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Vacuum Cleaner: Hannah takes a look at the vacuum cleaner, going behind the scenes with Dyson and discovering how the motor in their latest vacuum spins nine times faster than that of a Formula One race car.

Sale: Escape the hustle and bustle of city life with Aussie home buyers looking for a lifestyle change. from quaint farmhouses to luxury mountain estates, take a tour of some Australian countryside.

Tauranga (Bt): Sam and Tim move their dream home from Auckland to their site with panoramic views in the Minden hills with their future family in mind. But first there’s a high stakes haul over the rugged Kaimais.

Taranaki v Wellington: Join US for coverage of the Round 10 match between hosts Taranaki and Wellington from Stadium Taranaki in New Plymouth.

A traveller from Chile has a backpack full of secrets, a visitor from the US puts Biosecurity through its paces and Immigration have concerns about a passenger with prior convictions.

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.

The nation's leading team of journalists brings viewers the latest news and sport, plus the most comprehensive weather report.

Run Rabbit Run: An Otago man has devoted his life and career to rabbiting, battling wits with the high country farmer's worst enemy in an ever changing landscape.

Stanmore (Bq): First home buyers call on the Bank of Mum and Dad to secure a relocatable bungalow in Stanmore Bay but lifting it onto a steep site is a high risk challenge they can’t afford to go wrong.

Leporiphobia: Anais struggles to keep Kincaid at arm’s length as she uncovers a revealing financial trail connected to Maja’s murder. Meanwhile, the whānau are drawn into the world of competitive gardening.

Juliet's book launches while Lorna digs into her past. the girls ramp up a secret app.

Q+A with Jack Tame 2026 31: 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.

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.

Start your day off right as the Breakfast team brings you all the latest in news, weather, sport and entertainment.

Quiz in which contestants try to score as few points as possible by plumbing the depths of their general knowledge to come up with the answers no one else can think of.

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!

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!

Mackenzie keeps a heartbreaking secret. Marilyn’s trapped. Zane’s in danger.

Wheel of Vegan Brie, $24: at Thanksgiving, Tom, Sarah, and Connor wrestle with conflicting emotions about their family.

Tom Cruise, Florence Pugh, Lolly Adefope and John Bishop join Graham on his sofa. with music from Emeli Sandé.

The untold story of one twelve year old's dream to become the world's greatest supervillain. with the voices of Steve Carell and Julie Andrews. (2022).

Gut Instincts: Maggie's residency gets off to a rocky start as Cal shows Ben the ropes at the Crossing and begins to wonder if Liam has any intention of leaving.

16 players remain in the competition to balance on seesaws, race inside sleeping bags, pack up pop up tents in a hurry and more!

Om the Rough: Tony tells police he turned away from the booze bus lineup to stop and get petrol... but he has driven right past the nearest gas station. His sketchy story ends up involving beers...

You're So Nice: Chloe Petts hides an object somewhere Alex Horne wouldn’t dare look.

Jimmy Carr hosts the game show MASH up, as Rob Brydon and Katherine Parkinson take on Jon Richardson and Babatunde Aléshé. with Joe Wilkinson and Adam Buxton.

Dr Scott fears that a semi conscious pregnant woman could lose her baby and her life. a machete attack puts a student’s arm at risk. and Dr Mya examines a mountain biker who's had a big crash.

Giant Steps: Watson’s father, Hamish, visits UHOP to introduce Watson and the fellows to his protégé, Annabelle, a saxophone prodigy with musically induced blackouts.

Picture Perfect: Izzy's relationship with Elena reaches a boiling point.

Jigsaw orders his apprentice to kidnap a doctor in order to keep him alive while he watches his other apprentice put a man through a brutal test. Starring Tobin Bell and Shawnee Smith. (2006)

Maggie's Boyfriend: Fran Drescher stars as the iconic Nanny, a street smart young woman hired to care for the children of a wealthy widower. Under her care, the family blossoms, as does a romance with their father.

The Producer: 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.

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.

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!

Breaking Bliss: Blossom, Bubbles and Buttercup have many adventures while protecting the world from mad scientists, bank robbers and aliens with the help of their special powers.

Restart: Four beybladers and their genius friend travel the world as team 'Bladebreakers' to win a championship, realising there's much more at stake on the go.

Classic Titans: the superheroes Robin, Cyborg, Starfire, Raven and Beast Boy love saving the world. But after they decide to stop fighting crime, things do not go as planned.

Trampoline: Meet Bluey, an inexhaustible six year old Blue Heeler dog who loves to play. She turns everyday family life into extraordinary adventures!

Tākaro Tribe Celebrate Matariki: Come join the Tākaro Tribe! They sing and dance their way through their magical alphabet forest, meeting friends and whānau and learning as they go.

Dance 10: 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.

Mike, Jacq, Tim and Jo create stunning dishes, balancing bold flavours and wholesome ingredients. Every meal is a delight what will you try first?

Masterchef Australia Judge Andy Allen, alongside Michael Weldon and Courtney Roulston take you on a food journey to find the freshest produce and create inspiring recipes in the kitchen.

Hummer, But Make it Bigger: a repeat client wants a tall, monster sized work truck, so the team decides to build the world's first ever, truly lifted Hummer EV.

Shaq's Super Truck: NBA star Shaquille O'Neal shows up unannounced at Apocalypse, to Jerry Jr.'s delight he's been trying to get Shaq's attention for over a year.

JK Stretch Part 1: Ian demonstrates how to stretch a JK 10 inches. He'll cut the frame in half, add an extension and show how to stretch the Jeep body in the process.

JK Stretch Part 2: the JK stretch project is back from the body shop and is ready for an all new suspension and axles. Ian adds Dana 60s under the rig and 40 inch tyres before testing it out on some rock...

Highlights of the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series as we follow 6 x Cup event winner and Kiwi, Shane van Gisbergen for his third season.

Small Tires Big Dreams: Boosted wants to be the first small tire car to crack the top five on the List and make 405 history.

Ego Boosted: in Texas, PA, Farmtruck and AZN pick eight small tire racers to compete for $5K. the winner can then take on Ego Boosted for another $5K in cash.

Homemade Highway to Hell: a medical emergency threatens to end the season before it begins. Kayla fights to gain access to her new claim by building a walkway into the cliffs.

Sunday 4 October 2026: ThreeNews presents comprehensive coverage of global and local news.

With life changing cash on the line, everyday Aussies will have the opportunity to walk away with cash prizes up to $1,000,000.

Season 1 Ep 9: Darren and Ryan, newlyweds, are deciding between the inner city and suburban North Shore for their first home. Can they agree on their future lifestyle?

Claudia Winkleman welcomes a brand new group of celebrities to the Scottish Highlands.

Ed Gamble and guests unpack all the drama from the first episode of the Celebrity Traitors UK Season 2.

Adventure: a man with a genetic anomaly that allows him to teleport anywhere is hunted by a group of people out to kill anyone with his abilities. Stars: Hayden Christensen, Rachel...

Family Man: After a senator's daughter is kidnapped and held for ransom, the FBI is called to assist. to find the girl, Maggie and OA must dig into the senator's past for clues about the kidnapping....

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Starlicious Gazing: After selling the family farm, a New York couple can relocate to Port St. Lucie. She wants space for friends, he wants peace and quiet, so David must find the perfect compromise.

Herald Now Business: Join Herald NOW Business with host Garth Bray as he brings you the business news of the day, subject matter expert interviews, along with local and global thought leaders.

Ryan Bridge Today: Join Ryan Bridge TODAY with host Ryan Bridge as he brings you the day's news, interviews and panel discussions LIVE from the NZ Herald newsroom.

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Piecemealing a Budget: a couple tackling a mid century ranch house seems to have an unclear budget and keeps making expensive mistakes. Tarek steps in to get the flip across the line.

A film making challenge for rangatahi to tell stories about issues they care about.

For more 35 years, the people of Waimārama have fought to reclaim their reo and revive their marae, training speakers, running Kura Reo, and calling their whānau home. But they still have work ahead of them. Now, with a new whare and their first Ahurei, that hard won momentum is stronger than ever — a living invitation for descendants to return, reconnect, and help carry the kaupapa forward.

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.

NEW: our favourite flavours of the Pacific are presented in a Fresh Poly platter in this series dedicated to inspiring Islanders worldwide.

Ko ngā putanga reo Māori o ngā pakiwaituihi reorua o Avatar.

From wild hog hunting to silver carp fishing, adventure loving culinary explorer Via Vang is ready to chase, kill, cook, and eat all the crazy creatures that have overstayed their welcome

Red Earth Uncovered is a half hour youth documentary series where a host investigates Aboriginal linkages to archaeological discoveries and ancient myths and legends.

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.

Drew explores how wild rice is harvested by canoe, how birchbark canoes are traditionally constructed, and why it was a sacred and necessary invention of indigenous peoples.

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.

Presenter Nore Martin shows when and where to fish according to the Māori lunar calendar.

Rawiri Pihama and Tia Waitai Henare work hard with the Muriwhenua Haka rōpu and carry on the whānau legacy in the lead up to Matatini 2025.

The wild extremes of Patagonia shape the lives of the remarkable animals that survive in one of the planet’s most rugged and windswept regions.

Starting his journey in the Western Islands of the Torres Strait, Aaron Fa'aoso meets an old friend. as well as warriors, sailors and fishermen, the island of Badu is also home to some amazing cooks.

Kia, chef Jono Thevenard and diver Benny Meredith hit the Hauraki Gulf in search of one of New Zealand's most divisive delicacies—kina. Back at Pici in St Kevin's Arcade, the challenge is on: create five completely different dishes where kina is the undisputed hero. It's a bold reinvention that pushes one of Māori cuisine's most misunderstood ingredients into exciting new territory.

In the face of historical language loss and underrepresentation, Jordyn with a Why showcases the unyielding spirit of Māori reclamation in the digital era.

A decade of collaboration has forged an unbreakable creative synergy between Dillastrate’s Henare Kaa and Tim Driver, with their enduring bond ensuring that the kaupapa always comes first.

Revisit the performance of rōpū from the 2026 Senior Kapa Haka Regional Competition.

A series of six sustainability focused short films by emerging young film makers form New Zealand New Zealand.

A compelling mix of current affairs investigations, human interest and arts and culture stories.

Te with Moana is 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.

PREMIERE: it is one of the West’s most powerful myths. the story of how the American West was won by great heroes and white men. Black West tells the flip side of that myth. These anonymous heroes were the inspiration for many great Westerns; yet Hollywood has erased them from the silver screen. Pieced together from archives, carefully crafted re enactments and first hand historical accounts, BLACK WEST restores these invisible heroes to their rightful place in history.

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.

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.

PREMIERE: as an outbreak of leprosy engulfs 19th century colonial Hawai'i, a small group of infected Native Hawaiians resist government mandated exile, taking a courageous stand against the provisional government. Inspired by real life events.

Ngā Kapa Haka Kura Tuarua o Aotearoa 2026 is the national premier kapa haka event for secondary school students, bringing together the best kura from across New Zealand to celebrate excellence in Māori performing arts.

Whakaata Māori specialises in the stories of New Zealand. be entertained and informed with news, current affairs, sports, drama, documentaries and much more.

Kori Club is a captivating series for 0 8 year olds that marries the charm of "The Wiggles" with the magic of Te Māori.

Join the CoComelon family in a world that centres on the everyday experiences of young children through toe tapping music.

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.

Animated tamariki series Kiri & Lou follows the adventures of two friends living in pre historic New Zealand NZ.

An animated series for tamariki about two little kororā living their lives between the moving of the tides.

Island of Mystery is an animation series that features Josh and his boisterous dog Kazumi as they unwittingly crash back 700 years in time.

This episode looks at Porohita Kaitiaki.

Unsure faces meet sizzling lambs tails, but hesitant bites turn into happy smiles.

RARANGA From one treasured taonga to another, Hinewai and Hine Te Kura spend the day with Krystal Worters, exploring the whakapapa of harakeke or kōrari. from harvesting and preparing the rau to weaving something beautiful, they realise that raranga is a practice, focus and creativity.

Niua and Hura travel to Tāmaki Makaurau to uncover the story behind the cliffs on west coast of Auckland.

Shorter, sharper and cooler, Pūkana has been reinvented for our digitally savvy tamariki and taiohi

A fusion of haka and tamariki awesome ness with Te Nūtube stars Atareta and Te Haakura.

Pānia Papa uses games, music and activities to teach Māori.

Professor John Moorfield's Māori language course supported by an interactive website.

NEW: Made for the iwi by the iwi, an authentic collection of distinctive korero from around the motu. Tonight: Nga reo a Te Tairawhiti.

NEW: 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.

It is one of the West’s most powerful myths. the story of how the American West was won by great heroes and white men. Black West tells the flip side of that myth. These anonymous heroes were the inspiration for many great Westerns; yet Hollywood has erased them from the silver screen. Pieced together from archives, carefully crafted re enactments and first hand historical accounts, BLACK WEST restores these invisible heroes to their rightful place in history.

Sir John Kirwan spent 10 years playing and coaching rugby in Japan. Now, JK returns to revisit his favourite places, catch up with old mates, and experience a few things he never got to do.

Wild Cooking. Analiese starts raising two piglets for meat with her neighbour. Later, she confronts her fear of bees during a wild honey harvest and embarks on a solo fly fishing trip....

In Italy, a B&B opens its doors to test guests. in Spain, a woman takes her coach trippers on a catamaran, but will her idea sink? S8 Ep19

Eggs Benedict: the home cooks discover mystery boxes filled only with eggs at their stations. Each contestant must showcase their culture by preparing a distinctive version of the iconic eggs Benedict....

Elizabeth Banks Folgefonna Glacier: Bear Grylls and Elizabeth Banks journey deep into the frigid Norwegian wilderness, criss crossing a melting glacier and kayaking across a bone cold lake.

Event Highlights: Charles Tour 2026: Tau Open: Experience the defining moments from the Tau Open at the Charles Tour 2026, showcasing precision golf, tactical brilliance, and intense competition in this dynamic short format event.

Event Highlights: DP World Tour: Fedex Open De France: Event highlights of the DP World Tour: Fedex Open De France Championship held at Le Golf National Albatros Course, Paris.

Egypt & Jordan: Part 4: Trevor disembarks to visit a traditional Nubian village and the Temple of Edfu. He then returns to Cairo, with time to explore its fascinating Coptic Quarter.

Cautiously Optimistic: Season 1 premiere: on Vancouver Island, intense rain and fog threaten to strand two fallers from Integrated Operations. in the Rocky Mountain Trench, the Duz Cho logging crew race the...

This series is a fascinating insight into the daily workings of the thousands of Australian officers who dedicate their lives to protecting the border.

Croc Watch: Part 1: Backshall. Season 1 premiere: Steve Backshall braves the waterways of South Africa's Ndumo Game Reserve to get up close and personal with crocodiles. He learns there's more to these...

After bravely sharing her own struggles with anxiety, Sonia Gray is on a mission to seek better mental health treatment options. She asks whether psychedelic drugs could be the answer....

Chernobyl: Part 1: in 1986, an explosion at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant killed workers and blasted radioactive dust into the atmosphere. Despite the destruction, the Soviets tried to cover it up. Pt...

Detectives hunt for a motorcyclist with a distinctive helmet. the FBI helps uncover a secret marriage. Journalists dig into connections between the al Hilli family and the Iraqi regime....

Repeat Offenders: Cleveland officers receive a call regarding a known offender brandishing a large combat knife in the street.

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Happity Birthday: Tralala and Batty use clever mathematics to get enough cake for the guests at their party.

Blackberry Patch: When Sid gets stuck in a blackberry bush, Tralala recruits the neighbourhood to help.

Volcano: the team creates a volcano with a very short fuse. Now, they must do their best to keep it from literally blowing its top!

Unbelievable: Kiri and Lou realise that lying is never a good idea.

Company: Kiri wakes up one morning to find all her friends have disappeared.

News by kids, for kids from the far North to the far South of New Zealand and all the places in between.

Breakdown, the 42: SUN 04 OCT Fresh off the back of the weekend action, host Kirstie Stanway is joined by All Black legends Goldie and Mils to discuss and analyse all the hot topics.

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Cautiously Optimistic: Season 1 premiere: on Vancouver Island, intense rain and fog threaten to strand two fallers from Integrated Operations. in the Rocky Mountain Trench, the Duz Cho logging crew race the...