Audience data

We publish the 10 highest rating funded television programmes and headline streaming data for funded screen content.

We'll be adding some streaming data for funded content soon. Watch this space!

The top 10 funded TV programmes on air between 1 - 28 February 2026.

1. Hyundai Country Calendar
TVNZ 1* Sunday 7.00 pm
Average 5+ audience: 502,000
2. Blue Murder Motel
TVNZ 1* Sunday 8.40 pm
Average 5+ audience: 245,900
3. Origins
TVNZ 1* Tuesday 7.30 pm
Average 5+ audience: 234,300
4. Shortland Street
TVNZ 2* Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday 7.00 pm
Average 5+ audience: 149,300
5. 7 Days
Three* Thursday 7.30 pm
Average 5+ audience: 95,300
6. 7 Days (R)
Three* Friday 9.00 pm
Average 5+ audience: 49,800
7. Q + A
Sky Open* Sunday 9.00 am
Average 5+ audience: 41,600
8. Shortland Street (R)
TVNZ 1* Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday 11.00 pm
Average 5+ audience: 24,500
9. Waitangi Day 2026
TVNZ 1* Friday 5.00 am
Average 5+ audience: 22,700
10. The Restaurant That Makes Mistakes (R)
TVNZ 1* Saturday 1.30 pm
Average 5+ audience: 22,000

*TV figures quoted are 5+ consolidated ratings. Sourced from Nielsen Television Audience Measurement

Nielsen TAM pārongo published by NZ On Air is not to be re-published, copied, quoted, or redistributed to any other parties.

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