News About RNZI
Transmitter Maintenance
01 Jul, 2009 22:31 UTC
There will be routine Maintenance Thursday 2 July. There may be interruptions to our short-wave services between 1045-1800 NZST (2245-0600 UTC)
PINA /RNZI Young Radio Journalist of the Year Award
19 Jun, 2009 01:52 UTC
Deadline for applications Friday June 26, 2009.
The Pacific Islands News Association (PINA) is pleased to announce the 2009 Pacific Islands News Association Awards for media excellence.
Radio New Zealand International (RNZI) is sponsoring the award for:
PINA/Radio New Zealand International Young Radio Journalist of the Year.
The award and a host of other media related recognition awards will be presented at the PINA’s Pacific Media Summit in Port Vila, Vanuatu in July 29, 2009.
Entry forms are available on PINA website address: www.pina.com.fj or send in the attached form to the PINA Secretariat pina@connect.com.fj; pacnews1@connect.com.fj Fax # + (679) 3317 055, or mail to: Pacific Islands News Association (PINA) 46 Gordon street, Level 2, Private Mail Bag, Suva, Fiji.
Entry Form Details:
PINA/Radio New Zealand International Young Pacific Radio Journalist of the Year.
Nominations are invited from PINA members for the above category. The Judging Panel will be using the following guidelines to determine the winner.
- Effective use of sound with emphasis on the creative aspects of a radio news story.
- Writing and voice skills.
Applicants are to provide the following:
- A sample of their work. Minimum 6 stories required with introductions.
- A brief write-up on the issue or story. (under 200 words)
- Applicants must have less than 3 years experience. (A letter from your organization confirming your employment details is required)
Statement from the applicant about their role in their newsroom and their ambitions.
- Applicants must work in Pacific Island radio stations who are members of PINA.
Prize: Two (2) week training attachment with Radio New Zealand International. All expenses paid.
Frequency Schedule Change 13 June 2009
11 Jun, 2009 19:56 UTC
Frequency Schedule change is effective from 13 June 0900-1700 NZST 15720 (AM) And 13730 (DRM) which is UTC 12 June 2100-0500 UTC
Coverage of NZ Budget - 28 May.
26 May, 2009 21:33 UTC
At 0200 UTC 28 May (Thursday 1400 NZT) RNZI will broadcast coverage of the New Zealand Budget 2009 and this will also be available live on the web.
RNZI will have its normal Pacific programming from 0300 – 0400 UTC and a full review of the Budget will then be featured in Checkpoint at 0500 UTC (1700 NZT ).
The Radio New Zealand web site - www.radionz.co.nz - will carry full coverage of the Budget throughout the afternoon.
Oceania Under 17’s Coverage on RNZI
15 Apr, 2009 00:28 UTC
Press Release
Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) and Radio New Zealand International (RNZI) are pleased to announce an exciting new partnership that provided full coverage of the OFC U-17 Championship to football fans throughout the Pacific region.
The agreement saw OFC granting RNZI exclusive rights for the tournament, which took place at Auckland’s North Harbour Stadium from 20-24 April and determined who out of New Caledonia, New Zealand, Tahiti and Vanuatu would represent Oceania at the FIFA U-17 World Cup Nigeria 2009.
RNZI provided broadcast coverage and commentaries throughout the competition and promoted the relay of matches to Pacific radio stations. Audio is currently accessible as downloadable files on OFC’s website www.oceaniafootball.com.
OFC General Secretary Tai Nicholas says the agreement is a significant step for OFC in terms of delivering football to a wider audience.
“Radio is an important medium, particularly in the Pacific where many communities have limited access to television or internet,” says Nicholas. “Football also has a huge following throughout the region so it’s essential for OFC to work closely with organisations such as Radio New Zealand International to satiate the growing appetite of football fans for media coverage.”
Nicholas says he is particularly pleased that it is a youth tournament receiving so much exposure and he believes this bodes well for the future development of the sport.
RNZI Manager Linden Clark says she is delighted to be working with OFC. “We are looking forward to broadcasting coverage of future matches across the Pacific on analogue and digital short-wave and via our internet live stream”.
New Frequency Schedule from 29 March 2009
29 Mar, 2009 17:50 UTC
Please be aware of some changes to our schedule.
More detail at http://www.rnzi.com/pages/listen.php
CYCLONE SEASON
04 Feb, 2009 22:03 UTC
RNZI’s cyclone watch service is on-going at this time of year and special weather bulletins regarding tropical cyclones will be broadcast if required.
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.
