Pacific broadcast journalists and podcasters are being recognised as Finalists for the 2025 NZ Radio & Podcast Awards.
Formerly known as the NZ Radio Awards, that began in 1978, are aimed at supporting and recognising excellence in radio broadcasting in New Zealand.
Pacific Media Network lead the nominations:
Best New Talent – Journalism
‘Alakihihifo Vailala
Best Pacific Language Programme
PMN Fiji
PMN Samoa
PMN Niue
PMN Tonga
Best Video – Long Form
FOS Pacific Music Awards Nominated Pre-Performance – Niu FM
Other finalists include:
Best Video – Long Form
Nickson learns to make Sapa Sui with his Nana – Mai FM
Best Independent Podcast
Nickson & Nate – Brown Street Media
Best Pacific Podcast
Fresh Moni Podcast-Fresh Moni Ltd
The Last Voyage of the Rainbow Warrior-RNZ
The Village Athlete Podcast-Rhema Media/Brown Street Media
Untold Pacific History-RNZ
Best Music Feature
Mana Moana- Songs of the Pacific RNZ Concert
Best Access Radio Programme
Tu Ma Tilitilo – Wellington Access Radio
Best News or Sports Reader
Niva Retimanu-Newstalk ZB
The winners will be announced June 5.
