Top 5 News Apps Performance in New Zealand Q4 2025

In the fourth quarter of 2025, the top news applications in New Zealand demonstrated varying trends in downloads, revenue, and active users, according to data from Sensor Tower.

NZ Herald News saw fluctuations in weekly revenue, starting at around $28.6K and peaking at $37.4K in late November. Downloads remained relatively stable with a slight increase towards the end of the quarter, reaching 579 in the week before Christmas. Active users showed a positive trend, growing from 59.5K to 68.6K by the end of December.

The Guardian - US & World News experienced a notable rise in revenue, ending the quarter at $12.2K. Weekly downloads were steady, with a slight increase to 246 by the end of December. However, active users declined from 8.6K to 5.8K over the quarter.

X showed a consistent revenue increase, peaking at $8.4K in early December. Downloads fluctuated, peaking at 4.9K in October, while active users saw a slight decrease, ending the quarter at 141.7K.

NYTimes: US and Global News had a steady revenue stream, with a peak of $3.5K in late December. Downloads increased towards the end of the quarter, reaching 413. Active users rose from 5K to 6.9K by the end of the year.

The Economist - News, Podcasts saw a gradual increase in revenue, reaching $4.2K at the beginning of December. Downloads were relatively low, peaking at 186 in the last week of December. Active users remained steady, ending the quarter at 1.1K.

These insights offer a snapshot of the competitive landscape among news apps in New Zealand, highlighting the importance of tracking performance metrics. For more detailed analytics, visit Sensor Tower.