Radiowave NZ

Radiowave NZ is the station you stick on when you want to hear what New Zealand's music scene sounds like right now. I've had it playing during lazy Sunday afternoons and it delivers - cuts from Lorde and Crowded House sit next to lesser known acts like Marlon Williams or The Naked and Famous. The playlist rotates enough that you'll rarely hear the same song twice in a day, which is rare for a general music station. But it's not perfect: some late-night blocks lean too heavy on generic pop hits, lacking the personality of daytime shows. The midday block on weekdays is where the station shines:…