ASB Classic LIVE

Throughout January

The ASB Classic is launching the 2026 tennis season with speed, power, and world-class flair.

Catch all the action LIVE on Sky Open.

Free Sports to kickstart 2026

Daily Live Coverage, including the Women's and Men's FINALS - see schedules here.

LIVE coverage from 9pm daily - see here for schedule details.

Join us for more live coverage of Super Smash cricket on DUKE.

Friday 16 January
Central Hinds v Auckland Hearts - 2pm
Central Stags v Auckland Aces - 5.45pm

Sunday 18 January
Otago Sparks v Northern Brave (W) - 12.30pm
Otago Volts v Northern Brave (M) - 4.15pm

The ultimate cricket vs rugby showdown is back, as New Zealand’s biggest sporting stars of rugby and cricket face off in a high-intensity, hugely entertaining T20 cricket match. Join us for live coverage of this must-see summer spectacle on TVNZ 1.

Liverpool v Burnley

NZ v USA Highlights - Mon 19 Jan 4:30pm
Bangaldsh v NZ Highlights - Wed 21 Jan 3:30pm
Inda v NZ Highlights - Mon 26 Jan 4:30pm

Room

Sun 18 Jan 8:50pm

Inspired by true events, a woman and her young son escape captivity and must adjust to life in the real world.

Starring Brie Larson, Jacob Tremblay.

Film picks for January

Journalist Edward R. Murrow and his team face off against Senator Joseph McCarthy's anti-communist witch hunt during the early days of television broadcasting. Starring George Clooney.

There are documentaries that inform, and then there are documentaries that transform. Loimata: The Sweetest Tears is an example of the latter.

Directed with a quiet, reverent intimacy, this work chronicles the final voyage of Lilo, a master waka builder, as he returns to his ancestral homeland in Samoa to confront the shadows of his past.

When a bounty hunter and his captured fugitive are caught in the middle of a snowstorm in Wyoming, they encounter a twisted turn of events as they seek refuge in a small lodge.

A whimsical romantic comedy about a young woman who decides to change the lives of those around her for the better while struggling with her own isolation. Starring Audrey Tautou

An evil queen steals control of a kingdom and an exiled princess enlists the help of seven resourceful rebels to win back her birthright. Starring Julia Roberts, Lily Collins.

A woman and her young son escape captivity and must adjust to life in the real world. Starring Brie Larson, Jacob Tremblay

What starts out as a seemingly quirky investigation into a bizarre parking dispute spirals into a portrait of manipulation, obsession, and the fragility of personal boundaries.

David Farrier’s Mister Organ begins with a premise so banal it could be mistaken for satire: a parking dispute in suburban Auckland. Yet what unfolds is anything but trivial. Farrier, whose previous work (Tickled) exposed the dark underbelly of competitive tickling, here ventures into a psychological labyrinth occupied by a man named Michael Organ.

PREMIERE: Charlie, a street-smart orphan, is whisked to the ancient kingdom of Sanxingdui where he meets five masked superheroes and a villainous warlord.

A swift raised by seagulls struggles with identity and finds courage to save his family.

Vietnam vet John Rambo drifts into a rural Washington town, triggering hostile treatment by the sheriff. Conflict escalates, forcing Rambo into a survivalist guerrilla battle in the woods while evading law enforcement.

NEW

Attenborough's Parenthood

Sundays 7:30pm

Parenthood is a journey like no other, full of risk and reward. In this breathtaking new series, Sir David Attenborough tells stories of dedication, ingenuity and sacrifice as animals embark on an epic challenge – being a parent.

New shows for January

Host Claudia Winkleman is joined by renowned musicians Lang Lang and Mika on the the search for some of the UK's best amateur piano performers, with the winner set to play at the Royal Festival Hall.

Premieres Wednesday 7 January.

Can some twins be more identical than others? This new series gathers one hundred pairs of identical twins from across Australia and puts them through a series of revealing tests and challenges, all designed to reveal Australia’s Most Identical twins.

Passionate horse-lover Kylie Bax hosts this local documentary series that connects the rich cultural heritage of New Zealand’s equine industry with the stunning landscapes and unique environmental features of the country, exploring the deep link between the land, the people, and the horses that define New Zealand’s thoroughbred industry.

A visually stunning series celebrating the unique challenges and ultimate freedom of animals that use the air to survive and thrive. The series gives viewers a true bird’s-eye view from airborne birds and animals as they catch air for the first time, snatch in-flight meals, navigate crowded skies and soar through the most challenging environments on the planet, offering an astonishing adventure into the wonderfully diverse world of creatures that fly, glide and leap through the air.

When a cleaner is hired by a wealthy business-woman, her life changes forever as a co-dependence emerges that threatens to become a manipulative, psychological game of cat-and-mouse, in this twisty propulsive new thriller.

Premieres Sun 11 Jan 8:40pm, and new episodes on air daily 8:30pm until the series concludes on Wed 14 Jan.

The rumours are true - the world's of Coronation Street and Emmerdale are set to collide in groundbreaking crossover soap special Corriedale, as characters from each show face a horrific multi vehicle pile up on a dark and stormy country road near the village of Hotten. As the aftermath of the crash gives rise to fear, murderous intent, death, destruction, closely-guarded secrets, and lies, life in Emmerdale and Weatherfield will never be the same again!

Conservationist and farmer Jimmy Doherty is inundated with calls to save animals in need. In this series shot over the course of a year Jimmy, his wife Michaela and park Director Stevie are called on to give new forever homes to 4 polar bears, an entire pack of arctic wolves and two European Brown Bears.

Vinny and Cole have been married ever since they met as junior constables in Sydney. Now, for reasons, the Colemans are keeping to themselves - it is time to leave all that behind for Blue Motel, in the summery beach town of Mōwai Bay. But the ultimate retirement dream takes an unexpected turn when a dead body is found in Unit 3...

Starring McLeod's Daughters Michala Banas and Brett Tucker.

On Sunday 14 April 1912, the Titanic was five days into her maiden voyage to New York, sailing with 2,208 passengers and crew onboard. She was the largest ship the world had ever seen. This four-part dramatised documentary series explores the most infamous 160 minutes in maritime history, as they unfold minute by minute from the moment of that fatal impact with the iceberg to the ship’s disappearance beneath the waves.

No apologies - just noise. Joanna Scanlan, Tamsin Greig and Rosalie Craig star in this drama following five middle-aged women whose worlds gloriously collide when they crank up the volume to get their voices heard - and accidentally form a punk rock band.

Race Across The World returns for a fifth season, following five intrepid duos undertaking the trip of a lifetime – racing over 14,000km across the world’s largest continent, Asia, taking in three of its most diverse and fascinating nations – China, Nepal and India. With the lowest budget in Race history – just over £1,000 per person - the race will test the five teams both physically and emotionally, pushing them to their limits.

Most of us want to eat more healthily, but the information out there can be confusing and overwhelming. Now Jamie Oliver is here to make it easier than ever for us to make healthy choices, serving up achievable recipes along with tips, tricks and hacks to make us feel healthier from the inside out.