TVNZ 2 plus 1 TV Guide & Schedule
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Home And Away
Justin prepares to face the music. Cash searches for hope. Richie wants to give back.
Tipping Point Australia
Hosted by Australian tennis legend Todd Woodbridge, Tipping Point will push contestants' luck to the very edge in their quest to beat the mesmerising device and win mystery prizes and cash!
McLeod's Daughters
Meg is torn when she is faced with the decision to stay in the place she loves or to leave with the man she loves.S2 E6
Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield
MasterChef Australia finalist Justine Schofield shares some of her favourite recipes in this cookery program aimed at ideas for the home cook.
Bridge Of Lies
Ross Kemp hosts a nail-biting quiz. Using knowledge, strategy and a little luck, contestants must cross the Bridge, spotting the lies. One wrong step and they lose everything!
Tipping Point Australia
Hosted by Australian tennis legend Todd Woodbridge, Tipping Point will push contestants' luck to the very edge in their quest to beat the mesmerising device and win mystery prizes and cash!
The Simpsons
When Homer shows no remorse over almost losing Santa's Little Helper, Grandpa tells everyone the story of Homer's childhood dog. S24 E8
The Big Bang Theory
When Amy comes down with the flu, Sheldon reluctantly takes care of her, as it is required according to their Relationship Agreement. S6 E10
Home And Away
John rubs salt on Tane's wound. Justin feels the pressure. Richie blows his interview.
Shortland Street
It's Cindy vs Izzy.
My Kitchen Rules
SA's Classy Bogans Alisha & Deanne are keen to prove they can cook at their Instant Restaurant ‘Hot Mess'. Will they silence their critics with some homestyle favourites?
28 Days
In this Sandra Bullock led comedy-drama, a big-city writer is forced to enter a rehab centre after ruining her sister's wedding and crashing a stolen limousine. Also starring Viggo Mortenson. (2000)
Taskmaster
Jenny Eclair has a lovely time sitting on chair, new potatoes cascading onto her head - while Ivo Graham thinks it's stupid. Everyone has a fight. S15 E3
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
The CSI team suspects foul play when a chemistry teacher's science experiment goes horribly wrong. S15 E4
Savage River
As Detective Rachel Kennedy and Sgt. Bill Kirby get closer to solving the mystery, a tip off leads them to the meatworks and the hunt for a murder weapon. S1 E4
Emmerdale
Long-running soap following the ups and downs of village life amid the rolling scenery of the Yorkshire Dales.
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Nashville
Scarlett's career is on a hot streak; Rayna asks Deacon for help writing a hit for her new album; and Jeff is furious when concert venues keep dropping from Juliette's tour. S2 E12
Brooklyn Nine Nine
Jake begins to have second thoughts about putting Terry back in the field for a dangerous undercover assignment, while Rosa and Amy try to help Gina after she is robbed. S1 E20
TVNZ2 Quiz
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Les Mills Born To Move
Designed to nurture a life-long love of physical activity, BORN TO MOVE helps children experience the joy and vitality of moving to music, combining fun and fitness in way that children love.
Kiri And Lou
Kiri and Lou follows the adventures of Kiri, a feisty little dinosaur with overpowering emotions, and Lou, a gentle but thoughtful creature. Follow the friendship of these two prehistoric creatures.
Toi Time
Are you ready to kanikani? Join Tama, Maia, JoJo and guests including Aunty Anika (Anika Moa) as they dance, sing and have fun around their whare in this fun and educational new series!
Powerpuff Girls
Blossom, Bubbles and Buttercup have many adventures while protecting the world from mad scientists, bank robbers and aliens with the help of their special powers.
Beyblade X
Four beybladers and their genius friend travel the world as team 'Bladebreakers' to win a championship, realising there's much more at stake on the go.
Teen Titans Go!
Superhero roommates Robin, Cyborg, Starfire, Raven and Beast Boy love saving the day, but what happens when they're done fighting crime?
Bluey
Meet Bluey, an inexhaustible six-year-old Blue Heeler dog who loves to play. She turns everyday family life into extraordinary adventures!
Takaro Tribe
Come join the Takaro Tribe! They sing and dance their way through their magical alphabet forest, meeting friends and whanau and learning as they go.
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Les Mills Adult Classes
Les Mills and TVNZ are thrilled to be working together to offer you free access to renowned Les Mills classes; BODYBALANCE, BODYCOMBAT, BODYATTACK, LES MILLS CORE and LES MILLS GRIT Cardio.
Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield
MasterChef Australia finalist Justine Schofield shares some of her favourite recipes in this cookery program aimed at ideas for the home cook.
Farm To Fork
Masterchef Australia Judge Andy Allen, alongside Michael Weldon and Courtney Roulston take you on a food journey to find the freshest produce and create inspiring recipes in the kitchen.
Come Dine With Me
Knives, forks and small talk... groups of strangers compete for the title of ultimate dinner party host... and a £1000 prize!
Shortland Street
It's Cindy vs Izzy.
Home And Away
John rubs salt on Tane's wound. Justin feels the pressure. Richie blows his interview.
Tipping Point Australia
Hosted by Australian tennis legend Todd Woodbridge, Tipping Point will push contestants' luck to the very edge in their quest to beat the mesmerising device and win mystery prizes and cash!
McLeod's Daughters
As Tess feels increasingly isolated from Claire, she works hard to bring Nick and Alex back together, an effort which backfires when she lets a Ryan family secret out of the bag. S2 E7
Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield
MasterChef Australia finalist Justine Schofield shares some of her favourite recipes in this cookery program aimed at ideas for the home cook.
Bridge Of Lies
Ross Kemp hosts a nail-biting quiz. Using knowledge, strategy and a little luck, contestants must cross the Bridge, spotting the lies. One wrong step and they lose everything!
Tipping Point Australia
Hosted by Australian tennis legend Todd Woodbridge, Tipping point will push contestants' luck to the very edge in their quest to beat the mesmerising device and win mystery prizes and cash!
The Simpsons
With the end of the world looming, Homer decides to join an off-the-grid group of survivalists who've set up a secret sanctuary outside of Springfield to prep for the apocalypse. S24 E9
The Big Bang Theory
When the guys take a road trip to a comic book convention in Bakersfield dressed as characters from Star Trek: The Next Generation, Leonard's car is stolen. S6 E13
Home And Away
Sonny gets a surprise visitor. Jo interrogates Amelia on her future with David. Mali hatches a plan to distract Tane.
First Dates Australia
There'll be comedy, love, and a bit with a dog groomer. Even sexiest NRL player Matt Cooper will be looking for love in the restaurant of love.
Kitchen Nightmares
Short tempers, simmering tensions and downright disrespect are on the menu at Chris's troubled home-cooking cafe in Georgetown, central Texas. Can Gordon help to attract a younger crowd?
Classic Kitchen Nightmares
Ramsay pays another visit to some restaurants he helped in the past to check up on their progress.
Taskmaster
Kiell Smith-Bynoe finds himself in a situation where he's playing bingo but doesn't have any shoes on, and Mae Martin plays an unusual but potentially brilliant drum solo. S15 E4
Line Of Fire
A bank heist turns deadly as the U.S. Marshals and FBI clash to bring down the fugitive, pitting Jane against Clare; Micah adjusts to working for Mike on the Secret Service. S1 E2
Mad Dogs
After a failed trip to the US Embassy, the Mad Dogs hunker down in the villa overnight. S1 E4
Emmerdale
Long-running soap following the ups and downs of village life amid the rolling scenery of the Yorkshire Dales.
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Nashville
Juliette decides not to apologise for her behaviour during her induction ceremony; and Deacon discovers his record deal isn't quite what he expected. S2 E13
Brooklyn Nine Nine
Jake and Terry try to solve an apparently unsolvable case, Amy lies to Holt in order to dodge work and escape for a weekend away, while Gina and Rosa introduce Charles to their secret bathroom.
TVNZ2 Quiz
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Les Mills Born To Move
Designed to nurture a life-long love of physical activity, BORN TO MOVE helps children experience the joy and vitality of moving to music, combining fun and fitness in way that children love.
Kiri And Lou
Kiri and Lou follows the adventures of Kiri, a feisty little dinosaur with overpowering emotions, and Lou, a gentle but thoughtful creature. Follow the friendship of these two prehistoric creatures.
Toi Time
Are you ready to kanikani? Join Tama, Maia, JoJo and guests including Aunty Anika (Anika Moa) as they dance, sing and have fun around their whare in this fun and educational new series!
Powerpuff Girls
Blossom, Bubbles and Buttercup have many adventures while protecting the world from mad scientists, bank robbers and aliens with the help of their special powers.
Beyblade X
Four beybladers and their genius friend travel the world as team 'Bladebreakers' to win a championship, realising there's much more at stake on the go.
Teen Titans Go!
Superhero roommates Robin, Cyborg, Starfire, Raven and Beast Boy love saving the day, but what happens when they're done fighting crime?
Bluey
Meet Bluey, an inexhaustible six-year-old Blue Heeler dog who loves to play. She turns everyday family life into extraordinary adventures!
Takaro Tribe
Come join the Takaro Tribe! They sing and dance their way through their magical alphabet forest, meeting friends and whanau and learning as they go.
Infomercial
Les Mills Adult Classes
Les Mills and TVNZ are thrilled to be working together to offer you free access to renowned Les Mills classes; BODYBALANCE, BODYCOMBAT, BODYATTACK, LES MILLS CORE and LES MILLS GRIT Cardio.
Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield
MasterChef Australia finalist Justine Schofield shares some of her favourite recipes in this cookery program aimed at ideas for the home cook.
Farm To Fork
Masterchef Australia Judge Andy Allen, alongside Michael Weldon and Courtney Roulston take you on a food journey to find the freshest produce and create inspiring recipes in the kitchen.
Come Dine With Me
Knives, forks and small talk... groups of strangers compete for the title of ultimate dinner party host... and a £1000 prize!
Absolutely Fabulous
Edina is handling the PR for Prince Charles's organic Duchy flower essence oaten cheese biscuits. S5 E4
TVNZ 2 plus 1 is a time-shifted television channel that rebroadcasts the entire daily schedule of TVNZ 2 exactly one hour after the original airtime. Accessing the TVNZ 2 plus 1 TV guide allows viewers to catch up on missed programming, check upcoming afternoon and evening broadcasts, and review full daily schedule listings. Whether you are following daytime entertainment, evening reality series, comedy block features, or late-night movies, the schedule provides complete broadcast times shifted by sixty minutes.
About TVNZ 2 plus 1
TVNZ 2 plus 1 operates as a companion channel to New Zealand's free-to-air network TVNZ 2, operated by Television New Zealand (TVNZ). Designed for viewers who missed a regular broadcast or prefer a flexible viewing window, the channel mirrors the primary TVNZ 2 signal delayed by precisely one hour.
Available across nationwide free-to-air and digital pay-TV platforms in New Zealand, TVNZ 2 plus 1 carries the same core mix of general entertainment, international dramas, popular comedies, reality television, feature films, and youth-oriented programming seen on the parent channel.
TVNZ 2 plus 1 TV Guide
Using a dedicated tv guide helps viewers navigate the delayed broadcast timeline efficiently. Because the programming mirrors TVNZ 2 exactly sixty minutes later, checking the television schedule ensures you do not miss key programs due to scheduling conflicts.
The listings cover the entire broadcast day, including:
- Morning & Daytime Programming: Children's shows, daytime talk, lifestyle series, and drama reruns.
- Afternoon Block: Teen dramas, family comedies, and reality series.
- Primetime Lineup: Major evening reality competitions, local and international comedy series, flagship dramas, and primetime movies.
- Late Night: Overnight broadcasts, encore movie presentations, and late-night talk shows.
TV Guide Listings for Tonight on TVNZ 2 plus 1
For viewers planning evening entertainment, checking the tv guide listings for tonight offers a convenient second chance to catch peak-hour shows. If a flagship series begins at 7:30 PM on TVNZ 2, TVNZ 2 plus 1 broadcasts the exact same episode starting at 8:30 PM.
Reviewing tonight's schedule allows you to coordinate viewing across multiple channels, plan around personal schedules, and confirm precise start times for evening movies and double-header episodes. Programming times can vary by date, region, and provider, so checking the latest listings ensures you have the most current schedule details for tonight's lineup.
Programming Categories
TVNZ 2 plus 1 features a broad selection of entertainment genres aimed at family, youth, and young adult audiences. Typical broadcast categories include:
- Reality & Competition Series: International hits and local entertainment formats broadcast during primetime.
- Comedy & Sitcoms: Prime-time family comedies, animated sitcoms, and international comedy imports.
- Drama & Soap Operas: Long-running daily soap operas, medical dramas, and mystery series.
- Feature Films: Weekend blockbuster movies, family film slots, and late-night thrillers.
- Children & Youth: Dedicated morning programming blocks tailored for younger viewers.
How to Use the TV Schedule Effectively
Navigating the television schedule is straightforward when keeping the time shift in mind. Follow these simple steps to plan your viewing:
- Select the desired date: Choose today, tonight, or an upcoming date from the guide interface.
- Account for the 1-hour shift: If a show airtime is listed as 8:00 PM on the main channel, look for its 9:00 PM start on TVNZ 2 plus 1.
- Verify the exact start time: Scan the timeline to confirm show start and end times, including commercial breaks.
- Check episode information: Review episode titles and program notes to ensure you are catching the right broadcast.
- Confirm local time zones: Ensure your schedule listings reflect your specific regional time zone or transmission region.
Viewing and Availability Information
TVNZ 2 plus 1 is available across New Zealand on standard digital television platforms, including Freeview and pay-TV services such as Sky. Because transmission numbers and channel positions vary depending on your receiving equipment (set-top box, digital TV, or regional satellite receiver), viewers should consult their local provider's channel map to locate the exact channel number.
Regional and Time-Zone Variations
While TVNZ 2 plus 1 maintains a consistent national schedule throughout New Zealand, minor regional variations in local advertising or emergency broadcast overrides can occasionally occur. Additionally, viewers checking schedules from different locations or daylight saving shifts should ensure their guide display is set to local New Zealand time (NZST/NZDT) for accurate broadcast tracking.
Understanding Time-Shifted Broadcasts
It is important to distinguish between real-time schedule updates and fixed channel timetables. Channel guides display the pre-programmed timetable set by the broadcaster. If a live event or extended program delays broadcasts on TVNZ 2, the corresponding broadcast on TVNZ 2 plus 1 will generally experience a similar delay one hour later. For real-time changes during breaking coverage or live sports, always refer to the latest digital electronic program guide (EPG).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is TVNZ 2 plus 1?
TVNZ 2 plus 1 is a time-shifted television channel in New Zealand that rebroadcasts the full TVNZ 2 programming schedule exactly one hour after the original transmission time.
Where can I find the TVNZ 2 plus 1 TV schedule?
You can view the TVNZ 2 plus 1 schedule on online TV guide platforms, digital TV electronic program guides (EPG), and television listing directories across New Zealand.
What programs air on TVNZ 2 plus 1 tonight?
Tonight's lineup features the same reality shows, comedies, dramas, and movies broadcast on TVNZ 2 earlier in the evening, shifted by one hour. Check the current listings above for exact titles and airtimes.
Why are shows on TVNZ 2 plus 1 delayed by one hour?
The one-hour delay provides a convenient catch-up window for viewers who missed the initial broadcast on TVNZ 2 or who have conflicting shows scheduled at the primary airtime.
Do TVNZ 2 plus 1 show times change on weekends?
Yes, weekend schedules follow a different timetable, typically featuring extended movie blocks, omnibus editions, and family entertainment. Always check the daily guide for specific weekend times.