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Friday May 1
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10:30 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?
11:00 FIFA World Cup 2026 Preview Series
As the FIFA World Cup 2026 fast approaches, this preview series looks at all the nations that will be competing across the United States, Canada and Mexico with the goal of lifting the World Cup.
11:30 Celebrity Race Across the World
Season Finale: the race reaches its climax as one lucky team claims the title as champions of Celebrity Race Across the World.

12:40 800 Words. s2 e8
George is recruited into the Weld cricket team in a high stakes match and fears a character flaw may reveal itself. Shay gets the blame for Ike staying in Weld.
1:30 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.
1:55 TVNZ1 Quiz
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 Infomercials
7:30 Fishing and Adventure
Whangamata: It's a big game fishing mission in Whangamata and the challenge is set to land a 100 kilo billfish. the boys try their hand at LIVE baiting for marlin before hooking into the broadbill swordfish.
8:00 Rural Delivery
Exploring the viability of a domestic seaweed farming industry with Envirostrat; mohair fibre production for the gift and tourism markets; and the art of growing Budou grapes for Japan in Hawke’s Bay.
8:30 Hyundai Country Calendar
Butter Up: a Canterbury dairy farmer builds a booming glass bottled milk business and expands to sell butter, while trialling new initiatives on the family’s four farms.
9:00 Dog Squad Puppy School. s4 e2
Police pup Alfa is put to the test at the Dog Training Centre in Trentham, a brazen careers day for the Corrections B litter and snow pup Nala tests herself on ice.
9:30 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.
10:00 Find My Country House Canada
Orangeville: Couples looking to relocate from the city find their perfect country house in a regional, Canadian location.
10:30 Cooking with the Stars
Season Finale: Emma Willis and Tom Allen host the fifth series grand final as the three remaining stars battle it out in their toughest challenge yet before one of them is crowned as champion.
11:30 Jeremy Pang's Hong Kong Kitchen
Mel Giedroyc: Chef Jeremy Pang invites good friend, actor, presenter and writer Mel Giedroyc to an unforgettable trip down memory lane in the city of Hong Kong.

12:35 Johnny Vegas' Little Shop of Antiques
On a Staffordshire buying trip, Johnny buys a Beatles fan portrait, some vintage school fete games and, to Bev's dismay, a wasps' nest.
1:35 The Travelling Auctioneers
Crammed Cottage Discoveries: Research, restore and ready for sale! An intrepid team of antiques experts and master crafters help families turn unwanted items into winning lots.
2:35 Lingo
Quiz show hosted by Adil Ray in which three pairs of contestants use their powers of deduction to work out words that appear in the Lingo grids and Puzzlewords.
3:35 Hard Quiz
Tom Gleeson and his Big Brass Mug test the mettle of average Aussies with eccentric interests, such as the LA Dodgers baseball team, Project Mercury space program, Lawrence of Arabia, and '60s comedy.
4:50 The Chase New Zealand
Freeman, Julyan, Jo and Euan, a team of strangers work together to win money and try and defeat the ruthless Chaser, in the first ever Chase New Zealand. Hosted by Paul Henry.

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 Britain's Got Talent
Season Premiere: the show returns with more hopefuls welcomed by the award winning Ant & Dec before showing their talents to judges Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon and new addition KSI.
8:00 Lotto
8:05 Britain's Got Talent Continued
Britain's Got Talent: Season Premiere: the show returns with more hopefuls welcomed by the award winning Ant & Dec before showing their talents to judges Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon and new addition KSI.
8:30 The Other Bennet Sister. s1 e7
Mary weighs up a bold offer from Mr Ryder, and decides what happiness looks like for her.
9:05 Call the Midwife. s15 e8
Season Finale: Sister Veronica must decide her future as the maternity home prepares to close its doors. the Mullucks fight for the rights of all thalidomide victims.
10:25 Highway Cops
Police and a rescue chopper must save swimmers before they are swept down the rapids. It’s good news for cats but bad news for pavlovas when a truck spills a full load of cream over the highway.
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.
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10:15 Hell's Kitchen
The chefs are challenged to blend two distinct state delicacies into one cohesive dish; during dinner service, the teams must come together to serve a dining room packed with VIPs.
11:15 Stumble. s1 e6
The Tell Tale Slurp: as Courteney gets the team competition ready, she tries to find an assistant she can trust to lighten her load and help her elevate the team to the next level.
11:45 Laid. s1 e3
Sex Cluster: Ruby believes the recent deaths are the work of a stalker and suspects her new client, Isaac; AJ insists Ruby must track down all her exes to warn them they're in danger.

12:20 Gladiators UK
Heat 2: a new Gladiator storms into the arena, making a destructive debut. Bradley and Barney host as gritty Contenders take on the superhuman Gladiators for a quarter final spot.
1:20 Emmerdale
Long running soap following the ups and downs of village life amid the rolling scenery of the Yorkshire Dales.
1:45 Infomercials
2:45 The Hundred with Andy Lee
Andy Lee is joined in the studio by Mike Goldstein, Martha Kalifatidis, Luke McGregor and a panel of 100 regular Aussies via Zoom to explore the fun behind the facts that make US tick.
3:30 The Voice Australia
The Blinds: the auditions continue as vocalists perform for coaches. a veteran country music guitarist steps to the front of the stage to take his shot.
4:50 TVNZ2 Returns at 6am
6:00 Mecha Builders
Let's Get Rolling: Elmo, Cookie Monster, and Abby Cadabby are robot heroes in training who use their STEM superpowers to solve wacky larger than life problems.
6:25 Takaro Tribe
Pukeko and the Taniwha: 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.
6:50 Bigsies and Littles
Blue: Two penguins, Big Blue & Little Blue, explore everyday life with curiosity, kindness, and song, finding big meaning in little moments.
7:05 Robin Hood: Mischief in Sherwood
John the Good: Sherwood is in danger from the tyrannical Prince John! Teenage Robin and his merry band of outlaws fight back.
7:30 Smarty Pants
River Things: 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.
7:50 Lego Ninjago: Masters of Spinjitzu
Peak a Boo: Kai, Jay, Cole and Zane must master their elemental powers and Spinjitzu weapons to protect the land of Ninjago, which also has an underworld.
8:40 Beyblade X
Pop vs Curse: 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.
9:05 Transformers: Earthspark
Secret Legacy Part 2: After the end of the Transformers' war, the Malto family moves to Witwicky, Pennsylvania, to start a new life but their lives soon get entangled with a group of Terran Transformers.
9:35 The Nanny. s1 e17
Stop the Wedding, I Want to Get Off: Maxwell's sister Jocelyn gets engaged to Nigel, the Duke of Salisbury, but the wedding seems ill fated after Fran discovers that Jocelyn is really in love with her chauffeur, Lester.
10:10 Shortland Street
Poppy makes new friends.
11:50 Dress the Nation
Season Finale: AJ and Vernon host the second series grand final, as the three remaining designers go head to head in their biggest challenge yet.

12:55 Emergency
Dr Michelle Thornhill worries an older man might lose his independence after falling off a roof. a 21 year old bleeding in his throat has Dr Jonathan Papson taking action.
2:00 Dr. Pimple Popper: Breaking Out
Tag Team My Bumps: Dr. Lee asks Dr. Zoe to help double team needle shy Mary Ann's crusty skin; Isaiah's mom is concerned he is ignoring the growing lump over his lower spine.
2:55 The Claudia Winkleman Show
Claudia looks back at some of the highlights from the series, featuring her studio audience and an array of stars, including Lisa Kudrow, Jennifer Saunders, Niall Horan and many more.
4:00 Netball: ANZ Premiership
LIVE coverage of the opening match of Round 4 in the 2026 ANZ Premiership season as the Mystics host the Tactix from Trusts Arena in Auckland.

6:00 The Big Bang Theory. s6 e16
The Tangible Affection Proof: While the guys try to give their significant others the perfect Valentine's Day, Raj and Stuart throw a lonely people party at the comic book store.
7:00 Netball: ANZ Premiership
LIVE coverage of the second match of Round 4 in the 2026 ANZ Premiership season as the Steel take on the Pulse from ILT Stadium Southland in Invercargill.
9:00 America's Got Talent
Finale Results: Host Terry Crews reveals who America has chosen as the Season 20 winner in the two hour finale featuring special guest performers.
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.
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10:30 Killer Grannies
Grannys Killer Gravy: a veteran cop falls for a sweet grandma, but after a home cooked meal lands them in the hospital, her gravy and her dark past become the focus of a chilling investigation.
11:30 9-1-1: Lone Star: Episode 6
Captain Strand reveals to the 126 that he has been working with the FBI to help bring down a domestic terrorist group; the team respond to a bomb threat at the State Capitol.

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9:30 Supermarket Stakeout
Parking at the Beach: the competition heads to the beach when Alex Guarnaschelli challenges the chefs to make boardwalk bites. Then, they cook up light California coastal dishes.
10:30 The Aquarium
Coral Super Bowl: the staff are concerned when a beloved African penguin falls mysteriously ill. Then, the aquarium witnesses the annual spawning of an endangered coral species.
11:30 My Lottery Dream Home
Million Dollar Start: a North Carolina local won a million dollars just before his 27th birthday. David helps the lucky winner search for homes south of Raleigh.

12:00 Summer Baking Championship
Summer Celebrations: for Father's Day, Jesse Palmer challenges the bakers to get fired up with grill pan desserts. Plus, the bakers celebrate Pride Month with rainbow desserts.
1:00 Renovation Aloha
Termites, Squatters, Freeways: After a year long wait, Kamohai and Tristyn face a never ending nightmare after squatters take over a property in Waipahu, causing chaos and delays.
2:00 Celebrity IOU. s2 e13
Tiffany Haddish Returns the Love: Tiffany Haddish wants to return her best friend's unconditional love and support with the stylish home makeover she deserves.
3:00 Backed By the Bros
Income Up in Smoke: Jonathan and Drew must decide whether to back an overwhelmed investor sitting on a possible goldmine, or a flipping couple with an enviable property.
4:00 The 1 Percent Club UK: Episode 1
Find out how clever you are as Lee Mack presents the quiz where it doesn't matter how good you are at quizzes and where 100 contestants could win up to 100,000 pounds.
5:00 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.

5:30 Ocean Bounty
Te Runanga Build: Westfleet decided to build a new longliner designed to operate over the treacherous Greymouth Bar and on to the exposed West Coast Fisheries.
6:00 ThreeNews
ThreeNews presents comprehensive coverage of global and local news.
6:30 Bondi Rescue. s14 e2
Tragedy strikes Bondi afterhours, leaving the lifeguards rattled and a swimmer fighting for his life.
7:00 Movie: DC League of Super-Pets
When Superman and the rest of the league are kidnapped, it is up to Superdog Krypto to rescue them. He finds a group of shelter pets with superpowers to help him. Stars Kevin Hart (Voice) (2022)
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.
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10:30 The Drawing Board
Te Wai Ariki Spa in Rotorua fuses Ngāti Whakaue heritage, healing, traditions and geothermal design creating a rich experience rooted in manaakitanga.
11:00 Lucky Dip
Family game show where the audience are the stars. Presented by Luke Bird with co host Marcia Hopa.
11:26 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
Te Ataakura and Ihi learn fun facts about the fascinating wheke. We also get creative and make a wheke inspired craft.
6:47 Darwin and Newts
An animated series for youngsters who love to figure out how things work.
6:59 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.
7:11 Te Nūtube
Two clever cousins, Atareta and Te Haakura, share their world with their followers.
7:21 Bigsies and Littles
An animated series for tamariki about two little kororā living their lives between the moving of the tides.
7:29 Te Pāmu Kūmara
Tai and Amaia don't see eye to eye. Nīkau meets a new friend. Grace and Pāora Patero's plan is put into action.
7:42 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.
7:53 Pūkana 2025
Te Reo Māori entertainment programme for Kura and Kura Kaupapa tamariki / taiohi.
8:20 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.
8:26 Mahi Tika Ana!
Will Hinewai and Hine Te Kura catch a fish today to end the day on a high, or will they return home empty handed? Tune in to see as the manuhiri of the day, Te Aorere teaches them new fishing terms.
8:37 Tūhura
Niua and Hura travel to Tāmaki Makaurau to uncover the story behind the rock formation at Karekare beach called ‘Te Kākāwhakaara.’
8:43 Mahi Tika Ana!
Who would have thought fermented foods could be so good for your health? Watch as Hinewai and Hine Te Kura learn the secrets from the one and only Koro Rapaera Black in Te Whārua o Ruatoki!
8:55 Senior Kapa Haka Regionals 2026
LIVE: the Home of Haka Whakaata Maori partners with Te Matatini Enterprises to bring the Kapa Haka Regionals to screens across New Zealand, Ahitereiria, and the Pacific.

4:00 Reo Warriors: Ngā Toa Tauā O Te Reo
Julian Wilcox is a veteran broadcaster who was also groomed in the traditional school of Kupe in the north. Kereama canvasses his life and inspirations in this episode of reo Warriors.
4:15 Reo Warriors: Ngā Toa Tauā O Te Reo
Eru Kapa Kingi is the modern day protestor. Fighting for mana motuhake and tino rangatiratanga.
4:25 Waiata Anthems
After years hiding his Māori identity while in the Navy, Corella lead singer Pipiwharauroa Campbell sheds that past shame and proudly embraces the band's Māori pride with a new waiata reo Māori.
4:30 Avatar: The Last Airbender
Ko nga putanga reo maori o nga pakiwaituihi e rua, o Avatar.
5:00 Whiua Te Paatai
Fluent reo Māori speakers are in the hot seat to answer the tough questions.

5:30 Uka
In the season opener of Uka 2, Toko J.A.B take on Wairere Touch Club and Kahotea Marae plays Poohara Marae.
6:00 Sidewalk Karaoke
Te Hāmua Nikora hits the streets in search of karaoke talent.
6:30 End of the Valley
Family, Right? Pressure from Kaea’s family begins to build while Ngāti Kiokio mourns a loved one.
7:00 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.
7:27 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.
7:30 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.
9:15 Our Idiot Brother
A well meaning but naive man disrupts the lives of his three sisters after getting out of jail.
10:50 The Outlook for Someday
A story connecting with tikanga Māori about passing on guardianship through generations.
10:55 Sidewalk Karaoke
Te Hāmua Nikora hits the streets in search of karaoke talent.
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