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List of radio stations in Bay of Plenty

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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.[1][2][3][4][5][6]

Western Bay of Plenty

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FM stations

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Frequency (MHz)
[1]		 Name[4] Format[5] Owner[5] Transmitter[1] Effective
power (kW)		 Broadcasting on
frequency since[6]		 Previous stations on frequency[6]
88.6The EdgeContemporary hit radioMediaWorksTauranga Kopukairua No.3 0.811/01/20212015 - 2021: Magic Music (moved to 99.8 MHz)
89.0Licence previously cancelled/expiredOne Double X, Te Puke; 92.9 Kiwi FM
89.4ZMContemporary hit radioNZMETauranga Kopukairua 3.21997Station broadcast on 89.8 MHz prior to 2010
90.2Newstalk ZBTalk radioNZMETauranga Kopukairua 1.6
91.0Radio HaurakiActive rockNZMETauranga Kopukairua 0.816/07/2007Station broadcast on 89.0 MHz prior to 2007
1997 - 2007 Radio Sport
91.8The HeatUrban adult contemporaryTe Arawa CommunicationsTauranga Maketu0.32July 20252021 - July 2025: Te Arawa FM
92.6The SoundClassic rockMediaWorksTauranga Kopukairua 420121993 - 1994 Classic Rock 92.5FM
1994 - 1997 Classic Rock 92FM
1997 - 2012: Solid Gold
93.4More FMAdult contemporary musicMediaWorksTauranga Kopukairua 1.6Dec 20041990 - 2004 Coastline FM
94.2The RockActive rockMediaWorksTauranga Kopukairua 3.21996
94.6Life FM[7]Contemporary Christian musicRhema MediaTe Aroha 801997
95.0The HitsAdult contemporary musicNZMETauranga Kopukairua 3.22014Feb 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
95.8The BreezeEasy ListeningMediaWorksTauranga Kopukairua 411/06/2007Broadcast on 96.1 MHz prior to 2010
Sep 1991 - 2005: Radio Pacific
2005 - 2007: Radio Live
96.6Mai FMUrban contemporaryMediaWorksTauranga Kopukairua No.3 0.8Mar 2010
97.4CoastEasy listeningNZMETauranga Kopukairua 1.62004Broadcast on 97.3 MHz prior to 2010
98.2Moana RadioUrban contemporary & Iwi radioMoana CommunicationsTauranga Kopukairua 0.8Formerly Tahi 98.2FM
99.0FlavaUrban contemporaryNZMETauranga Kopukairua 409/05/20251997-1998 Triple X 99FM
2000-2012 Easy Listening i99FM, Viva (from 2005), Easy Mix (from 2007)
2012-2018 Radio Sport, Flava
2018-2020 Mix
2020-2025 Gold
99.8Breeze Classic1970sMediaWorksTauranga Kopukairua411/11/202599.8 Cadbury Moro FM (Summer of 92/93)
Mix 100FM until April 1997
1997 - 2021: The Edge (moved to 88.6 MHz)
11/01/2021 - 31/10/2025: Magic
100.6Channel XClassic alternativeMediaWorksTauranga Kopukairua 48 May 20232013 - Jan 2019: Radio Live; 2019 - 20/03/2022: Magic Talk; 21/03/2022 - 30/03/2023: Today FM
101.4RNZ NationalPublic radioRNZTauranga Kopukairua 8Nov 2019
104.6RhemaChristian radioRhema MediaTauranga Kopukairua 8
105.4Radio Aotearoa[8]Contemporary hit radioIrirangi Tauranga Moana LtdTauranga Kopukairua No.382023BOP 105.4 FM until 2011;
Boly BOP until Feb 13 2016;
2016: Paradise FM;[9]
Aug 2017 - May 2023: The Station[10]

AM stations

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Frequency (kHz)[1] Name[4] Format[5] Owner[5] Transmitter[1] Broadcasting on frequency since[6] Previous stations on frequency[6]
540SanctuaryChristian radioRhema MediaTauranga Maketu14/02/20256/04/2022 - 14/02/2025: Star;[11] Rhema
657AM Network (Parliament)
and Sanctuary		Parliament Public radio and Christian radioRNZ and Rhema MediaTauranga Paengaroa
819RNZ NationalPublic radioRNZTauranga Paengaroa
873Sport NationSports radioEntain New Zealand LtdTauranga Matapihi19/11/20242005 - 2020: Radio Pacific, BSport, LiveSport, TAB Trackside Radio, SENZ
1008Newstalk ZBTalk radioNZMETauranga Paengaroa1993Broadcast on 1000 kHz AM prior to 1978
Feb 1961 - 1980s: 1ZD
1980s - 1990: Radio BOP
1990 - 1993: Easy BOP AM
1107Radio Spice[12]Punjabi RadioTauranga Maketu16/09/2024Radio Live
2019 - 20/03/2022: Magic Talk
21/03/2022 - Feb 2023: Today FM on 100.6 MHz FM
1368Village Radio 1XT20s-80sTauranga Village Radio Museum IncTauranga
1440Moana RadioSimulcast 98.2 MHz FMTauranga Matapihi
1521iHeartCountryCountry musicNZMETauranga Matapihi4/05/2026Goodtime Classics, 1XTR,
Talk Radio Bay of Plenty
16/07/2007-30/03/2020: Radio Sport
30/03/2020-30/06/2020: Newstalk ZB
01/07/2020-04/05/2026: Gold Sport

Low power FM stations

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Frequency (MHz) Name Format Owner Transmitter Broadcasting on frequency since Previous stations on frequency
87.6BollyBopIndianTauranga
87.8Gaia FM[13]World music, Smooth Jazz Tauranga
88.1KatikatiHis FM[14][15]
88.1Valley FM 88.1OldiesTauranga
88.3Sub FMToi Ohomai Institute of TechnologyTauranga
88.3Capital FM Te Puke[16]Local Community radioTe Puke
107.0Capital FM Te Puke[16]Local Community radioTe Puke
107.1Gaia FM[13]World music & Smooth jazz radioTauranga
107.4George FMDance musicTauranga
107.7Sub FMToi Ohomai Institute of TechnologyWindermere, Tauranga
107.7The Vibe[17]Dance, Urban & Indie musicMt Maunganui

Rotorua

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FM stations

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Frequency (MHz)
[1]		 Name[4] Format[5] Owner[5] Transmitter[1] Effective
power (kW)		 Broadcasting
on frequency since[6]		 Previous stations on frequency[6]
88.7Te Arawa FMAdult contemporary music & Iwi radioTe Arawa CommunicationsRotorua Tihiotonga 0.8
89.2More FMAdult contemporary musicMediaWorksReporoa Paeroa Range 0.125
89.5FlavaUrban contemporaryNZMERotorua Pukepoto 1
90.3RNZ ConcertClassical musicRNZRotorua Tihiotonga 0.8
90.8The HitsAdult contemporary musicNZMEReporoa Paeroa Range 0.32
91.1The SoundClassic rockMediaWorksRotorua Pukepoto 1Solid Gold
91.9The BreezeEasy listeningMediaWorksRotorua Pukepoto 0.6328/07/2008Oct 1991 - 2005: Radio Pacific
2005 - 2008: Radio Live
92.4The SoundClassic rockMediaWorksReporoa Paeroa Range 0.1
92.7The RockActive rockMediaWorksRotorua Pukepoto 11998
93.5RhemaChristian radioRhema MediaRotorua Te Waerenga Rd 1
93.9The HeatUrban adult contemporaryTe Arawa CommunicationsRotoiti Pikiao Marae Access Road 0.4
94.3Newstalk ZBTalk radioNZMERotorua Pukepoto 1June 2025Mix; 2019/20 - June 2025: Radio Hauraki moved to 87.8 MHz
95.1Channel XClassic alternativeMediaWorksRotorua Pukepoto 18 May 20232010 - Jan 2019: Radio Live; 2019 - 20/03/2022: Magic Talk; 21/03/2022 - 30/03/2023: Today FM
95.9More FMAdult contemporary musicMediaWorksRotorua Pukepoto 1.61988Lakes FM
96.7CoastEasy listeningNZMERotorua Pukepoto 128/07/20082007 - May 2008: Mai FM
May 2008 - 28/07/2008: The Breeze
97.5The HitsAdult contemporaryNZMERotorua Pukepoto 11988Classic Hits 97FM
Radio Geyserland
98.0The RockActive rockMediaWorksReporoa Paeroa Range 0.1Aug 20242010 - Jan 2019: Radio Live; 2019 - 20/03/2022: Magic Talk; 21/03/2022 - 30/03/2023: Today FM; May 2023 - Aug 2024 Mai FM
98.3ZMContemporary hit radioNZMERotorua Pukepoto 11998Classic Rock
99.1The HeatUrban adult contemporaryTe Arawa CommunicationsRotorua Tihiotonga 0.25April 2015Mai FM
The Pulse
Triple X 99FM
Talk Radio Bay of Plenty
Rock 99FM
Urban FM
99.9The EdgeContemporary hit radioMediaWorksRotorua Pukepoto 11998
100.7Breeze Classic1970sMediaWorksRotorua Pukepoto11/11/202520/04/2015 - 31/10/2025: Magic
101.5RNZ NationalPublic radioRNZRotorua Tihiotonga 0.32
103.6The HeatUrban adult contemporaryTe Arawa CommunicationsReporoa Paeroa Range 0.12022?Te Arawa FM; Cruise Radio
103.9Niu FMUrban contemporary & Pacific radioPacific Media Network NPRTRotorua Tihiotonga 0.8
104.7Universo FM[18]Rotorua Tihiotonga 0.63Good News Community Radio[19][20]
105.5Mai FMUrban contemporaryMediaWorksRotorua Pukepoto 12010
106.3Life FMContemporary Christian musicRhema MediaRotorua Pukepoto 1

AM stations

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Frequency (kHz)[1] Name[4] Format[5] Owner[5] Transmitter[1] Broadcasting on frequency since[6] Previous stations on frequency[6]
747CeasedRotorua Tihiotonga2000 - June 2025: Newstalk ZB moved to 94.3 FM
Station broadcast on 702 AM prior to 2006
1107CeasedRotorua Hinemoa PointRadio Live; 20/03/2022: Magic Talk; 21/03/2022 - late 2022: Today FM on 95.1
1188CeasedRotorua Tihiotonga11/07/2025: RNZ National
1350CeasedRotorua TihiotongaJul 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
01/07/2020 - June 2025: Gold Sport
1548Sport NationSports radioEntain New Zealand LtdRotorua Hinemoa Point19/11/2024Broadcast 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

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Frequency (MHz)[1] Name[4] Format[5] Owner[5] Transmitter[1] Broadcasting on frequency since[6] Previous stations on frequency[6]
87.8Radio HaurakiActive rockNZMERotoruaJune 2025
88.3Power 88.3Urban contemporary & Contemporary hit radioRotorua Youth CentreRotorua2020Gospel FM

Eastern Bay of Plenty

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FM stations

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Frequency (MHz)[1] Name[4] Format[5] Owner[5] Transmitter[1] Broadcasting on frequency since[6] Previous stations on frequency[6]
88.1The BeatUrban adult contemporaryWhakaatu Whanaunga TrustŌpōtiki LPFMMulcher, Opotiki FM
88.9The HeatUrban adult contemporaryTe Arawa CommunicationsWhakatāne Matata Marae
89.7One Double XAdult contemporary musicRadio Bay of PlentyWhakatāne The Strand
90.5One Double XAdult contemporary musicRadio Bay of PlentyWhakatāne Manawahe12/12/1988FM 90.7 (Summer of 1982)
91.7Bridge FMUrban adult contemporaryWhakaatu Whanaunga TrustElliott St ŌpōtikiSea FM 91.7, Sea 92 FM
92.1The BreezeEasy listeningMediaWorksWhakatāne Putauaki Mt Edgecumbe01/06/2023Oct 1991 - 2005: Radio Pacific
2005 - Jan 2019: Radio Live
2019 - 20/03/2022: Magic Talk
21/03/2022 - 30/03/2023: Today FM
92.9One Double XAdult contemporary musicRadio Bay of PlentyŌhope Kohi Point06/02/198993 Splash FM
93.7BayrockActive rockRadio Bay of PlentyWhakatāne Manawahe
95.3RNZ ConcertClassical musicRNZWhakatāne Putauaki Mt Edgecumbe
96.1Sport NationSports radioEntain New Zealand LtdWhakatāne Putauaki Mt Edgecumbe19/11/20242005 - 2020: Radio Pacific, BSport, LiveSport, TAB Trackside Radio (Broadcast on 94.5 FM prior to 2010)
2021 - 2024: SENZ
96.9Tumeke FMClassic hits & Iwi radioTe Runanga O Ngati AwaWhakatāne Putauaki Mt EdgecumbeSun FM 96.9FM
97.7Q97Contemporary hit radioRadio Bay of PlentyWhakatāne Manawahe
99.3Q97Contemporary hit radioRadio Bay of PlentyŌhope Kohi Point99.3 Cadbury Moro FM Whakatāne/Ōhope
(Summer of 1992/1993)
99.7Te Reo o Tawhiuau 99.7FM[21]Māori languageTe Kura Kaupapa Motuhake O TawhiuauMuruparaOct 2007
100.1BayrockActive rockRadio Bay of PlentyŌhope
101.7RNZ NationalPublic radioRNZWhakatāne Putauaki Mt Edgecumbe
104.1The EdgeContemporary hit radioMediaWorksWhakatāne Putauaki Mt Edgecumbe
104.9Life FMContemporary Christian musicRhema MediaWhakatāne Manawahe
105.7The SoundClassic rockMediaWorksWhakatāne Putauaki Mt Edgecumbe
106.5Sun FMContemporary hit radioTe Runanga O Ngati AwaŌhope Kohi Point
107.3The ONE - Jesus RadioHot AC & Gospel MusicIndependentWhakatāne LPFM7 Mar 2022

AM stations

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Frequency (kHz)[1] Name[4] Format[5] Owner[5] Transmitter[1] Broadcasting on frequency since[6] Previous stations on frequency[6]
1242 AMOne Double XAdult contemporary musicRadio Bay of PlentyWhakatāne Thornton30/06/1971Station broadcast on 1240 kHz prior to 1978

References

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  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 "The Register of Radio Frequencies". Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment. Retrieved 5 April 2015.
  2. ↑ "Database of radio". FMLIST.
  3. ↑ "MWLIST radio database". MWLIST.
  4. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 "Radio Heritage". Radio Heritage Foundation.
  5. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 "Local Radio Broadcast Stations". Radio Station World.
  6. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 "Welcome to The Radio Vault". The Radio Vault.
  7. ↑ "LifeFM - Faith, Music, Culture". LifeFM. Retrieved 23 February 2024.
  8. ↑ Radio Aotearoa
  9. ↑ Paradise FM
  10. ↑ The Station
  11. ↑ "Frequency Changes For Rhema And Star".
  12. ↑ "Radio Spice".
  13. 1 2 "Gaia FM". Station Playlist. Retrieved 25 April 2015.
  14. ↑ "88.1 HIS-fm". Archived from the original on 27 June 2018. Retrieved 27 June 2018.
  15. ↑ "HIS-fm no longer". Archived from the original on 14 January 2020. Retrieved 14 January 2020.
  16. 1 2 Capital FM Te Puke
  17. ↑ The Vibe 107.7FM
  18. ↑ Universo FM
  19. ↑ Good News Community Radio
  20. ↑ Good News Community Radio off-air
  21. ↑ Te Reo o Tawhiuau 99.7FM
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