FAQ

Most Frequent Questions

What is rova?

rova is the best way to listen to New Zealand radio and entertainment online. All of your favourite NZ radio stations and entertainment channels streaming live, in one place...

rova is owned and run by MediaWorks NZ, reaching the biggest commercial radio audience in NZ and a company committed to great audio.  You can find rova on The App Store and Google Play.

Why is the listen live stream not working?

Sorry to hear you're having issues with live streaming. Here are some things that might help:

  1. 1. Check your Internet Connection. You can stream via Wi-Fi or 3G/4G.
  2. Make sure your phone and operating system are compatible with the rova app.

iOS
All Apple mobile devices running iOS 11 or higher are currently supported.

Android
Most Android mobile devices running OS version 6.0 and above are supported, including the following:

  • Samsung Galaxy S7
  • Samsung Galaxy S6
  • Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini
  • Samsung Galaxy S4
  • Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini
  • Samsung Galaxy S3
  • Nexus 5S
  • Moto G
  • HTC

Still having trouble? Please report this problem with us.

What is a Mediaworks Account?

You need a Mediaworks Account to login to rova. We use your Mediaworks Account to understand what you like and to let you know about new content you might be interested in. You also use your Mediaworks Account to access content from The Edge, Mai FM, The Rock, George FM, More FM, Magic, REX, The Breeze, The Sound, Channel X and Humm. If you reset your Mediaworks Account through the rova app, it will also change in all these other places.

How can I contact rova?

Contact details for each station as follows:

The Edge
theedge@theedge.co.nz
Mai FM
Phone: 09 928 9300
prizes@maifm.co.nz
More FM
Boss@morefm.co.nz
The Breeze
music@thebreeze.co.nz
The Rock
music@therock.net.nz
George FM
programming@georgefm.co.nz
The Sound
studio@thesound.co.nz
Magic 
studio@magic.co.nz
REX
rex@mediaworks.co.nz
Humm
buzz@hummfm.com

General enquiries:
info@rova.nz

Feedback:
feedback@rova.nz

Advertising enquiries:
advertising@rova.nz

How to advertise on rova?

For all advertising enquiries contact advertising@rova.nz.

What are rova's features?
  • Listen to all your favourite radio stations & podcasts in one app
  • Watch video livestreams as and when they happen
  • Airplay or Chromecast your favourite channel
  • Wake up or go to sleep with rova
  • Text or phone the announcers and access the station websites and Facebook pages with the touch of a button.
How do I get the rova app for iPhone and iPad?

Using your device, head to the Apple App Store, search for rova and install the app. It's 100% free. If you've got multiple devices, you'll need to download rova on each of them.

rova is supported for any all Apple mobile devices running iOS 11 or higher, Apple iPad devices running iOS 12 or higher and Android mobile devices running OS 6 or higher. Depending on the device you're using, you might need to update to the latest version operating system. There are certain older Apple devices that don't have the capability to run iOS 11 and above.

How do I get the rova app for my supported Android device?

Using your device, head to the Google Play Store, search for rova and install the app. It’s 100% free. If you've got multiple devices, you'll need to download rova on each of them.

rova is supported for any Android mobile devices running OS 6 or higher that have a mobile network data connection*. 

Depending on the device you're using, you might need to update to the latest version operating system.

*Unfortunately wi-fi only tablets are not supported.

How to make a complaint

If you wish to make a complaint about any of the content you have heard on the rova app, please send your feedback to comments@rova.nz.

Login

Why do I need to log in?

To make the most of rova, the app needs to know who you are. It will ultimately mean greater customisation and personalisation. Sometimes advertisers will want to communicate to a specific group of people, so knowing a few details about you means we can do that for them.

Can I update my email address?

If you decide to edit your email address for your account, tap the cog icon at the bottom right of the screen, then tap ‘Manage Profile’. Scroll down to email address field to edit.

How do I delete my account?

If you decide to delete your account, tap the cog icon at the bottom right of the screen, then tap ‘Manage Profile’. Scroll down to the delete account link at the bottom of the screen.

How can I reset my password?

On the rova mobile app, tap 'login' on the homepage, then tap 'Reset it' at the bottom of the screen.

If you want to reset your password and you're already logged in:
Tap the cog icon at the bottom right of the screen, then tap 'Manage Profile'. Scroll down to the change password link at the bottom of the screen.

Radio Frequencies

What are the stations' frequencies?

You can find a list of frequencies of the stations on their websites via the below..

The Edge
www.theedge.co.nz
Mai FM
www.maifm.co.nz
More FM
www.morefm.co.nz
The Breeze
www.thebreeze.co.nz
The Rock
www.therock.net.nz
George FM
www.georgefm.co.nz
The Sound
www.thesound.co.nz
Magic
www.magic.co.nz
REX
www.rexonline.co.nz
Humm
www.hummfm.com
Channel X
www.channelx.co.nz