This is a list of New Zealand-made television programmes broadcast by Sky Free.
The free-to-air channels Three, Bravo, Eden, Rush, HGTV, streaming service ThreeNow, and current affairs service ThreeNews are operated by Sky Free, a subsidiary of satellite TV network Sky Network Television.
Bravo The following programmes were screened on Bravo.
Current programming Reality / non-scripted The Circus (2021) The Real Housewives of Auckland (2016)
Three The following programmes were screened on Three.
Current programming TitleGenreFirst air dateSeriesStatusNotesThreeNews News 6 July 2024 33 Previously 3 National News (1989–98), 3 News (1998–2016), Newshub, (2016-2024)7 DaysPanel show14Season 14 ongoingCRC Motorsport Sport The Block NZReality competition - 10CancelledDancing with the StarsTalent show3RenewedSeries 6–present, moved from TV OneMasterChef New ZealandReality competition1RenewedSeason 6–present, moved from TV OneArrangedDocuseries3Season 3 ongoingThe HuiCurrent affairs show6RenewedR&R with Eru & K'Lee Talk show 4Previously R&R with Robert Rakete (2016–17)Married at First Sight NZReality3PendingFord Ranger New Zealand Rural GamesSports4PendingFish of the DaySports3PendingSeason 3–present, moved from PrimeMean MumsSitcom2RenewedGolden BoySitcom2PendingNew Zealand TodaySatire2RenewedThe GulfCrime drama2PendingDavid Lomas InvestigatesDocuseries2Renewed2nd Chance CharlieReality competition2PendingHead HighDrama2PendingITM FishingSports2PendingPreviously The ITM Fishing Show (2008–13)Patrick Gower: OnDocuseries4 (films)RenewedDocumentary film seriesFilms: Patrick Gower: On Lockdown (2020): Patrick Gower: On Weed (2020): Patrick Gower: On P (2021): Patrick Gower: On Hate (2021): Match FitReality1RenewedBay PatrolDocuseries1PendingThe Masked Singer NZReality competition1RenewedPiri's Tiki TourDocuseries1PendingSeason 4–present, moved from Whakaata MāoriHouse Rules NZReality competition 1PendingSeason 1–present n00b Sitcom 1 Pending
Former programming TitleGenreFirst air dateLast air dateNo. ofseriesNotesAotearoa Music Awards Awards show 6 Previously aired on various networks including Three, moved to TVNZ 2.Moving Out with Kanoa Lifestyle 1Newshub LateCurrent affairs show31 May 2024Previously Newsworthy (2015)Newshub NationCurrent affairs show2 December 202312Previously The Nation (2010–17)AMBreakfast Television13 February 20175 July 2024 6
Dramas TitleGenreFirst air dateLast air dateNo. ofseriesNotesThe New Adventures of Black BeautyPeriod family drama1Homeward BoundSoap opera1Cover StoryDrama199519951Moved to TV One for series 2.The StripDrama2MatakuAnthology drama2Moved to TV One for season 3.Outrageous FortuneComedy-drama6Doves of WarThriller1The Almighty JohnsonsFantasy drama3Underbelly NZ: Land of the Long Green CloudCrime drama1MiniseriesThe Blue RoseCrime drama1HarryCrime drama1Hope and WireDrama1WestsideComedy-drama6JonahDrama1MiniseriesFriends Like HerDrama1Television seriesTangata PaiDrama1Television series
Comedies TitleGenreFirst air dateLast air dateNo. ofseriesNotesLetter to BlanchySitcomSeries later picked up by TV OneThe Billy T James ShowSitcom1IssuesSketch comedy199219933Previously known as 1990: The Issues (season 1), Moved to TV One for More Issues (season 2), then back to TV3.Away LaughingSketch2Melody RulesSitcom2bro'TownAdult animation comedy5Pulp SportSports comedy5Seasons 3–7, Moved from C4.The Jaquie Brown DiariesSitcom2Comedy GalaComedy10Moved from and then back to TVNZ 2.@SevenComedy1RadiradirahSketch comedy1Wanna-BenComedy2The Best of Moon TVComedy1Super CitySketch comedy2The Jono ProjectSketch comedy1Moved from C4 after season 1.Brown BruthazComedy1HoundsComedy1GoldenComedy1Jono and BenSatire7Previously known as Jono and Ben at Ten from seasons 1–3.Sunny SkiesSitcom1Chopper's Republic of AnzakistanComedy1Funny GirlsSketch comedy3Subject: DadComedy1
7 Days of Sport (2015) A Thousand Apologies (2008) After Hours (2014) AotearoHA: Next Big Things (2011) AotearoHA: Rising Stars (2015) Ben & Steve: World Famous In (2013) Ewen Gilmour: Westie Legend (2015) Love Mussel (2001) The Millen Baird Show (2008) Poking the Borax (2011) The Radio (2013) Skitz (1993–97) Tele Laughs (1996–97)
Reality / non-scripted TitleGenreFirst air dateLast air dateNo. ofseriesNotesTargetConsumer protection14Going StraightReality competition1Downsize Me!Reality3So You Think You Can DanceReality competition1Wa$ted!Reality2Downsize My Pet!Reality1New Zealand's Next Top ModelReality competition3Destroyed in SecondsDocuseries1The Real Hustle New ZealandDocuseries1Road CopsFactual4Bigger, Better, Faster, StrongerReality1The GCReality2Moved to Four for series 3.The X FactorReality competition2The Great Food RaceReality competition1Cadbury Dream FactoryReality competition1The Bachelor New ZealandDating game show3Moved to TVNZ 2 for series 4.Come Dine with Me New Zealand Reality competition1Grand Designs New ZealandDocuseries6Moved to TVNZ 1.
111 Emergency (2011) Big (2011) The Big Stuff (2008) Cafe Secrets (2011–12) Candid Camera (1991–92) Creative Living (2016) Crime Exposed (2013) Does My Bum Look Big? (2007) Dog Patrol (2011) Drug Bust (2011–12) Emergency Heroes (2009–10) The Family (2003) Family Secret (2013–14) Fusion Feasts (2013–14) Hitched (2009–10) Honey, We're Killing the Kids (2006) New Zealand's Hottest Home Baker (2010–13) Hot Property (2000–03) The Kitchen Job (2008–10) Lost & Found (2015–19) Marae DIY (2015–16, moved from and back to Māori Television) Million Dollar Catch (2009) Money Man (2006–09) Native Kitchen (2015–16) A New Zealand Food Story (2020) Noise Control (2011) On the Grill (2012) Police Stop (1996–97) Reality Trip (2015) Reel Late with Kate (2010–11) The Ridges (2012) Road Madness (2012–15) Lion Red. RUGBY CLUB (1998) About the North Harbour rugby union in the 1998 NPC first division season. Saving Gen-Y (2013) The Secret Lives of Dancers (2010–14) Sing Like a Superstar (2005) Smokefreerockquest (1996, 1998–2000, 2006, 2016)
Testing the Menu (2013) Think Tank (2011–13) Thirsty Work (2016) Ansett New Zealand Time of Your Life (1996–97) Under the Grill (2011) What's Really in Our Food? (2008–12) World Kitchen (2009–11)
Awards shows Aotearoa Film & Television Awards (2011)
Game shows TitleFirst air dateLast air dateNo. ofseriesNotesSale of the CenturyMoved from TV2 and TV One.Woolworths Ready Steady Cook1Moved to TV2.Joker Poker4Deal or No Deal1Would I Lie to You?1Family Feud3All Star Family Feud3
Off the Planet (1997) Perfect Match (1989–1990) The Price Is Right (1992)
News and information TitleGenreFirst air dateLast air dateNo. ofseriesNotesA Current AffairCurrent affairsNightlineLate-night news60 MinutesNews magazineMoved to TV One from 1993–2002, then to Prime.The Westcott FileCurrent affairsThe Ralston GroupTalk show420/20News magazineMoved to TV2, then TVNZ 1.Sports TonightSports newsCampbell LiveCurrent affairsSunriseBreakfast televisionASB BusinessNewsFirstlineBreakfast television5Three60Current affairs4Media3Media affairs23DCurrent affairs3Previously known as 3rd Degree (2013–14)The VoteCurrent affairs debate show1The Paul Henry ShowLate-night news1Paul HenryBreakfast television2NewsworthyLate-night news1StoryCurrent affairs2The CaféBreakfast television5The Spinoff TVCurrent affairs1Rebuilding Paradise with Paul HenryCurrent affairs1
5:30 Live (1993–94) Four Corners (1993–94)
Documentaries
Aftershock – Would You Survive? (2008) Both Worlds (2012–18) The Eruption: Stories of Survival (2020) Funny Roots (2012) The Good Shit (2018) Great War Stories (2014–18) House of Champions (2019) Inside New Zealand (1991–2013) The James Gang Rides Again (9 August 1990) Kiwis Coming Home (2021) Missing Pieces (2009–12) Options (1990) Pacman (1990) Prison Families (2013–14) The Race for Motutapu (2018) Reaching for the Skies (1990) Rocked the Nation: 100 NZ Sporting Moments (2011) Stan (2018) Taranaki Hard (2020) Te Mana Te Ihi Te Wairua (1990) Til Death Do Us Part: The Antony de Malmanche Story (2015) The Valley (2017) Waka (1990) Who Owns New Zealand Now? (2017)
Sports TitleGenreFirst air dateLast air dateNo. ofseriesNotesGone FishinFishing26Outdoors with GeoffFishing17The ITM Fishing ShowFishing6Season 5–10, Moved from TV One after season 4, then back after season 10.Big Angry FishFishing8Big Bash BoxingProfessional boxing
Aussie Big League (1993–94) Cup Talk (2011) Golf World (2013–16) Makita Sports Machine (1994) Mobil Motorsport Show (1996) Mobil Sport (1990–95) Reebok 3 Sport Sunday (1992) Sportsworld (1989) Wynn's Sport (1990–91)
Children's and youth programming TitleGenreFirst air dateLast air dateNo. ofseriesNotesInfocusNews magazine3pmChildren'sYou and MeChildren'sOscar and FriendsChildren's animation adventure1Suzy's WorldChildren's education4Being EveComedy-drama2Sticky TVChildren's20022011Moved to Four, then back to Three again.Maddigan's QuestChildren's fantasy1The Moe ShowChildren's2Seasons 3–4, Moved from Four.AmpedChildren's programming1
Aunties' Alphabet (1991) Ice As (2000) Ice TV (1995–1999) Push Play (2010) Short Sportz (1991–93) The Simon Eliot Show (2007–08)
Saturday morning TitleGenreFirst air dateLast air dateNo. ofseriesNotesEBSChildren's1992Previously known as The Early Bird Show (1989–1990)SquirtChildren'sMoved to TV2.
Pacific Beat St (2006–10) Ya Hoo (1991–93)
Television films TitleGenreFirst air dateNotesIhaka: Blunt InstrumentCrime dramaStolenCrime dramaTokeCrime drama
Aftershock (2008)
ThreeNow The following programmes were released on ThreeNow.
Children's programming TitleGenreFirst air dateLast air dateNo. ofseriesNotesLucy Lewis Can't LoseChildren's comedy2
Former channels C4 The following programmes were screened on C4.
Comedy Back of the Y (2008–09) Bogan Family Films (2010) Jono’s New Show (2008) The Jono Project (2010) Pulp Sport (2003–04)
Reality / non-scripted Making Tracks (2008–10) Roll the Dai (2007) Roll the Dai: Outback (2008) Smokefreerockquest (2007–10) Studentville (2006–07)
Documentaries Rocked the Nation: 100 NZ Music Moments (2008) Rocked the Nation 2: 100 NZ Pop Culture Stories (2009)
Game shows Pop! Goes the Weasel (2005–07) Celebrity Joker Poker (2007–08)
Awards shows New Zealand Music Awards (2004–10)
News and information Special Features (2005–08)
Music shows
6 Degrees 10 Reasons 10 Years Of... (2007) Added This Week (2003) Ampd (2003–06) The Big Breakfast (2007) Blender (2004) The Boost Mobile Holla Hour (2006) C4U (2013) Edge Chart (2003) The Best... Spoon Homegrown (2003) Insert Video Here Intellectual Property (2003–06) The Official NZ Top 40 (2003–10) Select (2003–10) Select Live (2003–10) So Hot Right Now Steel Mill Top 10/100 U Choose 40 (2006–11, 2013) Video Hits What's The Theme? Fade To Black
Four The following programmes were screened on Four.
Children's programming Kiwisport TV (2011) The Moe Show (2013–16) Sticky TV (2011–16)
News and information Drew and Shannon Live (2011) Four Live (2012–14)
Reality / non-scripted The GC (2015) Smirnoff Night Project (2011) Smokefreerockquest (2011–15)
Awards shows New Zealand Music Awards (2011–14)
References