New Zealand News Media

New Zealand News Media

The media in New Zealand allows international visitors a fascinating opportunity to interact with a thriving and vibrant culture.

There are four free-to-air television stations plus the regional stations. The TV listings are advertised in local newspapers and on the Internet and often have ratings for the programmes and its content. Some of the programmes are in the Maori language.

Radio

New Zealand radio has a diverse and exciting range of AM and FM stations. For more information about radio and television in New Zealand, please visit http://www.tvradioworld.com/region2/nzl/.

Print Media

Newspapers can be bought from a local newsagent or shop or delivered straight to your door. Different cities have different editions for their readers. There are also community newspapers distributed in the suburbs that keep the residents informed about daily community affairs. The "Letters to the Editor" section is the voice of New Zealanders and is a must read for anyone interested in finding out their thoughts on any given particular issue.