Radio and Podcast Awards: Newstalk ZB wins station of year for sixth straight year, Heather du Plessis
Newstalk ZB has secured the title of station of the year for the sixth consecutive time at the 2026 NZ Radio and Podcast Awards. Several other broadcasters and podcasts were recognized for excellence across various categories, including breakfast shows and investigative journalism.
Why it matters
This reflects the current landscape of the New Zealand media industry and the continued dominance of established talk radio formats.
Newstalk ZB drive host Heather du Plessis-Allan was named the Sir Paul Holmes broadcaster of the year for the second straight year. Photo / Michael Craig
The article is a straightforward report on industry award winners and contains no political or social bias.
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