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Friday May 8
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9:35 My Impossible House
Edwardian Sweet Factory: Season Finale: in Ramsgate, architects Marc and Paula embark on a huge undertaking: transforming a derelict confectionary factory into eight contemporary apartments.
10:35 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?
11:05 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.
11:35 Amazing Hotels: Life Beyond the Lobby
Shanghai Wonderland, China: Season Premiere: Rob Rinder and Monica Galetti work behind the scenes of a hotel that is built downwards into a quarry, with high tech guest experiences and rooms with windows looking into aquariums.

12:45 800 Words. s2 e9
George and Fiona’s budding relationship is headline news in Weld. Robbie goes on the offensive to save Fiona.
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 Infomercials
7:30 Fishing and Adventure
Raglan: Continuing on with the challenge to land the 100 kilo billfish, Scott & Mig head out from Raglan for a last ditch effort to nail their fish.
8:00 Rural Delivery
Delivering milk in sustainable, re usable containers at Kaipaki Dairies; protecting our flora and fauna from Wilding conifers in Whakatipu; and adding value through research at Torere Macadamias.
8:30 Hyundai Country Calendar
Black Beauties: a South Canterbury family growing organic blackcurrants has created an international business for products they make from the superfood.
9:00 Dog Squad Puppy School. s4 e3
On Puppy School Police pup Alfa loses his marbles, Corrections pupper Bindi puts in some hard play and with the ski season open trainee LandSAR Avalanche pup Nala takes to the slopes.
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
Brackendale: Couples looking to relocate from the city find their perfect country house in a regional, Canadian location.
10:35 John & Lisa's Weekend Kitchen
John & Lisa's Weekend Kitchen: John and Lisa present a back to basics masterclass for four favourite dishes that include an aubergine parmigiana schnitzel and Lisa's summer strawberry sponge.
11:35 Jeremy Pang's Hong Kong Kitchen
Simon Rimmer: Jeremy invites best friend and chef Simon Rimmer on a trip down memory lane as he shows him the sights of his old family holidays and tastes of nostalgia.

12:35 Johnny Vegas' Little Shop of Antiques
Johnny and Bev attend an auction of studio ceramics. as a trained ceramicist, Johnny's in his element, but will his passion for the pots prove costly?
1:35 The Travelling Auctioneers
Jj's Mum Comes to the Rescue: 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
Four experts match wits and dodge witticisms from host Tom Gleeson. This week’s topics: Wally Lewis, Mel Brooks, Mushrooms, and Stephen Sondheim. Only the hardest will survive!
4:50 The Chase New Zealand
It’s game on as Ash, Andy, Wendy, Kahu, a team of complete strangers work together to win money and try and defeat the Chaser, an international quiz genius. 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
The search for the most spectacular entertainers to hit these shores continues in Blackpool as more hopefuls are welcomed by award winning hosts Ant & Dec and face the judges.
8:00 Lotto
8:05 Britain's Got Talent Continued
Britain's Got Talent: the search for the most spectacular entertainers to hit these shores continues in Blackpool as more hopefuls are welcomed by award winning hosts Ant & Dec and face the judges.
8:15 The Other Bennet Sister. s1 e8
In the Lake District, Mary finds herself courted by two suitors.
8:50 Film on 1: Sully
The story of Chesley Sullenberger, an American pilot who became a hero after landing his damaged plane on the Hudson River in order to save the flight's passengers and crew. Starring Tom Hanks. (2016)
10:45 Half Man. s1 e2
1989. Niall is struggling at university when he invites Ruben to join him and his flatmates for freshers' week. What begins with excitement ends in devastating consequences.
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9:40 Never Mind the Buzzcocks
Stefflon Don, Jake Shears and Jamie Lee O'Donnell join the regulars for the legendary pop culture panel show's revival, hosted by Greg Davies.
10:20 Hell's Kitchen
The chefs face their toughest critic yet when they are challenged to elevate a classic Southern speciality.
11:25 Stumble. s1 e7
Lorraine: Stung by the betrayal of the person who leaked the tape, the once nurturing Courteney radically transforms into a drill sergeant and calls in the premier choreographer in the country.
11:55 Laid. s1 e4
Flagstaff: After Ruby's ex, Richie, confronts her about the sex timeline and his imminent death, she continues looking inward.

12:30 Gladiators UK
Heat 3: a thrilling new event is unleashed and leaves the Contenders running for their lives. Bradley and Barney host as the gritty Contenders take on the Gladiators for a quarter final spot.
1:35 Emmerdale
Long running soap following the ups and downs of village life amid the rolling scenery of the Yorkshire Dales.
1:55 Infomercials
2:55 The Hundred with Andy Lee
Andy Lee is joined in the studio by Mike Goldstein, Jean Kittson, Hamish Blake and 100 regular Aussies via Zoom to explore the fun behind the facts that make US tick.
3:40 The Voice Australia
The Blinds: It's the fifth night of the Blind Auditions and artists give it their all, hoping to turn chairs. One braves a Queen classic and a country artist fights for a spot on LeAnn's team.
5:00 TVNZ2 Returns at 6am
6:00 Mecha Builders
Moo Ving Day: 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
Kiwi is Sick: 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
Sticks: 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
Ragnar and Rognar: Sherwood is in danger from the tyrannical Prince John! Teenage Robin and his merry band of outlaws fight back.
7:30 Smarty Pants
Zoe's Party: 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
The Crooked Path: 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
Red Confrontation: 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.
9:00 Transformers: Earthspark
Moo Ving In: 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.
9:25 The Nanny. s1 e18
Sunday in the Park with Fran: Grace and the son of a prominent theatre critic Frank Bradley get in a fight during a trip to the park, and, to break it up, Fran bops the boy with a baguette.
10:25 Shortland Street
Sage's headspace crashes.

12:05 School Spirits. s1 e1
My So Called Death: While acclimating to purgatory at Split River High, Maddie becomes determined to solve the mystery of her disappearance.
1:05 Emergency
Dr David Sparkhall fears the worst as he takes the tourniquet off a handyman’s blood soaked arm. Dr Tristan Harding expects multiple injuries in a man who’s fallen off a roof top balcony.
2:05 Dr. Pimple Popper: Breaking Out
Triangle of Death: Jason has become a recluse because of a giant growth on the back of his neck; Marisa hates the red spider veins on her face; Kobe hums to stay calm as student Gili helps Dr. Lee remove a huge bump.
3:00 DMV. s1 e10
Hot Gurlz: Colette goes on a date with Ceci's cousin Miguel and discovers he may be the key to Ceci's heart; Barb finds out about Greg's lawsuit against the DMV; Vic helps Noa deal with a rude customer.
4:00 Netball: ANZ Premiership
LIVE coverage of the opening match of Round 5 in the 2026 ANZ Premiership season as the Magic host the Steel from Mercury Baypark Arena in Tauranga.

6:00 The Big Bang Theory. s7 e6
The Romance Resonance: Sheldon's latest scientific breakthrough makes him feel like a fraud. Meanwhile, Howard's romantic gesture to Bernadette causes Penny to step up her game with Leonard.
7:00 Netball: ANZ Premiership
LIVE coverage of the second match of Round 5 in the 2026 ANZ Premiership season as the Pulse take on the Mystics from Te Rauparaha Arena in Porirua.
9:00 MOVIE: Hot Pursuit
An uptight and by the book cop (Reese Witherspoon) tries to protect the outgoing widow (Sofia Vergara) of a drug boss as they race through Texas pursued by crooked cops and murderous gunmen. (2015)
10:45 Taskmaster
A Creepy Bit of Advice: Kumail Nanjiani holds Amy Gledhill and Joe Dommett while they ask him about shapes and colour.
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9:30 7 Days: Episode 12
NZ's longest running comedy show is back for its 18th season of absolute hilarity. Hosted by Jeremy Corbett. Guests: Jimmy McGhie, He Huang, Felicity Ward, Paul Ego, Hayley Sproull, Rhys Mathewson.
10:30 Killer Grannies
Grannys Wishing Well: Respected fire captain vanishes on a fishing trip. Nearly two years later, a tip uncovers manipulation and a grandmother whose wishing well hides dark secrets.
11:30 9-1-1: Lone Star: Episode 7
Captain Strand and the 126 help a husband whose wife `dies' when she is not upside down; Grace takes a call from a pizza delivery driver who is in for the shock of his life.

12:30 Infomercials
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9:30 Supermarket Stakeout
Hearty and Happy: the four competing chefs start the day strong with a hearty breakfast. Then, they cook up their best happy hour dishes followed by a sweet and spicy showstopper.
10:30 The Aquarium
Bacon and Tomatos Big Adventure: the staff use laser equipped cameras to determine just how long Trixie the whale shark is. Plus, a shy box turtle makes friends.
11:30 My Lottery Dream Home
PS, I Love You: David helps a pair of siblings find a dream home in Palm Springs, California. They're looking for desert home with a mountain view and space to paint.

12:00 Summer Baking Championship
Sweets for Barbie: Jesse Palmer celebrates Warner Bros. Pictures' movie event, Barbie! He challenges the bakers to make desserts inspired by Barbie's signature colour, pink!
1:00 Summer Baking Championship
Bring 4th the Sweets: Jesse Palmer challenges the three finalists to make amusement park treats. Then, the bakers serve sparkler studded 4th of July parade float cakes for the title!
2:00 Celebrity IOU. s2 e14
Snoop Doggs Winning Gift: Icon Snoop Dogg wants to recognize the impact the commissioner of his football league, Commish, has had on the kids in his community.
3:00 Backed By the Bros
Bleeding Money: the Brothers must choose between a rookie investor struggling with a multi million dollar flip, and a widow who's sitting on valuable real estate.
4:00 The 1 Percent Club UK: Episode 2
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
Danube 3: This week on Getaway, Catriona Rowntree explores Croatia and Slovenia, enjoying cosmopolitan cities, tasty treats and spectacular scenery.

5:30 Ocean Bounty
Te Runanga' First Fishing Trip: Te Runanga's first commercial fishing trip targeting ling. a real shakedown cruise.
6:00 ThreeNews
ThreeNews presents comprehensive coverage of global and local news.
6:30 Bondi Rescue. s14 e4
Bondi rookie Will lays down the law against a violent beach goer, and there is more to a teenager's fall than meets the eye.
7:00 MOVIE: The Lego Movie 2
Movie: the Lego Movie 2: the Second Part: Everything is not awesome in Bricksburg as its citizens face a huge new threat: Lego Duplo, alien invaders who wreck everything faster than the Master Builders can rebuild. (2019)
9:05 MOVIE: Birdman
Fading movie star Riggan Thomson seeks a career revival with a Broadway play, but turmoil hits when a co star is injured and a volatile replacement joins the cast. Stars Michael Keaton (2014).
11:25 Wild Cards: Episode 1
Begrudgingly, Ellis comes to terms with Max's betrayal knowing she risked it all to share info about his brother's killer; now assigned to a new case, they dive into a high speed street racing ring.
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9:00 The Commuter
Ex cop turned insurance salesman Michael (Liam Neeson) is unwittingly pulled into a deadly conspiracy when a mysterious woman tasks him to identify a hidden passenger on his train—or risk dire consequences.
10:50 Lucky Dip
Family game show where the audience are the stars. Presented by Luke Bird with co host Marcia Hopa.
11:16 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
Kamaka is excited to learn about this clever creature, the Aihe.
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.
6:54 Darwin and Newts
An animated series for youngsters who love to figure out how things work.
7:05 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.
7:18 Te Nūtube
Two clever cousins, Atareta and Te Haakura, share their world with their followers.
7:29 Bigsies and Littles
An animated series for tamariki about two little kororā living their lives between the moving of the tides.
7:37 Te Pāmu Kūmara
Amaia is trapped as her suspicions come true and Nan makes a hard decision.
7:49 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.
8:00 Pūkana 2025
Te Reo Māori entertainment programme for Kura and Kura Kaupapa tamariki / taiohi.
8:27 Tūhura
Niua and Hura travel to Tāmaki Makaurau to uncover the story behind the rock formation at Karekare beach called ‘Te Kākāwhakaara.’
8:32 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!
8:43 Tūhura
Niua and Hura travel to Te Hokianga nui ā Kupe to uncover the story behind the taniwhā ‘Ārai Te Uru & Niua’ who guard the mouth of Hokianga harbour.
8:47 Mahi Tika Ana!
Māori weaponry is an art with two sides, Rongo and Tū. Tune in as Hinewai and Hine Te Kura learn from Wiremu Tai Tin how to source their own rākau and master the art of wielding their weapon.
9:00 Tōku Whare Kōhanga Reo
Communities give some much needed love to tired and run down kōhanga across New Zealand.
9:30 The Queen's Corgi
The Queen’s favorite corgi, Rex, gets lost and must find his way back to the palace while learning humility and courage.
11:00 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.
11:30 Poi Takitini
Luka and Ruahei head to their homes before they fly out for the end of year tour. Last poi practices are held and the arrival in London includes a royal welcome and a move that goes viral.

12:00 2026 1st XV Super 8 Cni Rugby
LIVE: the 2026 Super 8 1st XV & 2026 CNI 1st XV plus Other Sports to Whakaata Māori YouTube – MĀORI ACTIVE.
2:00 Te Wānanga O Raukawa 2026 Pre-Season Netball Tournament
Coverage of the Pulse v Men's netball tournament at the Annual ANZ Pre Season netball tournament. This is the last hit out for teams ahead of the ANZ Premiership.
3:24 Someday Challenge
A film making challenge for rangatahi to tell stories about issues they care about.
3:30 The Drawing Board
Artists Carin Wilson's loss of ancestral lands inspired him and Jenni to create a whānau marae in Wairahi an enduring legacy of culture and belonging.
4:00 Reo Warriors: Ngā Toa Tauā O Te Reo
Kōhanga Reo National Trust co chair, Raneira Procter, reveals how Māori in the Gisborne area disputed the establishment of its first Kura Kaupapa Māori, while also sharing the work that he is doing for te reo Māori.
4:11 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.
4:15 Reo Warriors: Ngā Toa Tauā O Te Reo
Tairāwhiti Museum Curator, Tapunga Nepe is helping revive te reo Māori amongst his people of Rongowhakaata.
4:27 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.
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
Te Kōhanga o Tokomaru play against Te Tapuaekura o Hatupatu, while Rānui Primary take on Puurekireki Marae.
6:00 Sidewalk Karaoke
Te Hāmua Nikora hits the streets in search of karaoke talent.
6:30 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.
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.
7:26 Waiata Anthems
In his new waiata, Reti Hedley of the indigenous soul music group IA delves into the beauty and self assurance that te reo Māori can bestow upon its speakers.
7:30 Mirror Mirror
An evil queen steals control of a kingdom and an exiled princess enlists the help of seven resourceful rebels to win back her birthright.
9:20 The Judge
A lawyer returns home for his mother's funeral only to defend his estranged father, a judge, against a murder charge.
11:41 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.
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