Newstalk ZB

Newstalk ZB has been a New Zealand institution for decades, mixing hard-hitting talkback with solid music programming. The music slots lean Kiwi - expect healthy doses of Lorde, Crowded House, and Six60 alongside international hits. It's not groundbreaking, but it's dependable. The talk segments dominate daytime, with hosts who know how to stir debate without going off the rails. Evening shifts hand over to longer music blocks, which is when the station really shines. You'll hear deep cuts from local artists you forgot existed. That's the charm. For anyone wanting a genuine slice of NZ radio c…