Sky Factual is a television channel in New Zealand available on Sky, launched on 27 August 2026.
Its line-up consists of factual programming, both documentary and reality. It is available on the Sky Entertainment package on channel 14.
History Sky Factual was announced in late July 2026,, The New Zealand Listener, 30 July 2026, retrieved 25 August 2026 set for a 27 August launch.Keith Barclay, Sky to launch Sky Factual, dedicated to premium factual storytelling, Shownews, 4 August 2026, retrieved 25 August 2026
The channel dedicates most of its airtime to content such as Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown, The Red Stag Timber Hunters Club, Emergency, 999: On The Front Line and Louis Theroux’s Weird Weekends, as well as documentaries on pop culture. Primetime is reserved for high-end titles, often recent productions.Just the facts, The TV Guide, 20-26 August 2026
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