V3 FM

02/12/2025

We finally have a dedicated new number for the V3FM & Studio 2 studios.
Feel free to call us for a request, shout out or just to show your support.

01/12/2025

UPDATE:
Approximately $6k worth of damage has been done to one of the studio computers and FM transmitter as a direct result of this mornings sudden power cut.
The main V3 FM studio feed and FM broadcast are offline until we can try and find a work around - we are trying to salvage what computer equipment we can, but we fear the SSD hard drives have been fried.

As we are a community radio station that receives no funding, this is a major hit for us.
As we don't have the finances to replace any of the equipment damaged, we're doing our best to beg or borrow what we can to carry on with normal operations.
The Studio 2 feed is back online, and is streaming now.
Head over to our website, click the 3 lines at the top, and scroll to Studio 2. This will open the Studio 2 broadcast.

We are absolutely gutted, and apologise for and inconvenience to our listeners.

01/12/2025

Our sincere apologies for the sudden loss of broadcast.
As it turns out, an electrician is working in the main house doing some wiring, and has killed the power without telling the studio.
This is beyond control, and we're pretty hacked off about it.

Power should be restored as soon as he has finished doing whatever he's doing (installing a range hood apparently).

We apologise for any inconvenience.

28/11/2025

UPDATE: We're back up and running.

Our deepest apologies to our loyal listeners. It appears that our streaming server has gone offline at our providers end on both stations - V3FM and Studio 2.

We are working hard to rectify the situation, and will update when the issue has been resolved.

24/11/2025

Here at V3FM & Studio 2, we are behind our community 100%.
We want to introduce you to a very talented local musician, Mama Koru.

Mama Koru has a song on YouTube (link below) called Mother Haka. It is a beautiful original song that is powerful - Once you've heard it, you'll love it as much as we do.

Mother Haka will be played on V3FM - and if you stay tuned, you'll hear it. Words simply cannot describe the amazing talent that Mama Koru has - and I can tell you that for a fact.
I have been a music producer for over 35 years, and talent like this is getting harder to find. We are both honoured and proud to be able to support this amazing local artist and get Mother Haka where it should be - on radio NZ wide.

You can listen to it here:
https://youtu.be/nUUjt6hdx-o

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24/11/2025

The local Tuakau annual Christmas parade is approaching ...
Saturday 6th December from 9am (Parade starts at 2pm).
Come along and enter a float and promote your business, school, pre-school, club or church group.

Choose your own theme - this is going to be a fun day!

for more information or to enter a float, contact Bob Bell
at 021 179 7245 or email Bob at [email protected]

Jump on board and get behind your local community.

21/11/2025

It's going off!
So many amazing sponsors here today, tons of things for the kids to do, food and coffee, bouncy castles and Fire and Emergency NZ have a maze set up that you can try. As always, they're happy to tell you about fire safety - it's important information that everyone should know.

Pokeno School PTA have done an absolutely amazing job of setting this all up.. Pop down to the gala and show your support.

Here's some pics for ya...

12/11/2025

Studio 2 listen in link:

http://www.v3fm.co.nz/studio-2

09/11/2025

It was bound to happen sooner or later... V3FM is now running two seperate radio feeds. Here’s the scoop:

Our original FM feed on 107.5FM is still broadcasting as usual.
Our V3FM website feed at www.v3fm.co.nz/listen-live is also running as normal.
The change is with our other feed, which is now being run from our second studio.

The second studio features a LIVE feed with a DJ on-site. This brings a fresh format for our listeners—still delivering those classic old-school hits, but now with a DJ who can take requests and give shout-outs in real time.

You can tune in to this feed at the link below:
http://carol.epichosts.co.uk:8480/live.mp3

Turn up the volume and enjoy!

07/11/2025

Decades of Hits: Welcome to the V3FM Time Machine! Tired of the repetitive playlist? Ready for a radio station that truly curates exceptional music?

At V3FM, we don't just play music—we take you on a sonic journey. From the iconic sounds of the 1960s to the legendary anthems of the 1980s, and through to the captivating pop and rock of the 2000s, our extensive playlist covers every era of outstanding music.

Why You Should Tune In Now:

The Ultimate Throwback: Experience the songs that defined your life. Rediscover hidden gems from the 1970s and rock out to the classics of the 1990s.

Pure Variety: No need to change stations. Our playlist is vast, ensuring a diverse mix, with more to come.

Ready to hear a classic?
Tune in now. Find us on the dial at 107.5 FM (Tuakau only) or stream us online at www.v3fm.co.nz/listen-live.

What decade are you hoping to hear from next? Drop your favorite era or song in the comments.

07/09/2025

Police confirm Tom Phillips shot dead, officer injured in Waikato stand-off, 2 children still missing - NZ Herald

A person was interrupted in the middle of a burglary and was shot by police.

28/08/2025

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