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TVNZ Unveils 2025's Biggest Streaming Hits
TVNZ proudly presents the 20 most-streamed shows on TVNZ+ for the first half of 2025, showcasing an impressive array of local and international content. This year, TVNZ+ has captivated 2.17 million viewers, who have collectively engaged with 205 million minutes of content each week.
Brent McAnulty, TVNZ's Interim Chief News & Content Officer, expressed enthusiasm for the platform's achievements.
"I couldn't be prouder of the incredible content we're delivering to Kiwi audiences on TVNZ+. From local shows to captivating international series and movies, we are thrilled the diverse range of entertainment we offer resonates so well with viewers,' he says.
"The engagement we are seeing is a testament to the quality and variety of our offerings. It's great to witness audiences not only finding new favourites but also coming back for more, week after week,' McAnulty adds.
Leading the pack is 1News at Six, the most streamed show on TVNZ+, reaching 698,000 logged in viewers and firmly positioning the show as the nation's top choice for trusted television news.
Demi Moore's Golden Globe-winning performance in The Substance has captivated audiences, securing the second spot and reaching 251,300 viewers. Premium dramas such as Rogue Heroes and The Day of The Jackal continue to enthral with gripping narratives and international titles, which remain highly popular, include Protection, Bergerac, The Hardacres, The Crow Girl, Code of Silence, and Lockerbie: A Search for Truth, all of which have made it onto the Top 20 list.
The popular US dramedy The Rookie holds strong at third place, while Bluey continues to dominate as the most-watched children's show, boasting an impressive 21.4 million streams this year.
Local favourites shine, with *Shortland Street, *Hyundai Country Calendar, and Off the Grid with Colin and Manu securing enviable spots on the list. Reality formats Travel Guides and Love Island: All Stars maintain their popularity, and Love Island UK has already earned a place in the Top 20, despite being just three weeks into the new season on TVNZ+.
Moreover, TVNZ+ Sports Hub has delighted cricket fans, with BLACKCAPS and WHITE FERNS matches reaching 402,800 viewers, ensuring front-row seats to an exciting summer of sixes.
TVNZ+ continues to deliver unparalleled news and entertainment to Kiwi audiences, reflecting the diverse tastes and preferences of viewers across the country.
TOP 20 SHOWS **
1. 1News at Six
2. The Substance
3. The Rookie
4. Rogue Heroes
5. Bluey
6. NZ Cricket
7. The Day of the Jackal
8. Bergerac
9. Protection
10. Code of Silence
11. *Shortland Street
12. Travel Guides
13. Love Island: All Stars
14. *Hyundai Country Calendar
15. The Hardacres
16. Off the Grid with Colin and Manu
17. The Crow Girl
18. Lockerbie: A Search for Truth
19. Love Island UK
20. Dope Girls
*Made with the Support of NZ On Air
