Top 5 News Apps Performance in New Zealand: Q1 2025

In the first quarter of 2025, the top five news applications in New Zealand demonstrated varied performance trends on a unified platform, according to data from Sensor Tower.

NZ Herald News from NZME Holdings Ltd showed a stable weekly revenue, peaking at approximately $29.7K in late February. Weekly downloads fluctuated slightly, with numbers around 500-800, while weekly active users increased from 20.6K to 25K by the end of March.

The Guardian - Live World News saw weekly revenue start at $11.1K, followed by a dip and a recovery to $5.5K by the end of the quarter. Downloads remained steady, mostly between 200-250, and active users peaked at 7.5K in mid-March.

X experienced a surge in weekly revenue in mid-February, reaching $7.5K, while downloads decreased from 3.4K to 2.3K throughout the quarter. Active users showed a declining trend, ending at 154.8K.

NYTimes: US and Global News reported a modest increase in weekly revenue, peaking at $2.5K in late March. Downloads remained around 250-300, and active users showed a slight upward trend, peaking at 10.2K in early March.

The Economist - News, Podcasts observed a decline in weekly revenue from $2.7K to $0.6K by the end of March. Downloads were stable, ranging from 100-150, while active users saw minor fluctuations, peaking at 1.05K at the quarter's end.

For more detailed insights and data, visit Sensor Tower.