New Zealand TV

TVNZ+ has added a Seinfeld FAST channel, following the launch of Bloomberg and FIFA-branded channels late last year. More FAST channels are expected to launch in 2026.

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The Australian version of The Assembly, based on the French format, started on Sky Open last night with Sam Neill (you can catch up on Sky On Demand). It continues at 8.30pm Wednesdays.

The second season has already been filmed and will premiere in Australia on September 21.


Reality adventure competition series Ultimate Escape, filmed entirely in New Zealand, premieres on Three on Monday, September 15 at 7.30pm. This is how TV Blackbox in Australia describes the show.

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Jeff McTainsh was called up last minute to commentate All Blacks vs Springboks at Auckland on Saturday; two hours before the game began due to Tony Johnson, who expected to call the game that night, lost his voice.

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TVNZ score bug for All Whites vs Socceroos in Auckland (the match was shown on Paramount+ in Australia)

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Scary to see the score go up to 1-5 for a split second (just before they took it back to 1-3).

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Actually that’s FIFA+ isn’t it?

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FIFA+ provided the coverage.

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Do they usually use such a weird white balance and low quality cameras?

Yeah it’s filmed by internet streaming specialists

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Season 15 of My Kitchen Rules Australia premieres on TVNZ 2 on Monday, September 22 at 7.30pm. It continues at 7.30pm Tuesdays and 8pm Wednesdays, with each episode shown 2-3 weeks after Australia. Manu Feildel and Colin Fassnidge return as judges.

Profiles of the six teams in the first round of instant restaurants

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For arguably their biggest opponent in years?

Yeah their rights are held by FIFA+ and sub licenced to TVNZ

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Sky has beaten TVNZ to win Olympic rights for Los Angeles 2028; NZ Herald understands.

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Will the coverage be on Three

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Who produces it though?

It’s an internet streaming specialist company contracted by NZF/FIFA. https://www.engagelive.co.nz/

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Specialist lol

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TVNZ 2 is pulling British Celebrity Gladiators off the schedule due to abysmal ratings from this Sunday it will be replaced with season 5 repeat of Ambulance Australia which it screened on TVNZ 1 last year that would hope boost TVNZ 2 performance leading into James Bond movies. Ambulance Australia is already streaming on TVNZ+

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