Sun FM 106.5

Sun FM 106.5

Kia ora and welcome to Sun FM 106.5, your community radio station right here in Whakatane, New Zealand. We’re beaming our awesome vibes from our studios on Louvain Street to the Bay of Plenty region and globally online through iHeart radio.

Get ready to listen to today’s hottest hits while tuning in to our local radio personalities. They’ll keep you in the loop with both national and local news, hook you up with the latest weather updates, crack the occasional dry joke, and best of all, give you the chance to score some seriously cool prizes!

Guess what? We’ve got some super exciting news to share. This year, we’re stoked to be chosen as a finalist in the New Zealand radio awards for Station of the Year (non-surveyed category). And you know what? We couldn’t have done it without your amazing support. So a massive shoutout and a big thank you to each and every one of you for backing us up. We’re beyond grateful!

So keep those dials locked in to Sun FM 106.5, where the beats are banging, the banter is top-notch, and the prizes are off the charts. We’re here to rock your world, baby!

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Out and About

You’ll find our Go Explore Ocean Ford team out and about in the Eastern Bay of Plenty supporting the community and helping local projects with a whole heap of prizes and crazy antics. Make sure you get down in time to see the team the next time we’re in your area!

2 days ago

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We celebrated with abit of artwork 👀 vote who drew the 4 leaf clover the best to be into win an Irish treat with our mates down at The Craic ! ... See MoreSee Less
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6 days ago

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Pull up a seat at The Strand on The Strand for a tasteful treat with Emma. On the menu this week a classic Medium Flat White thanks to Zephyr Coffee paired with a Vanilla custard donut for only $7.90 ☕️🍩 ... See MoreSee Less
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2 weeks ago

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Dennis who shopped at Ōpōtiki Glass scored his whanau a $200 BBQ meat pack all thanks to our week 16 sponsor The Shock Shop Whakatane ! Next week is our final Bonus week and there is loads to be won! Keep shopping local and you could be in to win with Summer Vibes! ... See MoreSee Less
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Our Videos

Check out our Youtube channel with some of the teams pranks, office antics and interviews with some of our special guests.

Meet the Crew

Samantha Western

Samantha Western

Days Host, Social Media Management, Copywriter

Peta van Rijen

Peta van Rijen

Days Host, Media Producer

Hamish Wilde

Hamish Wilde

Drive Show Host, Media Specialist

Kahi Stevens

Kahi Stevens

Breakfast Host, Regional News Reporter (Tumeke FM)

Carlos Hunia

Carlos Hunia

Production Engineer, Technical Assist, Copywriter

Sonny Kahika

Sonny Kahika

Drive Host, Social Media Guru (Tumeke FM)

Maria Elliot

Maria Elliot

Announcer, Sales Creatives, Copywriter, Graphic Designer

Tracey Epiraima

Tracey Epiraima

Announcer and Ops Assist

Jarrod Dodd

Jarrod Dodd

Station Manager

Emma Flynn

Emma Flynn

Creative and Promotions Coordinator

Georgia Glen

Georgia Glen

Creative Coordinator

Julie Kururangi

Julie Kururangi

Media Specialist

Mel Jobe

Mel Jobe

Media Specialist

Melanie McKay

Melanie McKay

Media Specialist