Gold (New Zealand radio network)
| Company type | Subsidiary |
|---|---|
| Industry | Radio broadcasting |
| Founded | July 1, 2020 |
| Headquarters | Auckland , New Zealand |
Area served | New Zealand |
| Products | Classic hits and classic rock radio broadcasting |
| Owner | NZME |
| Website | www |
GOLD is a New Zealand-based radio broadcaster specializing in classic hits and classic rock spanning from the late 1960s through to the 1990s. Its primary audience consists of individuals aged over 45.
The station is part of the portfolio of NZME and transmits across the country via both AM and FM bands. GOLD's headquarters and production facilities are situated in central Auckland, sharing premises with NZME's other radio properties.
History
On 1 July 2020, GOLD commenced operations, taking over the FM slots formerly held by Mix and the AM/low power FM frequencies that had been allocated to Radio Sport. The main GOLD channel delivers a strictly music-oriented format, whereas its AM/LPFM counterpart combines talk and music programming tailored for rural listeners.
NZME rebranded the AM service as GOLD SPORT on 27 June 2022, emphasizing its dedication to live sports coverage along with shows such as The Country with Jamie Mackay and The Country Sport Breakfast with Brian Kelly.
Following the launch of iHeartCountry New Zealand, a new country music station introduced by NZME on 9 May 2025, most of GOLD's terrestrial broadcast frequencies were reassigned. As a result, GOLD shifted exclusively to an online platform accessible through iHeartRadio.
Programmes
GOLD functions as a continuous online-only music station without scheduled programmes.
In contrast, GOLD SPORT offers scheduled content including The Country Sport Breakfast hosted by Brian Kelly and The Country with Jamie Mackay, supplemented by live coverage of sports events such as Super Rugby, matches involving the All Blacks, and netball fixtures. Outside these times, GOLD SPORT simulcasts the main GOLD feed.
Weekends
During weekends, GOLD SPORT provides live broadcasts of both international and domestic sporting events.
Stations
GOLD Sport operates nationwide on AM and low-power FM channels throughout New Zealand and is also available via streaming on iHeartRadio.
Gold Sport frequencies
- Whangārei – 729 AM
- Auckland – 1332 AM
- Waikato – 792 AM
- Tauranga – 1521 AM
- Taupō – 107.7 FM (low power)
- New Plymouth – 774 AM / 87.8 FM (low power)
- South Taranaki – 1557 AM / 88.2 FM (low power)
- Napier – 1125 AM
- Whanganui – 1062 AM
- Palmerston North – 88.0 FM (low power)
- Masterton – 87.6 FM (low power)
- Wellington – 1503 AM
- Nelson – 1341 AM
- Christchurch – 1503 AM
- Ashburton – 702 AM
- Timaru – 1494 AM
- Dunedin – 693 AM
- Southland – 558 AM