This is a list of radio stations in Otago in New Zealand.

Dunedin stations

The following stations can be heard on the Eastern side of Otago primarily serving Dunedin City with many stations able to be received in other areas including Balclutha and Palmerston.

Frequency[1] Station[2] Format[3] Location/transmitter[3] Effective power (kW) Airdate[4] Previous station on frequency.
88.6 FMZMContemporary hit radioMount Cargill 820192013 - 2019: Flava moved to 106.2
89.4 FMThe Hits 89.4
(previously Classic Hits 89.4, ZBFM, 4ZB)		Adult contemporary musicMount Cargill 161993
90.2 FMThe Sound (previously Solid Gold)Classic rockMount Cargill 819991997: Radio Dunedin, 1997 - 1999: Lite FM
91.0 FMRadio OneStudent radioMount Cargill 2.51984
91.8 FMThe EdgeContemporary hit radioMount Cargill 1001999
92.6 FMRNZ ConcertClassical musicMount Cargill 321990
93.4 FMThe RockActive rockMount Cargill 819991992 - 1997: 93Rox, 1997 - 1999: C93FM
94.2 FMLife FMContemporary Christian musicMount Cargill 12007
95.0 FMTahu FMUrban contemporary & Iwi radioHighcliff, Otago Peninsula 3.22000
95.4 FMRadio DunedinOldies & Classic hitsSaddle Hill 0.322015Mosgiel FM, 4XO & More FM Relay
95.8 FMRadio HaurakiActive rockMount Cargill 1620191996 - 2019: ZM moved to 88.6
96.2 FMThe HitsAdult contemporary musicAbbotsford 0.025
96.6 FMGeorge FMDance musicMount Cargill 4031 March 20231992 - 2005: Radio Pacific; 2005 - 2019: Radio Live; 2019 - 20/03/2022: Magic Talk; 21/03/2022 - 30/03/2023: Today FM
97.4 FMMore FMAdult contemporary musicMount Cargill 4019904XO
98.2 FMThe BreezeEasy listeningMount Cargill 4020041997 - 2004 98 More FM
99.0 FMRNZ ConcertClassical musicHighcliff, Otago Peninsula 0.4
99.4 FMRNZ ConcertClassical musicSaddle Hill 0.08
99.8 FMMagicOldiesMount Cargill 2.520152008 - 2015 Radio Dunedin
100.6 FMchannel X90s Pop musicMount Cargill 805/20232018-2023 More FM High School Hits

2015-2017 George FM Mai FM prior to 2015

101.4 FMRNZ NationalPublic radioHighcliff, Otago Peninsula 82004
103.8 FMPMN 531piUrban contemporaryHighcliff, Otago Peninsula 6.3Jan 20192002 - Jan 2019: Niu FM
104.6 FMCoastEasy listeningMount Cargill 82015 (FM frequency)
105.4 FMOtago Access Radio
(previously Toroa Radio, Hills AM)		Access RadioMount Cargill 81990
106.2 FMFlavaUrban contemporaryMount Cargill 820192009 - 2019: Radio Hauraki moved to 95.8
621 AMRhemaChristian radioThree Mile Hill 161980s
693 AMGold SportClassic hits & Sports radioHighcliff, Otago Peninsula 1601/07/20201998 - 30/03/2020: Radio Sport, Sports Roundup
30/03 - 30/06/2020: Newstalk ZB
810 AMRNZ NationalPublic radioHighcliff, Otago Peninsula 63previously 4YA that also broadcast on 650, 790[5] and 780kHz prior to Nov 1978
900 AMStar/AM NetworkChristian radio/LegislatureHighcliff, Otago Peninsula 324YC Concert Programme/Sports Roundup
954 AMCoastEasy listeningCentre Road 3.220042003 - 2004: Easy listening i
1044 AMNewstalk ZBTalk radioHighcliff, Otago Peninsula 3219941937 - 1994: 4ZB (4ZB previously broadcast on 1080, 1050[5] and 1040kHz prior to Nov 1978), ZBFM
1125 AMRadio HaurakiActive rockCentre Road 3.220031995 - 2003: Classic Hits ZBFM
1206 AMSENZSports radioHighcliff, Otago Peninsula 6.319/07/20211971 - 2005: 4XO, More FM
2005 - 2007: Radio Pacific/Trackside
2007 - 2010: BSport/Radio Trackside
2010 - 2015: LiveSport/Radio Trackside
2015 - 2020: TAB Trackside
1305 AMRadio DunedinOldies & Classic hitsHighcliff, Otago Peninsula 6.31922Original frequency was 1430AM
1377 AMStarChristian radioThree Mile Hill 3.22009The Word
1575 AMOtago Access Radio
(previously Hills AM, Toroa Radio)		Access radioCentre Road 2.51990

Dunedin LPFM stations

The following stations can be heard in Dunedin.

Frequency[1] Station[2] Location[3] Format[3] Airdate[4] Previous station on frequency / Notes.
87.6 FMDunedinFlava on 106.2 FM
87.6 FMMosgielStar
87.7 FMCountry Radio (previously Country Radio 88.7 until 2012)[6]Dunedin SouthLPFM Classic country2005
87.9 FMMIX FMDunedinLPFM
88.1 FMThe StudioDunedinLPFM Commercial-free
88.2 FMClassic Gold FMMosgielLPFM
88.3 FMCritical Analysis BroadcastingDunedin NorthLPFM
106.7 FMRadio DunedinASB Building CBDOldies & Classic hits2015George FM (LPFM)
106.9 FMMore FMMosgielAdult contemporary music
107.3 FMTotal FM[7]DunedinLPFM Adult Contemporary2012
107.5 FMXS80s[8]DunedinLPFM 1980s music2017
107.7 FMENERGY / NRG FMDunedinDJ - Dance Club /Party /Top 402015LPFM

North and East Otago

The following stations can be heard in North and East Otago including Oamaru and Palmerston.

Frequency[1] Station[2] Format[3] Location[3] Effective
power
(kW)		 Airdate[4] Previous station on frequency.
88.3 FMHeritage Radio[9]LPFMOamaru
88.4 FMRockaBilly RadioLPFMOamaru South
88.8 FMBrian FMAdult hitsOamaru
Cape Wanbrow		0.63
89.6 FMSENZSports radioCape Wanbrow0.519/07/2021TAB Trackside
90.1 FMThe BreezeEasy listeningOtematata0.0528/04/2018The Edge
91.2 FMOamaru FMClassic hits/Adult contemporary musicCape Wanbrow0.632020
94.4 FMMagicClassic hitsCape Wanbrow0.63
94.9 FMChoice FM[10]Community radioOtematata0.052023
95.2 FMLife FMContemporary Christian musicCape Wanbrow0.63
96.0 FMThe EdgePop MusicCape Wanbrow0.820021994 - 1999: Whitestone FM
1999 - 2002: Solid Gold
96.8 FMMore FMAdult contemporary musicKurow
Station Peak		0.828/04/2018
97.6 FMThe BreezeEasy listeningCape Wanbrow0.6320182016 - March 2018: XS80s
98.1 FMMore FMAdult contemporary musicOtematata0.0528/04/2018Port FM, 92.7 FM
98.4 FMThe HitsAdult contemporary musicCape Wanbrow0.5Classic Hits Radio Waitaki
99.2 FMThe SoundClassic rockCape Wanbrow0.82002Solid Gold
100.0 FMMore FMAdult contemporary musicCape Wanbrow0.828/04/2018Port FM, Whitestone FM, Solid Gold FM
100.8 FMChannel XClassic alternativeCape Wanbrow0.808/05/2023Radio Live;
2019 - 20/03/2022: Magic Talk;
21/03/2022 - 30/03/2023: Today FM
104.0 FMReal 104FM[11]Adult Contemporary musicCape Wanbrow0.632016
104.8 FMThe RockActive rockCape Wanbrow0.8
105.6 FMThe SoundClassic rockKurow
Station Peak		0.8
106.1 FMBrian FMAdult hitsOtematata0.052023
106.4 FMRadio RhemaChristian radioCape Wanbrow0.63
106.7 FMGeneration FMLPFMOamaru
107.0 FMHeritage Radio[9]LPFMOamaru
756 AMPuketapu Radio CarolineCommunity radioPalmerston1.01990s
1395 AMNewstalk ZBTalk radioOamaru Weston6.320011980 - 2001: Radio Waitaki


South and West Otago

The following stations can be heard in South Otago including Balclutha and Milton. Many Dunedin stations can also be received in this area.

Frequency[1] Station[2] Format[3] Location (transmitter)[3] Effective power (kW) Airdate[4] Previous station on frequency.
88.3 FMHokonuiLPFMBalclutha Radio Clutha
88.3 FMRhemaLPFM Christian radioClinton
88.9 FMStarChristian radioBalclutha (Mount Stuart) 1.6
91.3 FMHokonuiAdult contemporary musicBalclutha (Mount Stuart) 1.6Radio Clutha
92.1 FMLife FMContemporary Christian music Balclutha (Mount Stuart) 1.6
92.9 FMMore FMAdult contemporary musicBalclutha (Radio Otago) 0.161992Big River Radio
93.7 FMMore FMAdult contemporary musicBalclutha (Kuriwao) 1.6Big River Radio
96.1 FMRhemaChristian radioBalclutha (Mount Stuart) 1.6

Central Otago

The following stations can be heard in the Central Otago area and Queenstown.

Queenstown

Frequency Station Format Location (transmitter) Effective power (kW) Airdate Previous station on frequency
88.1 FMThe Studio FMUnderground music LPFMPeninsula Hill
88.4 FMThe Zone FMAlternative rock LPFMPeninsula Hill
88.8 FMZMContemporary hit radioPeninsula Hill 1.25
89.6 FMNewstalk ZBTalk radioPeninsula Hill 0.8
90.4 FMThe Hits Southern Lakes
(formerly Classic Hits)		Adult contemporary musicPeninsula Hill 0.820051996 - 2005: Next FM, Ice FM
91.2 FMChannel XClassic alternativePeninsula Hill 0.808/05/20232005-2019: Radio Live; 2019 - 20/03/2022: Magic Talk; 21/03/2022 - 30/03/2023: Today FM
92.0 FMMore FMAdult contemporary musicPeninsula Hill 220091990s - 2006: Q92FM
2006 - 2009: Q92 The Breeze
(The Breeze and More FM swapped frequencies)
92.8 FMMore FMAdult contemporary musicGreengates
93.6 FMSENZSports radioPeninsula Hill 0.819/07/2021TAB Trackside
94.4 FMRadio RhemaChristian radioPeninsula Hill 0.8
95.2 FMThe EdgeContemporary hit radioPeninsula Hill 0.82000
96.0 FMRadio Central[12]Community radioPeninsula Hill 0.82020Ice FM, Next FM
96.8 FMGeorge FMDance musicPeninsula Hill 0.63
97.6 FMThe Sound (formerly Solid Gold)Classic rockPeninsula Hill 0.82000
98.4 FMRNZ Concert (formerly Concert FM)Classical musicPeninsula Hill 1.25
99.2 FMThe BreezeEasy listeningPeninsula Hill 1.2520091990s - 2004: Resort Radio
2004 - 2009: More FM
(The Breeze and More FM swapped frequencies)
100.0 FMThe RockActive rockPeninsula Hill 1.252000
101.6 FMRNZ National (formerly National Radio)Public broadcastingPeninsula Hill 0.82004
104.0 FMMagicOldiesPeninsula Hill 1.25
107.0 FMStarChristian radio LPFMQueenstown
1134 AMceased April 2019Public broadcastingKelvin Heights 1970's - 2019: RNZ National (formerly National Radio), 4ZB

Alexandra, Cromwell, and Clutha Valley

Frequency Station Format Location (transmitter) Effective power (kW) Airdate Previous station on frequency
87.6 FMStarChristian radio LPFMCromwell Kawarau Gorge Rd
88.0 FM Radio Central Community Radio Millers Flat 2019
88.0 FM Classic Gold LPFM Clyde 2019
88.3 FM Absolute Live FM Adult contemporary music LPFM Alexandra 2020
88.7 FMThe EdgeContemporary hit radioAlexandra (Obelisk) 1.6
89.5 FMRadio RhemaChristian radioCromwell (Kawarau Gorge Rd) 0.1
90.3 FMMore FM (formerly Radio Central)Adult contemporary musicAlexandra (Obelisk) 2.51995
91.1 FMLife FMContemporary Christian musicCromwell (Kawarau Gorge Rd) 0.008
91.9 FMRadio Central[12]Community radioAlexandra (Cromwell Gorge) 0.82018Local Radio Central 2015-2018 Blue Skies FM 2001-2005
91.9 FMRadio Central[12]Community radioCromwell (Kawarau Gorge Rd) 0.12018Local Radio Central 2015-2018 Blue Skies FM 2001-2005
92.7 FMRadio RhemaChristian radioAlexandra (Cromwell Gorge) 1.6
93.5 FMThe SoundClassic rockAlexandra (Obelisk) 0.5
94.3 FMMore FMAdult contemporary musicCromwell (Kawarau Gorge Rd) 0.11980s
94.3 FMRadio Central[12]Community radioTeviot Valley 2018TVFM
95.1 FMNewstalk ZBTalk radioAlexandra (Obelisk) 1.6
95.9 FMMagicOldiesAlexandra (Obelisk) 0.511/04/2023Radio Live; 2019 - 20/03/2022: Magic Talk; 21/03/2022 - 30/03/2023: Today FM
96.7 FMThe BreezeEasy listeningAlexandra (Obelisk) 1.6Blue Skies FM 2005-2008
97.5 FMRNZ Concert (formerly Concert FM)Classical musicAlexandra (Obelisk) 1.61990
98.3 FMThe RockActive rockAlexandra (Obelisk) 0.6320082004 - 2008: The Edge
99.1 FMRadio WanakaAdult contemporary musicCromwell (Barry Ave) 0.05
99.9 FMThe Hits Southern LakesAdult contemporary musicAlexandra (Obelisk) 1.620051996 - 2001 Ice FM
2001 - 2005 Blue Skies FM
100.7 FMStarChristian radioAlexandra (Cromwell Gorge) 1.6
101.5 FMRNZ NationalPublic radioAlexandra (Obelisk) 0.63
103.9 FMLife FMContemporary Christian musicAlexandra (Cromwell Gorge) 1.6
104.7 FMSENZSports radioAlexandra (Obelisk) 0.519/07/2021TAB Trackside
105.5 FMBrian FM[13]Adult hitsAlexandra (Cromwell Gorge) 1.6
105.5 FMBrian FMAdult hitsCromwell (Kawarau Gorge Rd) 0.1
106.7 FMXS80s1980s music LPFMAlexandra 2017
107.0 FMCromwell 107 FMLPFMCromwell
107.3 FMClassic Gold[14]LPFMAlexandra
107.4 FMMix 107.4[15]LPFMCromwell 2022
531 AMceasedSpringvale More FM[16] ceased during last quarter 2022
639 AMceased April 2019Springvale 1970s1970's - 2019: RNZ National (formerly National Radio), 4ZB

Wānaka and Hāwea

Frequency Station Format Location (transmitter) Effective power (kW) Airdate Previous station on frequency
87.6 FMStarChristian radio LPFMWānaka
89.0 FMRhemaChristian radioHillend 0.5
89.8 FMThe RockActive rockMt Maude 0.5
90.6 FMNewstalk ZBTalk radioMt Maude 0.5
91.4 FMBrian FMAdult contemporary/Classic rockHillend 0.5March 2020
92.2 FMRadio Wanaka[17][18][19]Adult contemporaryHillend 0.5
93.0 FMVacantMt Maude 0.25Bayrock
93.8 FMThe SoundClassic rockMt Maude 0.5
94.6 FMCoastEasy listeningHillend 0.5Roy FM
95.4 FMRNZ ConcertClassical musicMt Maude 0.5
96.2 FMThe Hits Southern LakesAdult contemporary musicMt Maude 0.51990s2003 The Fusion 96.2FM
97.0 FMRadio HaurakiActive rock/AlternativeHillend 0.59/05/2022Radio Wanaka, Wanaka Rox
97.8 FMThe BreezeEasy listeningMt Maude 0.5
98.6 FMThe EdgeContemporary hit radioMt Maude 0.5
99.4 FMMore FMAdult contemporary musicMt Maude 0.5
100.2 FMZMContemporary hit radioMt Maude 0.5
101.0 FMRNZ NationalPublic radioMt Maude 0.8
103.4 FMXS80s[20]1980s musicAubrey Rd 2016
104.2 FMGoldGreatest hitsHillend 0.59/05/2022Roy FM
105.0 FMLife FMContemporary Christian musicHillend 0.5
106.8 FMSENZSports radioWānaka 19/07/2021TAB Trackside until 12/04/2020
107.3 FMBase FM[21]Underground music LPFMWānaka
107.7 FMRadio HāweaLPFMLake Hāwea 2015

Maniototo and Waitaki Valley

Frequency Station Format Location (transmitter) Effective power (kW) Airdate Previous station on frequency
89.5 FMThe Hawk FM[22]Omakau (Racecourse Road) 0.12020
91.2 FMlicence previously cancelled/expired, current Omarama licences detailed in South Canterbury/Mackenzie listing Port FM Adult hits Omarama
97.1 FMMore FMAdult contemporary musicLittle Mt Ida 0.63Nov 2022
104.3 FMVacantCommunity RadioLittle Mt Ida The Hawk FM (merged with Radio Central), 2018-2022 Radio Central[12]
729 AMBurn Radio[23]Community RadioRanfurly AMBC

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