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Olivia Dean Does The Double – #1 ON SINGLES & ALBUMS TOP 40
Aotearoa is turning out to be the global cheerleader for UK artist Olivia Dean as the 26-year-old Londoner locks her first international chart double, topping both the Album and Singles Top 40 this week.
REFRESHED CHART RULES – WHAT'S CHANGED
The Official Aotearoa Music Chart Rules are regularly refreshed, to better reflect the needs of artists and their teams in the current market.
Ones To Watch is now Hot Tracks!
We're switching things up with our longstanding Ones To Watch feature on socials.
OLIVIA DEAN HOLDS AT #1 ON SINGLES TOP 40, DEMON HUNTERS OST RETURNS
Olivia Dean holds steady at #1 on the Singles Top 40 this week with ‘Man I Need’. According to its creator, the song is about "knowing how you deserve to be loved and not being afraid to ask for it..." but also, "it was made for dancing!"
SIX60 revealed as inaugural Aotearoa Charts Icon, live at the 2025 Aotearoa Music Awards
As part of the celebration of 50 years of the Official Top 40 Music Charts in New Zealand, the Aotearoa Charts Icon award has been established by Recorded Music NZ to recognise local artists that have had significant success in the Official Charts over an extended period.
50 years of the Official Music Charts in Aotearoa – the Charts go Gold today
The Official Music Charts turn 50 today. Produced by Recorded Music NZ, the Charts reflect the most popular singles and albums in Aotearoa each week. They are the only charts endorsed by the music industry and are compiled according to globally recognised guidelines.