TVNZ unveils 2025’s biggest streaming hits

TVNZ has revealed the 20 most-streamed shows on TVNZ+ for the first half of 2025.

This year, TVNZ+ has had 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.”

Viewers’ faves

Leading the pack is 1News at Six, which reached 698,000 logged in viewers.

Demi Moore’s Golden Globe-winning performance in The Substance has secured the second spot, reaching 251,300 viewers.

Dramas such as Rogue Heroes and The Day of The Jackal were also popular, as were international titles including Protection, Bergerac, The Hardacres, The Crow Girl, Code of Silence and Lockerbie: A Search for Truth – all of which made it onto the Top 20 list.

The popular US dramedy The Rookie holds strong in third place. Meanwhile, Bluey continues to dominate as the most-watched children’s show, with 21.4 million streams this year.

Local favourites: Shortland Street, Hyundai Country Calendar and Off the Grid with Colin and Manu also secured spots on the list.

Reality shows Travel Guides and Love Island: All Stars maintain their popularity while Love Island UK earned a place in the Top 20, despite being just three weeks into the new season.

In addition, TVNZ+ Sports Hub has delighted cricket fans, with BLACKCAPS and WHITE FERNS matches reaching 402,800 viewers.

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