RNZ plans changes to address declining radio audience

Thursday 14 August 2025 · 6 outlets · 3 reports · updated Thu 14 Aug 2025, 6:07pm

In this story Paul Thompson

RNZ chief executive Paul Thompson has announced a new approach following a decline in RNZ National's live listenership. An independent review recommended targeting Auckland listeners and those over 50 to reverse the trend. The report also suggested addressing issues regarding presenter readiness and the broadcaster's focus on Wellington.

How they headlined it

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1. RNZThu 14 Aug 2025, 3:25pm

   Mediawatch: RNZ rejigging radio to arrest audience decline (opens in new tab)

2. Stuff via RNZThu 14 Aug 2025, 4:04pm

   RNZ rejigging radio to arrest audience decline (opens in new tab)

   Also on Otago Daily Times (opens in new tab)

3. The PostThu 14 Aug 2025, 6:07pm

   Report into RNZ audience drop-off highlights culture issues, makes ‘blunt’ calls (opens in new tab)

   Also on Waikato Times (opens in new tab), The Press (opens in new tab)