List of programmes broadcast by TVNZ


This is an incomplete list of television programmes, past and present, screened on Television New Zealand that were made in New Zealand.

Programmes

Local

Regular shows (screened throughout the year)

Seasonal shows

One-off series

Shows that screened intentionally for just one season or for just a few weeks.
ShowRelease dateChannelNotes
From the Archives1 June 2010TVNZ HeartlandA series looking back at television in New Zealand, presented by Andrew Shaw. Each show featured highlights or an entire show from a particular decade. The series is shown on TVNZ Heartland and was the very show to feature on the channel. Later episodes contained older shows with a theme such as gardening shows, cooking shows and an episode dedicated to Top Town.
Frontier of Dreams2005OneSeries about the history of New Zealand.
Funny As: [The Story of New Zealand Comedy]2019TVNZ 15 part documentary series that looked at the past of New Zealand comedy.
Karaoke High2006TV2New Zealand drama show screened during the summertime as a replacement for Shortland Street. Featured New Zealand actress Miriama Smith.
North2011OnePresented by Marcus Lush, this successor to the series South looks at the northern part of New Zealand.
Off the Rails2005OnePresented by Marcus Lush, this series follows the New Zealand rail network from Bluff to the most Northern railway line in New Zealand visiting local people and attractions along the way.
Police College11 April 2006TV2Reality show following the recruits of the New Zealand Police
Scarfie Days2007TV2A look at the lives of students studying at the University of Otago.
Snotties2006TV2A look at aspiring naval officers.
South2009OnePresented by Marcus Lush, this series looks at the southernmost part of New Zealand.
The Eggplant2020TVNZ+A series designed to help young Kiwis navigate one of the greatest mysteries of the 21st century – the internet.

Cancelled/ended programmes

Specials