New Zealand Media and Entertainment
Major New Zealand media company owning newspapers, radio, and digital assets.
Last updated August 26, 2026
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Overview
New Zealand Media and Entertainment (NZME) is a major New Zealand media company formed in 2014 from the demerger of APN News & Media. It owns major newspapers such as The New Zealand Herald, multiple radio stations, and digital platforms. NZME is listed on the New Zealand Stock Exchange.
Products and positioning
New Zealand's leading cross-platform media group
Product categories. Newspapers · Radio · Digital media
Recent events
NZME agrees to acquire BusinessDesk[1]
Reported:
NZME entered into a conditional agreement to acquire the BusinessDesk website for an initial cash payment of $3.5 million, with a possible earn-out of up to $1.5 million. The transaction is subject to stated conditions and was expected to complete in the first part of the following year if those conditions were met.
NZME releases 2021 Lifestyle Survey[2]
New Zealand Media and Entertainment (NZME) released its 2021 Lifestyle Survey, reporting findings about how New Zealanders are thinking, feeling and planning after the Covid-19 crisis.
NZME announces upcoming launch of Kick digital audio network[3]
NZME announced that its 2021 radio internship team had designed and built Kick, a youth-focused digital audio network scheduled to launch on iHeartRadio on 7 April.
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