The FIFA World Cup kicks off exclusively on TVNZ, chefs Colin and Manu hit the road again, MasterChef Australia reignites – and Love Island UK is set to sizzle.
Also in June the acclaimed British series Tip Toe and What the Hell Happened at Woofington’s? investigates the weird, wild and harrowing story behind a luxury dog retreat raided by NZ Police.
FIFA World Cup
(From June 16)
The world's largest sporting event begins, with exclusive coverage on TVNZ.
For a one-off payment of $44.95 football fans can catch all 104 matches live and keep up with an array of daily highlights and analysis.
TVNZ will also screen some World Cup matches live on free-to-air TV – including the All Whites' matches against Belgium, Egypt and Iran.
MasterChef Australia
(June 1, 7pm TVNZ 1)
Judges Andy Allen, Sofia Levin, Poh Ling Yeow and Jean-Christophe Novelli return to the MasterChef Australia kitchen for the show's 18th season this week. With 24 of the country’s best amateur cooks battling it out to be named the new superstars of food, its set to be another sizzling season of saucy surprises.
Off the Grid with Colin and Manu
(June 7, 7.30pm TVNZ 1)
Chefs Colin Fassnidge and Manu Feildel are back on the road, travelling the length of Aotearoa in a no rules food adventure. From diving for crayfish and hunting wild game to roadside cook ups and epic local feasts, the boys chase the best ingredients and experiences the country has to offer, meeting colourful locals and cooking up a storm wherever they land.
Tip Toe
(June 1, TVNZ+)
The five-part series follows Leo (Alan Cumming) and Clive (David Morrissey), neighbours in Manchester, UK. Leo runs a gay bar, Clive's an electrician, with two teenage sons. But when Leo gives Clive his spare key, an ordinary suburban world becomes a minefield of lies, prejudice and violence – with terrifying results. Over ten days, it’s all heading for an almighty showdown on Calico Road, after which no one's life will ever be the same again.
Dear England
(June 7, TVNZ+)
Dear England follows football manager Gareth Southgate (Joseph Fiennes) as he aims to start a new chapter with the England men's team. With the worst team track record for penalties in the world when he takes over as manager, Southgate knows he needs to open his mind and face up to the years of hurt to take England back to the promised land. The country that gave the world football has delivered a painful pattern of loss. Why can't the England team win at their own game?
Jimmy Carr’s Am I the A******?
(June 10, 8.45pm TVNZ 2)
Contentious comedian Jimmy Carr invites members of the public to come before him and a panel of two other comedians to ask their hilarious, controversial, and downright shocking "Am I the A**hole?" questions.
Watson
(June 8, TVNZ+)
The modern-day spinoff of classic detective tale Sherlock Holmes is back for a second season following Dr John Watson as he resumes his medical career in the wake of Holmes' death.
Alone
(June 18, TVNZ+)
The survivalist reality series returns for its 13th season, and raising the stakes like never before - crowning the first-ever World Champion. For the first time in the series' history, 10 elite survivalists from around the globe - including Kiwi contestant Poldi Waldmann-Moloney - will be dropped deep inside the Arctic Circle, along the unforgiving Richardson Mountains of Canada’s Northwest Territories. As winter tightens its grip, contestants will battle extreme cold and the constant threat of grizzly bears and wolves, armed with only 10 self-selected items for survival while facing total and complete isolation. Whoever survives the longest takes home the $500,000 prize.
What the Hell Happened at Woofington’s?
(June 16, TVNZ+)
When a luxury dog retreat in a castle was raided by NZ police in 2019, many were left wondering What the Hell Happened at Woofington's? In this new local series, journalist Baz Macdonald investigates what really went on in the strange castle in the clouds and finally uncovers the weird, wild, and harrowing story behind the headlines.
Dear Life
(June 18, 7.30pm TVNZ 1)
Struggling to come to terms with the death of her fiancé, Lillian finds comfort in seeking out the recipients of his organs, triggering a tangled chain of connection. A story about hope, relationships and the preciousness of life, Brooke Satchwell (Black Snow) stars in this unfiltered exploration into losing the love of your life.
Faking It
(June 13, 8.15pm TVNZ 1)
In each episode, a brave volunteer has just four weeks to master a new skill and convince experts judges that they are the real deal. Can a fish fryer become a sushi chef or a painter and decorator a make-up artist? As worlds collide, it’s an emotional journey for fakers and mentors alike. Can they pull it off? Or will the judges realise they are just Faking It?
Love Island
(June 3, TVNZ+)
We may be diving headfirst into winter, but a summer of love is just around the corner as Love Island returns for its 13th season of sun, scandal and stunningly white teeth. Join host Maya Jama as another batch of singles prepare to turn heads, battle bombshells and get grafting, all in the hopes of finding that special someone.
Destination X UK
(June 15, 8.40pm TVNZ 2)
Destination X comes to the UK in this brand-new iteration of the ultimate worldwide adventure competition. Hosted by Rob Brydon, Destination X UK blends mystery, strategy, and high-stakes drama like never before as 13 contestants travel Europe aboard a blacked-out bus. All they have to do is answer one simple question…where the X am I?
The Hotel Inspector
(June 18, 7.30pm TVNZ 1)
Renowned hotelier Alex Polizzi is back for the show's 20th season, travelling the UK in a quest to help struggling hotels transform their businesses and turn a profit in an increasingly volatile industry.
UFC Fight Night: Muhammad v Bonfim
(June 7, Duke channel and TVNZ+)
Live coverage of the UFC Fight Night from Meta APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada featuring Belal Muhammad from Palestine taking on Gabriel Bonfim from Brazil.
Everybody Hates Chris
(June 1, TVNZ+)
Follow comedian Chris Rock's hilarious teenage misadventures juggling a chaotic family, mostly white schools and coming-of-age in 1980s Brooklyn.
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