Gold (New Zealand radio network)
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| Frequency | Various |
|---|---|
| Branding | All the Greatest Hits (2020–2023) Just Great Rock (2023–2025) |
| Programming | |
| Language | English |
| Format | Classic rock on Gold and Country music on Gold Sport |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | NZME |
| History | |
First air date | July 1, 2020 |
| Links | |
| Webcast | Livestream on iHeartRadio |
| Website | Official website Corporate website |
GOLD is an iHeartRadio station streaming classic hits and classic rock of the late 1960s, 1970s, 1980s and 1990s targeting an audience of listeners above 45 years of age.[1]
Gold Sport broadcasts as a network on frequencies across New Zealand and is owned and operated by New Zealand Media and Entertainment (NZME). Its head office and studios are in central Auckland, alongside NZME's seven other radio networks.
History
GOLD went to air on 1 July 2020, taking over the FM frequencies held by Mix and the AM and low power FM frequencies previously used to broadcast Radio Sport.[1]
GOLD is a pure music format, while the AM/LPFM version carries a hybrid talk/sports/music format.[2]
On 17 June 2022, NZME announced that, after nearly two years, GOLD AM would change its name to GOLD SPORT from 27 June 2022. The name change reflects what is currently broadcast on the station which includes live sport commentary, The Country with Jamie Mackay and The Country Sport Breakfast with Brian Kelly.[3]
On 2 May 2025, NZME announced that it was introducing a new country radio station that would start broadcasting on most of GOLD's frequencies from May 9th.[4] On 9 May GOLD became an online-only iHeartRadio station ceasing to broadcast terrestrially on FM, with AM frequencies remaining shared with sports coverage.
Gold Sport's music programme changed from the Classic rock format to Country music in December 2025.
Programmes
GOLD is an online, 24/7 music only station with no shows.
GOLD SPORT's regular show is The Country with Jamie Mackay along with live sport commentary including Super Rugby, All Black tests, and Netball.[2]
Stations
GOLD Sport broadcasts on AM and low power FM frequencies as a network across New Zealand and streams on iHeartRadio.[5]
Gold Sport frequencies
- Whangārei – 729 AM
- Auckland – 1332 AM
- Waikato – 792 AM
- Tauranga – 1521 AM
- Taupō – 107.7 FM (low power)
- New Plymouth – 774 AM / 87.8 FM (low power)
- South Taranaki −1557 AM / 88.2 FM (low power)
- Napier – 1125 AM
- Whanganui – 1062 AM
- Palmerston North – 88.0 FM (low power)
- Masterton – 87.6 FM (low power)
- Wellington – 1503 AM
- Nelson – 1341 AM
- Christchurch – 1503 AM
- Ashburton – 702 AM
- Timaru – 1494 AM
- Dunedin – 693 AM
- Southland – 558 AM
References
- ^ a b "NZME eyes powerful demographic with launch of Gold radio station". The New Zealand Herald. Archived from the original on 14 November 2023. Retrieved 22 June 2020.
- ^ a b "Cricket:NZME secures exclusive audio rights to World Test Championship final". The New Zealand Herald. Archived from the original on 3 June 2021. Retrieved 4 June 2021.
- ^ "NZME secures Commonwealth Games & Olympics commentary rights". NZME. Archived from the original on 17 June 2022. Retrieved 17 June 2022.
- ^ "NZME stakes claim in explosive country music market with launch of iHeartCountry New Zealand". www.nzme.co.nz. Archived from the original on 5 December 2025. Retrieved 8 May 2025.
- ^ "Gold". Gold Official website. Retrieved 20 May 2021.