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Radio Dunedin
Radio Dunedin (4XD) is a radio station, broadcasting from Dunedin, New Zealand on 1305 AM, in the central city and Mosgiel on 106.7 FM, and online. The station was launched in October 1922, by the Otago Radio Association, becoming the first radio station in New Zealand. The station is aimed primarily at the 30+ age bracket, with a community focus, and playing a variety of music from the 1970s to today.[citation needed]
The Otago Radio Association first went to air on 4 October 1922, and celebrated 100 years of broadcasting in 2022. The station has had a number of call signs over the years including DN, 4AB, 4ZB (not to be confused with the government-owned station of the same name), Pioneer Radio, and for from 1948 until the 1980s as 4XD. Between 1922 and 1990, 4XD was operated by the Otago Radio Association as a non-commercial and voluntarily-run radio station. In 1990, Radio Dunedin was set up as a commercial station, and in 1993 was purchased by Radio Otago Limited which also operated 4XO.
In 1996, Radio Dunedin moved to the Radio Otago House in Cumberland Street. In 1997, the station began simulcasting on 90.2 in FM Stereo briefly. 90.2 FM became Lite FM and later Solid Gold. On 6 May 2008, Radio Dunedin resumed broadcasting in FM Stereo, following test signals in mid-April 2008.
In 2015, MediaWorks New Zealand decided to use 99.8 FM for its new nationwide network station Magic. On 20 April 2015, Radio Dunedin shifted to a low-power FM frequency of 107.7, which later changed to 106.7, with a range limited to the central city area.
On 14 March 2016, Radio Dunedin commenced broadcasting to Mosgiel and surrounding areas in FM stereo on 95.4. This frequency was previously a relay of 97.4 More FM, and formerly Mosgiel FM and 4XO in the 1990s. 95.4 FM was originally broadcast from Chain Hill (above Wingatui) but was later moved to Saddle Hill.
In 2017, a feature-length documentary film of the same name was produced. Radio Dunedin, the film was directed by Grant Findlay, and followed the history of the station which has faced many challenges over its years including arson attempts, Government takeovers, lack of funds and numerous technical issues.
Between October 2021 to January 2025, The Breeze's "Dunedin's breakfast" show, with Damian & Hannah, was simulcast on Radio Dunedin. This come about when Owen Rooney departed after 16 years of hosting the popular breakfast show.[citation needed] Until January 2025 Radio Dunedin was part of MediaWorks Radio, which operates several other stations including The Breeze (New Zealand radio station).[citation needed]
MediaWorks owns 95.4 FM and they decided to change this to The Breeze. This came into effect on 30 January 2025.[citation needed]
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Radio Dunedin
Radio Dunedin (4XD) is a radio station, broadcasting from Dunedin, New Zealand on 1305 AM, in the central city and Mosgiel on 106.7 FM, and online. The station was launched in October 1922, by the Otago Radio Association, becoming the first radio station in New Zealand. The station is aimed primarily at the 30+ age bracket, with a community focus, and playing a variety of music from the 1970s to today.[citation needed]
The Otago Radio Association first went to air on 4 October 1922, and celebrated 100 years of broadcasting in 2022. The station has had a number of call signs over the years including DN, 4AB, 4ZB (not to be confused with the government-owned station of the same name), Pioneer Radio, and for from 1948 until the 1980s as 4XD. Between 1922 and 1990, 4XD was operated by the Otago Radio Association as a non-commercial and voluntarily-run radio station. In 1990, Radio Dunedin was set up as a commercial station, and in 1993 was purchased by Radio Otago Limited which also operated 4XO.
In 1996, Radio Dunedin moved to the Radio Otago House in Cumberland Street. In 1997, the station began simulcasting on 90.2 in FM Stereo briefly. 90.2 FM became Lite FM and later Solid Gold. On 6 May 2008, Radio Dunedin resumed broadcasting in FM Stereo, following test signals in mid-April 2008.
In 2015, MediaWorks New Zealand decided to use 99.8 FM for its new nationwide network station Magic. On 20 April 2015, Radio Dunedin shifted to a low-power FM frequency of 107.7, which later changed to 106.7, with a range limited to the central city area.
On 14 March 2016, Radio Dunedin commenced broadcasting to Mosgiel and surrounding areas in FM stereo on 95.4. This frequency was previously a relay of 97.4 More FM, and formerly Mosgiel FM and 4XO in the 1990s. 95.4 FM was originally broadcast from Chain Hill (above Wingatui) but was later moved to Saddle Hill.
In 2017, a feature-length documentary film of the same name was produced. Radio Dunedin, the film was directed by Grant Findlay, and followed the history of the station which has faced many challenges over its years including arson attempts, Government takeovers, lack of funds and numerous technical issues.
Between October 2021 to January 2025, The Breeze's "Dunedin's breakfast" show, with Damian & Hannah, was simulcast on Radio Dunedin. This come about when Owen Rooney departed after 16 years of hosting the popular breakfast show.[citation needed] Until January 2025 Radio Dunedin was part of MediaWorks Radio, which operates several other stations including The Breeze (New Zealand radio station).[citation needed]
MediaWorks owns 95.4 FM and they decided to change this to The Breeze. This came into effect on 30 January 2025.[citation needed]