This is a list of New Zealand television events and premieres that occurred in 2008, the 49th year of continuous operation of television in New Zealand.
Events 15 April - The former Silver Fern Temepara George and her partner Stefano Olivieri win the fourth series of Dancing with the Stars. 22 April - Debut of Stars in Their Eyes, a series hosted by Simon Barnett in which members of the public impersonate their favourite singers. 24 June - The first series of Stars in Their Eyes is won by Deryn Trainer performing as Billy Joel. 29 October - 16-year-old dancer Chaz Cummings wins the first series of New Zealand's Got Talent
Premieres Domestic 22 April - Stars in Their Eyes (TV One) (2008-2009) 2 July - Burying Brian (TV One) (2008) 8 September - New Zealand's Got Talent (Prime) (2008-2013)
International 19 June - Army Wives (TV2) 21 October - Lipstick Jungle (TV3) Tom and Jerry Tales (TV2) Roary the Racing Car (TV2) Squirrel Boy (TV2) / Transformers: Animated (TV2)
Television shows 1980s What Now (1981-present)
1990s 60 Minutes (1990-present) Shortland Street (1992-present) Breakfast (1997-present) Target (1999-2013) Mitre 10 Dream Home (1999-present)
2000s Piha Rescue (2001, 2003–2017) My House My Castle (2001-2009 2011) Police Ten 7 (2002-2023) Sticky TV (2002-2017) Eating Media Lunch (2003-2008) bro'Town (2004-2009) Border Patrol (2004-present) Studio 2 LIVE (2004-2010) Campbell Live (2005-2015) Dancing with the Stars (2005-2009) Sparkle Friends (2006-2011) Channels Launches: 28 March: Te Reo 30 March: TVNZ 7 1 October: Country TV
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