(From September 28, TVNZ 1 and TVNZ+) <\/p>\n
Chef Michael Van de Elzen and food educator Ganesh Raj are back helping Kiwis slim down their grocery budget. <\/p>\n
The duo will take over the kitchens of six Kiwi wh\u0101nau, helping them ditch their bad food habits and swap-out their usual expensive brands for cheaper alternatives to show us all how we can shop smarter, make more nutritious, balanced meals and save a small fortune in the process.\u202f <\/p>\n
\u202fDocumentary NZ <\/p>\n
(Mondays, TVNZ 1 and TVNZ+) <\/p>\n
\u202fTVNZ’s Documentary New Zealand series continues with the final three stories:\u202f <\/p>\n
Robyn Malcolm: Menopause and Us<\/a> – The actor explores the harsh realities of menopause. Sharing her own journey and speaking with real women, she\u2019ll gain expert insight and break taboos to uncover some of the biggest misconceptions around a topic that still sees so many women left in the dark. <\/p>\n Sleep<\/a>\u202f- Chronic insomniac Al Brown explores the science of sleep and reveals the profound impact of lack of sleep on our physical and mental health. <\/p>\n Meet the Preppers<\/a>\u202f- Presenter Kylie Cushman meets the everyday Kiwis getting ready for the end of the world as we explore the mindset, motivations and DIY bunkers of NZ’s quiet prepping revolution. <\/p>\n Five familiar faces take on the ultimate test of creativity, ingenuity and composure when\u202fTaskmaster\u202fNZ returns for its seventh season, hosted by Jeremy Wells. (Source: TVNZ)<\/p>\n Taskmaster NZ<\/a> <\/p>\n (From September 14, TVNZ 2 and TVNZ+) <\/p>\n Five familiar faces take on the ultimate test of creativity, ingenuity and composure when\u202fTaskmaster\u202fNZ returns for its seventh season, hosted by Jeremy Wells. <\/p>\n Stepping up to face the\u202fTaskmaster’s unique brand of chaos this season are internationally acclaimed comedian and writer\u202fRose Matafeo, veteran actor and comedian Dave Fane, the brilliantly funny\u202fMorgana O’Reilly, stand-up favourite\u202fRhys Mathewson and quick-witted comedian and 2025 Billy T Award winner\u202fHoani Hotene. <\/p>\n A Remarkable Place to Die<\/a><\/p>\n (September 13, TVNZ 1 and TVNZ+) <\/p>\n Still haunted by the murder of her sister, Detective Anais Mallory is determined to uncover the truth behind why Lynne was killed. Convinced the answer lies in solving Maja Staunton\u2019s gruesome murder, Anais begins a secret investigation of her own, believing that finding Maja\u2019s killer will finally reveal why her sister was targeted. <\/p>\n Season two stars Chelsie Preston Crayford, Matt Whelan, Michala Banas, Lynette Forday, Luke Arnold and JJ Fong. <\/p>\n Gypsy TikTok star Trewley Precious and her family invite viewers to step inside their glamourous, chaotic and fiercely traditional life. (Source: TVNZ)<\/p>\n The Secret Lives of Gypsy Wives<\/a><\/p>\n (From September 8, TVNZ+) <\/p>\n \u202fStep inside the glamorous, chaotic and fiercely traditional world of Gypsy TikTok star Trewley Precious and her larger-than-life family. As the youngest daughter, Trewley is determined to carve out her own path \u2013 but can she challenge the rules, build a booming social media empire and still keep the family happy? <\/p>\n \u202fA family of law enforcement agents bridges personal differences and crosses professional boundaries as they tackle cases. (Source: TVNZ)<\/p>\n Line of Fire <\/p>\n (From September 23, TVNZ+) <\/p>\n \u202fA family of law enforcement agents bridges personal differences and crosses professional boundaries as they tackle cases for the FBI, US Marshals, Secret Service and Department of Justice. After a seemingly cut-and-dry case turns into a deadly conspiracy, they must use the expertise from a lifetime of protecting civilians and politicians to protect one another and bring the killer to justice … even if it means betraying their sworn code. <\/p>\n Vigil<\/a><\/p>\n (Streaming now, TVNZ+) <\/p>\n This gripping thriller heads to the Arctic Circle in season 3, as detectives Amy and Kirsten are called to a high-stakes investigation in a remote frontier where danger lurks at every turn. Starring Suranne Jones and Rose Leslie. <\/p>\n![\"Five](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/five-familiar-faces-take-on-the-ultimate-test-of-creativity-YHDXUTPPKRFW7A5ETGV774ZJ2Y.jpg\")
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