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Saturday Apr 25
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10:30 Leonard and Hungry Paul. s1 e6
Season Finale: Leonard learns the fate of his book proposal and of his future with Shelley. on the eve of her wedding, Grace feels held back by her responsibility towards her younger brother.
11:10 Matlock. s2 e8
Call it a Christmas Gift: with the holidays approaching, some mysteries start to come to light while taking on a case involving the city's fire department; Matty and Edwin contemplate meeting Joey's sister.

12:05 Totally Completely Fine. s1 e3
After Walt's ashes ceremony goes horribly wrong, Vivian convinces Hendrix to partake in a well worn tradition from their teenage years and throw a party.
1:05 Lockerbie: A Search for Truth. s1 e1
After losing his daughter in the bombing of Pan am Flight 103, Dr Jim Swire begins a quest for truth, searching for who is responsible.
2:10 Chateau DIY
Anna and Edward juggle guest turnovers in their plight to get the château wedding ready. Janet and Philip bring the ceiling down in their ambitious room renovation.
3:00 TVNZ1 Quiz
3:30 Infomercials
6:00 Rural Delivery
The development behind Zespri’s RubyRed kiwifruit for domestic and world markets; New Zealand’s first B Corp certified wine brand; and a business based on a traditional food preparation method.
6:30 SPCA Rescue
Will SPCA Inspector Sarah be able to rescues three very hot dogs locked in a car before it’s too late? a stray Nana cat wanting a home and a Muscovy duck afflicted by angel wing.
7:00 Roads Less Travelled
A 2 part Road Trip series uncovering all the hidden gems that can be found in New Zealand.
7:30 Songs of Praise
Spirituals: Inspiring hymns and songs, together with uplifting stories of faith from around the UK and beyond.
8:00 Ainsley's Great Garden Cook Off
Tristan Welch & Philli Armitage Martin: National treasure Ainsley Harriott challenges some of Britain's best chefs to make inspiring meals from ingredients available in and around a stunning selection of National Trust properties.
9:00 Ka Ora Tonu
A march, a movement, a moment that captured a nation. Step inside the 2024 Hīkoi mō te Tiriti, behind the scenes with the organisers fighting to honour Te Tiriti.
10:00 Border Patrol
A Customs investigation stops a massive cigarette smuggling ring dead in its tracks, a woman arriving from Brazil has a ‘ticket to nowhere’ and Biosecurity intercept a man with ants in his pants.
10:30 We Are Rātana
Community: in 1918 the Rātana Faith was started by T.W Rātana. But how are the Rātana faithful and the community faring now? a heartfelt and contemporary look at the Rātana way of life.
11:05 The Great British Bake Off
Iain Stirling, Natalie Cassidy and Kiell Smith Bynoe see whose bakes were the best thing since sliced bread. Whose Showstopper brought 'tiers' of joy to the judges' eyes? and whose was pulled apart?

12:05 Find My Country House
First Home Dreams: Aussie homebuyers who love the tranquillity of country life find their perfect country house out in the Australian bush.
12:35 Here We Go. s2 e2
Dad's Old Boat: Sue is downsizing and having a big clear out, Amy is back from Norway and pining for the fjords, and Rachel has started her new university course.
1:45 Susan Calman's Grand Week By the Sea
Lyne Regis: Season Premiere: Susan starts her seaside holidays in Lyme Regis on the south coast, starting at the historic harbour, the Cobb.
2:45 Big Cats 24/7
Change is Coming: the team returns to Okavango Delta to catch up with old friends. Lionesses hunt nonstop to feed growing cubs. New leopard mum Lediba steps into the spotlight. Pobe, the cheetah, returns with two cubs.
4:00 Grand Designs New Zealand
Tauranga Hilltop: in the Western Bay of Plenty, a Modernist inspired house with its own art gallery is the brainchild of a cement industry veteran who came to architecture later in life.
5:00 The Chase
It's game on as teams of complete strangers work together to win money and try and defeat the Chaser, a ruthless quiz genius, who wants to leave them with nothing! Hosted by Bradley Walsh.

6:00 1news at Six
The nation's leading team of journalists brings viewers the latest news and sport, plus the most comprehensive weather report.
7:00 Hyundai Country Calendar
Butter Up: a Canterbury dairy farmer builds a booming glass bottled milk business and expands to sell butter, while trialling new initiatives on the family’s four farms.
7:30 Grand Designs New Zealand
Huntsbury Strawbale: An environmentally committed young couple in Christchurch buck convention by going back to the future with a centuries old building material.
8:30 My Family Mystery
Determined to solve a century old mystery, Sonia helps Angela uncover why her mother was abandoned at the train station.
9:30 Britain's Most Expensive Houses
Adrian takes a unique rent before you buy approach on a £14.95m coastal retreat. and can Constance land her biggest deal yet: a £60m home with unrivalled views of Hyde Park?
10:30 All Her Fault. s1 e5
News from Alcaras concerning Carrie's hideout throws suspicion on all of the Irvines.
11:40 The Murder of Nicholas Billingham
Murder of Nicholas Billingham, the 1: When a primary school teacher is found after a suicide attempt, her journals lead police to the discovery of a body in her back garden exposing a twisted murder plot.
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10:55 Taskmaster
Cube is Good: Season Premiere: Amy Gledhill, Armando Iannucci, Joanna Page, Joel Dommett and Kumail Nanjiani are the new hopefuls, all of whom go hunting for a small creature, serve Greg vegetables, and more.
11:55 MOVIE: Lean on Pete
Teenager Charley befriends a horse named Lean on Pete. When he discovers that Lean on Pete is destined for be slaughtered, he tries his best to save him. Starring Charlier Plummer. (2017)

2:05 An Unexpected Killer
Twisted Attraction: Delve into some of the most shocking murder cases, where the killer comes as a complete surprise. Just when the investigators think they've cracked the case, new evidence turns everything on its head.
4:25 911 Crisis Centre
Appreciation Action: at a 911 call centre in Cleveland, Ohio, every moment counts as a team of dispatchers answer and triage the never ending bombardment of panic stricken calls.
4:50 TVNZ2 Returns at 5am
5:00 Infomercials
6:00 Tākaro Tribe
Anga: This New Zealand made animation sees the Tākaro Tribe on a learning adventure in Te Wao Arapū (The magical Alphabet Forest), along with Pāpā Rākau (Tree father) and Kōkā (Pond Mother).
6:25 Buzz's Epic Little Missions
Buzz tries to win his first ever waka ama race, constructs a giant slingshot out of an old swing set and attempts to level up his abilities by going abseiling.
6:55 Bluey
The Dump: Meet Bluey, an inexhaustible six year old Blue Heeler dog who loves to play. She turns everyday family life into extraordinary adventures!
7:10 What Will I be Today?
Join your new friends Kauri, Esera and Wing Gai as they go on imaginative adventures to solve every day problems.
7:15 Bird's Eye View
Stolen Shiny Thing: Big Jim's mirror has gone missing! as much as he hates admitting it, he's missing his sassy cellmate.
7:20 Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir
Furious Fu: Marinette and Adrien look like regular teenagers, usually. But together they are Ladybug and Cat Noir, the heroes that protect Paris from the evil Hawk Moth!
7:45 Megamind Rules!
Thrilling Conclusions: Megamind is back, but he's turning over a new leaf. Instead of terrorising Metro City, Megamind is going good: ditching his evil ways to protect the city as the world's first superhero influencer.
8:05 Mr Hugo's Little Library
A croaky frog dreams of becoming a pop star while a nervous witch is scared her Halloween party will turn into a nightmare!
8:30 What Now?
Come and join the party! Catch Aashma, Imy, Manu and Rahil for gunge, cream pies, challenges, prizes and adventures across New Zealand! Haere mai ki te whare o te hūwareware!
9:30 Tipua
Rangirua Uncertain: a series of unnerving experiences has Ārepa starting to believe her friends are right she is doing too much. Nothing is stacking up and she has no real answers.
9:40 The Voice U.S.A
The Battles Premiere: the battle rounds begin as Michael Bublé, Niall Horan, Reba McEntire and Snoop Dogg enlist superstar battle advisors to help prepare their artists as they pick their own battle partners.
11:30 Home and Away
Lacey fights off the press. John plays detective. Sonny and Dana celebrate progress.

2:10 MOVIE: Home
Oh, a lovable misfit alien, runs away from his planet and takes shelter on Earth, where he befriends Tip, an adventurous young girl who is on a quest to find her displaced mother Lucy. (2015)
4:00 Netball: ANZ Premiership
LIVE coverage of the final match in Round 3 in the 2026 ANZ Premiership season as the Mystics host the Steel from Eventfinda Stadium in Auckland.

6:00 The Big Bang Theory. s6 e4
The Re Entry Minimization: When Howard returns from space, he doesn't get the hero's welcome he expected. Meanwhile, Game Night turns into a battle of the sexes.
7:00 Highway Patrol
Boxed In: Police intercept a biker with a bag full of trouble. a speeder is desperate for the bathroom and breaking all the rules. a truckie’s partner rushes to the rescue when he’s caught without registration.
7:30 Taskmaster
A Creepy Bit of Advice: Kumail Nanjiani holds Amy Gledhill and Joe Dommett while they ask him about shapes and colour.
8:30 MOVIE: Saving Private Ryan
An epic tale chronicling the journey of a GI squad on a dangerous mission to save their comrade who's stationed behind enemy lines. Starring Tom Hanks and Matt Damon. Directed by Stephen Spielberg.
11:40 Doc. s2 e6
Saints and Sinners: Amy treats a chaplain who helps her reconcile with the past.
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9:25 MOVIE: Dunkirk
Allied soldiers from Belgium, the British Commonwealth and Empire, and France are surrounded by the German Army and evacuated during a fierce battle in World War II. Stars Barry Keoghan (2017)
11:30 Wild Cards
Inside (Con)Man: When Max is taken hostage during a bank robbery, Ellis goes against protocol to secretly infiltrate the bank, where he and Max work together to negotiate the release of hostages.

12:30 Infomercials
Infomercials
5:00 Leading the Way
Leading the Way
5:30 Charles Stanley
Charles Stanley
6:00 The Incredible Journey
The Incredible Journey
6:30 Leading the Way
Leading the Way
7:00 Charles Stanley
Charles Stanley
8:00 Key of David
Key of David
8:30 Turning Point
Turning Point
9:00 Bizarre Foods: Delicious Destinations
San Francisco Second Bite: Andrew explores the culinary diversity and history of San Francisco. He finds hand crafted lasagne and ice cream made from locally sourced ingredients.
9:25 Guy's All-American Road Trip
Guy Fieri and his caravan crew take in a tiki drink oasis, dig into homestyle fried chicken at Dollywood and start a family bowling competition.
10:20 Getaway
Splendours 2: This week on Getaway, Shaynna Blaze joins the team as she cruises one of Europe's most spectacular waterways travelling through Germany and into Austria.
10:45 Iron Resurrection
Nova Overload: Jayson and Amanda get a '65 Chevy II Nova for a bargain, but when the team starts work on it they soon realise rat nests and rust are the least of their worries.
11:40 American Chopper
Metal Health: the crew build a pair of contrasting bikes for a client. Junior designs an ethanol fuelled motorcycle and there's a confrontation when he changes a Yankees bike design.

12:40 NASCAR O'reilly Series Highlights
Kansas Speedway: Highlights of the 2026 NASCAR O'Reilly series featuring 4 x O'Reilly Series winner and Kiwi, Shane Van Gisbergen at selected events.
1:50 NASCAR Cup Highlights
Kansas Speedway: Highlights of the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series as we follow 6 x Cup event winner and Kiwi, Shane van Gisbergen for his third season.
2:55 Street Outlaws: Farmtruck & Azn Down Under
Vegemite vs Cheese Whiz: in Brisbane, Farmtruck and AZN meet Sketch, who called them out. He helps them find a true Aussie ride to take home, and to stay on budget, they race for the title.
4:00 Dirty Mudder Truckers
Mudslinging Madness: the Dirty 7 are back for more adrenaline fuelled mega truck racing at the Pit, which has been redesigned with bigger jumps, faster speeds, and more mud!
5:00 Gold Rush: White Water
Cut and Run: Dustin makes a controversial decision that changes the course of the entire season. Kayla makes a desperate attempt at uncovering a life changing pile of gold.

6:00 ThreeNews
ThreeNews presents comprehensive coverage of global and local news.
6:30 Bondi Rescue. s14 e1
New lifeguard Josh experiences a day he'll never forget, as the long hot summer on Bondi creates unpredictable conditions.
7:00 All New Wild Heroes
Intestine Turtle and Fijian Iguana: the Auckland Zoo vets fight to save a gravely ill sea turtle and travel to the Pacific Islands to support the remarkable Fijian iguana.
7:30 The Floor Australia: Episode 1
81 Aussies, each with their own area of expert knowledge begin to duel it out to conquer the floor and win the $200,000 grand prize.
8:40 MOVIE: Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
When Newt Scamander arrives in New York, several magical beasts escape from his magically expanded suitcase. Newt must find the missing creatures before they cause trouble. Stars Eddie Redmayne (2016)
11:10 Will Trent
I'm a Pretty Observant Guy: as the GBI continues its investigation on a missing girl, Will becomes frustrated with the suspect search; Angie is forced to evaluate her current relationships as she follows a new case.
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9:00 Midway
PREMIERE: Dramatisation of the Battle of Midway, a turning point in the Pacific during WWII.
11:18 Whakaata Māori
Whakaata Māori specialises in the stories of New Zealand. be entertained and informed with news, current affairs, sports, drama, documentaries and much more.

6:30 Kori Club
Kori Club is a captivating series for 0 8 year olds that marries the charm of "The Wiggles" with the magic of Te Māori.
6:37 Mahi Pai
Along with Waiata we're learning about one of the most famous creatures to inhabit the ocean, the Ika.
6:48 Binnabånnas - Te Reo
Binnabånnas and their friend Ujjujju are two taking Sami culture puppets, who explore what it means to be a three year old.
6:59 Darwin and Newts
An animated series for youngsters who love to figure out how things work.
7:11 Island of Mystery
Follow Josh and his boisterous dog Kazumi as they unwittingly crash back 700 years in time.
7:21 Te Nūtube
Two clever cousins, Atareta and Te Haakura, share their world with their followers.
7:32 Bigsies and Littles
An animated series for tamariki about two little kororā living their lives between the moving of the tides.
7:40 Te Pāmu Kūmara
Marama has a new crush. the tamariki are offered a once in a lifetime opportunity. Tai and Amaia become distant.
7:51 Fly My Pepeha
Tamariki series offering an immersive journey into the heart of the rich landscapes of New Zealand and Māori history. Using drone technology, viewers will explore diverse landscapes and traditions.
8:00 Pūkana 2025
Te Reo Māori entertainment programme for Kura and Kura Kaupapa tamariki / taiohi.
8:30 Ngā Kapa Haka Kura Tuarua 2024
Highlights of the most prestigious Māori kapa haka event on the school calendar.
9:30 Headspace
After a nanosized trio of crime fighting aliens crash inside teenager Norman’s brain, they must work with him to thwart Zolthard, an intergalactic villain who’s invading Earth via the school principal’s mind. the film blends sci fi antics with teen adventure
11:00 Waka Huia
Charlie Rahiri describes himself as a reluctant iwi leader. But he was destined by his kaumātua to lead his iwi, Ngati Ranginui. He’s a direct descendant of Iwi chief Paraone Koikoi who surrendered his guns and pouches to the colonial office in 1864, only to be back in his kainga in Taumata three years later fighting for his land by pulling up survey pegs. We look at the changing role of a Māori Leader in Modern society through the eyes of Charlie Rahiri.
11:30 Waka Huia
From haka to anthem—Te Arawa shares the stories behind powerful songs that preserve our past and move hearts worldwide.
11:57 Waiata Anthems
Nikora Edwards aka Swizl Jager, defies societal expectations in more ways than one and, through his music, explores the dynamics of not fitting the traditional mould.

12:00 Kaitangata Twitch
A thrilling drama from Margaret Mahy. the island of Kaitangata is twitching, it's waking up! Only 13 year old Meredith can stop it. Can she discover what it wants before it is too late?
12:30 Avatar: The Last Airbender
Ko nga putanga reo maori o nga pakiwaituihi e rua, o Avatar.
1:00 End of the Valley
When a land claim faces opposition, Kaea Williams is drawn into a world rich in heritage and mystery. the past and the present collide in unexpected ways.
1:32 Red Earth Uncovered
Red Earth Uncovered is a half hour youth documentary series where a host investigates Aboriginal linkages to archaeological discoveries and ancient myths and legends.
1:59 Heritage Rescue
Brigid Gallagher travels NZ to visit a different heritage site each episode. Along with her team, Brigid gets the exhibition organised, creating new exhibits and uncovering fascinating stories.
2:55 Waiata Anthems
Once self conscious of her fair skin, pop singer YAHYAH finally lets go of her insecurities and sings in te reo Māori to honour her heritage and connect with her late mother.
2:59 Our Other Islands
Troy is embraced by the people who fought for Matakana island as it stands today and who are planting the seeds for what it could be tomorrow.
3:29 Life in the Ffn
See the stories of people who are at different stages of 'rangatiratanga' in their community. Rosie King passes her knowledge onto rangatahi.
3:59 Huiki Haere
The Tuari brothers and Maipi/Paenga whānau gain a powerful insight into the realities of life on the margins. the Maipi/Paenga whānau spend a night on the streets.
4:29 Home, Land & Sea
Kaai Silbery, chef turned entrepreneur, is building a sustainable honey cooperative on Rēkohu, protecting disease free bees and creating premium freeze dried honey with kaitiakitanga at heart.
4:59 Kāinga Whenua
Ngawha Springs is proof that whānau can use the natural resources on their whenua to develop successful enterprises whilst being the kaitiaki.
5:29 Ariki 4
Ariki is a revolutionary Māori martial arts series where teams of rangatahi battle it out. Based on the ancestral art form, ARIKI was created by Te Whare Tū Taua o New Zealand.

5:55 Waiata Anthems
Commercial success made William Singe lose his sense of self. at his lowest point, Will turns to his whakapapa and finds the connection with his first te reo Māori single: Whānau.
5:59 Te Kapa Haka O Ngā Hau E Whā Ki Murihiku
Featuring Te Kapa Haka o Ngā hau e Whā ki Murihiku, Whakaata Māori presents Te Matatini o Te Kāhui Maunga the ultimate celebration of haka excellence. Experience the passion, precision, and power of New Zealand's finest teams as they bring te reo, identity, and tradition to the stage. This is haka at its finest!
6:29 Ngā Purapura O Te Taihauāuru
Featuring Ngā Purapura o Te Taihauāuru, Whakaata Māori presents Te Matatini o Te Kāhui Maunga the ultimate celebration of haka excellence. Experience the passion, precision, and power of New Zealand's finest teams as they bring te reo, identity, and tradition to the stage. This is haka at its finest!
6:59 Te with Moana
Moana hosts a panel discussion with three first time wāhine candidates, Tania Waikato (Green), Haley Maxwell (Te Pāti Māori), and Kerrin Leoni (Labour), in the hot seat as they campaign for Parliament. in Rotorua, a new golf name to watch emerges in Hunter Edwards.
7:29 Treaty Road
In Treaty 3 territory, Erin and Saxon learn about the ongoing struggle to protect the water from contamination.
8:23 Someday Challenge
A film making challenge for rangatahi to tell stories about issues they care about.
8:30 Day One Shorts 2025
A person with sweaty hands searches for a dance partner who, like them, bears the clammy burden of a gloss finish.
8:45 The Imitation Game
The story of Alan Turing, who helped crack Nazi codes during WWII but was later prosecuted for being gay.
10:45 Red Earth Uncovered
Red Earth Uncovered is a half hour youth documentary series where a host investigates Aboriginal linkages to archaeological discoveries and ancient myths and legends.
11:15 Whakaata Māori
Whakaata Māori specialises in the stories of New Zealand. be entertained and informed with news, current affairs, sports, drama, documentaries and much more.
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