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TVNZ+ has released its 20 most-streamed shows and movies of 2025 so far, which may inspire your next binge this winter.
Demi Moore’s Golden Globe-winning performance in The Substance takes the crown as the top-watched movie, reaching 251,300 viewers and nabbing the second spot overall.
But it was 1News at Sixwhich topped the charts as the most streamed show on TVNZ+, reaching 698,000 logged-in viewers.
1News at Six presenter Simon Dallow. Photo / Supplied
International cop drama The Rookie took third spot, with seven seasons for audiences to sink their teeth into, while Bafta-nominated war drama Rogue Heroes took the fourth spot on the list.
It won’t come as a shock to parents of young children that the lovable Bluey and its appealing 7-minute episodes topped the charts for most-watched children’s show, with a whopping 21.4 million streams already this year.
Local content held its own on a list of strong international contenders with *Shortland Street, *Hyundai Country Calendar, and Off the Grid with Colin and Manu all securing spots on the list.
'Off the Grid with Colin and Manu' is a popular show.
For reality TV junkies, Travel Guides, Love Island: All Stars and Love Island UK all featured in the top 20, with the new season of Love Island UK making the list, despite being only three weeks in.
Cricket has also been a big pull for audiences over summer, with Black Caps and White Ferns matches reaching 402,800 viewers on TVNZ+ Sports Hub.
TVNZ said in a release that TVNZ+ has attracted 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 said.
Jenni Mortimer is the NZ Herald’s chief lifestyle and entertainment reporter. Jenni started at the Herald in 2017 and has previously worked as lifestyle, entertainment and travel editor.
