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Saturday Dec 14
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11:30 The Repair Shop
The team bring three treasured family heirlooms, and the memories they hold, back to life.

12:30 Nick Knowles Heritage Rescue. s2 e6
Stowe: Season Finale: Nick checks out one of England's grandest country houses, Stowe House in Buckinghamshire.
1:35 Hotel Benidorm: Sun, Sea and Sangria
It's Easter in Benidorm, the start of the season, and the Brits are back. Hotel Benidorm Plaza is a 230 room hotel which has been part of the heart and soul of this iconic Spanish resort for decades.
2:30 The Travelling Auctioneers
McCarthy, Shepperton: Research, restore and ready for sale! An intrepid team of antiques experts and master crafters help families turn unwanted items into winning lots.
3:30 Tipping Point: Best Ever Finals
Look back at some of the most dramatic end games in Tipping History, including agonising trades and jackpot counters teetering on the edge.
4:00 Unbeatable
Jason Manford hosts the quiz show where players face a question and pick from a board of six rankable answers. Some answers are good, but only one is unbeatable.
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 The Dog House Australia
What do comedy icon Denise Scott, Australian Survivor champion Mark Wales and his Survivor wife Sam, and tennis legend Mark Philippoussis have in common? They're all looking for the perfect pooch!
8:00 Lotto
8:05 The Dog House Australia Continued
The Dog House Australia: What do comedy icon Denise Scott, Australian Survivor champion Mark Wales and his Survivor wife Sam, and tennis legend Mark Philippoussis have in common? They're all looking for the perfect pooch!
8:25 Trailblazers: A Rocky Mountain Road Trip
Series Final: the trio are inspired to step out of their own comfort zone as they prepare to emulate Isabella’s most impressive feat summitting a 14,000ft mountain.
9:35 Boiling Point. s1 e3
Carly cuts the pot washers’ hours to save some money which causes a disastrous ripple effect throughout the kitchen team.
10:50 Desperate Measures. s1 e1
Bank clerk Rowan receives unexpected news at work, while her son Finn jumps into a car with the wrong person. Just a few hours later, they are completely in the clutches of a violent gangster.
11:45 Catch-22. s1 e4
Catch 22: on a surreal trip, Yossarian begins to realise the magnitude and influence of Milo’s business empire.

12:40 Deadwood. s3 e6
A Rich Find: Bullock and Swearengen contemplate a pre emptive strike against Hearst, whose anger has recently been inflamed.
2:35 Infomercials
5:30 Religious
6:00 Country House Hunters
Orange: Grace and Luke search for a country home and are happy to take on a project, as Luke comes from a family of builders.
6:25 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.
7:35 Songs of Praise
A Welsh Christmas: Inspiring hymns and songs, together with uplifting stories of faith from around the UK and beyond.
8:15 Secrets of the London Underground. s2 e8
Quainton Road: Tim and Siddy visit Quainton Road in Buckinghamshire, 50 miles from London and once on the underground. Siddy also explores Kingsway tramway tunnel.
9:05 National Treasures. s1 e3
Local series searching for treasures of significance to NZ. Today, a big Bob Marley fan, clothes worn by a survivor of the Christchurch Earthquake, and a unique wig.
10:00 Waka Huia
Paua: Waka Huia is an iconic archival documentary series recording the unique stories and histories of Maori for all New Zealanders.
10:30 We Are Rātana
Papakainga: 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.
11:00 Gone Fishing. s2 e3
Salmon, Scotland: Bob has harboured a childhood dream to catch a salmon, so he and Paul set off for the River Tay in Scotland.

12:00 Extraordinary Escapes
Rosie Hones: in the Midlands, Sandi takes comedian Rosie Jones to a unique eco lodge complete with a disco bathroom, a stylishly rebooted 70s beach house and a charming hideaway known as the Wheelwright's Shop.
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10:35 Shortland Street
Nazar faces an uphill battle.

1:05 Bob Hearts Abishola. s5 e1
The Dead Eyes of a Respectful Son: Season Premiere: When Abishola finds out Dele cancelled his plans to go to Harvard behind her back, Bob steps in to keep her from going ballistic, on the season premiere.
1:30 Dinner Date. s11 e24
Christian: Christian from Leicester is going to be given five menus, each put together by a potential blind date.
2:30 The Amazing Race Australia: Celebrity
The Amazing Race Australia: Celebrity Edition: Deep in Borneo four teams are vying to make the Grand Finale. After breakfast with orangutans, they raft rapids, before testing their blow pipe skills. All leading to a nail biting finish.
3:40 The Summit USA
The Final Checkpoint: with the deadline looming, the group must cross a chasm on a single rope! An alliance is shattered after a bag drop race. After the vote one member is called a snake!
4:35 Ghosts. s3 e9
The Travelling Agent: Pete discovers a power that he never knew he had, one that brings him closer to his buddy Jay.
5:05 Friends. s8 e7
The One with the Stain: Monica comes to suspect her new cleaning lady is a thief, and Rachel decides to move out of Joey's apartment in preparation for the baby's arrival.

6:05 The Big Bang Theory. s7 e8
The Itchy Brain Simulation: Sheldon punishes Leonard for a past mistake by making him "walk a mile in his shoes." Meanwhile, Penny confronts Raj's ex girlfriend, Lucy.
7:00 MOVIE: Last Holiday
When a shy sales person learns she has only weeks to live, she quits her job, cashes in her savings and buys a one way ticket to Europe for a dream holiday. Starring Queen Latifah. (2006)
9:10 MOVIE: The Divergent Series - Allegiant
The Divergent Series: Allegiant: After the fall of the oppressive faction system, Tris ventures out into the city outside her walled homeland and discovers the existence of an organisation that has been controlling her life. (2016)
11:35 MOVIE: The Breaker Upperers
Jen and Mel run a successful break up service ending relationships when people can't do it themselves, until it begins to weigh on Mel's conscience. Starring Madeleine Sami and Jackie van Beek. (2018)

1:10 A Lie to Die for
A Partnership of Lies: the shocking stories of killers who got themselves so deep into deception, that they took desperate measures to avoid getting caught, resorting to murder to prevent others from exposing their lies.
3:25 Poker Face. s1 e4
Rest in Metal: Charlie goes on tour with has been metal band Doxxxology, a motley crew of dejected rockers who've spent decades trying to write a new hit.
4:15 Bob Hearts Abishola. s4 e12
My Successful Lawyer Son: as Bob gears up for delivery day at the new sock factory, he struggles to put his foot down with his opinionated family; Abishola gets a taste of Kemi's new personality.
5:00 Infomercials
5:30 TVNZ2 Returns at 6am
6:00 Darwin & Newts
Darwin & Newts are a brother/sister duo who love adventures and figuring out how stuff works! Join them as they explore and discover new things, with the help of science and some Kiwi ingenuity.
6:10 Ready Steady Wiggle
Captain Feathersword Can't Sing: Join the Wiggles and your favourite wiggly friends on their musical adventures around Wiggle Town!
6:20 Buzz's Epic Little Missions
Buzz becomes a beekeeper to find some honey for his crumpets, he’s off on a journey to visit the world’s biggest kauri tree, and goes on a diving adventure with his brother Jonn Boy.
6:50 Go, Diego, Go!
Diego travels the world, rescuing animals, with a little help from his older sister Alicia, sidekick Baby Jaguar, and talking camera Click. ¡Vámonos, amigos!
7:15 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.
7:20 The Psammy Show
I Wish I Was a Ninja!: Follow the adventures of five children after they befriend a sand fairy named "Psammy", who lives with the children at their uncle's mansion and has the ability to grant them one wish a day.
7:45 Ninjago: Dragons Rising
The Battle of the Second Monastery: Two teenagers from different worlds use their Ninja powers to defend dragons from villains who want to harvest the dragons' life forces.
8:05 Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir
Sentibubbler: 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!
8:30 Young Riders
They're young, they're passionate and they're all putting in the hard yards to become NZ's best young riders. Made with the support of NZ on Air.
8:50 The Voice USA
LIVE Final Part 1: the top five artists perform a ballad and an up tempo song in front of coaches Niall Horan, John Legend, Reba McEntire and Gwen Stefani to compete for the title of the Voice.
10:20 Home and Away
Lyrik is public enemy number one. Alf puts on a brave front. Kirby’s confidence is in freefall.

12:25 Superman & Lois. s4 e8
Luthor challenges Lois to a LIVE telecast debate, though not everything is as it seems.
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11:25 Nature's Strangest Mysteries: Solved
Giggling Rats: Ever wondered which animals get the giggles? What would cause the sea lions of San Francisco to mysteriously swim away all at once?
11:55 The Zoo: San Diego
Pandamonium: a mother panda and her cub are returned to China. a new zebra joins the herd and a retired elephant tries traditional Chinese medicine to treat her arthritis.

12:55 Santa's Baking Blizzard
Mrs Claus' Night Off: Three teams of master festive bakers and their ice sculptors compete to show off a new side of Mrs. Claus in out of this world cake designs and displays.
1:50 The Block Australia: Room Reveals
Ep 12 Main Ensuite Reveal: the race is on to finish the contestant's main ensuites. There is both praise and disappointment from the judges. Who takes home the $10,000?
3:15 Lego Masters Australia. s5 e12
Teams face their own individual sheer cliff face wall made with LEGO©. Their challenge is to create a vertical build that brings their cliff face base plate to life..
4:30 Unsellable Houses. s1 e10
Better Than New: a couple wants to sell their home and move to the mountains. Lyndsay and Leslie update the house so it can compete in the neighbourhood.
4:55 Piri's Tiki Tour. s6 e5
Te Matau a Maui: Piri and ex Maori All Black Shannon Paku are in Te Matau a Maui. They're hosted by Rob Beard of Beard Brothers Sausages, targeting Koura and Gurnard.
5:25 Getaway: Episode 20
This week on Getaway we continue our Mekong River cruise arriving in the Cambodian capital Phnom Penh before crossing the border into Vietnam and winding up at the magical Mekong Delta.

6:00 Threenews
ThreeNews presents comprehensive coverage of global and local news.
6:30 On the Ladder with Kiwibank: Episode 8
Brodie Kane meets brother and sister Kevin and JC, first time buyers who want to co own an easy care home for themselves and their beloved dogs.
7:00 MOVIE: Elf
Buddy, a human, is raised amongst elves at the North Pole. When he discovers that he is not an elf, he travels to New York to search for his biological father. Stars Will Ferrell (2003)
9:00 MOVIE: You've Got Mail
As the internet bridges the gap between two unknowing business rivals, their real life personas threaten their relationship. Stars Tom Hanks (1998)
11:30 SAS Australia. s4 e8
The pressure rises as recruits take on a helicopter ladder crossing and a log haul task; Pauly is targeted from all sides.

1:10 Infomercials
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5:00 Leading the Way
Leading the Way
5:30 Charles Stanley
Charles Stanley
6:00 Beachfront Bargain Hunt (Encore)
On the Road to Renewal in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi: a New Orleans couple want to buy a home at their favourite weekend getaway spot in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi. Will they find what they want within budget?
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 Piri's Tiki Tour. s6 e5
Te Matau a Maui: Piri and ex Maori All Black Shannon Paku are in Te Matau a Maui. They're hosted by Rob Beard of Beard Brothers Sausages, targeting Koura and Gurnard.
9:30 Life of Kai: Episode 1
Rewi Spraggon is a man of many talents a chef, a carver, musician and artist but a hangi master at his core. Where will his passion for hangi take him next? S1 E1
10:00 Getaway (Encore): Episode 20
This week on Getaway we continue our Mekong River cruise arriving in the Cambodian capital Phnom Penh before crossing the border into Vietnam and winding up at the magical Mekong Delta.
10:30 Unsellable Houses. s1 e10
Better Than New: a couple wants to sell their home and move to the mountains. Lyndsay and Leslie update the house so it can compete in the neighbourhood.
10:55 Extreme Rvs
Entegra Cornerstone, Renegade IKON, Global Expedition Vehicles Pangea: Renegade RV builds a custom IKON, and Entegra Coach produces high end RVs en masse. a Global Expedition Vehicle has humble beginnings.
11:40 CRC Motorsport: Mobil 1 the Grid: Episode 10
Offering a behind the scenes VIP pass to the world of motorsport, Mobil 1 the Grid delivers the most comprehensive coverage of 4 wheel racing on television.
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11:30 Ngā Kapa Haka Tuarua O New Zealand 2024
Highlights of the most prestigious Māori kapa haka event on the school calendar.

12:00 Hakapedia
Haka fans compete against haka experts using their knowledge on everything kapa haka.
12:30 The Puna
An observational documentary centered around the tutors and whanau of Nga Puna o Waiorea as they prepare to take their kapa to the world stage.
1:00 The Ring Inz
Follow the Turuz crew as they prepare for Te Mataiti.
1:30 Iwi Anthems
Iwi Anthems are the waiata and haka we love to perform. They reveal who we are as a tribe and what is important to us all the while providing entertainment.
2:00 Whakataukī
Rahui Papa discusses Māori proverbs with tribal authorities on the subject. to begin the show, language experts brainstorm about the benefits of these proverbs.
2:30 Karanga the First Voice
Iwi around the motu explore and celebrate karanga in contemporary New Zealand.
3:00 Whaikōrero
The origin and history of whaikōrero featuring Pou Temara, Chris Winitana, Pakake Winiata and Pouroto Ngaropo discuss how orators use weaponry to enhance their whaikōrero.
3:30 Iwi Anthems
Iwi Anthems are the waiata and haka we love to perform. They reveal who we are as a tribe and what is important to us all the while providing entertainment.
4:30 Uka
Poohara Marae play Wairere Touch Club and Toko J.A.B take on Kahotea Marae.
5:00 Lucky Dip on the Road
A family game show series with a heartland community feel. Hosts Luke Bird and Marcia Hopa take the show on the road.

5:30 Hurō Pēpi II
Jorian and Rhan share their unconventional whānau arrangement, as they co parent their pēpi conceived through IVF with the help of a close friend.
6:00 Tōku Whare Kōhanga Reo
Communities give some much needed love to tired and run down kōhanga across New Zealand.
6:30 Super Kura
At last, the parents and Tama Ariki children are able to have a day together at the Puna Reo, where they are overjoyed at the possibilities of what it will be able to achieve.
7:00 Dance Academy
Former ballet student Tara Webster longs to return to her dreams after a devastating injury leaves her unable to dance.
8:45 Attack the Block
PREMIERE: Teens from a South London housing estate defend their home from an alien invasion.
10:15 Sidewalk Karaoke
Te Hāmua Nikora hits the streets in search of karaoke talent.
10:41 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 Mahi Pai
Along with host Te Ataakura Pewhairangi the taniwha are back for Season 2 of Mahi Pai. This episode looks at kōura Kori.
6:40 Mahi Pai
Along with Waiata we're learning about one of the most famous creatures to inhabit the ocean, the Ika.
6:50 He Rourou
An instructional cooking series aimed at tamariki and whānau.
7:00 Darwin and Newts
An animated series for youngsters who love to figure out how things work.
7:10 Island of Mystery
After a narrow escape, Kura realises she has no choice and sets off to find a way through the treacherous lava streams towards the misty maunga.
7:20 Te Nūtube
Two clever cousins, Atareta and Te Haakura, share their world with their followers.
7:30 Kia Mau
A fun sing along Māori performing arts series for children.
7:40 Te Pamu Kumara
Tai and her superhuman whānau run their local vege shop from their kūmara farm. the kids prank Grace to leave their farm.
7:50 Cube
An exciting youth series and a hub for rangatahi content.
8:00 Molly of Denali
PREMIERE: the daily adventures of 10 year old Alaska native Molly Mabray, her family, her dog Suki and her friends Tooey and Trini.
8:30 Te Mana Kuratahi Kapa Haka 2023
The top primary schools from around the New Zealand compete at the national competition held at Trafalgar Centre, Nelson.
9:30 Life of Kai
Nat, Les and Becs Watene started Sweet as Bowl a Kiwi fusion plant based food truck.
10:00 Waka Huia
NEW: Waka Huia is an iconic archival series recording the unique stories and histories of Maori for all New Zealanders.
10:30 Te Māori News - Highlights
NEW: Whakaata Māori’s flagship news programme Te Māori brings you the latest news that matters to Māori in Te Reo Māori anywhere, anytime on any device.
11:00 Indigenous 100
Julian Wilcox goes one on one with indigenous thought leaders from around the world. Pania Newton discusses her upbringing and what drives her to protect Ihumātao in Māngere.
11:30 Iwi Anthems
Iwi Anthems are the waiata and haka we love to perform. They reveal who we are as a tribe and what is important to us all the while providing entertainment.

12:30 Uka
Poohara Marae play Wairere Touch Club and Toko J.A.B take on Kahotea Marae.
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10:00 Infomercials
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12:00 All New Traffic Cops
All New Traffic Cops Episode 8: Rx1108: the Traffic Cops go after a car linked to an alleged drunken assault with a baseball bat. After England's defeat in the football, officers are called to a report of a double stabbing at...
1:00 Great Home Transformation S1, the
Swansea: in Swansea, Emma and Nick help nurse Lombe and her scientist husband, Gregory, transform their cramped three bedroom semi into a tranquil and spacious home. S1 Ep2
2:00 Masterchef USA
Birds of a Feather Mystery Box: the second Mystery Box Challenge comes with a major twist. One region will begin the challenge 10 minutes behind the rest. S13 Ep8
3:00 Pawn Stars
Heerres Corey!: a seller comes in with a letter from Stephen King. Will all work and no play make Corey a dull boy? Later, Rick examines a weapon that inspired Han Solo's blaster. S24 Ep24
4:00 A-League Women's
A League Women: Hls Melbourne Victory v Wellington Phoenix: a League Women Highlights: Melbourne Victory continue their a League season at the Home of the Matildas against Wellington Phoenix
4:30 L2d A-League Men's
A League Men: Replay Wellington Phoenix v Macarthur Fc: Coverage of a League 2024/25 as Wellington Phoenix take on Macarthur FC at Sky Stadium, Wellington.

7:30 Family Game Fight
Alongi Family vs. the Lam Family, The: Brains, brawn, and family bonds are put to the test in this hilarious game show. Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard are adopted into a different family of four to compete in a series of...
8:30 Thing About Pam
She's not Who You Think She Is: Pam squares off against Betsy's daughters in a civil suit for the insurance money. D.A. Leah Askey finds her seat challenged by Mike Wood, whose campaign centres around Betsy's murder.
9:30 Fellow Travelers
You're Wonderful: in 1950s Washington, war hero Hawkins Fuller moves up the ladder at the State Department. Hawk's life changes when he begins a clandestine affair with the religious Tim Laughlin.
10:45 Fellow Travelers
Bulletproof: When the State Department begins investigations into suspected homosexuals, Hawk distances himself from Tim. in 1980s San Francisco, Hawk observes gay life during the AIDS crisis.

12:00 Gotham Knights
City of Owls: the team discovers there's evidence that could clear their names. Harvey gets closer to figuring out what happened on the night Bruce Wayne was murdered.
1:00 Infomercials
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6:00 Kiri and Lou
Super Sniffer: Lou's trunk has a mind of its own and goes out sniffing while Lou is asleep.
6:10 Kiri and Lou
Birdsong: Sorry accidentally discovers the origin of bird calls.
6:20 Kiri and Lou
Science: Pania explains that science is the best way to discover how the world works. Kiri and Lou try being scientists.
6:30 Kea Kids News: Episode 2
Today on Kea Kids News: a chess queen is crowned! Mermaids on parade! Bikers keep patches! a species is saved!
7:00 Music and the Spoken Word
Music and the Spoken Word 47: Religious Programme
7:30 Hour of Power
Hour of Power 39: Religious Programme.
8:30 Beyond Today
Bt406: Are You Prepared for the Ultimate Crisis?: Are You Prepared for the Ultimate Crisis? as the world is shaken by distressing future events, you will need an effective grasp of Bible prophecy. United Church of God, NZ. Host:...
9:00 Tagata Pasifika
Tagata Pasifika 42: Tagata Pasifika brings you the latest in Pacific news and current affairs.
9:30 Best of the Crowd Goes Wild
Crowd Goes Wild, the 103: Best of Show #3: Join the team for an alternative dose of sports news, delivering the best (And worst) sporting moments the only way they know how, with a little cheek!
10:00 Premier League (Goal Rush)
Premier League: Goal Rush Mw16 Liverpool v Fulham Replay: Liverpool v Fulham (Goal Rush). Match action from the latest round of the Premier League.

12:00 UFC on Sky
UFC on Sky 48: Join Ravinder Hunia and guests previewing all the upcoming UFC fight action.
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