{"id":185781,"date":"2025-12-16T02:32:07","date_gmt":"2025-12-16T02:32:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/185781\/"},"modified":"2025-12-16T02:32:07","modified_gmt":"2025-12-16T02:32:07","slug":"the-most-popular-shows-on-tvnz-in-2025-and-local-contents-big-win-on-linear-tv","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/185781\/","title":{"rendered":"The most popular shows on TVNZ in 2025 and local content\u2019s big win on linear TV"},"content":{"rendered":"

Rankings stalwart Hyundai Country Calendar<\/a>, which has been running since 1966, came in at No 2, having retained a top three placing on the list since 2017. <\/p>\n

\"HyundaiHyundai Country Calendar proves that sheep are still a top priority for Kiwis. Photo \/ TVNZ<\/p>\n

Unlike the real estate market<\/a>, property-based shows are booming, with five of the 10 spots on the list belonging to the genre. <\/p>\n

Moving Houses moved up four spots to No 3, New Zealand\u2019s Best Homes with Phil Spencer<\/a> dropped down one spot to be the fourth most-watched show, Love It or List It New Zealand and Grand Designs New Zealand<\/a> joined the list at No 5 and 6, while Find My Country House NZ<\/a> came in to round out the top 10. <\/p>\n

While it was a win for property, it was a loss for others, with the T20 Black Clash dropping from the list completely (it was previously the fourth most-watched show in 2024), and 2024 list makers Sunday and Fair Go<\/a> being cut from the network. <\/p>\n

TVNZ\u2019s chief news and content officer Nadia Tolich reiterated the presence of local content in the top 10 and its importance.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s especially rewarding to see how strongly our local shows connect with viewers across the motu.\u201d <\/p>\n

The 2025 data also proved the power of the coveted 6-8pm viewing window, with all of the shows in the top 10 being broadcast during this time period. <\/p>\n

The value of this time slot was further demonstrated by The Chase New Zealand<\/a>, hosted by Paul Henry, making the list with its 7.30pm broadcast, but the popular UK version, on a 5pm time, did not. <\/p>\n

But Kiwi\u2019s streaming data, also released by TVNZ today, told a different story about audience habits, with international content dominating the viewership on TVNZ+. <\/p>\n

American cop drama The Rookie topped the list, with Australian animated children\u2019s series Bluey<\/a> coming in at No 3 with a massive 41,065,265 streams over the year, proving its continued popularity. <\/p>\n

\"BlueyBluey continues to be a hit with viewers.<\/p>\n

War drama Rogue Heroes, thriller The Day of the Jackal<\/a> and cult dating show Love Island UK also featured in the top 10. <\/p>\n

The only local content to find spots in the top 10 streamed shows were 1News at Six and Hyundai Country Calendar. TVNZ also revealed Shortland Street \u2013 a staple of the New Zealand TV diet for 32 years \u2013 just missed out, coming in at 11th. This was the first year the show had been screened three days a week, rather than five. <\/p>\n

Notably different from the broadcast list, not a single property show featured in the top 10 for TVNZ+ viewers. <\/p>\n

Top 10* shows across TVNZ 1, TVNZ 2, and Duke in 2025 <\/p>\n

1. 1News at Six <\/p>\n

2. Hyundai Country Calendar** <\/p>\n

3. Moving Houses <\/p>\n

4. New Zealand\u2019s Best Homes with Phil Spencer <\/p>\n

5. Love It or List It New Zealand <\/p>\n

6. Grand Designs New Zealand <\/p>\n

7. Seven Sharp <\/p>\n

8. The Chase New Zealand <\/p>\n

9. Travel Guides <\/p>\n

10. Find My Country House NZ <\/p>\n

*Source: Nielsen TAM; consolidated to December 1, 2025; January 1, 2025-December 8, 2025; TVNZ 1*\/2*\/DUKE* only; AP05+; AUD 000s\/RCH 000s\/RCH% <\/p>\n

**Made with the Support of NZ On Air <\/p>\n

Top 10* shows on TVNZ+ in 2025<\/p>\n

1. The Rookie <\/p>\n

2. 1News at Six <\/p>\n

3. Bluey <\/p>\n

4. Rogue Heroes <\/p>\n

5. Love Island (UK) <\/p>\n

6. Hyundai Country Calendar** <\/p>\n

7. Code of Silence <\/p>\n

8. The Day of the Jackal <\/p>\n

9. The Hunting Wives <\/p>\n

10. Tulsa King <\/p>\n

*Source: Internal Data; all activity; January 1, 2025-December 8, 2025; TVNZ+ only; AP13+; RCH 000s\/STR 000s <\/p>\n

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