Most Popular Podcasts in New Zealand - February 2026
The top 100 podcasts in New Zealand right now, ranked by combined chart data from Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and PodcastIndex. Updated monthly.
Updated: February 20, 2026
How does the PodRanker Score work?
Every podcast gets a PodRanker Score from 0 to 100 based on its chart performance across multiple platforms.
- We collect chart rankings from Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and PodcastIndex each month.
- Each source carries a different weight -Apple and Spotify count the most, reflecting their larger listener base.
- The country score reflects how well a podcast ranks on each platform's chart for New Zealand specifically.
- A score of 100 means #1 on every platform. A score of 50 means solid rankings on most platforms.
The top podcasts in New Zealand, ranked
Five million people, but New Zealanders listen to podcasts at rates comparable to countries ten times their size. This chart ranks the most popular podcasts in New Zealand using Apple Podcasts New Zealand, Spotify New Zealand, and PodcastIndex data.
The New Zealand podcast chart is a three-way mix: local NZ shows, Australian imports, and American hits. RNZ (Radio New Zealand) and NZME produce several of the best New Zealand podcasts. Australian true crime shows chart well here because the two markets share cultural ties and some shows cover cases in both countries. Rugby drives seasonal listening. All Blacks and Super Rugby analysis pods jump into the top 10 during the season.
Because the NZ market is small, chart positions are volatile. One good week can put a new show in the top 5. That makes the New Zealand podcast rankings more interesting to watch than some larger markets where the same shows sit at the top for months. For trending podcasts in New Zealand or the best NZ podcasts right now, check the chart above.
We update these rankings every month. Check out the worldwide top 100 or pick another country from the selector above.