''New Zealand Today'' is a

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news and entertainment show hosted by Guy Williams in

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airing on

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. It features Williams investigating odd and humorous stories across New Zealand. The show began airing on 23 Aug 2019. ''New Zealand Today'' is a spin-off of the ''

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'' segment of the same name.

History

After the show's launch in 2019, it only lasted one season before being cancelled as part of

's cost-cutting measures to ready the station for sale. In July 2020, Guy Williams stated that ''New Zealand Today'' had been "resurrected and approved for development", and that a second season would be possible. The show was revived for a second season, which began airing in April 2021, and a third season was aired beginning in June 2022. In December 2022, Guy Williams announced via

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that ''New Zealand Today'' would have a fourth season in 2023. A

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spin-off was launched on 1 December 2021, where Williams is joined by Karen Hill, who featured previously on the show.

Episodes

Season 1

Season 2

Season 3

References

External links

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