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TVNZ and NZ On Air have announced funding for a second season of Nothing Trivial on the eve of the HD drama ending its TV One run. The announcement was short on detail. Neither NZOA’s stake nor the number of episodes was disclosed but presumably both will be similar to the season-one commitment: $7 million […]

Underbelly NZ: Land of the Long Green Cloud bowed out last night after spending the second half on its six-week run under a ratings pall. The HD drama started strongly, dipped in weeks two and three, then fell below 5% of TV3’s key demographics for the rest of its season. At least the series finale […]

The DVD of Underbelly NZ: Land of the Long Green Cloud went on sale today less than 12 hours after last night’s series finale. The turnaround from primetime to shopfront is unprecedented — and partly why the HD series isn’t being released simultaneously on Blu-ray. Roadshow Entertainment general manager John Davie says a Blu-ray was […]

Friends (TV2, 6.30, R) ✫✫✫ Ross’s evening with Mona is interrupted by Rachel’s angry father; the stripper Monica orders Chandler to make up for his bachelor party turns out to be not quite what she ordered. Shortland Street (TV2, 7.00) ✫✫✫ Sarah’s determined to be strong for TK; being good gets Brooke slapped; Gabrielle is pushed to […]

New Zealand’s definitive free-to-air guide to what’s airing nightly in 1080i   Saturday Under the Grill (TV3, 4.00, R) Coasters (TV One, 4.55, R) Best of Carters’ Gone Fishin’ (TV3, 5.00, R) Annabel Langbein The Free Range Cook (TV One, 5.25, R) Rheem Outdoors With Geoff (TV3, 5.30) Get Fresh With Al Brown (TV One, 7.00) ITM Fishing Show (TV3, 7.00) The Voice (TV2, […]

Underbelly NZ: Land of the Long Green Cloud continues to sink beneath the ratings radar. Last night’s episode — the fifth of six — rated fewer than 5% of the TV3’s target audiences, 25-54 and 18-49 year-olds. It was most popular with TV2’s 18-39 viewers, and household shoppers with kids, but still finished third in […]

Friends (TV2, 6.30, R) ✫✫✫ Rachel finally plucks up the courage to tell Ross that he’s the father of her baby, prompting him to give the condom manufacturers’ helpline a piece of his mind. Shortland Street (TV2, 7.00) ✫✫✫ Brooke gets a better offer; Callum appoints an unlikely candidate; Jasmine challenges Evan to prove himself. What Would […]

Friends (TV2, 6.30, R) ✫✫✫ Monica and Chandler travel to Las Vegas to invite his drag queen father to their wedding. Kathleen Turner guest stars. Shortland Street (TV2, 7.00) ✫✫✫ Bella can’t handle the truth; Callum’s stuck between two thorns; Vinnie is desperate to be the good-time guy. What Would You Do? (TV One, 8.00) ✫✫ Kevin has […]

 New Zealand’s definitive free-to-air guide to what’s airing nightly in 1080i Saturday Under the Grill (TV3, 4.00, R) Coasters (TV One, 4.55, R) Best of Carters’ Gone Fishin’ (TV3, 5.00, R) Annabel Langbein The Free Range Cook (TV One, 5.25, R) Rheem Outdoors With Geoff (TV3, 5.30) Hyundai Country Calendar (TV One, 7.00, F) ITM Fishing Show (TV3, 7.00) The Voice (TV2, 7.30) […]

TV2’s season finale of The Walking Dead last night won its slot in all the major demographics. It was up more than a point on TV3’s Underbelly NZ: Land of the Long Green Cloud among 25-54 year-olds and was ahead by three points with 18-49 year-olds. The ratings/channel shares were: 18-39 (TV2’s target demo): The […]