Top 5 News and Magazines Apps in New Zealand Q2 2025

In the second quarter of 2025, the top news and magazines apps in New Zealand showed varied performance across key metrics, according to Sensor Tower data.

NZ Herald News from NZME recorded a significant peak in weekly revenue, reaching approximately $30K at the end of April. Weekly downloads fluctuated, with a notable spike to 1.1K in the week of June 23. The app maintained a stable active user base, increasing slightly from 25.1K to 26.6K over the quarter.

The Guardian - Live World News experienced a peak in weekly revenue of around $7.9K in early June. Downloads were relatively stable, with a minor increase to 662 in mid-May. Active users grew from 6.8K to 7.5K by the end of the quarter.

X (Formerly Twitter) saw weekly revenue peaking at $5.7K in mid-April. Downloads were steady, with a slight dip to 1.9K by the end of June. Active users decreased from 154.9K to 132.1K throughout the quarter.

BusinessDesk had a revenue peak of $923 in late May, with weekly downloads remaining low but consistent, peaking at 80 in early May.

NYTimes: US and Global News from The New York Times Company showed a steady increase in weekly revenue, reaching $2.6K by the end of June. Downloads were stable, with a slight increase to 313 in late June. Active users grew from 8.1K to 8.7K over the quarter.

For more detailed insights, visit Sensor Tower's website.