New Series

WEDNESDAY 11 AUGUST, 7.30PM - TVNZ 1

It’s family games night for the whole country as Give Us a Clue returns to TVNZ 1 for a revised and revived version of the popular charades game show. Putting the celebrity players through their paces is host and resident queen of clues, Paula Bennett. Vying for Paula’s points are teams captained by Seven Sharp’s Hilary Barry and comedian extraordinaire Tom Sainsbury.

Give Us a Clue sees women versus men in a battle of charades as New Zealand’s favourite celebrities attempt to mime out the titles for movies, TV shows, songs, books, plays and quotations, all before the clock runs out.

Two teams of four celebrities will go head-to-head in the competition, with each mime testing the acting skills and imagination of our famous faces. Tonight’s premiere sees Hilary, Kerre McIvor, Suzy Cato and Lily McManus compete against Tom, Frank Bunce, Ken (Jools Topp) & Ken (Lynda Topp)!

New Season

MONDAY 9 AUGUST, 8.30PM - TVNZ 1

Lucy Lawless reprises her role as the fiercely independent and brilliant detective Alexa Crowe, where she’ll be joined on screen by some of best acting talent from Aotearoa and further afield.

Using her unique skills and insights, Alexa looks to unravel the truth behind the most baffling of crimes and unsolved murder cases.

Filmed entirely in New Zealand, the spin-off series sees Alexa Crowe in Tāmaki Makaurau, featuring an impressive cast list including: Martin Henderson, Bill Bailey, Rawiri Jobe, Joe Naufahu and Ebony Vagulans.

Sport

SUNDAY 8 AUGUST, 11PM - TVNZ 1

Over 17 days, we’ve watched our Kiwi athletes put it all on the line as they competed in their chosen discipline in Tokyo 2020.

Join Toni Street, Scotty Stevenson, and Sarah Cowley Ross in-studio as we wrap up a Games for the history books and celebrate all that has been achieved by our athletes.

New Season

FRIDAY 13 AUGUST, 8.30PM - TVNZ 1

The Great British Sewing Bee is back, and with 12 sewers competing this time, it’s the biggest Bee ever, as Joe Lycett kicks off 10 weeks of the most perplexing patterns, eye-popping transformations and stunning Made to Measure garments yet.

Scrutinising every stitch are Saville Row’s Patrick Grant and Central St. Martin’s Esme Young, testing the sewers across a huge range of garments from rugby shirts to children’s dungarees, flamenco skirts to a boned basque, via food fancy dress.

Battling against the clock to showcase their skill and creativity each week, who will stitch their way to being crowned this seasons winner?

New Season

MONDAY 9 AUGUST, 8PM - TVNZ 1

Local reality series Border Patrol returns for a twelfth season, following the people, animals and technology working for New Zealand Customs Service, Biosecurity NZ and Immigration New Zealand.

We are with officers as they constantly monitor, identify and screen incoming passengers who may be undesirable arrivals into our country, as well as packages that come through our International Mail Centre and passengers coming from overseas who may be trying to establish illegal business in NZ.

Tonight, Biosecurity officer Jade finds an expensive exercise in witchcraft, Customs shed light on suspect looking Mexican lampshades, and Immigration officials interview a man with more vices than a hardware shop.

New Season

TUESDAY 10 AUGUST, 8.45PM - TVNZ 1

This gripping factual series goes on the frontline with Australia’s ambulance crews as they fight to save lives. This season features new recruits, as well as the return of fan favourites, in more inspiration stories and heart-stopping drama.

Cameras across Melbourne capture unguarded moments of compassion, bravery and laughter, giving unprecedented insight into the daily lives of these emergency service heroes.

New Season

THURSDAY 12 AUGUST, 7.30PM - TVNZ 1

Angela Scanlon returns with the British property makeover show in which cutting-edge virtual reality and visual effects enable people to see what the future of their home could look like, before it is built in reality.

In the first episode of this new season, architects Laura Jane Clark and Julian McIntosh compete to remodel Shelley and Steven's three-bedroom semi-detached home in Bromley, south-east London.

New Series

THURSDAY 12 AUGUST, 8.45PM - TVNZ 1

Former Coronation Street actress Sally Lindsay is a house guest at some of the poshest homes in Britain. From English country houses set in thousands of acres, to Mayfair pads with more floors below ground than above.

For 36 hours, Sally will live the multi-millionaire high life. Having a cheeky nose around their 5-star home and getting a taste of their luxury lifestyles – it’s a hard job… but she’s up to the challenge!

New Episodes

WEDNESDAY 11 AUGUST, 8.30PM - TVNZ 1

Location, Location, Location’s Kirstie Allsopp and Phil Spencer return as they go head-to-head to battle it out to convince homeowners to either sell their home or refurbish it.

Tonight, in Staines-upon-Thames, Kirstie and Phil help a couple decide what to do with their dormer bungalow. Nitasha sees its potential, but Nikunj isn't sure it's the one.

New Season

MONDAY 9 AUGUST, 9.30PM - TVNZ 1

20/20 returns with host Carolyn Robinson as journalists investigate the biggest stories in international current affairs.

Past stories have included the Menendez brothers and their newfound TikTok fame, an emotional portrait of George Floyd’s life with interviews with his family and friends, and the murder of former NBA player Lorenzen Wright.

TVNZ 1

TVNZ 1 welcomes back an array of shows that took a break from the channel during the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020:

Emmerdale: Monday – Friday, 12.30pm

All New Tipping Point: Monday – Friday, 3pm

All New The Chase: Monday – Friday, 5pm

Fair Go: Monday, 7.30pm

Eat Well For Less UK: Tuesday, 7.30pm

Coronation Street: Tuesday – Thursday, 9.30pm

The Repair Shop: Friday, 7.30pm

Schitt’s Creek: Friday, 9.45pm

New Series

TUESDAY 10 AUGUST, 8.30PM - TVNZ 2

With over a quarter of British children starting school lacking basic skills such as listening, manners and obedience, it’s time for the nation’s parents to regain control.

And there’s one person determined to redress the balance and help mums and dads tackle their unruly toddlers.

Child behaviour expert Laura Amies, a.k.a. The Toddler Tamer, will take on the tears and tantrums, the biters and non-sleepers and restore harmony to households across the UK. She believes no child is born ‘naughty’ but that parents have forgotten the basics. Her mantra is keep it simple, and the results will speak for themselves!

New Episode

FRIDAY 13 AUGUST, 8.30PM - TVNZ 2

Friday nights are about to get a whole lot funnier with Have You Been Paying Attention? returning following the Olympic Games hiatus.

Join host Hayley Sproull and five hilarious comedians on the panel as they break down the week’s news!

BABE: Babe, an orphaned pig, learns to herd sheep after a farmer wins him in a contest at a country fair. However, the lead sheepdog doesn't like Babe. Starring Magda Szubanski (1995). Saturday 7 August, 7pm

JERRY MAGUIRE: Starring Tom Cruise, Renee Zellweger and Cuba Gooding Jr. star in this cult classic about a successful sports agent who tries to get back on his feet after being fired (1996). Saturday 7 August, 8.40pm

FANTASTIC BEASTS: THE CRIMES OF GRINDELWARD: Newt Scamander is enlisted by Professor Dumbledore to battle Dark wizard Grindelward, who plans to rule over non-magical beings. Starring Eddie Redmayne (2018). Sunday 8 August, 8.20pm

Special

SUNDAY 8 AUGUST, 8.30PM - TVNZ DUKE

Comedy legend Frank Skinner made his highly anticipated return to stand-up in this live show, Man in a Suit.

Recorded during his 40-night sell-out run at the Leicester Square Theatre and part of his 2014 tour, Frank delivers this critically acclaimed and hilarious show in his usual witty and hugely entertaining style.

BODY SNATCHERS: A father and daughter migrate to a military base to solve environmental issues - but soon realise that it is infested by odd people who are born out of a giant pod. Starring Forest Whitaker (1993). Saturday 7 August, 8.30pm

ENTER THE DRAGON: The classic action-packed Kung Fu film stars legendary martial arts expert Bruce Lee as a man who infiltrates a strange tournament on an island fortress. Also starring John Saxon and Jim Kelly (1973). Tuesday 10 August, 8.30pm

THE CURSE OF THE DRAGON: Narrated by George Takei, this documentary chronicles the life and death of the legendary actor, director and martial artist Bruce Lee. Featuring interviews with casts and crews who worked with him (1990). Tuesday 10 August, 10.25pm

TROPIC THUNDER: Hilarious satirical comedy starring Ben Stiller, Jack Black and Robert Downey Jr. as self-absorbed actors forced to become the soldiers they are playing while shooting a big-budget war movie (2008). Friday 13 August, 8.30pm

New Episode

NEW EPISODE STREAMING ON THURSDAY 12 AUGUST - TVNZ ONDEMAND

Young And… is a strand of compelling documentaries featuring young New Zealanders and the issues that matter to them. The documentaries cover diverse stories about sexuality, culture, gender and social identity from a 20-something perspective in New Zealand. 

The final film of the series released this week is Young And… A Siren King – the story of growing up in Onehunga on the wrong side of the street and the emergence of the Siren Boys subculture. It is a story of potential and the inevitable fate of those struggling to be heard.  

Made with the support of NZ On Air.

New Series

FULL SEASON STREAMING FROM MONDAY 9 AUGUST - TVNZ ONDEMAND

When mysterious wreckage starts falling from the sky, a secretive international agency is tasked with figuring out what it is, where it came from, and most importantly, what it can do.

British agent Finola Jones (Riann Steele) and American agent Bryan Beneventi (Jonathan Tucker) are partners who have very different styles – she's warm, intuitive and detail-oriented, and he's charming, confident and guarded. However, they have no choice but to trust each other as they track down the hundreds of pieces of debris scattered across the Western Hemisphere. Each fragment has an unpredictable, powerful effect on the everyday people who find it, changing their lives in unexpected and often dangerous ways…

New Season

FULL SEASON STREAMING FROM MONDAY 9 AUGUST - TVNZ ONDEMAND

K-Pop Academy is back and it’s bigger and tougher with catchier tracks and even more fire choreo!

Season 2 has twice as many dancing, singing and rapping K-Pop recruits to train up which results in more twists, turns, fun and surprises as NZ K-Pop Queen and Presenter Rina Chae and her team audition and then train up over 50 tweens and teens into eight unique teams.

Our teams take part in a seven-day boot camp where their dances, songs and raps are fine-tuned to be performance ready and they create superstar costumes that match the vibe of each of their songs. They’re taught how to create a K-pop makeup look, take part in photo shoots and produce music videos that will be released on Instagram @kpop.academy.nz in sync with the music tracks being released on TikTok, Spotify and iTunes – so watch out for them! 

Made with the support of NZ On Air.