RNZ

The RNZ app is New Zealand’s 100% ad-free public broadcaster, offering a seamless multimedia experience for news, radio, podcasts, and video content. Designed for simplicity and reliability, the app provides live streaming, on-demand audio and video, and real-time news updates. Users can personalize their experience with bookmarking, favourites, and curated play queues, making it easy to follow breaking news or enjoy favourite programmes anytime, anywhere. Developed in partnership with Alphero, the RNZ app delivers a reliable, high-quality multimedia experience for New Zealand audiences.

Breaking News Alerts & Video Coverage

Stay up-to-date with the latest local and international news through real-time alerts, live coverage, and an intuitive homepage news feed. Videos and news bulletins are updated continuously, ensuring instant access to important events.

Live Radio Streaming

Listen live to all RNZ radio stations, including National, Pacific, and Concert, as well as news bulletins, live blogs, and video streams. The app’s enhanced audio streaming offers high-quality sound with fewer interruptions, delivering a superior listening experience.

On-Demand Audio & Podcasts

Discover RNZ’s full range of programmes, podcasts, and series. Add entire programmes, individual podcasts, or specific audio items to a play queue for later listening. Audio content can also be downloaded for offline use, allowing flexibility in listening without an internet connection.

Personalized Experience

The app allows users to favourite and bookmark content in the “My RNZ” section. This feature makes it simple to access the latest episodes of preferred programmes or podcasts. Personalization options include saving content to the play queue and curating a tailored listening experience.

Reliable and Bug-Free

The app’s all-new build eliminates crashes and ensures consistent performance. Live streams play reliably, and audio quality has been improved to provide a smooth and enjoyable experience.

User-Friendly Design

The RNZ app features a clear and simple interface that makes navigation effortless. Users can quickly browse news, live radio, podcasts, and on-demand video. Sharing favourite content is easy, ensuring stories and programmes can be enjoyed across social platforms.

Offline Access

Download audio items to listen offline, making it possible to enjoy RNZ’s programming anywhere, regardless of internet connectivity.

FAQs

1. Can I listen to all RNZ radio stations live on the app?

Yes, the app streams RNZ National, Pacific, and Concert live, along with news bulletins and live blogs.

2. Is the RNZ app ad-free?

Yes, the RNZ app is 100% ad-free, providing uninterrupted access to news, radio, podcasts, and videos.

3. Can I save podcasts or programmes for later?

Yes, entire programmes, individual podcasts, or specific audio items can be added to the play queue or downloaded for offline listening.

4. Does the app provide breaking news alerts?

Yes, users receive real-time breaking news alerts, live coverage, and continuous updates through the homepage news feed.

5. Can I personalise my experience on the RNZ app?

Yes, users can bookmark favourites, save content to “My RNZ,” create a custom play queue, and organise content to suit their preferences.

Version History

v4.2.0—5 Aug, 2025

The RNZ app now has dark mode to help reduce eye strain and improve battery life for devices with OLED screens. To enable dark mode navigate to My RNZ > Settings > Dark mode.

v4.1.1—26 Jun, 2025

A maintenance release to ensure the app is running smoothly for you.

v4.1.0—30 Mar, 2025

A maintenance release to ensure the app is running smoothly for you.