List of Warner Bros. Discovery free-to-air programming in New Zealand explained
This is a list of New Zealand-made television programmes broadcast by Warner Bros. Discovery New Zealand.
The free-to-air channels Three, Bravo, Eden, Rush, HGTV, streaming service ThreeNow, and current affairs service ThreeNews are operated by Warner Bros. Discovery.[1]
Bravo
The following programmes were screened on Bravo.
Current programming
Reality / non-scripted
Three
The following programmes were screened on Three.
Current programming
Former programming
Dramas
Comedies
- 7 Days of Sport (2015)[65]
- A Thousand Apologies (2008)[66]
- After Hours (2014)
- AotearoHA: Next Big Things (2011)
- AotearoHA: Rising Stars (2015)
- Ben & Steve: World Famous In (2013)[67]
- Ewen Gilmour: Westie Legend (2015)[68]
- Love Mussel (2001)[69]
- The Millen Baird Show (2008)[70]
- Poking the Borax (2011)[71]
- The Radio (2013)[72]
- Skitz (1993–97)
- Tele Laughs (1996–97)
Reality / non-scripted
- 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)[91]
- 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)[92]
- Marae DIY (2015–16, moved from and back to Māori Television)[93]
- Million Dollar Catch (2009)
- Money Man (2006–09)
- Native Kitchen (2015–16)
- A New Zealand Food Story (2020)[94]
- Noise Control (2011)
- On the Grill (2012)
- Police Stop (1996–97)
- Reality Trip (2015)
- Reel Late with Kate (2010–11)
- The Ridges (2012)[95]
- 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
Game shows
- Off the Planet (1997)
- Perfect Match (1989–1990)
- The Price Is Right (1992)
News and information
- 5:30 Live (1993–94)
- Four Corners (1993–94)
Documentaries
- Aftershock – Would You Survive? (2008)
- Both Worlds (2012–18)[120]
- The Eruption: Stories of Survival (2020)[121]
- Funny Roots (2012)
- The Good Shit (2018)[122]
- Great War Stories (2014–18)[123]
- House of Champions (2019)[124]
- Inside New Zealand (1991–2013)
- The James Gang Rides Again (9 August 1990)
- Kiwis Coming Home (2021)[125]
- 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)[126]
- 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)[127]
Sports
- 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
- 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
- Pacific Beat St (2006–10)
- Ya Hoo (1991–93)
Television films
ThreeNow
The following programmes were released on ThreeNow.
Children's programming
Former channels
C4
The following programmes were screened on C4.
Comedy
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
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)
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- 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
Reality / non-scripted
Awards shows
Notes and References
- Web site: 1 December 2020. Discovery, Inc. completes acquisition of MediaWorks TV.. 1 December 2020. Discovery New Zealand.
- News: Parkes . Melenie . The Weber Brothers circus family called the Kiwi Kardashians . 22 September 2021 . . 13 May 2021 . en.
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- News: Lights, camera... DIY . 22 September 2021 . . . 27 May 2012 . en-NZ.
- News: Page . Emma . Sharyn Casey talks Dancing with the Stars . 24 September 2021 . Stuff . 2 June 2015 . en.
- News: Bevan . Darren . MasterChef NZ, The Block and Heartbreak Island to return to Three . 12 March 2022 . . 10 November 2021 . en.
- News: Croot . James . Meet Masterchef NZ's Mark Wallbank . 25 September 2021 . . 20 July 2015 . en.
- News: McKee . Hannah . Arranged show delves into Kiwi arranged marriages . 24 September 2021 . . 18 March 2016 . en.
- News: December 2021 Funding Decisions . . 8 December 2021 . en.
- News: Mihi Forbes accused of taking clothes from Maori TV . 25 September 2021 . . . 10 April 2016 . en-NZ.
- News: Duncan Greive: Why the best local TV shows are buried in dead zones . 12 March 2022 . . . 18 May 2016 . en-NZ.
- News: Meet the brides and grooms of Married at First Sight NZ . 24 September 2021 . . 17 September 2017 . . en.
- Web site: Hilux NZ Rural Games 2018. Who let the dogs out?!! . Sports Inc TV . 25 September 2021.
- News: McConnell . Glenn . Clarke Gayford: The dad, the first man and the guy who gets to go on fishing 'work trips' . 24 September 2021 . . . 7 April 2019 . en.
- News: Don’t worry – there’s plenty to laugh about in 2021! . . 1 October 2020 . en.
- News: Nealon . Sarah . Mean Mums, supportive parents and playing it for laughs . 22 September 2021 . . 4 July 2019 . en.
- News: Nealon . Sarah . Golden Boy - the new TV comedy set in provincial New Zealand . 22 September 2021 . . 4 July 2019 . en.
- News: NZ screen and comedy talents receive NZ On Air funding for new engaging content . . 16 July 2021 . en.
- News: Downes . Siobhan . Guy Williams show New Zealand Today could return for a second season . 22 September 2021 . . 17 July 2020 . en.
- News: Nealon . Sarah . The Gulf: New Zealand drama with international flavour . 25 September 2021 . . . 15 August 2019 . en.
- News: Parkes . Melenie . David Lomas Investigates stories of heartache caused by mothers who deceive . 22 September 2021 . . 21 May 2020 . en.
- News: Nealon . Sarah . Ex All Blacks Stephen Donald and Liam Messam give rugby hopefuls a second chance, on TV . 23 September 2021 . . 22 April 2021 . en.
- News: Harvey . Kerry . New home grown rugby drama Head High tests loyalties . 22 September 2021 . . 18 June 2020 . en.
- News: Matt is back! All new season of ITM Fishing . 22 September 2021 . The Fishing Website . 30 July 2020 . en.
- Films:
- News: Croot . James . Match Fit: Three brings back Buck for the best reality show of the year . 22 September 2021 . . 20 October 2020 . en.
- News: Parkes . Melenie . New reality series Bay Patrol shows lifeguards in action . 22 September 2021 . . 1 April 2021 . en.
- News: The Masked Singer NZ: Madeleine Sami tries something new, isn't Pippa Middleton . 22 September 2021 . . . 17 May 2021 . en-NZ.
- News: Playing the game as Piri Weepu sets off on a new tiki tour . 25 September 2021 . . . 29 July 2021 . en.
- Web site: It's the renovation game as Kiwi teams gear up for House Rules NZ . 30 August 2023. stuff.co.nz. 4 September 2023.
- News: Taika Waititi to host Vodafone NZ Music Awards . 25 September 2021 . . 6 September 2015 . en.
- News: Parkes . Melenie . Moving Out With Kanoa follows families making the big shift . 25 September 2021 . . . 7 November 2019 . en.
- News: Before they were famous: Karl Urban . 16 March 2022 . . 17 June 2016 . en.
- News: TV3 survives in rough seas . 6 April 2022 . . . 9 October 1995.
- News: Black . Eleanor . Stripped bare for television . 21 September 2021 . . . 27 February 2002 . en-NZ.
- News: New Drama Series Eagerly Anticipated Scoop News . 21 September 2021 . . 30 November 2001.
- News: What Outrageous Fortune told us . 21 September 2021 . . . 6 November 2010 . en-NZ.
- News: Wakefield . Philip . ‘Doves’ flys with six Qantas noms . 21 September 2021 . . 18 October 2006.
- News: Kilpatrick . Mike . The death of the Almighty Johnsons . 21 September 2021 . . 11 December 2013 . en.
- News: Clifton . Jane . Mr Asia drama lays bare a nasty saga . 22 September 2021 . . 18 August 2011 . en.
- News: Aussie cooks oust Kiwi drama The Blue Rose . 21 September 2021 . . . 27 February 2013 . en-NZ.
- News: Kightley and Neill star as partners in crime . 21 September 2021 . . . 2 May 2013 . en-NZ.
- News: Dally . Joelle . Hope and Wire divides viewers . 21 September 2021 . . 4 July 2014 . en.
- News: Duff . Michelle . Antonia Prebble: on fame, nudity and ugg boots . 22 September 2021 . . 22 May 2015 . en.
- News: Movie about All Blacks great Jonah Lomu set to screen on Bledisloe Cup weekend . 23 September 2021 . . 7 August 2019 . en.
- News: Harrop . Nicky . Remembering Billy T James . 30 March 2022 . . . 5 August 2017 . en-NZ.
- News: Page . Emma . Melody Rules: looking back on Kiwi television's biggest flop . 16 March 2022 . . 29 March 2019 . en.
- Web site: Barry. Rebecca. 26 August 2005. bro'Town returns as its animation empire expands. 9 March 2022. The New Zealand Herald. New Zealand Media and Entertainment. en-NZ.
- News: Pulp Sport returns . 22 September 2021 . . . 10 November 2005 . en-NZ.
- News: Young, gifted and Brown . 22 September 2021 . . . 23 July 2008 . en-NZ.
- News: Fagan . Josh . Review: NZ International Comedy Festival gala 2016 . 16 March 2022 . . 23 April 2016 . en.
- News: Croot . James . A week on the box: December 15-21 . 22 September 2021 . . 15 December 2009 . en.
- News: Radiradirah: A pack of jokers . 22 September 2021 . . . 20 May 2010 . en-NZ.
- News: The pros and cons of WANNA-BEn . 12 March 2022 . . 11 October 2010 . en.
- News: Meet Madeleine Sami's many faces . 22 September 2021 . . . 25 July 2013 . en-NZ.
- News: The man behind The Jono Project . 22 September 2021 . . 3 June 2011 . en.
- News: The worst TV of 2011 . 22 September 2021 . . 21 December 2011 . en.
- News: Schulz . Chris . Chris Schulz: Why we need a second season of Hounds (+video) . 22 September 2021 . . . 13 July 2012 . en-NZ.
- News: Golden: a frustrating failure . 22 September 2021 . . 23 July 2012 . en.
- News: Murray . Anna . Anna Murray: MediaWorks right to axe Jono and Ben . 22 September 2021 . . . 31 October 2018 . en-NZ.
- News: Summer peaks with Sunny Skies . 22 September 2021 . . 18 February 2013 . en.
- News: Yates . Siena . Comedy show Chopper's Republic of Anzakistan coming to TV3 . 22 September 2021 . . 8 July 2015 . en.
- News: Watch the first trailer for TV3's Funny Girls . 22 September 2021 . . . 18 October 2015 . en-NZ.
- News: Josh Thomson's turns Dad's emails into new show Subject: Dad . 18 October 2021 . . . 1 February 2018 . en-NZ.
- News: Calum Henderson: The two extremes of 7 Days . 22 September 2021 . . . 12 October 2015 . en-NZ.
- News: A Thousand Apologies Goes To Air On 5th September Scoop News . 22 September 2021 . . 28 August 2008.
- News: 'Ben & Steve: World Famous In...’ Comedy Tour Scoop News . 22 September 2021 . . 8 February 2013.
- News: Pilbrow . Megan . Ewen Gilmour's last gig set to air . 22 September 2021 . . 1 October 2015 . en.
- News: Ureroa plays host to Kevin Smith's 'Love Mussel' . 22 September 2021 . . . 18 July 2001 . en-NZ.
- News: A show in a Millen . 22 September 2021 . . . 31 August 2008.
- News: Ward . Nick . Take with a pinch of borax . 22 September 2021 . . 22 August 2011 . en.
- News: Farewell to Sunny Skies and The Radio . 22 September 2021 . . 18 March 2013 . en.
- News: Grant . Frances . Trade Secrets . 25 March 2022 . . . 30 June 2000 . en-NZ.
- News: Gower. Patrick. Gregory. Angela. TV show contestant badly burned in attempt to 'get a better shot'. 28 July 2003. The New Zealand Herald. 24 March 2022.
- News: Downsize Me champ Corbett caught out. 17 March 2022 . . . 31 January 2009 . en.
- News: Is Shane Cortese the new Jason Gunn? . 17 March 2022 . . . 12 February 2006 . en-NZ.
- News: Profile: Francesca Price - Entertainment News . 17 March 2022 . . . 9 April 2010 . en-NZ.
- News: Field . Maree . Doggie days . 30 March 2022 . . . 22 September 2007.
- News: Keall. Chris. TV3 still in the running to make New Zealand’s Next Top Model. https://web.archive.org/web/20110610232829/http://www.nbr.co.nz/article/tv3-still-running-make-new-zealand-s-next-top-model-110203. National Business Review. 8 September 2009. 13 March 2022. 10 June 2011. dead.
- News: TV Eye: When you least expect it ... . 6 April 2022 . . . 26 March 2010 . en-NZ.
- News: Woulfe . Catherine . The real hustler . 6 April 2022 . . . 21 March 2010 . en.
- News: Clifton . Jane . Tongue-lashing road cop my choice for mayor . 6 April 2022 . . 25 Aug 2010 . Stuff.
- News: Hurley. Bevan. Danger men aim to take science further. The New Zealand Herald. New Zealand Media and Entertainment. 11 March 2022. 16 January 2011.
- News: Back to reality on The GC . 11 March 2022 . . . 13 February 2014 . en-NZ.
- News: Kilgallon . Steve . TV3 axes Masterchef, X Factor . 11 March 2022 . . 31 October 2015 . en.
- News: The Great Food Race winners tell all . 11 March 2022 . . 28 April 2014 . en.
- News: Why Kimberly Crossman returned home . 11 March 2022 . . 20 February 2014 . en.
- News: The Bachelor: Full line up and launch date revealed . 24 September 2021 . . . 5 March 2015 . en-NZ.
- News: TV3 ditches Come Dine With Me . 25 September 2021 . . 6 November 2015.
- News: Chris Moller talks Grand Designs NZ . 22 September 2021 . . 29 September 2015 . en.
- News: Middleton . Julie . The Family is loud, proud and living in the nation's spotlight . 25 September 2021 . . . 18 July 2003 . en-NZ.
- News: Daniell . Sarah . TV show's winning formula for the lost . 22 September 2021 . . 26 June 2015 . en.
- News: Ria Hall talks AIA Marae DIY . 24 September 2021 . . 29 June 2015 . en.
- News: Keogh . Brittany . Coronavirus: Top chef Ben Bayly feared he'd lose his home . . 24 June 2020 . en.
- News: No second series for The Ridges . 25 September 2021 . . 1 February 2013 . en.
- News: A quick word with: Brooke Howard-Smith . 5 April 2022 . . . 20 January 2007 . en-NZ.
- News: Forget Deal Or No Deal: Our picks of the weirdest game shows ever. The New Zealand Herald. New Zealand Media and Entertainment. 13 June 2007. 16 March 2022.
- News: Television review: Would I Lie to You, TV3 . 22 September 2021 . . . 13 February 2012 . en-NZ.
- News: Mediaworks cans Family Feud after nearly two years on screen . 11 March 2022 . . 8 December 2017 . en.
- News: All-Star Family Feud sees Jono and Ben take on the 7 Days crew . 16 March 2022 . . 16 May 2016 . en.
- News: Nightline canned, to be replaced by acid-tongued Paul Henry – UPDATED. 30 March 2022. StopPress. 5 November 2014.
- News: Middleton . Julie . The Ralston Group on: Ralston . 30 March 2022 . . . 6 July 2003 . en-NZ.
- News: TV: Underdog closes in on its rival . 30 March 2022 . . . 30 June 2000 . en-NZ.
- News: Dobbo's 15 minutes . 3 April 2022 . . . 21 December 2004 . en-NZ.
- News: PM on Campbell: 'I wish him the best' . 17 March 2022 . . . 21 May 2015 . en-NZ.
- News: Good first effort for Sunrise. 16 March 2022 . . . 2 October 2007 . en-NZ.
- News: TV3 axes Sunrise, ASB Business . 14 March 2022 . . 13 April 2010 . en.
- News: Clifton . Jane . TV3's Firstline makes a good start . 11 March 2022 . Stuff . 9 March 2011 . en.
- News: Three60 Reaches 100th Episode Milestone . 4 April 2022 . . . 21 November 2014.
- News: Media 7 programme turning into Media 3 . 3 April 2022 . . . 14 June 2012 . en-NZ.
- News: 3rd Degree gets the third degree . 4 April 2022 . . . 7 March 2013 . en.
- News: The Vote: Is New Zealand a Racist Country? Scoop News . 4 April 2022 . . . 17 April 2013.
- News: TV3's benevolent dictator . 4 April 2022 . . . 30 January 2014 . en-NZ.
- News: Duff . Michelle . Paul Henry is back on air . 11 March 2022 . . 7 April 2015 . en.
- News: Newsworthy debuts to lacklustre ratings . 3 April 2022 . . . 9 June 2015 . en-NZ.
- News: Croot . James . Story a new chapter in Kiwi current affairs TV . 11 March 2022 . . 7 August 2015 . en.
- News: TV3's new show The Cafe will fill the void left by loss of Good Morning . 17 October 2021 . . 11 March 2016 . en.
- News: McConnell . Glenn . Farewell, The Spinoff TV: You enraged the critics, for that I will miss you . 6 April 2022 . . . 6 October 2018 . en.
- News: Clent . Danielle . Television presenter Paul Henry to host new current affairs show during coronavirus lockdown . 16 December 2021 . . 15 April 2020 . en.
- News: Fusing Both Worlds . 17 October 2021 . The Big Idea . 3 July 2012 . en.
- News: Harvey . Kerry . The Eruption: Stories Of Survival - 'Emotional' documentary shares tales of survival from Whakaari/White Island . 22 September 2021 . . 12 November 2020 . en.
- News: Corcoran . Sinead . Revolutionary poo pills developed in NZ could be a weightloss boon . 25 September 2021 . . 27 September 2018 . en.
- Web site: Great War Stories . New Zealand History . . 25 September 2021.
- News: Nealon . Sarah . House Of Champions follows New Zealand Special Olympics hopefuls . 25 September 2021 . . . 12 September 2019 . en.
- News: Dangerfield . Emma . Comedian, drag queen, musician, actor 'come home' to Covid-free sanctuary . 25 September 2021 . . 23 February 2021 . en.
- News: Ockhuysen . Stephanie . New Three TV documentary series highlights life in small-town Taranaki . 25 September 2021 . . 17 November 2020 . en.
- News: Hawkes . Colleen . 'Who owns New Zealand now?' New doco tackles our housing crisis . 25 September 2021 . . 11 September 2017 . en.
- News: TV guru won't let disability stop him . 17 March 2022 . . . 1 June 2009 . en-NZ.
- News: Geoff Thomas: Fine for fish, frustrating for fishers . 24 March 2022 . . . 9 July 2011 . en-NZ.
- News: Forbes . Stephen . Fishing brings huge success . 24 March 2022 . . . 5 January 2010 . en.
- News: Milan Radonich of Big Angry Fish is hooking the dream . 17 October 2021 . . . 11 September 2017 . en-NZ.
- News: Kiwi boxing returns to free-to-air television . 6 April 2022 . . . 17 June 2016 . en.
- News: Awarau . Aroha . How Suzy Cato helped victims of sexual abuse . 30 March 2022 . . . 2 December 2018 . en.
- News: Hewitson . Michele . The wonderful world of Suzy Cato . 24 March 2022 . . . 17 October 2002 . en-NZ.
- News: Gross-out factor in Being Eve's suburbia . 24 March 2022 . . . 26 August 2001 . en-NZ.
- News: Ropati . Ashley . Sticky TV host Jah: 'There's a few things on my bucket list' . 24 March 2022 . . . 8 July 2016 . en.
- News: Fantastic quest challenges childhood trust . 21 September 2021 . . . 8 February 2006 . en-NZ.
- News: Nealon . Sarah . The Moe Show creator reveals how the local kids' show came about . 11 March 2022 . . . 10 December 2016 . en.
- News: Brookes . Emily . Amped: Three launches a new TV show for kids filed in bubbles . 16 December 2021 . . 8 April 2020 . en.
- News: Video Vault - Split Enz’ TV debut, and The Earlybird Show . 31 March 2022 . . . 24 November 2015 . en.
- News: Black . Eleanor . Cop drama light relief for Tem . 6 April 2022 . . . 20 February 2002 . en-NZ.
- News: Parents of kidnapped baby Kahu angry over TV drama . 6 April 2022 . . . 29 July 2010 . en-NZ.
- News: Nealon . Sarah . Lucy Lawless stars in Toke, a new drama about Kiwifruit and cannabis . 25 September 2021 . . 3 September 2020 . en.
- News: Daniel. Rutledge. Lucy Lewis Can't Lose to launch on 3NOW. 29 July 2016. 2 April 2022. Newshub. Discovery New Zealand.