The Hits is expected to be broadcasting from a new studio by the end of this month.
Planning started late last year to shift The Hits radio station from its Banks St premises to 88 Robert St, home of the Northern Advocate, as part of an efficiency exercise, said project manager Rob Paris of broadcasting specialist company AVW.
"APN bought the Radio Network and is looking to consolidate their interests where possible into the one building."
Northern Advocate general manager Greg Alexander said having The Hits in the same building as the advertising and news team made good commercial and news sense.
"It's a better strategy all round for our advertising matrix.