The finalists have been announced in the 2025 NZ Radio & Podcast Awards celebrating the very best of NZ radio, honouring personalities, programming, news and sports reporting, production and creativity within the industry.

The full list is below, you can click on the page to enlarge:

NZME had 108 finalist nominations across 47 categories including two for the coveted Blackie Award and Best Music Network Breakfast Show, and three for Network/Metropolitan Station of the Year.

Jason Winstanley, NZME Chief Audio Officer, said:

“To secure 108 finalist positions across 47 categories at the New Zealand Radio and Podcast Awards is phenomenal. This achievement demonstrates the breadth and depth of our audio talent across our radio networks and dynamic podcast portfolio. Our team continues to innovate, entertain, and inform audiences across New Zealand and these nominations are well-deserved recognition of their outstanding work.”

The 2025 NZ Radio and Podcast Awards will be held on Thursday June 5.