RTNI Radio

RTNI Radio

Type	Radio
Availability	New Ingrea
Headquarters	Kingsbury, CENT
Owner	Government of New Ingrea
Parent	Radio Television New Ingrea
Established	6 August 1926 (1926-08-06)
Digital channel(s)	RTNI Country RTNI Jazz RTNI Kids RTNI Sport RTNI Waerehe
Analogue channel(s)	RTNI Local RTNI National Radio RTNI Fine Music RTNI Parliamentary Network RTNI XTRA
International	RTNI International

RTNI Radio is a division and service of Radio Television New Ingrea which broadcasts four analogue networks and five digital channels across New Ingrea, as well as local radio stations and an international service. Services are made available on a variety of AM, FM, SW frequencies, as well as digital platforms and the internet.

Radio stations and networks

RTNI presently operates the following radio stations and networks:

National networks

• RTNI National Radio – The flagship network of RTNI, National Radio broadcasts a comprehensive range of news, current affairs, music, drama, as well as magazine programming on specialist matters such as business, science, politics, philosophy, religion, rural affairs, sports, and other topics. National Radio owes it's origins to the need for providing consistent news and information during the Great War, and was founded as the National Programme in 1939. National Radio is available on both AM and SW frequencies, as well as digital platforms and the internet.

• RTNI Fine Music – Primarily a classical music based network, RTNI Fine Music (or RTNI FM) also plays some jazz and world music as well. In addition, the network features programmes on the arts generally, and occasionally provides a simulcast of certain theatre and ballet performances. The station broadcasts exclusively in FM stereo via a network terrestrial transmitters located around the country. The network was formed in 1969 as the National Programme shifted away from broadcasting classical music toward more contemporary genres.

• RTNI Parliamentary Network – A news based service, the Parliamentary Network broadcasts parliamentary proceedings and news on a 24/7 format. The network was formed in 1981 to cover the proceedings of the 1981 constitutional convention and was the result of a long running campaign for a permanent home for the parliamentary proceedings which could not be fully covered on the other networks. In addition to news, on weekends, the network may take broadcasts of sporting matches that are not being covered by National Radio, usually either Huruball or Rugby league. Overnight the network relays programming from Ingrea, the Federal States, and elsewhere. The Parliamentary Network is available on the FM band, digital platforms, and the internet..
• RTNI XTRA – Youth oriented programming broadly dedicated to alternative and independent music. The network has an additional mandate to broadcast and promote local music content in New Ingrea. XTRA was formed as the Youth Programme in 1976 to better cater to younger audiences and tap in to the growing alternative rock that was developing at the time. The network was renamed to RTNI Alternative in 1988, and took on it's current name in 2002. XTRA can be found on the FM band in addition to the usual digital platforms and the internet.

Local radio

RTNI Local provides county-based local content via 10 bureaux located around the country. Whilst the primary focus is local news and current affairs, RTNI Local also provides local sports coverage, light talk programming, and a wide range of adult contemporary music. RTNI Local is the oldest component of the organisation, having commenced transmission in 1926 as a subscription-based service, before transitioning to a fully state-owned system funded by licence fees in 1938. Today, the local network consists of the following stations:

Callsign	Name	Frequency	Power	Coverage area	Transmitter location
1ZL	RTNI Centralia	567 kHz	5 kW	Centralia	50.0301207 S, 143.3555368 W
1ZM	RTNI Metropolitan	954 kHz	2 kW	Metropolitan Kingsbury	50.2614945 S, 142.9689543 W
2ZL	RTNI Lunen Island	693 kHz	10 kW	Lunen Island	48.8608669 S, 144.7274704 W
3ZL	RTNI Bellenshire	576 kHz	5 kW	Bellenshire	49.3920452 S, 143.4436965 W
4ZL	RTNI Fynnshire	765 kW	2 kW	Fynnshire	49.4697763 S, 142.7071639 W
5ZL	RTNI Aldenshire	684 kHz	5 kW	Aldenshire	49.714557 S, 142.0766144 W
6ZL	RTNI Vernonshire	828 kHz	5 kW	Vernonshire	50.3355314 S, 142.4495432 W
7ZL	RTNI Deverauxshire	603 kHz	5 kW	Deverauxshire	50.5691847 S, 143.4106431 W
8ZL	RTNI Westerland	837 kHz	5 kW	Westerland	49.8319369 S, 144.3091723 W
9ZL	RTNI Waylandshire	873 kHz	10 kW	Waylandshire	51.5190531 S, 141.8612925 W

Digital and web radio

RTNI operates the following stations that are only available on DAB, online via streaming, or by smart TVs via the Freesat platform:

• RTNI Country – Specialising in country music, RTNI Country broadcasts a diverse mix of classic and modern country, bluegrass, and Ingreana, featuring both international and local artists. The station also provides interviews, industry news, and special features highlighting country music culture.
• RTNI Jazz – Offering a comprehensive selection of jazz styles, including swing, bebop, fusion, and smooth jazz; RTNI Jazz features music from legendary and contemporary artists, live recordings, interviews, and historical retrospectives exploring the evolution of jazz.
• RTNI Kids – A children’s radio station providing a mix of music, storytelling, and educational content. Programming includes singalong songs, bedtime stories, and language-learning segments, fostering creativity and early development in a safe environment. Some of the programming on RTNI Kids can be traced back to children's programming on local radio that began in the 1930s.
• RTNI Sport – Delivering 24-hour sports coverage, including live commentary, expert analysis, and interviews. RTNI Sport covers local and international sports, including cricket, football, rugby, hockey, netball, and athletics.
• RTNI Waerehe – Dedicated to promoting Te Reo and Ngati Mōri culture. It features traditional and contemporary music, discussions, storytelling, and educational programming to support language revitalisation and cultural awareness.