Channel 9 was established as a tourist information channel. With the closure of New Zealand's regional television network, Channel 9 was expanded to a full news carrying local television station in 1997. To this day Channel 9 is Dunedin's only local television station and Dunedin's local evening news source. Channel 9 is locally owned, with a local staff and an unashamedly local view of things. Channel 9 operates as a separate trading division of Allied Press Limited. As such, it is backed by a quality driven media company with a strong dedication to the local community.

Channel 9 operates a live to air studio and a small production house. Our aim is turn out quality television that focuses on the local people and region. We produce good quality inexpensive commercials and short programmes. Through outside broadcast facilities we facilitate coverage of local, sporting and interest events in an affordable manner. Channel 9 offers the only way to broadcast your local event to Dunedin city.

Channel 9 staff are completely committed to giving professional service. We aim to exceed the expectation of advertisers wherever possible. Channel 9 advertisers come back for more. Television is a medium that brings instant results. Your commercial plays Monday, the cash register hums on Tuesday and beyond. Naming rights or name association with a popular show is a powerful way to profile your business.