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This could be your family this Christmas (Image: Getty Images).

Certified classic TV guaranteed to save your family Christmas

Occupy the annual family Christmas chasm between lunch and dinner with Freeview's guaranteed crowd-pleasers.
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By Calum Henderson | 24th December, 2018
Production editor
Howard Morrison, Telethons and Lionel Skeggins: a brief history of NZ TV

Howard Morrison, Telethons and Lionel Skeggins: a brief history of NZ TV

For nearly 60 years our image of who we are has been reflected back at us from the television. Tara Ward explores the evolution of TV in NZ. 
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By Tara Ward | 18th December, 2018
Staff writer
It’s one click on your remote or other device away – it’s Freeview.

The Freeview documentary guide to getting smarter

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By Tara Ward | 3rd December, 2018
Staff writer
Pipi Mā: world famous in New Zealand (image: supplied).

The best Freeview TV for the school holidays

Keeping kids entertained during the holidays just became a lot easier, thanks to the new and improved Freeview On Demand. Tara Ward explores some of the best shows for children.
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By Tara Ward | 1st October, 2018
Staff writer
Two titans meet on Anika Moa: Unleashed.

Freeview: the Te Papa of television

Thanks to Freeview on Demand, finding your next favourite New Zealand television show is now easier than Minogue and O’Leary finding a thirsty vampire on Wellington Paranormal.
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By Tara Ward | 9th September, 2018
Staff writer
All of free to air TV, all in one place: meet the new Freeview

All of free to air TV, all in one place: meet the new Freeview

Tara Ward takes the new Freeview platform for a test drive.
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By Tara Ward | 10th August, 2018
Staff writer

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