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Five reasons why you should watch new reality series My Mum, Your Dad NZ
Plus: Prime Video's hit series Fallout isn't just for gamers and a new NZ On Screen collection celebrates one of New Zealand's greatest talents.
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The aftershocks keep coming in gripping new psychological drama Friends Like Her
Three's new drama is a winner. Plus: an all-star royal drama, a new blockbuster sci-fi series and a harrowing New Zealand documentary makes for…
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Can we keep the faith with TVNZ’s new drama Testify?
There’s a lot going on in TVNZ’s new big-budget local drama, plus our verdicts on Cowboy Carter and a must-see British series that will make you really…
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The best TV shows, movies and podcasts to enjoy this Easter
A pick'n'mix of TV shows, films and podcasts to enjoy this weekend, plus a new local comedy set in a spinal unit and Rachel House’s directorial debut.
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Escaping Utopia shines a new light on the true darkness of Gloriavale
A new docuseries about leaving Gloriavale packs an emotional punch. Plus: new Lee Tamahori film The Convert and the return of a powerful drama about…
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‘It isn’t about us – it’s about you’
Watching Fair Go and Sunday as the deadline looms. Plus: a new documentary about K-Pop and belonging, three great comedies, and the very best Oscars…
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A new show to fill the Succession-shaped hole in your heart
Kate Winslet turns her talents to political satire, new local drama Dark City is full of surprises and Alice Snedden is back with more bad news.
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Great news: new comedy James Must-a-pic His Mum a Man is the funniest local show in ages
TVNZ’s new dating show is like nothing you’ve ever seen before. Plus, the new historical epic everyone loves, and the best season of Married at First…
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Rec Room, written by Tara Ward, is The Spinoff's weekly guide to the very best in TV, movies and podcasts.
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