TVNZ has revealed the most-watched shows on its streaming service this year – with the 6pm news, Demi Moore’s The Substance and kids’ favourite Bluey proving top audience hits.
The most-streamed show on TVNZ+ is the broadcaster’s flagship 1News at Six, which has amassed 698,000 logged in viewers so far this year.
The Substance, The Rookie, Rogue Heroes and Bluey round out the top five.
In total, TVNZ+ has reached 2.17 million viewers, who have collectively engaged with 205 million minutes of content each week.
Demi Moore’s Golden Globe-winning performance secured the second spot and reached 251,300 viewers.
Premium dramas such as Rogue Heroes and The Day of The Jackal were also viewer favourites.
Other 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 on to the Top 20 list.
The best-performing local shows include NZ cricket, Shortland Street, Hyundai Country Calendar and Off the Grid with Colin and Manu.
TVNZ+ Sports Hub has proved popular with cricket fans, with BlackCaps and White Ferns matches reaching 402,800 viewers.
Bluey is the most-watched children’s show, with 21.4 million streams this year.
TVNZ interim chief news & content officer Brent McAnulty said he was enthusiastic about 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 said.
“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.”
The Top 20
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
