News About RNZI
RNZI Power Supply Problem
06 Mar, 2010 22:51 UTC
Due to the failure of a Mains Breaker at the RNZI transmission Base we are only able to operate one transmitter at the moment. This means we have had to reduce the hours we broadcast in AM and in DRM .
The AM service will available from midnight to 0650 NZ time, 0750-0950, 1050-1400, 1500-1600, 1700-2400
DRM will be available from 0650-0750,0950-1050, 1400-1500, 1600-1700 NZ time.
We regret these interruptions and hope to have normal services back to normal as soon as the repair work is completed.
RNZI 20 year anniversary programme
21 Jan, 2010 21:06 UTC
RNZI celebrated its 20 year anniversary on January 24 2010. On that date in 1990 Radio New Zealand re-launched the short-wave service with a new 100kw transmitter and a dedicated team of RNZI staff. The name used for the short-wave service was Radio New Zealand International (RNZI).
On Sunday 24 January a special programme marking the last 20 years was broadcast and this is now available through a link on the "About Us" page - under the section on "History".
Notice for DRM Europe Listeners
01 Nov, 2009 21:55 UTC
RNZI is no longer broadcasting on VT Group’s DRM digital service in Europe. DRM listeners in Europe can access RNZI through the World Radio Network (WRN).
Summer Frequency Schedule from 25 October
06 Oct, 2009 21:13 UTC
On 25 October RNZI wil implement it’s summer schedule. A complete schedule is on the "How to Listen page".
60 years of short-wave broadcasting in New Zealand
25 Sep, 2008 03:17 UTC
Celebrating Sixty Years of International Broadcasting
Radio New Zealand is celebrating 60 years of international shortwave broadcasting.
On September 27, the Dominion Day holiday in 1948, New Zealand’s first international short-wave service was launched by Prime Minister Peter Fraser. It took the name ‘Radio New Zealand’ and was part of the New Zealand Broadcasting Service (NZBS).
The network has had a chequered history but, sixty years on, is stronger than ever, broadcasting today as Radio New Zealand International, an award winning, internationally recognised service, providing an essential link between New Zealand and its Pacific neighbours.
Today Radio New Zealand International is well respected and widely heard across the Pacific and into South East Asia. Eighteen Pacific radio stations re-broadcast Radio New Zealand International material each day and the service is available through digital and analogue short-wave, and via the internet.
In 2007 Radio New Zealand International won the prestigious International Radio Station of the Year Award at the Association for International Broadcasting (AIB) Media Excellence Awards in London.
The AIB represents more than 25,000 public and commercial radio and television professionals worldwide and their annual awards recognise the very best in international broadcasting. Radio New Zealand International also won the award for Most Innovative Partnership, in recognition of its work with radio stations and media across the Pacific.
Radio New Zealand International Manager, Linden Clark, acknowledges the technological revolution that has allowed the network to achieve its current international recognition.
“From humble beginnings using two second hand transmitters US military transmitters left behind after the Second World War, the station has grown to become a significant international broadcaster using shortwave, digital and analogue technology which allows us to play a vital role in increasing understanding and awareness of New Zealand’s role in the Pacific.”
Anniversary celebrations this week will include a special programme to be broadcast on Radio New Zealand National at 12.20am on Saturday 27th September and at 9.06pm on Tuesday 30th September. This programme will also be broadcast on Radio New Zealand International throughout the week. It includes the opening announcement by the Prime Minister of the day, Peter Fraser, excerpts from early programmes and interviews with former and current staff.
