Four Live (stylised as FOUR Live) is a New Zealand topical entertainment programme that aired weekday afternoons (4.30-6pm) on

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. It was hosted by

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and Kanoa Lloyd. Many guests appeared on the programme to feature the latest in music, fashion, entertainment, gaming and film. ''Four Live'' encouraged viewers to take part in the programme through Facebook and Twitter. The programme asked the opinions from viewers on their daily topic post and the presenters address those opinions from viewers throughout the programme. Viewers were allowed to win prizes through live on air telephone competitions, text in competitions and online competitions. It was replaced by ''Smash!'' in 2014. In 2015, ''Smash!'' moved exclusively to

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; this was replaced by ''Daily Feed'' in 2017.

Viewer requested music videos

Viewers were able to request music videos throughout the programme on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. Text codes that correspond to a music video scrolled along the bottom of the screen. Viewers were charged 50 cents when sending a text to 4440 and their request was taken on board for consideration to be played out on-air. Music video requests could be made on the Four Live Facebook and Twitter page, but whether or not the request is fulfilled was up to the presenters and directors. A list of the text codes were to be found on the Four Live text request page.

The Official NZ Top 40

The Official NZ Top 40 is made up from a list of songs from the New Zealand Top 40 Singles Chart which is published by

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. Recorded Music NZ also releases information on the Top 40 Albums in New Zealand.Top 40
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(Four Live's predecessor programme) aired on Four, an individual programme '

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' was formed. This programme ended in December 2010. The Official NZ Top 40 later became a part of

's Thursday afternoon shows, then part of Four Live. Thursdays were hosted by Kanoa Lloyd.

Repeat

Four Live was aired live on Four, weekdays at 4:30 but the programme could be re-watched on C4, weeknights at 7:30. The programme on C4 was a repeat, meaning that votes for music videos and entries for competitions may have no longer applied.

Previous presenters

In 2012, Four Live was hosted by Shannon Ryan and Tumehe Rongonui. 2013 saw Shannon Ryan return as the regular host of the programme and

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replacing Tumehe Rongonui as the presenter of the Top 40 and co-host of Four Live. 2014 introduced a new presenter lineup of Four Live, with

and Kanoa Lloyd being the co-hosts of FOUR Live.

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