Troy Kingi Desert Hikoi
Sunday, 1 December at 10.15pm
Multi-award-winning Māori musician and actor, Troy Kingi, is up to his 8th album in his ambitious 10/10/10 mission where he aims to record 10 albums, in 10 genres, in 10 years. However, for the past few years, writer’s block has caused Troy’s creative river to run dry.
In the hopes to source some much-needed inspiration for his upcoming Desert Rock album (a first love genre for him), Troy makes the journey from Kerikeri to Joshua Tree. With the ambitious schedule of writing and recording an entire album in just ten days, Troy and his band need to dig deep. Lucky for them, the Joshua Tree desert is filled with lots of interesting and eccentric locals who are more than happy to help Troy and the band get inspired.
Episode One: Desert Dream
Upon arriving in Joshua Tree, California, Troy Kingi and his band are taken to a sacred site by the local Tangata Whenua in 40 degree Celsius temperatures.
Piri’s Tiki Tour - Season 5
Tuesday, 3 December at 7.30pm
Well-loved former Rugby All Black Piri Weepu is back on the road and out on the water! Piri’s traveling around Aotearoa fishing, diving and gathering kai (food) alongside hardcase hearty locals and some rugby legends. This season, Piri’s adventures will take him deep into the rural heart of the country.
Episode One: Bluff
Piri’s in Motupõhue, Bluff. Hosted by local Dan Tarrant, he’s targeting local delicacy Bluff oysters and Blue Cod. Next he jumps on some big machinery with Ex Southland Stag Jason Kawau.Episode Two: Wellington
Piri’s in his hometown of Wellington. He’s hosting his own whānau (extended family) for dive targeting mussels. He has a go at waka ama (outrigger canoeing) with ex Rugby Hurricane John Schwalger and his whānau. Then he coaches the Wellington Boys High 1st XV.
Spinal Destination
Thursday, 5 December at 8.30pm
Episode Three:
Tempers flare between the residents, and Tessa becomes suspicious when she discovers a mystery lady is taking over her house and her husband.Episode Four:
Dan gets the all-clear to go home, but is he ready to leave his fellow Goldfield’s family? Tessa tries to reconnect with Karl.
Long Story Short: Willie Nelson 90
Saturday, 7 December at 10.15pm
Fans will have the opportunity to re-live or experience for the first time, the once-in-a-lifetime interpretations of many classics from the Willie Nelson songbook.
This two-hour-plus limited release film features unimaginable collaborations, surprise appearances, music royalty and the man himself. Long Story Short: Willie Nelson 90 features a selection of the most memorable performances and once-in-a-lifetime collaborations from the star-studded two-day concert event celebrating his milestone 90th Birthday. Guests include Sheryl Crow, Norah Jones, Snoop Dogg, Keith Richards and George Strait.
