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10:55 Half Man. s1 e1
Series Premiere: 1987. When their households merge, Niall and Ruben form a close and unsettling bond. An intimate yet epic exploration of what it means to be a man.

12:05 Totally Completely Fine. s1 e4
As John and Vivian go head to head in a mediation over his food truck, Hendrix is pulling out all the stops to save his marriage.
1:00 Lockerbie: A Search for Truth. s1 e2
As Jim continues his campaign for justice, two suspects are indicted for the bombing and his focus shifts to bringing the men to trial.
2:00 Chateau DIY
Janet and Philip have a wobble in the last stretch of their room renovation. Clive finds cracks in his handy work as a septic tank floods. Tim unexpectedly ends up in a hospital.
2:50 TVNZ1 Quiz
3:30 Infomercials
6:00 Rural Delivery
Plant and Food Research trials an open ocean aquaculture system; a visit to a South Waikato Ahuwhenua Award winning dairy farm; and the B Corp certified geothermally powered milk plant of Miraka.
6:30 SPCA Rescue
Season Final: a race against time for SPCA staff to save a dog with a harrowing injury, a box of kittens arrive at the Mangere Centre and a dog tied up with a dangerously short chain.
6:55 Tagata Pasifika
Tagata Pasifika is TVNZ's flagship Pacific news show, telling the stories of Pacific Islanders and its community. Made with the support of NZ on Air.
7:25 Songs of Praise
The Causeway Coast: Inspiring hymns and songs, together with uplifting stories of faith from around the UK and beyond.
8:00 Ainsley's Great Garden Cook Off
Poppy O'toole & Sam Grainger: 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 Q+a with Jack Tame
Q+A with Jack Tame 2026 11: Hosted by Jack Tame, Q+A brings viewers the important political interviews and discussions of the week, taking a close look at politics, economics, and global events.
10:05 Border Patrol
A businessman from Pakistan keeps his visa history under wraps while an American Kiwi lands with a passport that says he’s 6 feet under.
10:35 Marae
Your way in to the Māori world and the issues that matter. Māiatanga, Whanaungatanga, Manaakitanga We bring you stories with heart.
11:05 The Great British Bake Off
Joel Dommett, Finlay Christie and Prue Leith join Jo and Tom to mark Back to School week: whose flapjacks and school cake were top of the class? and whose nostalgic Showstopper sealed their 'fete'?

12:05 Find My Country House
Family Living: 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 e4
Amy's Valentine's Flowers: Suspicions run high when various people start receiving anonymous Valentine's Day cards.
1:45 Susan Calman's Grand Week By the Sea
Eastbourne: This time Susan is off to the UK's sunniest place, Eastbourne on the southeast coast. It's an elegant resort and Susan begins at the beautiful golden pier.
2:45 Big Cats 24/7
The Chase: with the dominant males gone, trouble looms as intruder lions close in on the Xudum pride's young cubs. Leopard Lediba searches for her missing cub after a tense encounter.
4:00 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.
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
Black Beauties: a South Canterbury family growing organic blackcurrants has created an international business for products they make from the superfood.
7:30 Grand Designs New Zealand
Bendigo: a Central Otago vineyard is the breath taking site for a multi generational home bringing an extended family back together with the matriarch’s own journey front of mind.
8:30 My Family Mystery
Season Finale: Melanie uncovers her grandmother's courageous journey to escape the war. While Lisa looks into the origins of her grandmother’s mysterious wedding dress.
9:30 Britain's Most Expensive Houses
Margaret showcases a £17m manor in Jersey, complete with Versace style reception rooms, a wine cellar and a labyrinth garden. and there's a tense valuation for Ian on a 16th century house in Cornwall.
10:35 All Her Fault. s1 e6
The Irvines struggle to adjust to their new normal, while also recovering from the fallout of their arguments.
11:35 Q+a with Jack Tame
Q+A with Jack Tame 2026 11: Hosted by Jack Tame, Q+A brings viewers the important political interviews and discussions of the week, taking a close look at politics, economics, and global events.
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10:40 Taskmaster
Leg Up, Johnny!: Joanna Page unwisely attempts gymnastics and Kumail Nanjiani moves skittles with oven gloves.
11:40 American Princess. s1 e1
Pilot: An Upper East Side socialite dramatically blows up her perfectly instagrammable life and runs off to join the Renaissance Faire after her fairytale wedding goes awry.

12:35 Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist. s1 e1
Round One: the Ballad Fo Chicken Man: Series Premiere: Everyone is wanting a piece of Muhammad Ali's comeback fight and Chicken Man is eyeing up the fight night prize.
1:35 An Unexpected Killer
The Runaway Murderer: 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.
3:55 911 Crisis Centre
Positive Impacts: 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.
4:20 TVNZ2 Returns at 5am
5:00 Infomercials
6:00 Tākaro Tribe
Karaka: 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 performs his own rap, tries surfing for the first time, races boats down the river and goes on a mission to feed all the animals at the farm.
6:55 Bluey
Backpackers: 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
Neighbours at War: There’s a new Tūī in the hood. the birds decide to investigate before noticing the Humans getting into a territory fight of their own.
7:20 Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir
Sole Crusher: 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 Animaniacs
They're back! the Warner brothers, Yakko and Wakko, and the Warner sister Dot — three inseparable, irascible siblings — have a great time wreaking havoc and mayhem in the lives of everyone they meet.
8:05 Mr Hugo's Little Library
A confused clown struggles with her career choices while a shy horse learns his friends love him just the way he is.
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
Kitea Discover: Ārepa is still convinced someone is following her but lets her friends distract her from her worries with a party. Everything seems to go well until an uninvited guest makes an eerie appearance.
9:45 The Voice U.S.A
The Battles Part 2: the battle rounds continue 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
Brax takes a trip down memory lane. Cash delivers good news. Jo’s guilt spirals.

2:10 MOVIE: Dakota
Kate, a widow who lost her husband in the war in Afghanistan, struggles to maintain her small town farm with her daughter while also running the volunteer fire department. Stars Abbie Cornish. (2022)
4:00 Netball: ANZ Premiership
LIVE coverage of the final match in Round 4 in the 2026 ANZ Premiership season as the Stars host the Magic from Pulman Arena in Auckland.

6:00 The Big Bang Theory. s6 e18
The Contractual Obligation Implementation: Leonard, Sheldon and Howard try to advance the cause of women in science by speaking with junior high girls about their future careers.
7:00 Highway Patrol
Nothing to See Here: a young man almost catches a train...right through his car. Speeders take risks near a school, and the last driver should definitely recognise a school zone.
7:30 Taskmaster
Lou Reed and the Wombles: Alex Horne makes a condiment based error for which he will no doubt be punished by the Taskmaster.
8:30 MOVIE: The Gentlemen
Making moves to sell his valuable cannabis empire in the UK, an American kingpin sets off a series of plots, schemes and barefaced plays for his business. Stars Matthew McConaughey. (2020)
10:45 Doc. s2 e7
What I Did for Love: Amy and Gina, with an assist from Jake, team up to help a victim of domestic abuse.
11:45 The Rookie. s8 e11
Lucy returns to work in the aftermath of the attack; an unexpected twist hinders the Liam Glasser case; a familiar face helps the team track down a killer.
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9:05 MOVIE: The Sentinel
A disgraced Secret Service agent fights to clear his name in a murder case, clashing with his prot‚g‚ while racing to prevent another assassination. Stars Michael Douglas (2006).
11:15 Wild Cards
Romancing the Egg: Ellis is drawn into a case involving Max, her ex, and a world famous Imperial egg, where a cat and mouse heist tests their friendship, their partnership, and their trust in each other.

12:15 Infomercials
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5:00 Leading the Way
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5:30 Charles Stanley
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6:00 The Incredible Journey
The Incredible Journey
6:30 Leading the Way
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8:00 Key of David
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8:30 Turning Point
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9:00 Bizarre Foods: Delicious Destinations
Charlotte: Andrew Zimmern explores the cuisine of Charlotte, a city where big banking meets blue collar traditons. He finds fried green tomatoes, barbecue and livermush.
9:25 Guy's All-American Road Trip
Camp Cooks Celebrations: Guy Fieri's friends and family finish up their Appalachian trip with gourmet mushrooms, a cast iron factory tour and a lesson in cooking for lemurs.
10:20 Getaway
Splendours 3: This week on Getaway Shaynna Blaze continues her summer cruise through Europe, travelling through Austria, Slovakia and Hungary, enjoying all the architecture, scenery and foodie delights.
10:45 Iron Resurrection
Nova Overload: Part 2: the team go back to the drawing board for their 1965 Chevy II Nova. it will take a lot of ingenuity to fix the fitment issues and complete the job.
11:40 American Chopper
Gto Bro: OCC builds a bike inspired by a 1965 GTO. Will the job cause Senior to miss his deadline for the first time? Fabrication changes cause problems for Junior's design.

12:40 NASCAR O'reilly Series Highlights
Talladega Superspeedway: Highlights of the 2026 NASCAR O'Reilly series featuring 4 x O'Reilly Series winner and Kiwi, Shane Van Gisbergen at selected events.
1:45 NASCAR Cup Highlights
Talladega 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.
2:50 Motogp Highlights
Spain: All the action from the 2026 MotoGP World Championship with the biggest names lining up on the best bikes including Kiwi Cormac Buchanan
4:00 Dirty Mudder Truckers
Trucking Mayhem: the Dirty 7 aren't confident when the Mudders of Mayhem challenge them to a race. Jimmy could lose to a kid half his age and Spiker makes a risky bet.
5:00 Gold Rush: White Water
Robbery at House Rock: Kayla's two dredge operation is on track to hit paydirt, but Dustin is forced to jeopardize her success for the greater good of Dustin's expanding empire.

6:00 ThreeNews
ThreeNews presents comprehensive coverage of global and local news.
6:30 Bondi Rescue. s14 e3
A freak hail storm lashes Bondi beach, a flag conceals a drowning tourist and Santa makes an entrance Bondi style.
7:00 All New Wild Heroes
Southern White Rhinosaurus Zambezi, Giant Wetapunga Release: a tough decision is made for the wellbeing of geriatric Southern white rhinoceros Zambezi, and the Zoo team releases giant wetapunga to the wild.
7:30 The Floor Australia: Episode 3
65 contestants are on the floor ready to do or die to move another spot closer to 200k. Tonight a player becomes the first to win a major advantage, but who will it be?
8:40 MOVIE: Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald
Movie: Fantastic Beasts: the Crimes of Grinderwald: Gellert Grindelwald plans to raise an army of wizards to rule over non magical beings. in response, Newt Scamander's former professor, Albus Dumbledore, seeks his help. Stars Eddie Redmayne (2018)
11:10 Will Trent
Don't Let it Happen Again: Will and Faith's investigation into a small town murder has large implications when a connection is drawn to a cold case; the death of a security guard perplexes Angie.
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10:55 Sidewalk Karaoke
Te Hāmua Nikora hits the streets in search of karaoke talent.
11:21 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.
6:36 Mahi Pai
An amazing ocean voyaging, Aroha takes a deep dive into the world of the Honu.
6:47 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.
6:57 Darwin and Newts
An animated series for youngsters who love to figure out how things work.
7:09 Island of Mystery
Island of Mystery is an animation series that features 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.
7:41 Te Pāmu Kūmara
Tai and Nīkau are given a grand tour, while Amaia's suspicions grows. Nan is forced to make a heavy decision.
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.
8:02 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 Mavka: The Forest Song
Inspired by Slavic folklore, this animated fantasy follows Mavka, the mystical Soul of the Forest. When a human musician named Lukas enters her enchanted homeland, Mavka must choose between love and her sacred duty as the forest’s guardian.
11:13 Loading Docs 2022 - Power of Emotion
Seeking joy after a life threatening diagnosis, a determined father attempts one last adventure with his daughter: an ambitious bike ride that will push them to physical and emotional limits.
11:30 Waka Huia
The life and practice of Kumeroa Gregory, a skilled rongoā and weaving practitioner. Raised in Te Urewera under the guidance of her kuia and koroua, Ruakenana, Kumeroa’s journey took a significant turn in 1970 when she moved north.

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
A Shared Devotion: Ngāhuia confirms her suspicions when an age old vendetta resurfaces.
1:30 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.
1:56 Waiata Anthems
When Chad "˜The Boogieman' Chambers' hometown, Tokomaru Bay, is devastated by Cyclone Gabrielle, the reggae artist hits the studio to record a poignant new waiata.
2:00 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.
2:56 Waiata Anthems
What was once a traditional love song becomes a celebration of universal love and connection in te reo Māori, when iconic band the Black Seeds revisit their anthemic tune "˜So True'.
3:00 Our Other Islands
Troy is in the Bay of Islands meeting Māori and Pākehā locals who all want the best for their islands.
3:30 Life in the Ffn
See the stories of people who are at different stages of 'rangatiratanga' in their community. Tihei Harawira performs to connect with people.
4:00 Huiki Haere
The Tuari brothers and the Rupuha/Ripikoi sisters put their acting chops to the test in preparation for an epic LARP (Live Action Role Play) adventure with a dramatic, fantasy fueled showdown.
4:30 Home, Land & Sea
A Māori owned dairy company, Miraka champions sustainability and kaitiakitanga. Powered by geothermal energy, it leads with eco innovation, like hydrogen tankers and composting factory waste.
5:00 Kāinga Whenua
Pio visits Toitū Tairāwhiti Housing, an Iwi collective that supports papakāinga builds, emergency housing and provides financial assistance and training to expand building capabilities of whānau.

5:30 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.
5:56 Waiata Anthems
In his new waiata, Reti Hedley of the indigenous soul music group IA delves into the beauty and self assurance that te reo Māori can bestow upon its speakers.
6:00 Te Iti Kahurangi
Featuring Te Iti Kahurangi, 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!
6:30 Te Rangiura O Wairarapa
Featuring Te Rangiura o Wairarapa, 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!
7:00 Te with Moana
Since its 2019 debut, Te with Moana has become an award winning and trusted force in current affairs. More than a current affairs show, it explores the rich diversity of today’s Māori experience.
7:30 Treaty Road
Erin becomes a mother & visits her homelands on Treaty 4 territory in Saskatchewan. She and Saxon tour the remains of a residential school and learn about the lives lost at residential schools.
8:21 Loading Docs 2021 - Tumanako Hope
Powerful people. Powerful stories. Eight insightful short documentaries from strong New Zealand voices.
8:30 Day One Shorts 2025
NEW: Amid the nightlife of a new city, a young Māori trans woman reckons with safety, isolation, and the fragile bonds of old friendships outgrown, as the promise of belonging rises just beyond the horizon.
8:45 Night Raiders
A mother joins an underground band of vigilantes to try to rescue her daughter from a state run institution.
10:30 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.
11:00 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.
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