95bFM And Vice Partner on Daily News Column ‘News of Zealand’
Iconic New Zealand broadcaster 95bFM and youth media company VICE today announce a new content partnership that sees the
two companies bring a daily news column to the country.
A fresh source of local and independent news—from media dedicated to authenticity, quality and credibility—‘News of
Zealand’ coverage will offer a reliable, nuanced, and contemporary perspective on the social and political events that
matter.
Researched through 95bFM’s skilled, passionate news team and delivered to VICE’s editorial team for publishing on
VICE.com, 'News of Zealand' will cover broad local topics and events - from festival pill-testing to water-export tax
and the latest in election news, as well as international news covering topics such as the liberation of Mosul or LGBTQ
equality in Germany.
This daily digital feature will combine both organisations' reportage and storytelling skills, delivering the kind of
content that engaged, switched-on New Zealanders care and talk about.
‘News of Zealand’ will be collected through a dedicated hub, here.
ABOUT VICE
VICE is the world’s preeminent youth media company and content creation studio. Launched in 1994, VICE now operates in
over 30 countries including New Zealand, distributing its programming to viewers across digital, linear, mobile, film
and socials. VICE includes an international network of digital channels; a television and feature film production
studio; a magazine; a record label; an in-house creative services agency; a book-publishing division; and a newly
launched TV network, VICELAND, which launched December 2016 on SKY New Zealand Channel 013. VICE's award-winning
programming has been recognised by the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, Peabody Awards, Sundance Film Festival, Cannes Lions, Webby Awards, and New Zealand’s Beacon Awards, among
others.
ABOUT 95bFM
95bFM is New Zealand's largest alternative music radio station. Founded in 1969, Auckland's bFM has spent over 45 years
leading the curve in local and independent music and mindset. 95bFM is dedicated to promoting a diversity of local
talent; from giving a platform to unknown musicians through to fostering up and coming voices in journalism and
broadcasting. In particular, 95bFM is highly regarded for its ambitious and independent news reporting, particularly its
political coverage. In the past bFM has given a start to New Zealand media stalwarts Wallace Chapman, Jeremy Wells,
Noelle McCarthy, Marcus Lush, Charlotte Ryan and recently, has welcomed the return of its own native son, Mikey Havoc,
to host the bFM Breakfast Show.
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