Homebound Hero
NEW SEASON

Homebound 3.0

Thursdays 8:55pm

This funny and heartfelt homegrown comedy is back for its second season. 

Season 1 saw Henry Li, a 30-something unpublished writer, move back home and deal with the disappointment of his Chinese parents. His story continues in season 2 with his fake-turned-real girlfriend Melissa as they embark on an even more audacious sham. 

Made with the support of NZ On Air, season 2 premiere Thursday 15 May on Three.

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TV Guide

Movie & Doco picks: 17 - 24 May

Moonbound
FAMILY MOVIE

Moonbound

Sat 17 May 7pm

A young boy embarks on an intergalactic mission to save his little sister from the clutches of a vengeful man...

Safetynotguaranteed

Safety Not Guaranteed

Sat 17 May 8:30pm

Three magazine employees head out on an assignment to interview a guy who placed a classified advertisement seeking a companion for time travel.

Venom

Venom: Let There Be Carnage

Sun 18 May 8:40pm

Eddie Brock tries to revive his failing career by interviewing a serial killer, Cletus Kasady, who is on death row. When Carnage gains control over Cletus's body, he escapes from the prison…

Baneladama
PREMIERE

Banel & Adama

Sun 18 May 8:40pm

A young couple in Senegal must contend with the disapproval of their remote village.

In Bruges
CLASSIC

In Bruges

Sun 18 May 8:30pm

Two hitmen get stuck in Bruges, Belgium, after an unsuccessful mission. The situation becomes complicated when their boss makes a demand involving a certain inanimate object.

Killing The Indian In The Child
DOCUMENTARY

Killing The Indian In The Child

Mon 19 May 8:30pm

In Canada, the task of the Indian Affairs Department was to manage the govt’s forced-assimilation programme by removing First Nations peoples from their lands.  More than 150,000 children were sent to dozens of residential schools, where they were forbidden to speak their language, practice their religion and culture, or wear their traditional clothes.

The King Of Staten Is

The King of Staten Island

Tue 20 May 8:30pm

In this heartwarming comedy directed by Judd Apatow, we follow Scott (Pete Davidson), a 24 year old who has achieved little besides smoking too much weed since his father died. A chain of events forces him to take steps toward moving forward in life. 

Moomins & The Comet Chase
FAMILY MOVIE

Moomins & The Comet Chase

Sat 24 May 7pm

Moomintroll and his friends rush to save everyone in Moomin Valley from a ferocious comet. Starring Max von Sydow.

The Trip To Greece

The Trip To Greece

Sat 24 May 8:30pm

Actors Rob Brydon and Steve Coogan travel from Troy to Ithaca following in the footsteps of Odysseus. 

Get your sports fix on Sky Open, Freeview channel 15.

PAC4
LIVE START

Pacific Four Series: Black Ferns v Canada

Sat 17 May 3pm
ANZ Netball
LIVE

ANZ Premiership Netball

Sat 17 May 4pm

The Northern Mystics take on Central Pulse in round 2 of a new era of ANZ Premiership netball this week, broadcast live on TVNZ+ and TVNZ 2.

SRP

Super Rugby Pacific: Moana Pasifika v Blues

Sat 17 May 7pm
NRL Warriors V Dolphins

NRL: Dolphins v Warriors

Sat 17 May 9:30pm
FA CUP FINAL

FA CUP FINAL: Crystal Palace v Manchester City

Sun 18 May 10am
Sals NBL
LIVE

Sal's NBL: Franklin Bulls v Nelson Giants

Sun 18 May 2025 3pm
NRL
LIVE START

NRL: Eels v Sea Eagles

Fri 23 May 9:30pm
The Breakdown

The Breakdown

Sundays 10:30pm

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.

Aotearoa Rugby Pod

Aotearoa Rugby Pod

Wednesdays 9am

James Parsons, Bryn Hall and Ross Karl give the player's view on the biggest talking points in rugby every week.

TV Show Top Picks

Dynamo
NEW

Dynamo: Beyond Belief

Saturdays 8:30pm

Combining jaw-dropping magic with the story of Dynamo's road to recovery after his career-threatening experience with chronic illness, as he tours the globe, thrilling audiences with feats of magic.
Series premiere Sat 17 May on TVNZ 2.

Grosse Point Garden Society
NEW

Grosse Point Garden Society

Tuesdays 8:30pm

Four members of a suburban garden club find their lives intertwined by scandal, mischief and a shared secret – a murder no one wants to talk about. As dark truths surface, they struggle to remain as perfect as the flowers blooming in their garden.
Series premiere Tue 20 May on TVNZ 2.

Sue Perkins
NEW

Big Adventures in Thailand with Sue Perkins

Wednesdays 8:30pm

Embark on a new adventure, as Sue Perkins heads out to explore Chiang Mai, Phuket and Bangkok in stunning Thailand. Meeting extraordinary people and animals, join Sue and she uncovers the secrets of this vibrant region. 
Series premiere Wed 21 May on TVNZ 1.

Suburgatory

Suburgatory

Thursdays 8:55pm

Welcome to the suburbs, heaven for many. But for one teenage transplant from New York City, the suburbs represent her unique version of hell. Forget purgatory - this is Suburgatory.
Enjoy season 1-3 starting from Thu 22 May on Three.

The Feud
NEW

The Feud

Sundays 9:30pm

How well do you know your neighbours? When Emma makes the simple decision to add a kitchen extension to her home, the close friendships she and husband John share with their neighbours are unexpectedly fractured - and their lives are plunged into obsession, paranoia, and fear.
Series premiere Sunday 4 May on TVNZ 1.

Homebound
NEW SEASON

Homebound 3.0

Thursdays 8:55pm

After successfully navigating a fake relationship that has now become real, Henry and Melissa are embarking on an even more audacious sham. This time, they’re faking a pregnancy to obtain an early inheritance from their cashed-up, overseas relatives obsessed with furthering the family line. The only parameter: this sham can’t turn real like it did last time. They’re just not ready for a real-life pregnancy!

Made with the support of NZ On Air, season 1 premier Thu 15 May on Three.

Tuitekastrails
NEW SEASON

Tui Teka's Trails

Tuesdays 7:30pm

Heed the call of Tui Teka, one of New Zealand’s leading horse trainers. Tui gets back in the saddle, travelling around Aotearoa to give advice and guidance to fix problem hōiho (horses). Made by Kapu Tī Productions and funded by Te Māngai Pāho.

Afternoons Nzlive
SPECIAL

Afternoons: NZ Live turns 20

Fridays 2pm

Every Friday this month, some of New Zealand’s best musicians play a live set especially for Afternoons with Jesse Mulligan. In May, we celebrate NZ Live’s 20th birthday with live sessions with some of Afternoons’ favourites – and there’s a twist. Each performance will have a tiny live studio audience featuring Afternoons listeners who’ll get to interact with the guest artists.

Theothermrsjordan
NEW

The Other Mrs Jordan

Mondays 8:30pm

Mary Turner Thomson thought nothing of her husband’s frequent and often sudden trips away as part of his job as a CIA agent - until a fateful phone call from someone claiming to be the other Mrs Jordan. This fascinating series unravels the truth of a real life bigamist, fraud, father and conman.
Series premiere Monday 12 May on TVNZ 1.

Masterchef Backtowin
NEW SEASON

MasterChef Australia: Back To Win

Mon, Tue, Wed 7:30pm

It's about to get hot in the kitchen, as MasterChef Australia returns for its 17th season! Featuring a cast full of favourites from previous seasons coming Back to Win, judges Andy Allen, Poh Ling-Yeow, Jean-Christophe Novelli and Sofia Levin are ready to put them to the ultimate culinary test. 
Season premiere Monday 5 May on TVNZ 2. 

Britainsgottalent
NEW SEASON

Britain's Got Talent

Fridays 7pm

Britain's Got Talent is back for its 18th season, and the competition is fiercer than ever before. With hosts Ant and Dec back at the helm and judges Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon and Bruno Tonioli joined by special guest judge KSI, it's set to be another season of unbelievable talent. 
Season premiere Friday 16 May on TVNZ 2.

Call The Midwife
NEW SEASON

Call The Midwife

Saturdays 8:30pm

It's a brand new decade and Poplar is embracing the spirit of the 70s, as Call The Midwife returns for its 14th season. Join the midwives as they once more work tirelessly to keep Nonnatus House running, while addressing complex social and health challenges. 

Season 14 premieres Saturday 26 April.

David Lomas Investigates
NEW SEASON

All New David Lomas Investigates

Tuesdays 7:30pm

In this raw, real, and heart-breakingly emotional documentary series, David Lomas investigates family mysteries and reunites families. He travels the globe to trace the missing, the lost, and the never forgotten. In a search for the truth, he uncovers cultural identities and discovers lost family heritage for people desperate for answers. Season 5 premieres Tuesday 8 April.

Made with support of NZ On Air.

Grand Designs NZ
NEW SEASON

Grand Designs NZ

Sundays 7:30pm

Grand Designs NZ returns this week for its third season, as host Tom Webster follows another group of aspirational New Zealanders on their daring, determined and sometimes perilous journeys to build the residential homes of their dreams. 

Season 3 premieres Sunday 27 April.

Travel Man
NEW SEASON

Travel Man

Mondays 7:30pm

Intrepid Travel Man Joe Lycett is back for the show's 13th season. Joined by comedians like Phil Wang, David O'Doherty and Aotearoa's own Rose Matafeo, Joe will explore cities from Rotterdam to Washington D.C to discover what these cities have to offer.

Season 13 premieres Monday 28 April.

The Great British Sewing Bee
NEW SEASON

The Great British Sewing Bee

Saturdays 7:30pm

Join a brand new batch of amateur sewers putting their skills to the test, as The Great British Sewing Bee returns for its 10th season! Esme Young and Patrick Grant are back to judge, alongside brand new host Kiell Smith-Bynoe.

Season 10 premieres Saturday 26 April.

Doompatrol

Doom Patrol

Fridays 10pm

DC’s unlikeliest group of heroes, the Doom Patrol, are ready to save the world… kind of.

Stars Brendan Fraser, Matt Bomer, Rita Farr, Diane Guerrero, Jovian Wade, and Timothy Dalton, Doom Patrol premiers on Three Friday 21 March.

Amanda And Alans Spanish Job
NEW

Amanda and Alan's Spanish Job

Mondays 8pm

It's scaffolding by day, and sangria by night as Besties Amanda Holden and Alan Carr reunite and head to the sun-kissed hills of Andalusia to bring some some much-needed TLC to a crumbling casa in southern Spain. 

Series premieres Monday 14 April.

Suitsla
NEW

Suits LA

Mondays 10pm

The hotly awaited spin-off of iconic series Suits has arrived - and this time the action is on the sunny West Coast. Following Ted Black, a former federal prosecutor from New York, as he reinvents himself representing the most powerful clients in Los Angeles, Suits LA puts a fresh spin on the beloved drama and premieres Monday 7 April.

7 Days
NEW SEASON

All New 7 Days

Thursdays 7:30pm

NZ's longest running comedy show returns for its 17th season! 7 Days is back for some absolute hilarity that appeals to all New Zealanders, hosted once again by our very own Jeremy Corbett.
Made with support of NZ On Air.

Snow Patrol NZ
NEW SEASON

Snow Patrol NZ

Tuesdays 7:30pm

Set on the ski fields of Mt Hutt and Coronet Peak in New Zealand, Snow Patrol NZ follows the ski patrollers, medics and mountain rescue crews whose job it is to keep families and holiday makers safe from all sorts of mishaps, misadventures, emergencies and wild weather. This series premieres Tuesday 8 April.

Newamsterdam
RETURNING SERIES

New Amsterdam

Saturdays 11:30pm

Bloom, Iggy, and Reynolds rally around Max as he deals with the fallout from Helen’s decision. At the same time, Reynolds and Wilder help a terminal patient realise his dream. New Amsterdam returns for its 5th season on Saturday 22 March.

Seized At Sea
NEW SEASON

Seized At Sea

Sundays 8:30pm

Join US Customs and Border Protection officers in Puerto Rico, Florida and New Jersey as they take the fight against drug cartels and human traffickers away from the southern land border to the territorial waters of the United States, in this gripping series.

Never Mind The Buzzcocks

Never Mind The Buzzcocks

Thursdays 9:30pm

Join host Greg Davies and team captains Daisy May Cooper and Noel Fielding, as classic British comedy series Never Mind The Buzzcocks premieres on TVNZ 2 on Tuesday 18 February.

Unxplained
NEW SEASON

The UnXplained With William Shatner

Wednesdays 8:30pm

William Shatner returns for the fifth season of this gripping series exploring of the world's most fascinating, strange and inexplicable mysteries, on to which scientists, historians, and witnesses seek to finally shed light.

Premiere Wed 12 Feb.

Graham Norton Show

All New The Graham Norton Show

Thursdays 7:30pm

Graham Norton welcomes the biggest stars of film, TV and music in the 2025 season of The Graham Norton Show.

Shameless

Shameless

Thursdays 10pm

The Gallaghers may not have much in the way of money or rules, but they know who they are - and they're absolutely, wildly, unapologetically Shameless.
This wildly engaging and fearlessly twisted drama stars the brilliant William H. Macy, Emmy Rossum, and Jeremy Allen White.

Celebrity Gogglebox

Celebrity Gogglebox

Fridays 9:30pm

A cast of celebrity households comment on the week's television from the comfort of their own couch (UK). Season 2 comes to eden on Fri 21 Feb.

Countrycalendartitle
NEW SEASON

Hyundai Country Calendar

Sundays 7pm

New Zealand's longest running television series is back for 2025, as Country Calendar returns to take another look at rural life across Aotearoa. 

The 2025 season premieres on Sunday 16 February.

911
NEW SEASON

All New 911

Mondays 8:30pm

911 explores the high-pressure experiences of first responders - including police officers, firefighters, and dispatchers - who are thrust into the most frightening, shocking, and heart-stopping situations. Season 8 premiered 8:55pm on Mon 3 Feb.

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