The Edge has kept its crown as the most popular radio station in New Zealand – a position the station has now held for four consecutive years*.

According to the latest radio survey released today by Research International, The Edge has grown its audience to 458,900 listeners^, holding its position as the radio station with the most listeners nationally.

The Rock remains the most listened to music station in New Zealand, with a national share of 10.3%#.

Today’s results are also good news for The Breeze, which has taken the number one position in the Wellington market with a share of 15.5%**.”

Andrew Szusterman, Group Programme Director – Music, MediaWorks Radio, comments:

“To have The Breeze Wellington knocking off ZM as Wellington's most listened to radio station is enormous and The Rock Network remaining NZ's most listened to music radio station is a great result for MediaWorks music brands.

“But as far as results go The Edge get the gold star for remaining NZ's most popular radio station, beating second place Newstalk ZB by over 29,000 listeners.”

Jana Rangooni, GM – Talk Brands, adds:

“I’m delighted with these results, which are testament to the hard work of the incredibly talented MediaWorks Radio team.

“I’m also pleased to see Radio Live performing well, with a 15.4% growth in listener numbers^ a highlight of which is a 19.2% growth for the breakfast show##.”

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