Paris 2024 Paralympics (HR)
LIVE COVERAGE

Paris 2024 Summer Paralympics

29 August - 9 September

The Paris 2024 Paralympic Games is coming to you live and free-to-air everyday from 7.30pm on TVNZ 1. Kicking off with the spectacular opening ceremony on Thursday 29th, coverage will be hosted daily by Scotty Stevenson and Paralympian and 11-time Gold Medallist Para swimmer, Dame Sophie Pascoe, while TVNZ+ will have five dedicated pop-up channels.
 
Coverage made with the support of NZ On Air.

See our TV guide for programme schedules across all channels

TV Guide

Top Picks this week

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Guy Montgomery's Guy Mont Spelling Bee

Thursdays 7pm

Huzzah! The Guy Mont Spelling Bee is back! Comedians taking on the spelling bee challenge in Season 2 include Rose Matafeo, Tom Sainsbury, Pax Assadi, Jaquie Brown, Eli Matthewson, Justine Smith, and many more.

Encore screening Fridays 10:30pm.

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White House Plumbers

Saturdays 10:40pm

The story of how Nixon's own political saboteurs and Watergate masterminds, E. Howard Hunt and G. Gordon Liddy, accidentally toppled the presidency they were zealously trying to protect. Stars Woody Harrelson, Justin Theroux, Lena Headey, and Domhnall Gleeson.

Closed captioned.

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The Big Fat Quiz of Telly

Wednesday 28 August 8:30pm

What got Downton Abbey fans all in a tizz? What does TARDIS stand for? What caused the Bake Off scandal 'Bingate'? All these questions and more will be answered as the The Big Fat Quiz takes on television. Jimmy Carr is quizzing some of the UK's biggest comedians to see who knows the most about the world of telly. 

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Animals Aboard

Saturdays 1:35pm

Thousands of animals are in transit around the globe every day - and, just like humans, they're travelling for work, play, medical reasons or family reunions. Go behind the scenes of the multi-million dollar animal travel industry to unearth a goldmine of stories hidden away in cargo holds and travel crates. Season starts Saturday 31st August.

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Douglas Is Cancelled

Sundays 8:30pm

Journalist Douglas Bellowes’ life implodes after a tweet about him allegedly making a sexist joke goes viral – in this provocative comedy drama from acclaimed writer Steven Moffat (Sherlock).

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Rosie

Wednesday 8:30pm

A family of six are forced on to the street after losing their rented house in a powerful and moving drama written by Roddy Doyle. Starring Sarah Greene (pictured), Molly McCann and Darragh Mckenzie. (2018)

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Double Parked

Thursdays 8pm

Season 2 | Lesbian mums Nat and Steph are hurled into the deep end of parenting when their unplanned, dual pregnancies result in them giving birth on the same night. And things only get more chaotic when they return home with their babies.

Made with the support of NZ on Air.

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The Victim

Saturdays 9:30pm

Fifteen years after the murder of her son, a grieving mother is accused of revealing the killer's new identity online, leading to a brutal attack at his home. But is he really a notorious child murderer or a tragic victim of mistaken identity? Stars Kelly Macdonald, James Harkness and John Hannah.

Season premiere Saturday 24th August.

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Whakanuia

Wednesday 28 August 7:30pm

A celebration of our finest people. Fun for all the whānau as we honour the life and times of our Māori icons in a live studio special. Featuring Dame Hinewehi Mohi.

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Sunday Cinema: The Lost King

Sunday 8:40pm

An amateur historian defies the stodgy academic establishment in her efforts to find King Richard III's remains, which were lost for over 500 years. Starring Sally Hawkins, Shonagh Price and Helen Katamba. (2022)

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Saturday Morning with Susie Ferguson and Mihingarangi Forbes

Saturdays 7am

RNZ National’s refreshed Saturday Morning programme will kick off at the earlier time of 7am on 31 August with a new hour-long segment discussing the major news stories of the week with journalists, correspondents and newsmakers, followed by long-form interviews. Rural New Zealand mainstay COUNTRY LIFE will move forward one hour to 6am.

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Breaking Silence

Thursdays 10pm

Season 3 of this documentary series investigates the systemic failings of the Family Court for New Zealanders in the context of women and children fleeing a violent partner.

Sports on this week.

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LIVE

Paris 2024 Paralympics

August 29 - September 9, daily live coverage from 7:30pm

The Paris 2024 Paralympic Games is coming to you live and free-to-air everyday from 7.30pm on TVNZ 1 from August 29 to September 9, hosted by Scotty Stevenson and Paralympian and 11-time Gold Medallist Para swimmer, Dame Sophie Pascoe.

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NRL Premiership: Bulldogs v Sea Eagles

Friday 7:30pm
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2024 US Tennis Open

Starts 3am Tuesday 27th August

LIVE coverage of the 2024 US Tennis Open is coming to you from the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Centre! Catch all the action as the world's best tennis players go head-to-head across five nail-biting days. 

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Bunnings NPC: Tasman v Bay of Plenty

Saturday 7pm
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Farah Palmer Cup: Taranaki v Otago

Sunday 12pm

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