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Sunday May 24
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6:30 Barkley Manor. s1 e3
There’s a battle for the ball between best friends Kahu and Floyd. Zoya the Black Russian stages a daring raid on her kitchen, and Sarah’s schnoodle Billy receives some scary news.
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
Gospel: Inspiring hymns and songs, together with uplifting stories of faith from around the UK and beyond.
8:00 Ainsley's Great Garden Cook Off
Briony May Williams & Gaz Oakley: 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 14: 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
Friendly or phoney? Customs uncover suspicious paperwork in the luggage of a New Zealand resident. a traveller from China tries to convince Immigration that she’s a genuine tourist.
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
Tom Davis, Amy Gledhill and Scarlette Douglas enjoy an egg stra dollop of Meringue Week with Jo and Tom. Who suffered soufflé dismay? and whose stiff peaks impressed this week?

12:05 Find My Country House
Bendigo 1: Catriona helps Brad and Stacey find a rural home.
12:35 Here We Go. s3 e3
Robin's Larp Festival: Robin goes LARPing, Paul becomes a mentor, Sue can't open a jar of gherkins, and Sam gets lost in the woods.
1:50 Susan Calman's Grand Week By the Sea
Cromer: Season Finale: Susan travels to charming Cromer on the north Norfolk coast to find it's the Annual Vintage Sixties Festival. After admiring the parade of scooters, Susan joins the crowds.
2:45 Big Cats 24/7
New Beginnings: the core of the Xudum lion pride has fled south, but a group of its young females surprises the team in the north. Meanwhile, tragedy strikes the cheetah mother, Pobe.
4:00 Grand Designs New Zealand
Martinborough: a “forever” home amongst the vines in Martinborough wine country, with a black and white combination of Yakisugi timber and Oamaru Stone, tests the limits of an enterprising couple’s resources.
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
Happy Hour: Happy Hour: a busy farming family rallies their community to buy the local hotel, creating a bustling hub that unites locals and celebrates small town spirit.
7:30 Grand Designs New Zealand
Omaha: in a prominent position in one of New Zealand’s most well known beach side communities, an Auckland couple plan a holiday home work of art.
8:30 The Brokenwood Mysteries. s12 e3
A lavish New Year's Eve masquerade comes to a tragic end following the death of its mysterious host the following morning; as gripping secrets emerge, Mike and the team must unmask the killer.
10:30 Coldwater. s1 e1
Series Premiere: a man relocates his family to an idyllic home after he fails to intervene during a violent encounter. the family soon discovers that their new neighbours are hiding a secret.
11:30 Q+a with Jack Tame
Q+A with Jack Tame 2026 14: 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.

12:35 Highway Cops
Trucks and trailers flip when a gale force wind whips through. a driver going 95 kmh in a 50 zone says Aunty’s distracting stories are to blame. How does a boat get high and dry in a mountain pass?
1:00 Louis Vuitton 38th America's Cup
Day 3: LIVE coverage of the third and final day of racing on Sardinia’s Bay of Angels for the Louis Vuitton 38th America's Cup Preliminary Regatta.
3:00 Infomercials
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
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.
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6:50 Bluey
Hide and Seek: 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
Birds in Space: After watching a children's Space themed birthday party the junior birds devise a plan to launch themselves into the great unknown.
7:20 Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir
Optigami: 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.
8:10 Island of Mystery
Josh and his dog crash back 700 years in time, to a mysterious land where taniwhas roam and ancient warriors rule.
8:20 Young Riders
They're young, passionate and all putting in the hard yards to become NZ's best young riders. Follow the group of friends and their horses throughout the competition season.
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
Aronga Direction: Ārepa feels betrayed by those around her. Rōhana is cyber stalking her, her mother is cutting off her financial support and everyone except India thinks she shouldn’t be going to Antarctica.
9:40 The Nanny. s1 e22
I Don't Remember Mama: Season Finale: Trouble arises when Fran and Grace enter a mother daughter beauty contest.
10:10 The Voice U.S.A
The Knockouts Part 2: Michael Bublé, Snoop Dogg, Niall Horan and Reba McEntire each pair two artists to perform solo against each other, then select a winner to move on to the playoffs.
11:10 Home and Away
Mackenzie and Levi bet on their baby’s gender. Alf feels persecuted. Richie oversteps.

1:45 Home Economics. s2 e7
Speeding Ticket, $180: Marina becomes jealous after Sofía brings out Tom’s adventurous side.
2:15 MOVIE: Ruby Gillman: Teenage Kraken
A shy adolescent learns that she comes from a fabled royal family of legendary sea krakens and that her destiny lies in the depths of the waters. (2023)
4:00 Netball: ANZ Premiership
LIVE coverage of the final match in Round 7 in the 2026 ANZ Premiership season as the Mystics host the Pulse from Trusts Arena in Auckland.

6:00 The Big Bang Theory. s8 e12
The Space Probe Disintegration: When the guys finally agree to do something the girls like, it leads to a confrontation between Leonard and Sheldon.
7:00 Booze Patrol
Red Eye Stoner: Police on the Mornington Peninsula can hardly believe their eyes when they spot a young man rolling and smoking what appears to be a joint right there in the driver’s seat of his car.
7:30 Taskmaster
Putting Things on Things: Armando Iannucci and Joanna Page contemplate a possible alien invasion.
8:30 MOVIE: The Beekeeper
One man's brutal campaign for vengeance takes on national stakes after he is revealed to be a former operative of an organization known as Beekeepers. Stars Jason Statham & Josh Hutcherson (2024)
10:35 Doc. s2 e10
Chief: with the search underway to find out the truth about Amy's hacked accounts, she and Sonya butt heads while treating a homeless patient.
11:35 The Rookie. s8 e14
A troubling incident at a school draws the team into a complex case; Celina's temporary missing persons assignment leads her into a dangerous situation.

12:30 Firebite. s1 e6
Tyson reunites with Shanika and they decide to go back down into the lair with the help of Eleona.
1:10 MOVIE: Escaping Captivity: The Kara Robinson Story
The harrowing true story of Kara Robinson, a 15 year old who was abducted by a serial killer in broad daylight and managed to bravely escape after 18 hours. Stars Averi White & Amber Laird (2021)
2:40 Highway Patrol
Officers pull over a suspended driver with a passenger and a box of bourbons by his side. He’s only just gotten his car out of the impound yard, but this short trip of could cost him a lot.
3:05 Infomercials
5:05 TVNZ2 Returns at 6am
6:00 Les Mills Born to Move
Spaghetti Dunktion: 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
Toi Time is back with a bang! Join Aunty Anika, Māia, Jojo, Tama, Buzz, and the new kid on the block, Riki. Get ready for laughter, learning, and lots of fun!
7:00 The Smurfs
Clumsy not Clumsy: Join this merry band of Smurfs on their many magical adventures as they try to outsmart the wicked sorcerer Gargamel and his cat Azrael.
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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 The Hui
Julian Wilcox presents a compelling mix of current affairs investigations, human interest and arts and culture stories.
9:30 Guy's All-American Road Trip
Camp Cookoffs and Chuckwagons: on their epic trek through the American West, Guy Fieri and his family sample Wyoming style pizza and made to order chuckwagon steaks.
10:25 Getaway
Rhine 2: This week on Getaway, our European river cruise continues from Antwerp to the Netherlands' palaces and gardens, then into Germany, visiting D�sseldorf and medieval Cochem.
10:50 Iron Resurrection
Frozen in Time: a 1983 Chevrolet Silverado is brought into the shop by a woman. Her father sadly passed away before he could finish modernising the truck.
11:40 Last Chance Garage
Father and 41 Hudson: Tony Jr. merges components from two Hudsons to breathe new life into an old flame. Despite many issues, a '68 Chevelle is transformed by the team.

12:40 NASCAR O'reilly Series Highlights
Dover Motor Speedway: Highlights of the 2026 NASCAR O'Reilly series featuring 4 x O'Reilly Series winner and Kiwi, Shane Van Gisbergen at selected events.
1:45 NASCAR Cup Highlights
Dover Motor Speedway All Star Race: 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
Catalonia: 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
Messing with Texas: Everyone is on edge for the last race of the season, and huge issues because of tropical storm Nestor might create a terrible season end for the Dirty 7.
5:00 Gold Rush: White Water
Blackout: Just inches from bedrock and a potential life changing payday at the Chute, Dustin and his crew are forced to dive in the most dangerous conditions they've ever faced.

6:00 ThreeNews
ThreeNews presents comprehensive coverage of global and local news.
6:30 Bondi Rescue. s14 e9
When a backpacker has a violent seizure for over 15 minutes, team leader Beardy fears long term consequences.
7:00 All New Wild Heroes: Episode 5
The world's first skink birth is filmed at Auckland Zoo, the vets treat an injured zebra and the zoo team hatch and release the country's rarest tern species to the wild.
7:30 The Floor Australia: Episode 9
From 81 we are down to 16 players. It's the Semi Final and by the end of tonight half will be gone, leaving 8 players one night away from $200,000.
8:45 MOVIE: Dune
Paul Atreides arrives on Arrakis after his father accepts the stewardship of the dangerous planet. Chaos ensues after a betrayal as forces clash to control a precious resource. Stars Zendaya (2021)
11:35 Will Trent
Should I Go Get My Tin Foil Hat?: a double murder leads the unit on a chase to investigate a software firm's activity behind closed doors; Angie does her best to ensure a key witness testifies in her case.

12:35 Crimes Gone Viral
Caught in the Act: a heroic teen wrestler comes to the rescue during a violent kidnapping attempt.
1:05 Infomercials
Infomercials
6:00 Alaska: The Last Frontier
I Dont Want to Die Today: a dangerous flood threatens Kilcher Road, forcing Otto to repair it fast. Eve struggles with homeschooling, Jane and August score big on a deep sea trip, and Atz Sr. continues his recovery.
8:00 Alaskan Bush People
Clear and Pheasant Danger: the Wolfpack's first pheasant hunt turns into a competition in anticipation of a post Thanksgiving celebration. Billy and Ami surprise the family with new additions to the ranch.
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6:46 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.
6:56 Darwin and Newts
An animated series for youngsters who love to figure out how things work.
7:08 Island of Mystery
Follow Josh and his boisterous dog Kazumi as they unwittingly crash back 700 years in time.
7:19 Te Nūtube
Two clever cousins, Atareta and Te Haakura, share their world with their followers.
7:30 Bigsies and Littles
An animated series for tamariki about two little kororā living their lives between the moving of the tides.
7:38 Te Pamu Kumara
Tai and her superhuman whānau run their local vege shop from their kūmara farm. the tupu are dying and Tai pushes past her fear of her matakitetanga.
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 Little Monsters Aka Finnick
Not many people know that every house is inhabited by finns. They are furry creatures that appear in human world to take care of a house and keep the hearth. Finnick is a young Finn, who doesn’t seem to care about his responsibility of making a home out of the house.
11:00 Waka Huia
From haka to anthem—Te Arawa shares the stories behind powerful songs that preserve our past and move hearts worldwide.
11:30 Tagata Pasifika 2026
New Zealand’s longest running Pacific news and current affairs television programme, Tagata Pasifika covers stories of Pacific Island communities here and around the Pacific region.

12:00 Fresh 2026
Our favourite flavours of the Pacific are presented in a Fresh Poly platter in this series dedicated to inspiring Islanders worldwide.
12:26 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.
12:30 Avatar: The Last Airbender
Ko nga putanga reo maori o nga pakiwaituihi e rua, o Avatar.
1:00 End of the Valley
The Pull and Push: the ban on outsiders is briefly lifted as Kaea ventures into the Tāukiuki forest while Hāni makes a gut wrenching discovery.
1:30 Red Earth Uncovered
A half hour youth documentary series where a host investigates Aboriginal linkages to ancient myths and legends.
1:57 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.
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.
2:55 Waiata Anthems
Hard core band Bleeders' punk attitude and Ara Poutama New Zealand Department of Corrections come together in a surprising connection to improve the statistics of Māori incarceration and offending.
3:00 Matau Bros Gone Fishing
Follows hard case Māori anglers, Matene, Dazza and Jeff Cleave (Ngati Wai, Te Rarawa, Tainui) as they fish for knowledge, and fish for kai mo te tēpū.
3:30 Native Ride
A handful of unforgettable Māori characters stride out on a 100 day quest to tame a totally wild Ruatahuna horse for a grand competition in this stunning and poignant series.
4:00 Huiki Haere
In this action packed episode, the Maipi/Paenga whānau and the Rupuha/Ripikoi sisters dive into a trio of high energy sports. They take on the challenge of riding the artificial waves of the Flowrider, strap on skates for a fast paced and full contact Roller Derby session, and then step into the ring for conditioning, wrestling drills, and insider tips with the crew from New Zealand Wrestling.
4:30 Home, Land & Sea
In Northland, climate change means banana growing has potential as a new venture and that's bringing some Māori whānau home.
5:00 Bamay
A showcase of Australia’s most diverse and stunning landscapes, shot from the air and inspired by the word Bamay, which means land in the Bundjalung language from northern New South Wales.
5:17 Loading Docs 2022 - Power of Emotion
A teenage bodybuilder must take extreme measures to sculpt the perfect body as he pursues his ultimate goal of winning his first bodybuilding competition.

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.
6:00 Te Pikikōtuku O Ngāti Rongomai
Featuring Te Pikikōtuku o Ngāti Rongomai, 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 The Hui
A compelling mix of current affairs investigations, human interest and arts and culture stories.
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 Te Ohaki
Renowned Māori artist, Whirimako Black unpacks issues around cultural reclamation and identity as she recreates her classic waiata, "Kei hea taku reo", with artists who are on their own journey.
8:30 Tukanga
Using natural materials collected from Papatūānuku and her offspring, Raukura Turei (Ngāi Tai Ki Tāmaki, Ngā Rauru Kītahi, Ngāti Pāoa) demonstrates indigenous ties to whenua, whakapapa and ngā Atua Wāhine.
8:45 The Man in the Hat
A man journeys through France accompanied by a framed photograph of an unknown woman. He is pursued by five angry men. Why are they chasing him? and how can he shake them off?
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.
6:36 Tūhura
Niua and his drone sidekick Hura travel to Te Rotorua nui a Kahumatamomoe to uncover the story behind the sacred spring ‘Te Puna a Tūhoe’ located at the base of Ngongotahā maunga.
6:42 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.
6:57 Darwin and Newts
An animated series for youngsters who love to figure out how things work.
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