Retro Hit Radio

18/07/2024

Retro Hit Radio is an online radio station from Auckland playing retro hits of the ‘80s and ‘90s.

You’ll enjoy an upbeat radio station dripped in nostalgia mixed with new releases by retro artists, feature programs and a distinctly kiwi flavour loved by Gen X.

Visit retrohitradio.co.nz for dozens of ways to listen.

18/06/2024

ICYMI: Stevie Nicks confirms Fleetwood Mac are done for good

Stevie Nicks says that following the death of Christine McVie, Fleetwood Mac are over. "Without her, it just couldn’t work."

18/06/2024

ICYMI: From topping the 90s charts to ‘very controlled and predictable’ today: is the remix dead?

The likes of Fatboy Slim and Armand van Helden remixed original tracks into mutant dancefloor beasts, but thanks to streaming and risk-averse labels, this artform is threatened

17/06/2024

After what seemed like a good recovery, unfortunately Paul lost his battle overnight. RIP Dario G

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Paul Spencer earlier today. He was positive until the end but this was one battle he could not fight anymore. He leaves behind a wonderful musical legacy and many happy memories for many people. He will be sadly missed by everyone who loved him. Shine bright our big star - K, A & H ###
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10/06/2024

ICYMI: Will Smith thinks this is the best movie he's ever made

Will Smith has named his choices for the best films he has ever made, picking movies from across his career.

10/06/2024

ICYMI: Celine Dion On Stiff Person Syndrome: 'When It’s Very Severe, It Can Break Some Ribs' | theMusic.com.au | Australian music news, gig guide, music reviews https://themusic.com.au/news/celine-dion-on-stiff-person-syndrome-when-it-s-very-severe-it-can-break-some-ribs/avrQfH9-YWA/08-06-24

Celine Dion revealed that singing with the neurological condition feels like “somebody’s strangling you.”

10/06/2024

ICYMI: 'School Of Rock' soundtrack arrives on streaming for the first time

The soundtrack to Jack Black's seminal 2003 musical comedy 'School Of Rock' is now available on streaming services for the first time.

10/06/2024

ICYMI: Watch The Smashing Pumpkins Cover U2’s “Zoo Station” At European Tour Opener

Last year, Smashing Pumpkins released their rock opera titled ATUM. On Friday, the rock veterans kicked off their tour with Weezer in Birmingham, England at the Utilita Arena, and their setlist included a cover of U2’s 1991 song “Zoo Station.”

10/06/2024

ICYMI: Here's how David Bowie used to disguise himself in public

The music PR legend Alan Edwards has told NME how David Bowie used to disguise himself in public during the height of his commercial success.

09/06/2024

Hey gang! returns as a radio show, this Sunday June 16 from 10pm!!

05/06/2024

Yup.

04/06/2024

ICYMI: Cyndi Lauper To Embark On 'Girls Just Wanna Have Fun' Farewell Tour | theMusic.com.au | Australian music news, gig guide, music reviews https://themusic.com.au/news/cyndi-lauper-to-embark-on-girls-just-wanna-have-fun-farewell-tour/0UNvxcTHxsk/04-06-24

The 'True Colors' singer will commemorate her impressive four-decade-plus career.

04/06/2024

ICYMI: Billy Corgan Defends 'Tortured Poets' Runtime: "Taylor Swift Is One Of The Most Gifted Pop Artists Of All Time"

Earlier this spring, as you may have heard, Taylor Swift released her latest album The Tortured Poets Department. It’s long. In its final form, Tortured Poets stretches 31 tracks over two hours. At least commercially, that album has been the absolute colossus that everyone predicted, but its revie...

04/06/2024

ICYMI: Thom Yorke (Radiohead) Announces New Zealand Headline Shows

Radiohead frontman will play career-spanning 'Everything' shows in Auckland and Christchurch.

04/06/2024

ICYMI: Pixies Share First Songs With New Bassist Emma Richardson

The band returns with new track “You’re So Impatient” and a cover of Jay Livingston and Ray Evans’ “Que Sera, Sera (Whatever Will Be, Will Be)”

04/06/2024

ICYMI: Brother Marquis, 2 Live Crew Rapper, Dead at 57

Brother Marquis, a member of the hip-hop group 2 Live Crew, has died at the age of 58.

03/06/2024

"So much fun, absolutely epic!"

Retro Hit Radio, was live at The Retro Event NZ

Our favourite part was to experience an iconic DeLorean, just like the one immortalized in "Back to the Future" as well as a 1979 Ferrari 308 as seen in Magnum PI plus a classic 1989 Toyota Celica GT4 ST185 rally car and the cutest Lightning McQueen I've ever seen!

More pics and info at

"So much fun, absolutely epic!" Retro Hit Radio, was live at The Retro Event

03/06/2024

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31/05/2024

We are at today! Doors open 9-4pm $10 entry… more to come 🔥

24/05/2024

Axel F gets arrested....

24/05/2024

Hey fam. We no longer support the "Get Me Radio" platform. Here's why.

http://retrohitradio.co.nz/rhr/faq/48-getmeradio

19/05/2024

ICYMI: Adam Sandler's 'Happy Gilmore' is getting a sequel

Netflix has announced that Adam Sandler's iconic 1996 golf comedy film 'Happy Gilmore' is getting a sequel.

19/05/2024

ICYMI: Paul McCartney becomes UK's first billionaire musician

Paul McCartney has been confirmed as becoming the first billionaire musician in the UK, with his net worth skyrocketing over the past year.

19/05/2024

ICYMI: Miley Cyrus covers "Psycho Killer" for Talking Heads tribute album

Everyone's Getting Involved, the new Talking Heads tribute album released for the 40th anniversary of Stop Making Sense, is out now. Listen here.

19/05/2024

ICYMI: Thompson Twins' Tom Bailey on the 40th Anniversary of Into the Gap and Totally Tubular Festival: Podcast

Listen to Thompson Twins co-founder Tom Bailey chat about headlining Totally Tubular Festival, Into the Gap, and more.

19/05/2024

ICYMI: Newly published surveillance footage reveals Diddy attacking Cassie

Hotel Surveillance footage of Diddy attacking his former partner Cassie in 2016 has surfaced following his sexual assault allegations.

19/05/2024

ICYMI: AC/DC kick off first tour for eight years with career-spanning setlist in Germany

AC/DC has kicked off their first tour for eight years in Germany, in support of their 2020 album 'Power Up'.

19/05/2024

ICYMI: John Oates says his friendship with Daryl Hall "wasn’t as tight as people might imagine"

John Oates has opened up about his friendship with former bandmate Daryl Hall, saying it "wasn’t as tight as people might imagine".

19/05/2024

ICYMI: Watch Kelly Clarkson perform 'Say It Ain't So' with Weezer

Kelly Clarkson joined Rivers Cuomo and Patrick Wilson on a version of Weezer’s ‘Say It Ain’t So’ on her show this week.