was reassigned to Newstalk ZB. In 2005 the station began broadcasting on 94.7FM in addition to the 98.7FM frequency. Rebranding as The Hits On April 28, 2014 all stations part of the Classic Hits network were rebranded as The Hits. A networked breakfast presented by Polly Gillespie and Grant Kareama was introduced to almost all The Hits stations with the former breakfast announcer moved to present a 6-hour show between 9am and 3pm. The local 9am-3pm show was originally presented by Sam Wilson but later in 2014 The Hits Waitaki announcer Josh McIntyre took over this show broadcasting to both Timaru. With Polly and Grant leaving The Hits in 2017 all South Island stations reverted to local breakfast programming with Josh McIntyre moving to this time slot followed by network programming from 9am. Other Radio Caroline A small station using the name Radio Caroline now broadcasts from Palmerston, Otago on 756AM; coverage includes Dunedin. References South Canterbury Mass media in Timaru Defunct radio stations in New Zealand