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

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Podcast: [Mediawatch](https://stenobird.com/podcast/mediawatch-1043897)
Published: 2026-06-13T21:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

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

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