemporary hit radioAshburton (Electricity Ashburton)0.162002
94.1Mt Hutt RadioMt Hutt Ski Field0.16
94.9More FMAdult contemporary musicAshburton (Surrey Hills)828 April 2018Port FM, Fox FM
95.7The SoundClassic rockAshburton (Electricity Ashburton)0.162002formerly Solid Gold
96.5HokonuiAdult contemporary musicAshburton (Somerset House)0.162001–2014: The Hits (formerly known as Classic Hits, 3ZE)
97.3The RockActive rockAshburton (Electricity Ashburton)0.162002
98.1Newstalk ZBTalk radioAshburton (Somerset House)0.16
98.9More FMAdult contemporary musicAshburton (Electricity Ashburton)0.1628 April 2018Port FM, Fox FM
99.7Brian FMAdult hitsAshburton (Gawler Downs)8
101.3RNZ NationalPublic radioAshburton (Gawler Downs)82004
103.7Breeze Classic1970sAshburton (Electricity Ashburton)0.161 November 20252017–31 October 2025: Magic
105.3Brian FMAdult hitsMt Hutt0.32March 2020Can be heard in Christchurch and North Canterbury.
106.1The BreezeAdult contemporary musicAshburton (Electricity Ashburton)0.1620182017 – March 2018 XS80s
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Mid Canterbury AM stations

More information Frequency (kHz), Station ...
Frequency (kHz)
[3]
Station[4] Format[5] Location
[3]
Licensed
kW[3]
Airdate
[6]
Previous stations on frequency
702iHeartCountryCountry musicAshburton (Winchmore)3.14 May 2026Until March 2020: Radio Sport; 30/03 – 30 June 2020: Newstalk ZB
01/07/2020-04/05/2026: Gold Sport
873Newstalk ZBTalk radioAshburton (Winchmore)3.12001Until 2001: 3ZE
1071Sport NationSports radioAshburton (Winchmore)6.319 July 2024Until 2020: TAB Trackside; 2021–2024: SENZ
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South Canterbury FM stations

More information Frequency (MHz), Station ...
Frequency (MHz)
[3]
Station[4] Format[5] Location
(transmitter)[3]
Licensed
kW[3]
Airdate
[6]
Previous stations on frequency
89.1Tahu FMUrban contemporary & Iwi radioTimaru (Cave Hill) 52000
89.4More FMAdult contemporary musicTwizel 128 April 20182017–2018: Port FM
89.9The BreezeAdult contemporary musicTimaru (Mt Horrible) 820181992 – March 2018: Radio Live
90.2Hospital FMFairlie 0.1
90.7The SoundClassic rockTimaru (Tower Corp Building) 0.1
90.9More FMAdult contemporary musicOmarama (Cloud Hill) 0.0528 April 2018Port FM
91.0The RockActive rockTwizel (Mt Mary) 0.520 March 2022: Magic Talk; 21/03/2022 – 30 March 2023: Today FM
91.5The RockActive rockTimaru (Mt Horrible) 82001
91.8Radio RhemaChristian radioTwizel (ECNZ) 1
92.3The BreezeAdult contemporary musicTimaru (Tower Corp Building) 0.1The Edge, The Groove, The Heat FM
92.6Twizel (Mt Mary)0.08until June 2024: RNZ National
93.1More FMAdult contemporary musicTimaru (Tower Corp Building)

Waimate (Mt Ellen)

0.1 28 April 2018Port FM
93.4RNZ NationalPublic radioTekapo (Mt John) 0.1
93.9Brian FMAdult hitsTimaru (Cave Hill) 1April 2018
94.2More FMAdult contemporary musicTwizel (Mt Mary) 0.528 April 2018Port FM
94.7The HitsAdult contemporary musicTimaru (Rhodestown) 0.1
95.0More FMAdult contemporary musicFairlie (Mt Michael) 1.628 April 2018Port FM
95.5The EdgeContemporary hit radioTimaru (Mt Horrible) 82001
95.8Radio TwizelCommunity radioTwizel 0.08
96.3ZMContemporary hit radioTimaru (Cave Hill) 52004
97.1The SoundClassic rockTimaru (Mt Horrible) 82001formerly Solid Gold
97.3RNZ NationalPublic radioOmarama (Cloud Hill) 0.008
97.4Brian FMAdult hitsFairlie 1.0
97.9More FMAdult contemporary musicTimaru (Mt Horrible) 828 April 2018Port FM
98.7The HitsAdult contemporary musicTimaru (Mt Studholme) 3.21995formerly Classic Hits, 99FM, Radio Caroline
Broadcasting on 99.0 MHz prior to 2010
98.9The BreezeAdult contemporary musicOmarama (Cloud Hill) 0.0528 April 2018The Edge
99.5RNZ ConcertClassical musicTimaru (Mt Studholme) 5
99.8The BreezeAdult contemporary music (1980s–2010s)Twizel (Mt Mary) 1
100.3100.3FM South Canterbury80s 90s 2000s anthemsTimaru (Cave Hill) 2.52018Kiwi access 100.3
101.1RNZ NationalPublic radioTimaru (Mt Studholme) 3.2
103.5Breeze Classic1970sTimaru (Mt Horrible)81 November 20252017 – 31 October 2025: Magic
104.3Radio RhemaChristian radioTimaru (Cave Hill) 5
104.5Brian FMAdult hitsOmarama 0.120182014–2018: High Country FM
104.6The SoundClassic rockFairlie (Mt Michael) 1.6
105.1Life FMContemporary Christian musicTimaru (Cave Hill) 5
105.4Brian FMAdult hitsTwizel (Mt Mary) 0.522 December 2020Previously 99.0 FM March 2020 to 22 December 2020
The Hits (formerly Classic Hits, 99FM, Radio Caroline)
105.9Channel XClassic alternativeTimaru (Mt Horrible) 88 May 20232017 – March 2018: XS80s; 20 March 2022: Magic Talk; 21/03/2022 – 30 March 2023: Today FM
106.2100.3 South Canterbury80's 90's 2000'sFairlie 0.04
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South Canterbury AM stations

More information Frequency (kHz), Station ...
Frequency (kHz)
[3]
Station[4] Format[5] Location
(transmitter)[3]
Licensed
kW[3]
Airdate
[6]
Previous stations on frequency
594SanctuaryChristian radioTimaru (St Andrews) 15.814 February 2025Until 14 February 2025: Star rebranded
918RNZ NationalPublic radioTimaru (Fairview) 8
981Timaru (St Andrews) 2015–Southern Star
2018: Coast
1152Newstalk ZBTalk radioTimaru (Fairview) 15.820011949–2001: Radio Caroline, Classic Hits 99FM
1242Sport NationSports radioTimaru (Fairview)1.619 November 20242005–2020: TAB Trackside formerly LiveSport, BSport, Radio Pacific, 2021–2024: SENZ
1494iHeartCountryCountry musicTimaru (St Andrews)84 May 2026Until March 2020: Radio Sport
30/03–30 June 2020: Newstalk ZB
01/07/2020-04/05/2026: Gold Sport
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South Canterbury low-power FM stations

More information Frequency (MHz), Station ...
Frequency (MHz)
[3]
Station[4] Format[5] Location
(transmitter)[3]
Licensed
kW[3]
Airdate
[6]
Previous stations on frequency
87.7Waimate Community Radio[36]Music from 50's to nowWaimate 0.001
88.0Hospital FM[37]LPFMTimaru 0.001
88.4no longer licensed LPFMTimaru Hospital FM
106.7Just Country FMLPFMTimaru 0.001
107.0100.3 FM South CanterburyTimaru 0.001XS80s
107.5Hospital FMLPFMTimaru 0.001
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