Classic Kiwi series Eat Well for Less is back for another season of helping people cut down on grocery costs, Taskmaster returns for its seventh season with appearances from some household names, and an action packed night of UFC is coming up on September 20.
(From September 28, TVNZ 1 and TVNZ+)
Chef Michael Van de Elzen and food educator Ganesh Raj are back helping Kiwis slim down their grocery budget.
The duo will take over the kitchens of six Kiwi whānau, helping them ditch their bad food habits and swap-out their usual expensive brands for cheaper alternatives to show us all how we can shop smarter, make more nutritious, balanced meals and save a small fortune in the process.
Documentary NZ
(Mondays, TVNZ 1 and TVNZ+)
TVNZ's Documentary New Zealand series continues with the final three stories:
Robyn Malcolm: Menopause and Us - The actor explores the harsh realities of menopause. Sharing her own journey and speaking with real women, she’ll gain expert insight and break taboos to uncover some of the biggest misconceptions around a topic that still sees so many women left in the dark.
Sleep - Chronic insomniac Al Brown explores the science of sleep and reveals the profound impact of lack of sleep on our physical and mental health.
Meet the Preppers - Presenter Kylie Cushman meets the everyday Kiwis getting ready for the end of the world as we explore the mindset, motivations and DIY bunkers of NZ's quiet prepping revolution.
(From September 14, TVNZ 2 and TVNZ+)
Five familiar faces take on the ultimate test of creativity, ingenuity and composure when Taskmaster NZ returns for its seventh season, hosted by Jeremy Wells.
Stepping up to face the Taskmaster's unique brand of chaos this season are internationally acclaimed comedian and writer Rose Matafeo, veteran actor and comedian Dave Fane, the brilliantly funny Morgana O'Reilly, stand-up favourite Rhys Mathewson and quick-witted comedian and 2025 Billy T Award winner Hoani Hotene.
(September 13, TVNZ 1 and TVNZ+)
Still haunted by the murder of her sister, Detective Anais Mallory is determined to uncover the truth behind why Lynne was killed. Convinced the answer lies in solving Maja Staunton’s gruesome murder, Anais begins a secret investigation of her own, believing that finding Maja’s killer will finally reveal why her sister was targeted.
Season two stars Chelsie Preston Crayford, Matt Whelan, Michala Banas, Lynette Forday, Luke Arnold and JJ Fong.
The Secret Lives of Gypsy Wives
(From September 8, TVNZ+)
Step inside the glamorous, chaotic and fiercely traditional world of Gypsy TikTok star Trewley Precious and her larger-than-life family. As the youngest daughter, Trewley is determined to carve out her own path – but can she challenge the rules, build a booming social media empire and still keep the family happy?
Line of Fire
(From September 23, TVNZ+)
A family of law enforcement agents bridges personal differences and crosses professional boundaries as they tackle cases for the FBI, US Marshals, Secret Service and Department of Justice. After a seemingly cut-and-dry case turns into a deadly conspiracy, they must use the expertise from a lifetime of protecting civilians and politicians to protect one another and bring the killer to justice ... even if it means betraying their sworn code.
(Streaming now, TVNZ+)
This gripping thriller heads to the Arctic Circle in season 3, as detectives Amy and Kirsten are called to a high-stakes investigation in a remote frontier where danger lurks at every turn. Starring Suranne Jones and Rose Leslie.
(From September 21, TVNZ+)
Season 4 of the crime thriller series following police bomb disposal experts in London.
(From September 11, TVNZ+)
From the crew that brought you The Office US comes the second season of this hilarious workplace mockumentary. Following the dedicated but decidedly average journalists of a struggling Midwestern newspaper, The Paper returns with more awkward encounters, misguided ambition, and small-town chaos, all set within the same hilariously mundane corporate universe as Dunder Mifflin.
Sport in September
UFC 331: Joshua Van vs Alexandre Pantoja
(September 20, TVNZ+)
A blockbuster night of action, headlined by a flyweight title rematch as champion Joshua Van puts his belt on the line against former champion Alexandre Pantoja.
In the co-main event, lightweight contender Arman Tsarukyan and Mauricio Ruffy collide in a high-stakes showdown with major title implications.
Prelim fights are available on the DUKE channel, the maincard requires a TVNZ Event Pass.
Louis Vuitton 38th America’s Cup
(September 26-28, TVNZ 1 and TVNZ+, replays on DUKE channel)
Naples hosts the America’s Cup prelim regatta in the buildup to Emirates Team New Zealand’s Auld Mug defence next year.
In Naples the sailing teams features fully equalised ‘one-design’ AC40 yachts capable of speeds in excess of 40+ knots, with the yachts sailed against each other in a series of eight fleet races – three races every afternoon in quick-fire succession
Farah Palmer Cup
(Streaming on TVNZ+)
Women’s provincial rugby at its best, streaming live and free on TVNZ+
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