Newstalk ZB remains New Zealand's number one commercial radio station. 

The station recorded its highest cumulative audience in almost three years: an increase of 53,800 listeners since the last survey at the end of 2025, to a total audience today of 657,400. 

Newstalk ZB also commands an audience share of 14.4% – the biggest in the country. 

The Mike Hosking Breakfast remains New Zealand's number one breakfast show, reaching its highest number of listeners since mid-2023 – going from 424,300 at the end of 2025 to 458,500 today. 

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive is the country's number one drive show, with a total of 274,200 listeners.  

NZME chief audio officer Jason Winstanley said he was proud of the ZB result, and of the NZME results overall. 

“For Newstalk ZB to record its strongest result in recent times is a reminder of what the station means to Kiwis. 

“We’re currently in one of the most news-intensive periods in recent memory with major geopolitical events, a volatile global environment and an upcoming New Zealand general election. We know that people turn to well-known and trusted voices in times like these ...” 

Top 10 stations by audience 

1. Newstalk ZB 657,400 
2. The Breeze 616,000 
3. More FM 518,100 
4. The Edge 504,600 
5. The Rock 494,200 
6. ZM 476,000 
7. The Hits 461,200 
8. Mai FM 434,500 
9. The Sound 331,700 
10. Breeze Classic 279,300 

Top 10 stations by share (mix of audience and time spent listening) 

1. Newstalk ZB 14.4 
2. The Breeze 9.5 
3. The Rock 7.9 
4. More FM 7.1 
5. Breeze Classic 6.5 
6. Mai FM 5.9 

And then in 7th equal place: The Hits and The Sound 5.4; 9th: Coast 5.3 and 10th: ZM 5.1 

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