List of programmes broadcast by Mediaworks (New Zealand)

This is a list of New Zealand-made television programmes broadcast by MediaWorks New Zealand.

Regular shows

The following shows are screened for most of the year excluding summer months.

Show	Release date	Network	Timeslot	Run time (including commercials)	Notes
3 News	26 November 1989	TV3	6pm, Mon - Sun	60 minutes	TV3 6 pm news show presented by Mike McRoberts and Hilary Barry, originally known as 3 National News
3 News at 12	2007	TV3	12pm, Mon - Fri	30 minutes	TV3 midday news show
3 Sport	1989	TV3	Varies		Coverage of sporting events on TV3, mostly motorsport
3D	March 2013	TV3	6:30pm, Sunday	30 minutes	Current affairs show that replaced 60 Minutes in 2013, originally known as 3rd Degree, a one-hour long show featuring 100% New Zealand based stories. Hosted by Duncan Garner and Samantha Hayes. It was reduced to 30 minutes during news hour in 2015. 3D is not going to return in 2016 following a decision by TV3
7 Days	2009	TV3	9:30pm, Friday	30 minutes	Current affairs comedy show
Media 3	July 2012	TV3	10:25am, Saturday	30 minutes	Originally screened on TVNZ 7 as Media 7, the show moved to TV3 following the closure of TVNZ 7. Presented by Russell Brown; a discussion show about current media stories. Concluded in 2013 on TV3, began as Media Take on Maori TV in 2014
Jono and Ben	2012	TV3	7:30pm, Friday	60 minutes	Satirical news and entertainment show presented by Jono Pryor and Ben Boyce. Originally screened at 10pm Friday as Jono and Ben at Ten; moved to 7:30pm in 2015 and extended from 30 minutes to 60 minutes.
Newsworthy	June 2015	TV3	10:30pm, Mon - Fri	30 minutes	Late night news show presented by Samantha Hayes and David Farrier[1]
Outdoors With Geoff	2003	TV3	5:30pm, Saturday	30 minutes	Outdoors show featuring Geoff Thomas
Paul Henry	2015	TV3 and simulcast on Radio Live	6:00am, Mon - Fri	3 hours	Morning news and talk show presented by Paul Henry and Hilary Barry as newsreader
Smash	2014	FOUR	4:30pm, Mon - Fri (FOUR) 10pm, Mon - Fri (The Edge TV)	90 minutes	Presented by Marty Hehewerth and Steph Monks. Smash draws on the pop culture content and resources of The Edge, New Zealand’s biggest music entertainment brand. This show replaced Four Live which was screened on Four.
Sticky TV	2002	TV3 until 2010 and then FOUR from 2011	3pm, Mon - Fri	90 minutes	Children's afterschool show, presented in the 'Sticky Farm', featuring syndicated cartoons. This show began screening on TV3 in 2002 and moved to FOUR in 2011.
Story	2015	TV3	7:00pm, Mon - Thu	30 minutes	Evening current affairs show with Duncan Garner and Heather du Plessis-Allan; replaced Campbell Live

Seasonal shows

The following shows are screened only for a few weeks or months each year on TV3.

Show	Release date	Network	Timeslot	Run time (including commercials)	Notes
7 Days of Sport	October 2015	TV3	9:30pm, Tuesday	60 minutes	Sports version of 7 Days, covering sports news from the past 7 days
Big Angry Fish	2012	TV3		30 minutes	Fishing show presented by Milan Radonich
Cadbury Dream Factory[2]	2014	TV3	Thursday, 7:30pm	60 minutes	A reality series which brings dreams to life; hosted by Brooke Howard-Smith, with Jesse Griffin, Kimberley Crossman, Walter Neilands and Guy Montgomery[3]
Crime Exposed	2013	TV3	Monday, 7:30pm	30 minutes	Reality show that follows New Zealand Police crime fighting such as police intelligence gathering and analysis, and forensics
Family Secret	2013	TV3	Wednesday, 7:30pm	30 minutes	Real life show that looks into ten different families' history, exploring the collective history that has shaped New Zealand's social evolution as a nation
Grand Designs New Zealand	October 2015	TV3	Sunday, 8:30pm	60 minutes	New Zealand version of Grand Designs
Harry	2013	TV3	Wednesday, 9:30pm	60 minutes	Drama series set amongst the widespread users and dealers of P. Starring Sam Neil and Oscar Kightley. Rated R16 in New Zealand for drug use, violence and sexual references.
Inside New Zealand	1994	TV3	Varies	60 minutes	Documentary series
MasterChef New Zealand	2015	TV3	7:00pm Sunday, 7:30pm Mon & Tue	Varies	New Zealand version of Masterchef; moved from One
Missing Pieces	2009	TV3	7:30pm, Saturday	30 minutes	Reality show where a New Zealander is helped to find a long lost family member or friend and usually reunited on the show
New Zealand's Hottest Home Baker	2010	TV3	7:30pm, Thursday	60 minutes	Reality show where teams compete to produce the best home baking
New Zealand's Next Top Model	2009	TV3	Varied 60 – 120 minutes per episode	60 minutes	New Zealand version of America's Next Top Model
Prison Families	2013	TV3	Wednesday, 8pm	30 minutes	Reality series that follows ten New Zealand families as they grapple with the challenges of living with a loved one behind bars
The Bachelor NZ	March 17, 2015	TV3	Tuesday and Wednesday, 8pm	60 minutes	New Zealand version of reality series The Bachelor
The Block NZ	July 4, 2012	TV3	7:30pm, Tues - Fri	60 minutes	New Zealand version of The Block. Four teams compete to turn an old run down house into a modern home.
The X Factor NZ	April 2013	TV3	Sunday 7:00pm and Monday 8:00pm	Varied, 60 – 120 minutes per episode	New Zealand version of The X Factor
The GC	May 2, 2012	FOUR	8pm, Wednesday	30 minutes	The series follows the lives of a group of Māori living on Australia's Gold Coast. The series has been likened to the American reality television show Jersey Shore. It was renewed in 2015 for a third series.

Music video shows

Music video shows mostly aired on The Edge TV.

Show	Release date	Network	Notes
The Edge Fat 40	2014	The Edge TV	Top 40 weekly countdown show. Hosted by Guy, Sharyn and Clint across both The Edge TV and radio station, The Edge Fat 40 includes new music releases, music interviews with some of the world’s biggest artists, competitions and up to the minute music news and gossip.
The Edge Mix	2014	The Edge TV	The Edge Mix delivers a soundtrack for a Saturday night. It is commercial free and chosen by viewers who can request their favorite party anthems via The Edge app, website and Facebook page.
The Music Lab	2014	The Edge TV	The Music Lab is a half hour feature, showcasing new and exclusive music videos from New Zealand and around the world. Hosted by Sharyn Casey from The Edge afternoons.
Hit Music Now	2014	The Edge TV	Worldwide hit music videos
Hot Right Now	2014	The Edge TV	Hosted by Marty and Steph from The Edge Nightshow. Hot Right Now counts down the top six videos played on The Edge.
...Now	2014	The Edge TV	Theme music video show, playing six videos from one particular artist or theme
U Choose	2014	The Edge TV	Viewers send The Edge their ultimate playlist via The Edge app or website and they play it on TV. The viewer's face, name and playlist will feature.

Once off series

Shows that screened intentionally for only a few weeks or just one season.

Show	Screened	Network	Timeslot	Run time (including commercials)	Notes
Cup Talk	September - October 2011	TV3	Following Nightline	30 minutes	Late night talk show about the Rugby World Cup, screened every night during the 2011 Rugby World Cup. This show screened in place of Sports Tonight with a shorter edition following the major games screened on TV3.
Does My Bum Look Big? [4]	November 2007	TV3	7:30pm, Tuesday	60 minutes	Reality show where New Zealanders of all shapes and sizes are shown how to look good in a certain type of clothing
Hope & Wire	2014	TV3	Thursday, 8:30pm	120 minutes	Drama series based on inspirational true stories from Christchurch where lives were changed as result of the devastating 2011 Christchurch earthquake; a three part series
Rocked the Nation	2007	C4		60 minutes	Countdown show of the 100 greatest music stories in New Zealand, screened as a six part series
Rocked the Nation 2, 100 Greatest Pop Culture Stories	July - August 2009	C4	8:30pm, Monday	60 minutes	Presented by Rhys Darby, this six part series counted down the 100 best pop culture stories from New Zealand.
Rocked the Nation 3, 100 Great Sporting Moments	July - August 2011	TV3	8:30pm, Wednesday	60 minutes	Presented by Dai Henwood, this six part series counted down the 100 best sporting moments from New Zealand.
The Perfect Age	August 2006	TV3	7:30pm, Sunday	60 minutes	A group of New Zealanders from different age groups participate in various challenges to determine what is the perfect age.
The Radio	February 8, 2013	TV3	10pm, Friday	30 minutes	Part stand up, part situation comedy show featuring Jeremy Corbett and Paul Ego
The Ultimate Survivor	September 2000	TV3	8pm, Tuesday	30 minutes	Weekly TV coverage of a radio competition being run by More FM Wellington. Contestants had to survive on a barge placed in the middle of the Wellington Harbour.
Westside	June 2015	TV3	8:30pm, Sunday	60 minutes	Six part drama series, the prequel to Outrageous Fortune, by the same makers

Past/ended locally-made programmes

Show	Screened	Network	Timeslot	Run time (including commercials)	Notes
3rd Degree presents The Vote	2013	TV3	8:30pm, Wednesday	60 minutes	Monthly debate show, this show was part of 3rd Degree. Each month a topic was chosen with presenters Duncan Garner and Guyon Espiner and their teams of experts debating for and against the issue. The public were able to vote and give their opinions through social media while the show aired. Discontinued in 2014.
6 Degrees		C4			It links two seemingly unrelated artists, but through the theory of Six Degrees of Separation, it introduces how they are related.
10 Reasons		C4			10 music videos relating to a certain theme; was called 12 reasons but is now shortened
10 Years Of	2007	C4			A music video from each year of the last 10 years following a certain theme
111 Emergency	2012	TV3		30 minutes	Presented by Kirk Torrance, the show follows New Zealand emergency services.
@Seven	December 2009 - January 2010	TV3	7pm, Mon - Fri	30 minutes	Summer holiday replacement for Campbell Live, show looked at the funny side of the day's news. Presented by Petra Bagust and featured comedians Paul Ego, Ben Hurley and Steve Wriggly as a fill in.
20/20	1993–2003	TV3	Varied	60 minutes	New Zealand version of ABC current affairs show; featured content from the US version; started screening on TV2 in 2005
3 News Firstline	2011	TV3	6am, Mon - Fri	2.5 hours	Early morning news show screened between 6AM and 8:30AM
60 Minutes	1990 - 1992 2002 - 2012	TV3	Varied	60 minutes	New Zealand version of news and current affairs show 60 Minutes. Was hosted by Mike McRoberts. Also screened on TV3 between 1990 and 1992.
Added This Week	2003	C4			The latest music videos to New Zealand.
Ampd	2003 - 2006	C4
Back of the Y	2008 - 2009	C4		30 minutes
Being Eve	2001 - 2002	TV3		30 minutes	Drama comedy series
Bigger, Better, Faster, Stronger	2011	TV3	8pm, Monday	30 minutes	Show where two teams must compete to build an improved version of an existing product
Billy T. James show	1990	TV3		30 minutes	Comedy drama show starring New Zealand entertainer Billy T. James
Blender	2004	C4			A random assortment of music videos spanning from the 80's to today. Each video usually has a stamp on it referring to some theme it relates to.
bro'Town	2004–2009	TV3 & C4 in 2008	Varied	30 minutes	New Zealand made animated series; moved to C4 in 2008 and the final series was on back TV3 in 2009
C4 2	2011	C4	Overnight		Alternative music show screened overnight and during the daytime. The C4 2 name was originally used as a second C4 channel as a 24-hour music channel playing alternative music. With FOUR replacing C4, C4 then replaced C4 2.
C4U	2013	C4			Show where viewers submit their ideal playlist via the website with a random viewers playlist drawn out and played on the air
Campbell Live	April 2005 - May 2015	TV3	7pm, Mon - Fri	30 minutes	News show hosted by John Campbell
Candid Camera	1991–1992	TV3		30 minutes	New Zealand version of a show in which tricks are played on members of the public while they are being filmed unknowingly on camera
Deal or No Deal	2007	TV3	7:30pm, Wednesday	60 minutes	New Zealand version of the Game Show Deal or No Deal
Downsize Me	2005–2008	TV3	7:30pm, Tuesday	60 minutes	Reality show where each week an overweight New Zealander is put on a strict eating and exercise program in order to get down to a healthy weight in just 8 weeks
Downsize My Pet	2007	TV3	7:30pm, Tuesday	30 minutes	A spin-off of Downsize Me in which an overweight family pet is put on a strict diet and exercise program. Pilot episode screened at the end of the 2007 series of Downsize Me, and the first series screened during the spring of 2007.
Drug Bust	2011	TV3	8pm, Monday	30 minutes	Reality show following New Zealand police busting criminals for drug related offences
Early Bird Show	1989–1992	TV3	7am Sat & Sun (1990 & 1991 only) 7am Mon - Fri (1989 & end 1992)	2 hours	Saturday morning children's show, originally screened weekday mornings. Presented by Russell Rooster and Suzy Cato. Also known as EBS.
Edge Chart	2003	C4	7:30pm, Saturday	60 minutes	Top 20 chart show presented by a different announcer each week from The Edge
FOUR Live	2012-2014	FOUR	4:30pm, Mon - Fri (FOUR) 7:30pm, Mon - Fri (C4)	90 minutes	Presented by Tumehe Rongonui. This show replaced Select Live, which was screened on C4. FOUR was also replayed on C4 until 2014 when C4 was discontinued.
Fusion Feasts	2013	TV3			A food reality show hosted by Peter Gordon
Gone Fishin'	1996-2006	TV3	Varied	30 minutes	The show that has all that you need to know about fishing
Hitched	2009 - 2010	TV3	8pm, Tuesday	30 minutes	Reality TV show following the lead up to a couple's wedding
Homegrown	2003	C4			New Zealand music show
Honey, We're Killing the Kids	November 2006	TV3	7:30pm, Tuesday	60 minutes	Reality show where a family's bad lifestyle choices are targeted, from healthy eating to reducing time spent watching TV, to the family spending more time together and getting active
Hot Property	2000–2003	TV3	Varied	30 minutes	Hosted by Petra Bagust, the team helped someone who was having trouble selling their home by giving the house a more refreshing image.
In-focus	1990–1992	TV3	Varied		Talk show for teenagers; replaced by Ice-TV
Ice TV	1993–2000	TV3	Varied		Entertainment show for teenagers, hosted by Petra Bagust, Jon Bridges and Nathan Rarere
Insert Video Here		C4			Dai Henwood (also known as Dale Henroo) takes to the streets giving his perspective on New Zealanders thoughts on music, interspersed with videos with a set theme.
Intellectual Property	2003 - 2006	C4			An alternative music show hosted by Camilla Martin
Issues	1990–1994	TV3	Varied	30 minutes	Comedy show screening parodies of current events, TV shows and advertisements. Originally screened as 1990 The Issues and screened on TVNZ in 1991 as More Issues before returning to TV3 as Issues. Clips were acted by David McPhail, Jon Gadsby, Willie De Wit as well as other actors.
Jaquie Brown Diaries	2008 - 2010	TV3	Varied	30 minutes	Comedy show centering on TV celebrity Jaquie Brown
Maddigan's Quest	2006	TV3		30 minutes	Drama series
Melody Rules	1993	TV3	Varied	30 minutes	A situation comedy directed by Michael Robinson
Money Man	2006–2009	TV3	8pm, Tuesday	30 minutes	Reality show where presenter Brendon Johnson moves into a couple's or individual's home and through strict measures gets the couple's or individual's finances under control in just three days.
Nightline	May 1990 - December 2013	TV3	10:30pm, Mon - Fri	30 minutes	Late-night news and entertainment show with Sacha McNeil; replaced with The Paul Henry Show from 2014 onwards
Outrageous Fortune	2005–2010	TV3	Varied	60 minutes	Drama series
Perfect Match	1989–1990	TV3	7pm, Mon - Fri	30 minutes	Based on the Australian dating game show of the same name hosted by Butch Bradley and Tiffany Baragwanath; similar to the show that was also screening on TV2 at the time, Blind Date
Police Stop	1996–1997	TV3	7:30pm, Tuesday	30 minutes	Reality show presented by Peter Brock. The show filmed various crimes, mostly traffic crime. A special episode was screened in 2006, a week after Peter Brock was killed in a rally accident.
Pulp Sport	2003–2009	C4 in 2003 & 2004; then TV3	Varied	30 minutes	Sports comedy show presented by Bill and Ben
Reel Late with Kate	2010	TV3	10pm, Sunday	30 minutes	Film review show focussing on movie news, interviews and reviews; presented by Kate Rodger
Sale of the Century	1994–1995	TV3	7pm, Mon - Fri	30 minutes	Originally screened on TV1 until 1993. TV3 made an attempt at reviving the show in 1994. It was still hosted by Steve Parr but Julie White was the new co-host. It was axed after TV1 extended their news show to a one-hour-long show and could no longer compete.
Select Live (weekdays) and Select (weekends)	2003 - 2010	C4	4pm, Mon - Sun	2 hours	Live version of Select on air during the week, which featured guests, prizes and viewer calls; presented by Drew Nemmia and Joel Defries. Jermaine Leef was a former presenter. The show was discontinued after FOUR was launched and a new show titled Drew and Shannon Live was introduced on FOUR.
Sing Like A Superstar	2005	TV3		60 minutes	Celebrity talent show similar to NZ Idol
Skitz	1993-1997	TV3	Varied	30 minutes	Comedy show using various skits, and in some cases making fun of current TV shows and advertisements
So Hot Right Now		C4	11am Weekdays	30 minutes	30 minutes of the biggest hits right now
Sports Tonight	2004 - 2012	TV3	Following Nightline	30 minutes	Late night sports talk show
Special Features		C4			A magazine style show featuring news and items from the worlds of music, movies and games, hosted by Jane Yee and Phil bostwick. Jacquie Brown, Clarke Gayford, DJ Severe, and Jono Pryor also interviewed for the show.
Squirt	1996	TV3	7am, Saturday		Children's Saturday morning presented show, moved to TV2
Studentville		C4			Show about the parties and events of selected New Zealand universities; hosted by Hamish Coleman-Ross, Rob Jackson, Nick Gibb, and Dena Roberts
Sunrise	October 2007 - April 2010	TV3	7am, Mon - Fri	2 hours	Morning breakfast news show
Super City	2011	TV3	10pm, Friday	30 minutes	New Zealand comedy series based in Auckland; was not renewed for a third series in 2014
Target	February 1999 - August 2012	TV3	7:30pm, Tuesday	30 minutes	Long running consumer watchdog and advice show. Most recently presented by Carly Flynn and Brooke Howard-Smith. Cancelled in 2012 due to TV3 favouring reality TV shows and imported shows.
The Big Breakfast	2007	C4	6am, Monday - Friday	4 hours	Early morning breakfast show 6am - 10am
The Great Food Race	2014	TV3	7:00pm, Sunday	60 minutes	A food reality show hosted by Zoe Marshall and judged by restaurateur brothers Leonardo and Lorenzo Bresolin[5]
The Paul Henry Show	2014	TV3	10:30pm, Mon - Fri	30 minutes	Late-night show with Paul Henry
The Ridges	2012	TV3	7:30pm, Wednesday	60 minutes	Reality show that follows Sally Ridge and daughter Jamie Ridge
The Steelmill		C4	6am, Saturday		Early Saturday morning random playout of all types of metal music
Time of Your Life	1996–1997	TV3	8pm, Sunday	30 minutes	Hosted by Petra Bagust, Matthew Ridge and Marc Ellis. The show looked at many of the great holiday attractions available around New Zealand.
Tele Laughs	1996	TV3	9pm, Wednesday	60 minutes	A spin-off from Skitz consisting of clips making fun of current TV shows and advertisements and current events
The Big Stuff	2008	TV3	7:30pm, Thursday	60 minutes	Reality show helping families who have too much clutter in their homes
The Boost Mobile Holla Hour	2006	C4			Hosted By DJ Sir-Vere, this show was themed around hip-hop music and happenings.
The Jono Project	2008	C4 until 2010, TV3 in 2011	10pm, Friday	30 minutes	Presented by Jono Pryor. Originally screened on C4 titled as Jono's New Show with Jono as the sole presenter. The show was retitled as The Jono Project in 2010 and moved to TV3 in 2011. Replaced with Jono and Ben in 2012.
The Kitchen Job	2008 & 2010	TV3	7:30pm, Tuesday	60 minutes	A show in which struggling restaurants try to change and take on different paths to save themselves from closure with the help of experienced New York restaurateur John Palino
The Price Is Right	1992	TV3	7pm, Mon - Fri	30 minutes	New Zealand version of the popular game show
The Real Hustle NZ	2010	TV3	8pm, Monday	30 minutes	New Zealand version of The Real Hustle, screens one locally made segment and others from the US and UK versions. Presented by Kirk Torrance.
The Secret Lives of Dancers	2010 & 2012	TV3	8pm, Tuesday	30 minutes	Reality show about ballet dancers
Top 10 @ 10		C4	10am, Monday - Friday	60 minutes	Top 10 songs following a certain theme
Wanna-Ben	2010 - 2012	TV3	10pm, Friday	30 minutes	Replacement for Pulp Sport, starring Ben Boyce and Jeanette McDonald
Wa$ted!	2007	TV3	8pm, Tuesday	30 minutes	This show targets a New Zealand household's lack of care for the environment. The family are shown how they can reduce their rubbish and save on power, water and heating, and in some cases petrol.
Would I Lie To You?	2012	TV3	7pm, Sunday	30 minutes	New Zealand version of Would I Lie To You?. Presented by Paul Henry and made by the producers of 7 Days. Each celebrity contestant tells a story and the other team must guess if the story is true or false.
Yahoo	1991 - 1993	TV3	9am, Saturday	2 hours	Saturday morning presenter based show aimed at teenagers and pre-teen audiences. Show featured music and movie reviews as well as appearances by New Zealand celebrities.
You and Me Suzy's World	1992	TV3	Varied	30 minutes	Preschool children's show presented by Suzy Cato
Road Cops	2010	TV3	Varies	30 minutes	Reality show that follows the New Zealand Police Highway Patrol
Saving Gen-Y	2013	TV3	8pm, Saturday	30 minutes	Reality show that follows a group of obese youths on an intensive weight loss programme
Sunny Skies	February 8, 2013	TV3	8pm, Friday	30 minutes	Sitcom series
The Almighty Johnsons	February 7, 2011	TV3	8:30pm, Thursday	60 minutes	Drama series
The Blue Rose	February 4, 2013	TV3	8:30pm, Monday	60 minutes	Drama series created by the creators of Outrageous Fortune
The ITM Fishing Show	2006 - 2013	TV3	Saturday	30 minutes	Moved to TVNZ
U Choose 40	2006 - 2011 Returned in 2013	C4			Viewers vote their favourite songs in a theme in a top 40 countdown that will be playing
Video Hits		C4			The best songs of a set artist or band
What's Really In Our Food?	2008	TV3	8pm, Tuesday	30 minutes	Carolyn Robinson hosts a show exploring how the food we eat is made and where it comes from as well as exploring the myths or misunderstandings about certain foods. In 2010 this show was retitled as What's Really In Our?, targeting other products as well as food. In 2011 the show reverted to its former name.
What's the Theme		C4			Music videos following a different theme everyday such as 'From The Movie' 'One Hit Wonders', 'Superstar Cameos', 'Karaoke Classics', or 'Comedy Videos'

References

1. http://www.nzherald.co.nz/entertainment/news/article.cfm?c_id=1501119&objectid=11396663
2. http://www.3news.co.nz/MediaWorks-TV-announces-new-and-returning-shows-for-2014/tabid/418/articleID/318726/Default.aspx
3. http://www.3news.co.nz/MediaWorks-TV-announces-new-and-returning-shows-for-2014/tabid/418/articleID/318726/Default.aspx
5. http://www.3news.co.nz/MediaWorks-TV-announces-new-and-returning-shows-for-2014/tabid/418/articleID/318726/Default.aspx