Episode

TVNZ goes pay-per-view, HBO sets up & Freeview goes ‘next gen’

Podcast: Mediawatch
Published: Jun 13, 2026
Duration seconds: 2520
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Summary

TVNZ's screening the FIFA World Cup and UFC, but for the first time Kiwis will have to pay them to see it all. Also: HBO becomes the latest streamer seeking subscribers here - and will our homegrown TV platform Freeview stay 100% free? Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details