Firstline

Firstline 1970

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Firstline is a New Zealand morning news programme produced by 3 News, the news division of TV3. The two-and-a-half hour programme, designed to compete with TVNZ's Breakfast, first went to air on 7 March 2011. It was hosted by Rachel Smalley until mid-2013, after which the host's seat rotated amongst other 3 News presenters. Sports news is presented by Sam Ackerman. Firstline features regular technology segments including Tech Bytes on Thursdays, and commentary by Steve Simms, Paul Spain or Ben Gracewood on Mondays. Unlike most other morning news services, Firstline is solely a news show and does not include magazine or lifestyle segments, instead choosing to focus on recent current events, with reports from 3 News reporters and live or pre-recorded interviews.

1970

You and Me

You and Me 1970

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You and Me was a popular children's television programme hosted by Australian-born New Zealand entertainer Suzy Cato. The first episode aired in 1993 and more than 2000 episodes were produced in the next seven years. In the late 2000s, the show returned to New Zealand television airing on TVNZ 6. While being originally successful in its local country, the show has also been successful overseas. "It is an interactive, educational entertainment experience that has been enjoyed by pre-schoolers all over the world," says Suzy Cato.

1970

Nightline

Nightline 1970

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Nightline is a New Zealand late night news show currently on TV3 hosted by Sacha McNeil. Nightline, hosted usually in the 10.30pm to 11.00pm timeslot, has a high focus on the arts and current events. It competes directly with TVNZ's Tonight show. Nightline generally runs the entire year, its timeslot being pushed later on some occasions to cater to long-running shows, but traditionally takes a short break over the Christmas period. Previous hosts have included Rachel Smalley, Samantha Hayes, Carly Flynn, Carolyn Robinson, Leanne Malcolm, Sarah Bradley, Joanna Paul and Belinda Todd.

1970

Comedians Giving Lectures NZ

Comedians Giving Lectures NZ 2022

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A selection of stand-up comedians are given the titles of real lectures but none of the content. Host Becky Lucas invites some of the funniest people in New Zealand to give their own version of that lecture.

2022

Into the Valley

Into the Valley 2023

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INTO THE VALLEY is a four part documentary series that takes us into the lives of the people from both sides of the line who experienced the Tuhoe raids in 2007, when government forces attack a remote New Zealand indigenous community in search of domestic terrorism. An in-depth and personal story, as told by the people of Tuhoe young adults who were children caught up in the raids, artist-activist Tame Iti, as well as politicians, and police officers. Told with retrospective insight, film excerpts, archives along a personal ride deep into the valley.

2023

The Pretender (NZ)

The Pretender (NZ) 2005

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National Party candidate and budding politician Dennis Plant didn't have a chance of winning Wakatipu South, the safe seat of the righteous Labour MP and environmentalist Janis Goodhead. That was, until he opened his mouth... Dennis, the straight-shooting Kiwi, quickly becomes the voice of a piece of New Zealand we always knew existed but have never actually seen in person. And young student filmmaker Cassie Young has decided to follow Dennis from the start of the campaign through to the finish.

2005

Target

Target 1970

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Target is a New Zealand consumer advice show. It's hosted by Carly Flynn and Brooke Howard-Smith. The show has run for 11 seasons and remains one of New Zealand's highest rated factual programs and has won 1 Qantas Media Award. As of 2013, the show is on hiatus

1970

Hitched

Hitched 1970

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Hitched is a New Zealand Reality TV show filmed by Cream Media and broadcast by TV3 following couples behind the scenes on the journey towards the biggest day of their lives, their wedding. How do couples today celebrate their union, is Marriage still religious, a Rite of passage, expression of love and commitment or an excuse for a party? In reality, weddings can be an expensive, stressful and sometimes a traumatic affair. There can be tremendous pressure for everything to be just perfect, but what is a perfect wedding? Hitched Season 1, screened Tuesday, June 30, 2009 at 8pm on TV3. Hitched Season 2, screened Tuesday, April 13 at 8pm on TV3.

1970

Going Straight

Going Straight 1970

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Going Straight was a New Zealand television reality show by Touchdown Television that aired on TV3 in 2003. The show was hosted by New Zealand actor Manu Bennett, where contestants had to continue moving in a straight line, no matter what the obstacles in the way, to compete for prize money of $NZ 10,000.

1970

ASB Business

ASB Business 1970

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ASB Business was a half-hour business news programme in New Zealand, with insights into issues affecting the business sector. It was broadcast on TV3 between 6.30am and 7.00am weekdays, followed by Sunrise.

1970