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WistingWisting
TV3, 2019 Running | Drama, Crime, Thriller | ► Trailer
4.0


Wisting, based on Jørn Lier Horst's books The Hunting Dogs and The Caveman, sees Detective William Wisting attempt to solve a series of senseless and vicious murders in a small coastal town. However, the detective must also deal with issues in his own family as well as the deadly killer.


The Almighty JohnsonsThe Almighty Johnsons
TV3, 2011 Cancelled/Ended | Comedy, Drama, Mystery, Fantasy | ► Trailer
4.9


The Johnsons are four brothers. Four typical Kiwi blokes who don't much like to stand out from the crowd. They're happy spending all of their time striving to get lucky with women, overcoming sibling rivalry and always squeezing a few beers in at the end of the day. But there's something very special about the Johnsons..


The GulfThe Gulf
TV3, 2019 Cancelled/Ended | Crime | ► Trailer
4.0


A detective recovering from amnesia caused by a shocking car accident begins to suspect not everything is as it seems, following the reappearance of a young boy.


Jack TaylorJack Taylor
TV3, 2010 Cancelled/Ended | Drama, Crime | ► Trailer
3.8


A drama series featuring the character of Jack Taylor created by author Ken Bruen.


Grand Designs New ZealandGrand Designs New Zealand


Grand Designs New Zealand is a series about New Zealanders taking on the challenge of building their own unique and inspirational homes... From architectural designer mansions to DIY homes using archaic or new school building techniques and material... From the beach, to the mountains, and the hills in between. Grand Designs charts the in-depth process of creating these unique homes, and the personal journeys of those building them.


WestsideWestside
TV3, 2015 Cancelled/Ended | Comedy, Drama, Crime
4.8


Westside takes the West family's large and loyal fan-base on a journey back to where it all began. You don't need to have seen Outrageous Fortune to appreciate Westside - but if you liked its predecessor, you'll love this... Head back to the days of disco where the infamous Ted and Rita West are starting out on their life of serious crime. With Ted recently released from jail, it's business as usual for the Wests; cracking safes, planning heists and raising their wayward son, Wolf. The rich folklore of the West family is combined with real events from arguably the greatest era of economic and social change, exploring the fates and fortunes of a nation alongside Ted and Rita's epic battles and ever tempestuous marriage. This is where the Wests began to build their outrageous fortune.


The Block (NZ)The Block (NZ)


Four teams compete in a house renovating competition for 10 weeks until the big live auction that will see one team crowned The Block season 2 winners!


Guy Montgomery's Guy Mont Spelling-BeeGuy Montgomery's Guy Mont Spelling-Bee
TV3, 2023 Running | Comedy, Game Show
4.7


Comedian Guy Montgomery hosts a spelling competition with a mixture of simple and unconventional rounds.


Outrageous Fortune (NZ)Outrageous Fortune (NZ)
TV3, 2005 Cancelled/Ended | Comedy, Drama, Family, Crime
5.0


Outrageous Fortune follows the trials and tribulations of the West family as they try and go straight after a life of petty crime. It's a daily struggle as they discover that living life the right way isn't always easy or rewarding, and that it's a constant struggle to deny your true nature.


Friends Like HerFriends Like Her
TV3, 2024 Running | Drama



A surrogacy deal goes wrong when pregnant Nicole changes her mind about giving best friend Tessa the baby she is carrying for her. The ensuing emotional rift splits the small New Zealand town of Kaikōura - already physically torn apart from a recent earthquake.


The Blue RoseThe Blue Rose
TV3, 2013 Cancelled/Ended | Comedy, Drama, Crime
5.0


Jane March is a humble office temp who takes over from dead PA Rose. But if Rose's death was no accident - then who killed her and why? And how far does this conspiracy go?


Underbelly: Land of the Long Green CloudUnderbelly: Land of the Long Green Cloud
TV3, 2011 Cancelled/Ended | Drama, Crime



This is the New Zealand story of the real Mr Asia, Marty Johnstone, and New Zealand's first ever drug cartel, The Syndicate.


The Bachelor (NZ)The Bachelor (NZ)
TV3, 2015 On Hiatus | Reality



A group of single men compete for the heart of one lucky lady in this reality dating show. Each week, the Bachelor eliminates contenders until he finds his perfect match. The Bachelor (NZ) is a local adaptation of the popular American series, featuring stunning locations and romantic dates. Drama and tension abound as the contestants vie for the Bachelor's affections.


The Great Irish Bake OffThe Great Irish Bake Off
TV3, 2013 Cancelled/Ended | Cooking/Food, Reality



The Great Irish Bake Off is the ultimate baking battle for passionate amateur baking fans. Over the 8 week series the bakers will be under the eye of presenter Anna Nolan and expert judges - top selling cookery writer and baker Biddy White Lennon & executive pastry chef at The Merrion Hotel Paul Kelly.


Mean MumsMean Mums
TV3, 2019 On Hiatus | Comedy
4.3


When Jess's only son starts school it's a big learning curve, for Jess. She's thrown into a world of know-it-all, judgmental, passive aggressive women whose primary purpose is to promote their child as the most gifted, most brilliant and most bestest child ever. And let's not even start on the teachers.


Gogglebox New ZealandGogglebox New Zealand
TV3, 2018 Cancelled/Ended | Reality



Gogglebox NZ takes viewers into a diverse selection of Kiwi living rooms to watch some of the country's sharpest armchair critics laugh, cry and shout at the highlights of the week's television.


Paradise Hotel NorgeParadise Hotel Norge
TV3, 2009 Running | Reality | ► Trailer



A Norwegian TV Show.


LEGO Monkie KidLEGO Monkie Kid
TV3, 2020 Running | Children, Fantasy, Animation
5.0


Centuries ago, the beloved Chinese Monkey King used his magical staff to capture and trap the evil Demon Bull King deep inside a mountain. Flash-forward to modern-day China, when fate leads MK (aka Monkie Kid), a young noodle shop delivery boy, to find the long-lost staff. Soon, MK and his best friends find themselves entangled in adventures packed full of action, mystery, imagination and magic.


Benvinguts a la famíliaBenvinguts a la família
TV3, 2018 On Hiatus | Comedy, Drama
4.0


When an evicted single mom's estranged father dies, she and his second wife cover up his death after learning they've been written out of his will.


Golden Boy (2019)Golden Boy (2019)
TV3, 2018 Cancelled/Ended | Comedy
4.0


In a small NZ town, aspiring journalist Mitch struggles to get out from under the shadow of her brother Tama - a newly-minted All Black.


Head HighHead High
TV3, 2020 Cancelled/Ended | Drama, Sports, Mini-Series



A six part series about the hopes, dreams and expectations of high school rugby in New Zealand, told through the eyes of rugby mum Renee, her rugby coach husband Vince, and their whanau.


LuksusfellenLuksusfellen
TV3, 2008 Running | Reality, Documentary



This is a consumer oriented reality- and lifestyle program. We meet regular people who have ended up in financial dire straits due to over-consumption and uncontrolled lending. Through counseling the programs financial experts help people out of their financial troubles.


7 Days (NZ)7 Days (NZ)


It's Friday night and it's been a big week. There's been stupid news, big news, unbelievable news and news about us right here in New Zealand. Enter Jeremy Corbett and two teams of New Zealand's finest comic talent to blast the news out of the water, dissect it, lambast each other and have fun!


Paradise Hotel (DK)Paradise Hotel (DK)
TV3, 2005 Running | Drama, Romance, Reality, Competition
5.0


The the danish version of the American reality show with the same name.


Nit i diaNit i dia
TV3, 2016 Cancelled/Ended | Drama, Thriller



Working on harrowing murder investigations, a forensic pathologist finds the key to a case in which she has unwittingly become a prime target in this chilling, Barcelona-set thriller.


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