New Zealand's news sources: the NZ Herald and Stuff, the Otago Daily Times — the country's oldest daily, founded 1861 — RNZ and 1News broadcasting, BusinessDesk, and All Blacks rugby coverage.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the oldest newspaper in New Zealand?
- The Otago Daily Times, founded in Dunedin in 1861, is New Zealand's oldest daily newspaper.
- What are the most read news sites in New Zealand?
- The NZ Herald and Stuff are the two dominant news sites, with RNZ and 1News leading broadcast.
- Is there Māori-language news in New Zealand?
- Yes — Whakaata Māori (Māori Television) and RNZ's Te Ao Māori service provide news in te reo Māori.
New Zealand has one of the Pacific's most respected and trusted newspaper industries, with a vibrant media landscape serving a population of 5 million across two main islands and a significant diaspora. New Zealand journalism is known for its fearless independence, quality broadcasting, and a unique national identity that blends Pacific, Maori, and British influences. The country consistently ranks among the world's top nations for press freedom and democratic values.
Among the most widely read New Zealand newspapers online is Stuff, NZ's most visited news website. NZ Herald is the country's largest circulation daily. The public broadcaster RNZ is New Zealand's most trusted news source. For business, BusinessDesk and NZX cover the New Zealand economy and stock market. Sports coverage is dominated by rugby — the All Blacks are the world's most successful rugby team — alongside cricket's Black Caps. The Otago Daily Times, founded in 1861, is one of the Southern Hemisphere's oldest newspapers.
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