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Tuesday May 12
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9:40 Coronation Street
Long running drama with the residents of England's most famous cobbled street.
10:40 Deal or No Deal Australia
Join host Grant Denyer for a round of this high pressure and high stakes game show, where contestants face up to the Banker and must decide: is it Deal or No Deal?
11:10 Shortland Street
Selina searches for answers.
11:45 George Clarke's Remarkable Renovations
Barber Shop, Buckinghamshire: Rollo and Olivia have decided to swap city life for the rolling Chiltern Hills, snapping up an old barber's shop and its 17th century attached building; they plan to convert the loft.

12:40 Grand Designs Australia
Clarence: Dennis and Karen have long dreamed of living in the wilderness and in 2013 they finally bought their perfect bush block in Clarence, a tiny pocket of the spectacular Blue Mountains, west of Sydney.
1:35 Te Karere
Te Karere brings you key events and stories of interest to Māori as well as bringing a Māori perspective to the day's news and current affairs.
2:00 Infomercials
5:30 Te Karere
Te Karere brings you key events and stories of interest to Māori as well as bringing a Māori perspective to the day's news and current affairs.
6:00 Bnz Business Breakfast
Bnz Business Breakfast: Join BNZ Business Breakfast for a sharp, authoritative start to the business day. in just 30 minutes we set the agenda — fast, focused, and forward looking.
6:30 Breakfast
Start your day off right as the Breakfast team brings you all the latest in news, weather, sport and entertainment.
9:00 The Finish Line
Celebrity Festive Celebrity Special: the more you know, the further you go. Knowledge equals speed as contestants battle it out to reach the finish line first. Action packed quiz fun with Roman Kemp and Sarah Greene.
10:00 Tipping Point
Fantastic quiz show in which four players take on a machine in the hopes of winning its 10,000 pounds jackpot. Only one can win!
11:00 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!

12:00 Tenable
Gameshow hosted by Warwick Davis. Five contestants attempt to answer top 10 list questions for the chance to win a big cash prize. the more top ten lists, the greater the jackpot.
1:00 Emmerdale
Long running soap following the ups and downs of village life amid the rolling scenery of the Yorkshire Dales.
1:30 Coronation Street
Long running drama with the residents of England's most famous cobbled street.
2:00 Go Girls. s4 e1
Kevin is back in town with bombshell news, as Britta has big news for Kevin. But when bombs go off, someone is bound to get hurt.
3:00 Tipping Point
Fantastic quiz show in which four players take on a machine in the hopes of winning its 10,000 pounds jackpot. Only one can win!
4:00 Te Karere
Te Karere brings you key events and stories of interest to Māori as well as bringing a Māori perspective to the day's news and current affairs.
4:30 Deal or No Deal Australia
Join host Grant Denyer for a round of this high pressure and high stakes game show, where contestants face up to the Banker and must decide: is it Deal or No Deal?
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 Seven Sharp
Join Hilary Barry, Jeremy Wells and the team for a fresh perspective on today's stories.
7:30 First Class Travel Show
Season Finale: Josie flies first class to a hotel in Hong Kong where she has her own personal butler!
8:20 Lotto
8:25 Celebrity Race Across the World
Season Premiere: Famous faces Roman Kemp, Dylan Llewellyn, Anita Rani, Molly Rainford and Tyler West set off with a loved one on an epic 5,900km race across Central America.
9:45 Coronation Street
Long running drama with the residents of England's most famous cobbled street.
10:45 Deal or No Deal Australia
Join host Grant Denyer for a round of this high pressure and high stakes game show, where contestants face up to the Banker and must decide: is it Deal or No Deal?
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8:30 The Hunt: Prey vs Predator
It’s dog eat underdog as strategies shift and fortunes flip in the forest, before a dramatic twist turns the game on its head, putting even the strongest players in peril...
10:40 Celebrity Treasure Island
A major power shift rocks the game, as Georgia makes a bold play for a woman to take the win. But does she have the numbers for her plan to succeed?
11:40 CSI. s10 e23
Meat Jekyll: Season Finale: the CSIs' lives are on the line as they close in on the elusive Dr. Jekyll, and more than one member of the team may not LIVE to see his capture.

12:40 Accident, Suicide, or Murder
In Sickness and in Wealth: Explore the unbelievable true stories of suspicious deaths, unpacking the evidence and strange behaviour that led investigators to question these tragic events.
1:30 Emmerdale
Long running soap following the ups and downs of village life amid the rolling scenery of the Yorkshire Dales.
1:50 Infomercials
2:50 Women on the Verge. s1 e2
Laura feels elated after her first therapy session with the enigmatic Dr. Fitzgerald and feels back in control of her life however during a work assignment she gets emotionally over involved.
3:20 Farmer Wants a Wife
It’s the annual Farmer Wants a Wife country ball full of romance and fun.But not everyone is happy as the quest for love threatens to tear one farm apart.
4:30 TVNZ2 Returns at 5am
5:00 Infomercials
6:00 Les Mills Born to Move
The J E D Workout: Designed to nurture a life long love of physical activity, BORN to MOVE helps children experience the joy and vitality of moving to music, combining fun and fitness in way that children love.
6:25 Kiri and Lou
Kiri and Lou follows the adventures of Kiri, a feisty little dinosaur with overpowering emotions, and Lou, a gentle but thoughtful creature. Follow the friendship of these two prehistoric creatures.
6:30 Toi Time
Are you ready to kanikani? Join Tama, Māia, JoJo and guests including Aunty Anika (Anika Moa) as they dance, sing and have fun around their whare in this fun and educational new series!
7:00 Smarty Pants
Hardly Working: Tired of being the "losers" in class, three buddies are on a mission to become cool realising along the way that just accepting themselves is the coolest way to be.
7:25 Sonic Boom
Multi Tails: Sonic, Tails, Amy, Knuckles, and Sticks reside on Seaside Island in Hedgehog Village. Together they defend the island from various threats like Doctor Eggman and his robotic creations.
7:45 Lego Ninjago: Masters of Spinjitzu
Winds of Change: Kai, Jay, Cole and Zane must master their elemental powers and Spinjitzu weapons to protect the land of Ninjago, which also has an underworld.
8:15 Peppa Pig
Caring for Grandpa Pig: Join Peppa and her animal friends on fun filled adventures playing games, dressing up and of course jumping in muddy puddles!
8:35 Takaro Tribe
Pupurangi Goes Exploring: Come join the Takaro Tribe as they sing and dance their way through their magical alphabet forest, meeting friends and whanau and learning as they go.
9:00 Infomercials
9:30 Les Mills Adult Classes
Bodyattack 123: Les Mills and TVNZ are thrilled to be working together to offer you free access to renowned Les Mills classes; BODYBALANCE, BODYCOMBAT, BODYATTACK, LES MILLS CORE and LES MILLS GRIT Cardio.
10:00 Everyday Gourmet with Justine Schofield
MasterChef Australia finalist Justine Schofield shares some of her favourite recipes in this cookery program aimed at ideas for the home cook.
10:30 Farm to Fork
Farm to Fork takes you on a journey across Australia, showcasing fresh local produce to inspire healthy cooking. Discover where your food comes from, support local farmers, and learn how to eat well.
11:00 The Drew Barrymore Show
Megan Moroney: Driven by humour and optimism, Drew Barrymore presents human interest stories and has heartfelt conversations with special guests.
11:30 Shortland Street
Selina searches for answers.

12:00 Home and Away
Will Alf accept help from his friends?Tane’s loved ones cling to hope. Sonny’s feeling sidelined. David wishes he did better.
12:30 Tipping Point Australia
Hosted by Australian tennis legend Todd Woodbridge, Tipping Point will push contestants' luck to the very edge in their quest to beat the mesmerising device and win mystery prizes and cash!
1:30 Bridge of Lies
Ross Kemp hosts a nail biting quiz. Using knowledge, strategy and a little luck, contestants must cross the Bridge, spotting the lies. One wrong step and they lose everything!
2:30 Everyday Gourmet with Justine Schofield
MasterChef Australia finalist Justine Schofield shares some of her favourite recipes in this cookery program aimed at ideas for the home cook.
3:00 Celebrity Treasure Island
A major power shift rocks the game, as Georgia makes a bold play for a woman to take the win. But does she have the numbers for her plan to succeed?
4:00 Tipping Point Australia
Hosted by Australian tennis legend Todd Woodbridge, Tipping Point will push contestants' luck to the very edge in their quest to beat the mesmerising device and win mystery prizes and cash!
5:00 The Simpsons. s18 e19
Crook and Ladder: Maggie causes destruction in the house after Marge throws away her pacifier. Meanwhile, Homer becomes a volunteer firefighter.

5:30 The Big Bang Theory. s7 e14
The Convention Conundrum: After they miss out on Comic Con tickets, the guys mock Sheldon for trying to hold his own comic book convention, until he winds up spending a wild night with James Earl Jones.
6:30 Home and Away
Harper has a bone to pick. An idea sparks for Mali. Will Jo fight for Tane?
7:00 Shortland Street
Cody hides a secret.
7:30 Celebrity Treasure Island
An individual face off ignites a battle of the sexes. and when elimination beckons, could another giant be about to fall?
8:30 New Zealand Spy. s1 e3
The Informant: Ignoring Boss’s orders to rest and recuperate, Michael follows a lead to a Marlborough vineyard. Meanwhile, Sue teams up with a British spy in hopes of uncovering valuable information.
9:05 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Jimmy Carr hosts as Rhod Gilbert and Sarah Millican go head to head with Judi Love and Joe Lycett. Jazz Emu joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner.
10:05 DMV. s1 e14
Payday: While the DMV crew awaits payday, everyone scrambles for side gigs; Colette and Ceci attempt to pull Barb out of a pyramid scheme that quickly proves more alluring than any of them anticipated.
10:35 Celebrity Treasure Island
An individual face off ignites a battle of the sexes. and when elimination beckons, could another giant be about to fall?
11:35 CSI. s11 e1
Shock Waves: Langston fights for his life after being stabbed by psychopath Nate Haskell, while the other CSIs attend a funeral that turns deadly. Guest starring Justin Bieber.
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10:30 Below Deck Down Under
Till Chaos Do US Part: as tensions rise in the galley, guest complaints shake Chef Ben, and Capt. Jason demands professionalism when Ben and Ellie clash. Mounting interior mistakes force Daisy to draw a line.
11:30 Chaos in Court
Enough is Enough: a courthouse is the scene of a brawl after a manslaughter conviction. One woman claims Jesus is her attorney, and a man becomes outraged when denied bond.

12:35 Infomercials
Infomercials
6:00 Alaska: The Last Frontier. s9 e13
Dangerous Waters: Eivin and Eve launch a risky clean up operation to clear a tangle of old nets endangering fish in a nearby river. And, Atz Sr. goes on a solo hunt for moose.
6:55 Homestead Rescue
Bridge Over Troubled Water: Oregon homesteaders find their dream in jeopardy following an accident. When the Raneys arrive, they find a dilapidated bridge has cut them off.
8:50 Infomercials
Infomercials
10:35 The Good Doctor
Potluck: the hospital staff gathers for a potluck but when certain staff start acting strangely (Vomiting, hallucinating) it becomes clear it's not from food poisoning but something else.
11:30 Pretty Little Liars
Over a Barrel: Spencer searches for Mona's missing laptop. Meanwhile, Emily struggles to come to terms with the end of her relationship with Paige.

12:30 All American
Bring the Pain: Layla pretends everything is fine, Spencer's dinner with a football booster doesn't go well, and Coop is pushed outside her musical style. Plus, Jordan finds himself in trouble.
1:30 Flip or Flop. s7 e15
Tri Level Flip: Tarek and Christina buy a tri level home in Orange with a dated floor plan. as the problems pile up, they work together to get the flip done without a falling out.
2:00 Vanderpump Rules
Pump Fiction: Lisa brings the SURvers to a TomTom photoshoot, but drama erupts when Angelica shares what was found in Jason's shower. Demy ends her friendship with Natalie, and Shayne premieres his short film.
3:00 Chopped
Southwestern Strength: Four Southwestern chefs take the reins as they face cooking with cactus and casserole, spicy surprises and a special flour.
4:00 Beach Hunters. s6 e5
Getaway Right Away in Oregon: Now that their boys are grown, a couple looks to buy a vacation home on the Central Oregon Coast. They're looking for a quiet, secluded getaway.
4:30 Island Life. s18 e10
More Elbow Room on Whidbey Island: a newlywed military couple is looking for a house close to the Whidbey Island naval base. They want a place with a garage and a yard for their dogs.
5:00 House Hunters International. s173 e5
Texas Teacher to Costa Rica: a Texas teacher decides to ditch her stressful teaching career for a more peaceful lifestyle in Costa Rica.

5:30 House Hunters International
Hitting the Pause Button in Brasilito: a Virginia mother wants her daughter to escape a frantic, consumer driven culture and experience a slower pace of life in Brasilito, Costa Rica.
6:00 ThreeNews
ThreeNews presents comprehensive coverage of global and local news.
7:00 Millionaire Hot Seat Au: Episode 13
With life changing cash on the line, everyday Aussies will have the opportunity to walk away with cash prizes up to $1,000,000.
7:30 My House My Castle
Churches: Churches are rich with history, character and spiritual symbolism. But what happens when these sacred spaces hit the property market?
8:00 House Hunters Australia
Christine and Stelios: Stelios and Christine move to Berry to be closer to family he wants rolling hills and gardens, while she dreams of great entertaining spaces, making compromise essential.
8:30 All New Love it or List it Australia
Research: Andrew and Neale meet toyshop owners Rob and Jess. Will they be able to convince them to a more functional house, or will Neale's makeover create a home Jess won't want to leave?
9:35 Outback Opal Hunters
Bad Luck: the Opal Whispers are forced to leave behind a rich opal seam in a mine on the verge of collapse. the Cheals are cut off from their mine by crippling floods.
10:35 Vanderpump Rules
Pump Fiction: Lisa brings the SURvers to a TomTom photoshoot, but drama erupts when Angelica shares what was found in Jason's shower. Demy ends her friendship with Natalie, and Shayne premieres his short film.
11:30 Caught!
Escaping the Law: Police use non lethal methods to catch bad guys. An officer risks his life atop a moving vehicle, and an escaped convict puts on the charm to avoid being captured.
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10:30 Piri's Tiki Tour
All Black hero Piri Weepu combines his love for Rugby with his skill at diving and hunting around New Zealand meeting up with locals.
10:52 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 Tūhura
Niua and Hura travel to Tāmaki Makaurau to uncover the story behind the cliffs on west coast of Auckland.
6:43 Takaro Tribe
Takaro Tribe is an animated series for 0 6 year olds. We follow our cute characters as they enter the magical Alphabet Forest where our talking Papa Rakau, Pond Koka, Pu and Waea Wao live.
6:58 Kiri and Lou
Animated tamariki series Kiri & Lou follows the adventures of two friends living in pre historic New Zealand NZ.
7:09 Island of Mystery
Tired of this weird game, Josh decides it's time to go home but is soon running for his life from creatures emerging from a strange bone lined fort.
7:18 Te Nūtube
Two clever cousins, Atareta and Te Haakura, share their world with their followers.
7:29 Tamaiti Tū Spring
The whanau clears a tree with Ahu's cautionary foot safety tale. Hiramai keeps the rhythm with a parapapa song while Moe muscles the wheelbarrow.
7:39 Tamariki Haka
Children from kura across the country showcase their haka skills.
7:49 Mataora Digital
Amazing content curated for rangatahi, whānau and pakeke. Made by the Mataora team.
8:00 Pūkana 2024
Te Reo Māori entertainment programme for Kura and Kura Kaupapa tamariki / taiohi.
8:30 Ōpaki
Pānia Papa uses games, music and activities to teach Māori.
9:00 Tōku Reo
Professor John Moorfield's Māori language course supported by an interactive website.
9:30 Marae
NZ's longest running, bilingual, weekly current affairs show returns for 2026, featuring a Māori perspective on politics and culture.
10:00 Haka Yarns
NEW: Explores and celebrates the world of kapa haka and the passionate haka community. Hosted by kapa haka "know it alls" Chey Milne and Kereama Wright with Anipatene Biddle and Montel Tivoli.
10:54 Someday Challenge
A film making challenge for rangatahi to tell stories about issues they care about.
11:00 Tuna Dundee - Keep it Native
Rapaera Black, born and bred in the Tuhoe Valley, still carries on the legacy of traditional fermented Māori kai. He is a born hunter gatherer known locally as Tuna Dundee.
11:30 Whaikōrero
Whaikōrero masters and practioners examine formal oral traditions from Te Arawa, and scrutinise the evolution of this art form in a contemporary world.

12:00 Hunt with Me
Lifestyle series that celebrates the wide diversity of Māori hunters, fishers and gatherers from all around New Zealand.
12:30 13 Hours to Survive
It’s an epic drama that happens with the coming of each low tide. as the sea recedes, creatures become trapped in tidal pools. They must survive 13 hours the time it takes for the tide to return.
1:31 Tautohetohe
Māori wordplay and wit in action as two teams go head to head on a given topic.
2:30 Ōpaki
Pānia Papa uses games, music and activities to teach Māori.
3:00 ASB Polyfest 2025
Featuring Te Kapa Haka o Te Puna o Wairaka Mt Albert Grammar, Whakaata Māori presents performances from the Māori Stage of ASB Polyfest 2025, as the festival marks 50 years of rangatahi excellence.
3:30 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.
3:37 Tūhura
Niua and Hura travel to Tāmaki Makaurau to uncover the story behind the cliffs on west coast of Auckland.
3:43 Takaro Tribe
Takaro Tribe is an animated series for 0 6 year olds. We follow our cute characters as they enter the magical Alphabet Forest where our talking Papa Rakau, Pond Koka, Pu and Waea Wao live.
3:58 Kiri and Lou
Animated tamariki series Kiri & Lou follows the adventures of two friends living in pre historic New Zealand NZ.
4:10 Island of Mystery
Tired of this weird game, Josh decides it's time to go home but is soon running for his life from creatures emerging from a strange bone lined fort.
4:19 Te Nūtube
Two clever cousins, Atareta and Te Haakura, share their world with their followers.
4:30 Avatar: The Last Airbender
Ko nga putanga reo maori o nga pakiwaituihi e rua, o Avatar.
4:56 Mura O Te Ahi
Hilarious 'debating' competition showcasing Māori humour and wit entirely in the Māori language.
5:24 Mauri Reo Mauri Ora
Mauri Reo, Mauri Ora is a series of programme content that focus on entertaining and education Kōhungahunga and Kura Tuatahi audiences.

6:00 Te Mana Kuratahi 2025
Relive the best of this year's Te Mana Kuratahi regional kapa haka competition held in Tauranga.
6:22 Loading Docs 2021 - Tumanako Hope
Powerful people. Powerful stories. Eight insightful short documentaries from strong New Zealand voices.
6:30 Autaia Haka Theatre
Māngere's story is one of resilience, representing their vibrant community and the strength of whānau. This story is also a tribute to Whāea Frida, whose memory anchors their performance.
6:45 Autaia Haka Theatre
A high energy showcase of Māngere pride, grounded in te re, tikanga, and an emotional tribute to the memory of Whāea Frida.
6:57 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.
7:00 Hurō Pēpi II
Kawiti and Jess showcase their minimalist lifestyle as whānau living in a tiny home, discussing the benefits and challenges of raising pēpi in a small space.
7:30 Red Chef Revival
NEW: Coming to grips with his inner demons, host Rich Francis travels to what he calls the Hollywood of Indigenous Reservations, Osoyoos, to cook with an ingredient he’s never used before, cougar.
8:02 Red Earth Uncovered
A half hour youth documentary series where a host investigates Aboriginal linkages to ancient myths and legends.
8:30 Episode 4
NEW: When We Go to War chronicles a New Zealand family at the outbreak of WWI, from optimism to despair as war's toll mounts. it follows their experiences from the home front to the battlefields of Gallipoli and Egypt
9:20 Mauri Moana
Beneath the water, a toxic algae silently spreads, suffocating the lifeforce of the seafloor, its reach a creeping shadow over New Zealand's ocean depths.
9:30 Chat Her Up
NEW: Turia CHATS with Montel Tivoli about life, haka, hauora and how he turned “iLovit” from a mindset into a movement.
9:40 Not Even
Ma and Pua practise for Pua's upcoming interview. Taaps asks his Nan for advice on how to deal with Heps. An emotionally lost Ma gets some surprisingly solid advice from a stranger.
10:03 Rewind
Music video series with curated NZ and Reo Māori music. Includes old music videos updated with graphic factoids.
10:30 Whare Pūoro
A showcase of New Zealand musicians performing entirely in te reo Māori. Presented by Amanda Ashton.
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.
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