Chief Executive Jodi O’Donnell said 2026 will be a defining year for TVNZ.
Business
9:00am
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Questioning over interactions with the broadcaster stems from a 1News story aired on the broadcaster's 6pm bulletin last Thursday.
Politics
Wednesday 6:20pm
The programmes to watch this month across TVNZ channels and TVNZ+.
Entertainment
Sun, Mar 1
The collaboration between TVNZ and Athletics NZ will see some of the nation's top athletes compete for national titles.
Sport
Fri, Feb 20
Kiwi audiences will be able to follow the action live and free from March 7-16, with five dedicated streaming channels on TVNZ+ and coverage on TVNZ Duke.
New Zealand
Mon, Feb 16
A capacity crowd and 928,300 TV viewers made this year’s Tauranga showdown the most‑watched free‑to‑air sporting event of the past year.
Wed, Jan 21
TVNZ+ and TVNZ Duke will screen live UFC prelims and Fight Nights from January 25, with the broadcaster later offering fans the chance to purchase UFC Numbered Events.
Thu, Jan 15
Celebrity Treasure Island, a new spy saga comedy starring Bret McKenzie and the 60th anniversary of Hyundai Country Calendar are among the highlights.
Wed, Jan 14
Lasers, projections and more than 3500 fireworks lit up the CBD as the clock struck midnight in New Zealand's largest city.
Thu, Jan 1
High Court trial ran for more than four weeks, hearing from more than 40 witnesses.
December 17, 2025
O'Brien will team up with Chris Chang on the Breakfast couch on weekday mornings.
December 15, 2025
The veteran broadcaster, who has presented the nation's leading news bulletin for 20 years, thanked viewers "for letting me be a small part of your evenings".
November 28, 2025
The Seven Sharp Presenter visited the Lotto studio to answer the nation's burning questions about the prize draw.
November 27, 2025
Almost 1.45 million Kiwis watched the four-part series on TVNZ 1 and TVNZ+, with the finale of the four-part series airing on Monday night.
November 26, 2025
The broadcaster amassed 19 awards from the night, with crime drama series The Gone taking home four prizes.
November 24, 2025
The awards, held at Auckland’s Viaduct Events Centre, recognise excellence in the TV and film industry.
November 22, 2025
The veteran broadcaster is leaving TVNZ after nearly two decades.
November 21, 2025
Co-host Chris Chang said it had been "a real pleasure" working alongside her.
November 14, 2025
Clarkson said she was leaving with gratitude and pride after nearly two decades at the company.
November 13, 2025
Melissa Stokes, current presenter of the weekend bulletin, is moving to host the weekday programme.
November 6, 2025
"It’s been an absolute privilege to represent my colleagues and bring you the news over those years," he said.
November 4, 2025
Sproull, who appeared on Taskmaster NZ, said she was "elated" by the nomination.
November 3, 2025
Simon Dallow has been at TVNZ since 1993 and has been praised for his ‘calm stewardship’ as a news anchor.
The broadcaster will pay a dividend to the Crown and says it has “successfully navigated” challenging economic conditions.
August 29, 2025
TVNZ announced today it is New Zealand Rugby’s free-to-air provincial rugby partner in a multi-year agreement that starts with the 2026 season.
Rugby
August 22, 2025
