GOLD is an iHeartRadio station streaming classic hits and classic rock of the late 1960s, 1970s, 1980s and 1990s targeting an audience of listeners above 45 years of age.
Gold Sport broadcasts as a network on frequencies across New Zealand and is owned and operated by New Zealand Media and Entertainment (NZME). Its head office and studios are in central Auckland, alongside NZME's seven other radio networks.
GOLD went to air on 1 July 2020, taking over the FM frequencies held by Mix and the AM and low power FM frequencies previously used to broadcast Radio Sport.
GOLD is a pure music format, while the AM/LPFM version carries a hybrid talk/sports/music format.
On 17 June 2022, NZME announced that, after nearly two years, GOLD AM would change its name to GOLD SPORT from 27 June 2022. The name change reflects what is currently broadcast on the station which includes live sport commentary, The Country with Jamie Mackay and The Country Sport Breakfast with Brian Kelly.
On 2 May 2025, NZME announced that it was introducing a new country radio station that would start broadcasting on most of GOLD's frequencies from May 9th. On 9 May GOLD became an online-only iHeartRadio station ceasing to broadcast terrestrially on FM, with AM frequencies remaining shared with sports coverage.
Gold Sport's music programme changed from the Classic rock format to Country music in December 2025.
GOLD is an online, 24/7 music only station with no shows.
GOLD SPORT's regular show is The Country with Jamie Mackay along with live sport commentary including Super Rugby, All Black tests, and Netball.
GOLD Sport broadcasts on AM and low power FM frequencies as a network across New Zealand and streams on iHeartRadio.