Sun Media announces the launch of Buzzworthy.co.nz – a media platform designed specifically for the podcasts and streaming for New Zealand audiences.

At launch the new platform will feature four podcast series, with fresh episodes weekly.

SPORTS BUZZ will look ahead to big events in Tauranga and the Bay of Plenty with interviews from athletes and administration.

FOOD BUZZ celebrates the dining scene with a passion for food and the people behind great eating.

CRIME BUZZ meets investigators and operators at the coalface of stopping crime.

FUTURE BUZZ looks at the big issues around building a strong healthy future for the region.

The new platform joins popular brand-names/mastheads in the Sun Media group including The Weekend Sun, SunLive, Coast & Country News and New Farm Dairies.

Sun Media directors Brian and Claire Rogers say Buzzworthy is a natural extension of their journey.

'Over the last 22 years we've built readership from print, through to online news and daily digital bulletins.

'We know people want to consume insightful and impactful reporting; moving to engaging live conversations on big topics the next stage.”

Buzzworthy will be recorded and produced in a new purpose-built studio at Sun Media offices on The Strand in Tauranga.

Buzzworthy is a co-production between Sun Media and Bright Co.

'I've always been passionate about our city and our community and delivering its voice (especially food) is a privilege,” says producer Dawn Kiddie.

'We're looking forward to introducing our new hosts and amazing guests over the coming weeks.”

New episodes for each topic stream will be released at the same time each week.

Listeners can subscribe for news and reminders at: https://www.buzzworthy.co.nz