The station joined the Classic Hits network in 1995, originally as "Classic Hits 99FM". In 1998 the station was dropped from the Classic Hits network and became part of the Community Radio Network as "South Canterbury's 99FM". At this stage programming was reduced to a local breakfast show, and outside this time all programming came from the Community Radio Network studio in Taupo. In 2001 all Community Radio Network stations became part of Classic Hits, and as a result the station rejoined the Classic Hits network as "Classic Hits 98.7." At the same time the 1152 AM frequency was reassigned to Newstalk ZB.