TV guide - Saturday, 05/04/25

00:30
NITV On The Road
From our travelling music series, this program showcases veterans and newcomers alike as they perform at the Barunga Festival 2016.
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01:30
NITV on the Road: Boomerang Festival
Boomerang is a festival held in Byron Bay over the long weekend. It is run by Rhoda Roberts, the creator of the Dreaming Festival, and is a mixture of Australian and international Indigenous acts.
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02:30
NITV on the Road: Boomerang Festival
Boomerang is a festival held in Byron Bay over the long weekend. It is run by Rhoda Roberts, the creator of the Dreaming Festival, and is a mixture of Australian and international Indigenous acts.
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03:30
Bamay
In this three-part episode, we journey to Eastern Kuku Yalanji Country, exploring the lush rainforests of Mossman Gorge and the breathtaking landscapes of Cape Tribulation.
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04:00
Bamay
In this three-part episode, we journey to Eastern Kuku Yalanji Country, exploring the lush rainforests of Mossman Gorge and the breathtaking landscapes of Cape Tribulation.
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04:30
Toi Time
Maia, Tama and Jojo make a train in the Mahi Toi room while they wait for the rain to stop outside and Maia and Wolfy look for Oma in the Paw Paw patch.
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05:00
Aussie Bush Tales
Elder Moort goes fishing and is keen to show the children what an experienced hunter he is. He spots a long neck turtle in the swamp and positions himself on a log only to feel it move beneath him.
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05:35
Barrumbi Kids
Three's a crowd when Gordon, the new kid in town, comes between Tomias and Dahlia.
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06:05
Fresh Fairytales
Princess Piuti is cursed by the evil Mele Fiseni to a lifetime of stinky breath, facial hair, and a deep sleep from her 16th birthday.
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06:20
Bushwhacked!
Kamil challenges Kayne to snaffle an egg from beneath a roosting emu using traditional Wiradjuri methods in one of the strangest missions yet.
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06:45
Motown Magic
Imaginative boy Ben transforms his city by bringing colourful street art to life, armed with a magic paintbrush and the classic sounds of motown.
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07:10
Spartakus and the Sun Beneath the Sea
Having conquered seven kingdoms and built a gigantic wall, the tyrannical emperor Qing decides to conquer the eighth kingdom, the city of Arkadia, with his army of clay soldiers.
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07:40
Spartakus and the Sun Beneath the Sea
On Arkadia, the Tehrig's disease has worsened. Not hearing any messages coming back, the Arkadians decide to try themselves to save their sun.
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08:10
The World According to Grandpa
Connie asks 'What happened to the dinosaurs?' and Grandpa spins a tall tale about the world's biggest game of hide-and-seek between all the world's dinosaurs and all the world's mice!
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08:30
Satellite Boy
Ten-year-old Pete lives with his grandfather in an old abandoned outdoor cinema in the desert. When the old drive-in is threatened with demolition by developers, Pete and a friend set off on an epic journey in the hopes of saving his home.
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10:05
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
Inventor Caractacus Potts transforms an old Grand Prix car into a magical flying vehicle that teleports him and his family to a kingdom ruled by the evil Baron Bomburst.
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12:30
Great Blue Wild
The islands of the Bahamas are a stunning nature-lover's paradise spread over more than 250,000 square kilometres of the Atlantic Ocean, about 240km from Florida's southeastern coast.
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13:20
NITV News: Nula
The latest news from the oldest living culture, join Natalie Ahmat and the team of journalists for stories from an Indigenous perspective.
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13:50
Black As
After some brutal bush mechanics the tractor sparks up and the boys take off, only to be halted by a massive brown river.
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14:00
The First Inventors
Could you survive in Australia 65,000 years ago? From engineering volcanic landscapes into fish farms to mastering deadly fire, the unique survival inventions that let First Nations people thrive.
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15:00
Tradition on a Plate
Monique and Henry cook a Hangi within two hours, delivering a smell and flavour that will bring you to your knees.
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15:30
Shepherdess
The Central Otago rail trail connects the villages of Ophir, Lauder, and Omakau. Val Butcher has been the Postmistress of Ophir for the last twenty-two years, the oldest continually running postal service in the country.
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16:00
The Barber
Hastings barber Peleti Oli is the first Pacific person to ever to be elected on the Hastings District Council. He's also the man with the first afro on the council and he isn't going to change.
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16:30
The Last Land: Gespe'gewa'gi
Josh Barnaby is a happy-go-lucky lobster and rock crab fisher who finds himself on the deck instead of in the captain's seat this season, but is determined to work his way back.
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17:00
NITV News Update
The latest news from the oldest living culture. Join Natalie Ahmat and the team of journalists for stories from an Indigenous perspective.
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17:35
The Other Side
Unrest at an ancient Mi'kmaq burial site puts the team on high alert - but the playful spirit they find needs their help. Local elders make an unexpected connection.
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18:00
Alone Australia
A triumphant catch staves off the hunger of one survivalist, but as the adrenaline of the adventure fades, can the others pivot their strategies to bring in food?
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19:05
Legend
Set in a timeless mythical forest inhabited by fairies, goblins, unicorns, and mortals, a young man is chosen by fate to undertake a heroic quest. He must save a beautiful princess and defeat the demonic Lord of Darkness , or the world will be plunged into a never-ending ice age.
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20:45
Mama Africa
This is the biography of Miriam Makeba, South African singer and anti-apartheid activist, the voice and the hope of Africa.
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22:20
Bastardy
For 40 years, Jack Charles has juggled a life of crime and drugs with a successful career as an actor. He is a founder of the first Aboriginal theatre company and a member of the stolen generation.
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23:50
Songlines on Screen
Yarripiri the giant ancestral taipan created the Jardiwanpa Songline through his journey, bringing songs, law and the Jardiwanpa fire ceremony to Warlpiri people.
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TV guide - Sunday, 06/04/25

00:20
Haka Warriors
Haka Warriors continues to set new benchmarks in promoting cultural pride, leadership, and unity among Pasifika youth and their peers. With an unwavering commitment to shaping the leaders of tomorrow, this initiative strives to create a positive ripple effect in the community.
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00:29
NITV on the Road: Boomerang Festival
Boomerang is a festival held in Byron Bay over the long weekend. It is run by Rhoda Roberts, the creator of the Dreaming Festival, and is a mixture of Australian and international Indigenous acts.
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01:30
NITV on the Road: Boomerang Festival
Boomerang is a festival held in Byron Bay over the long weekend. It is run by Rhoda Roberts, the creator of the Dreaming Festival, and is a mixture of Australian and international Indigenous acts.
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02:30
NITV on the Road: Boomerang Festival
Boomerang is a festival held in Byron Bay over the long weekend. It is run by Rhoda Roberts, the creator of the Dreaming Festival, and is a mixture of Australian and international Indigenous acts.
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03:30
NITV on the Road: Boomerang Festival
Boomerang is a festival held in Byron Bay over the long weekend. It is run by Rhoda Roberts, the creator of the Dreaming Festival, and is a mixture of Australian and international Indigenous acts.
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04:30
Bamay
The final two episodes of Series 5 take us to Baiyungu Country in Exmouth, Western Australia. Known for its stunning coastal landscapes and the world-renowned Ningaloo Reef.
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05:00
Bamay
The final two episodes of Series 5 take us to Baiyungu Country in Exmouth, Western Australia. Known for its stunning coastal landscapes and the world-renowned Ningaloo Reef.
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05:30
Toi Time
The Toi Time whanau find out what letters are and how different languages use different letters. Aunty Anika shows us how important it is to tidy our room.
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06:00
Aussie Bush Tales
Elder Moort spots an eagle flying over camp and decides he would like it for a pet. Moort calls the children to catch it for him. Later, Moort is startled to see Boya in the sky holding onto a rope.
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06:35
Barrumbi Kids
Tomias and Dahlia ditch Lizzie and set out to catch the prize barramundi, but a hungry saltwater crocodile has other ideas.
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07:05
Fresh Fairytales
Red and Blu live next door to Billy. Their Mum calls him "ulavale", or bad. Billy secretly watches their TikTok moves in hope he can master them and that will make his bad-self, loveable.
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07:20
Bushwhacked!
Kayne and Kamil are on a soaring mission from Perth to Lorna Glen deep in the Western Australia desert, where Kayne must follow and observe the movements of a wedge-tailed eagle.
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07:45
Bushwhacked!
It's a mission that smacks of a needle in a haystack when the boys take to the skies of Canberra in a hot-air balloon, to spot an incredibly elusive and rare albino kangaroo.
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08:10
Spartakus and the Sun Beneath the Sea
By the magic of an old lament, Spartakus makes the Drummer appear. This leads him to the ancient kingdom of Benin for a journey which Spartakus must become king of the day.
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08:40
Spartakus and the Sun Beneath the Sea
After being captured by Masagaze, Rebecca pushes the pirates to mutiny. Her plan works and the leaders are imprisoned and a wind of freedom blows on board the pirate train.
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09:10
The World According to Grandpa
Stanley asks 'Where does snow come from?' Grandpa tells the story of a naughty wizard named Foggy Patches who kept playing tricks on his wizard friends and needed to be taught a frosty lesson!
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09:30
Dakar Rally
Highlights from Dakar Rally, 2025.
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10:30
Pro Bull Riding USA - Unleash The Beast
Unleash the Beast is bucking its way onto NITV, bringing the world's best riders as they face off against formidable bulls in iconic American cities, battling for the championship title.
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11:30
NTFL Men's Under 18s
All the action from the NTFL Men's Under 18s 2022 season.
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12:45
NTFL Men's Under 18s
All the action from the NTFL Men's Under 18s 2022 season.
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14:00
Unveiling An Icon
Learn about the trauma and legacy of Nicky Winmar's defining stand against racism.
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14:35
Stompem Ground
Stompem Ground 2022 opening act, Country/Rock family band hailing from the Dampier Peninsular/Broome WA.
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14:45
Stable: The Boxing Game
An all-access series following the highs and lows of life in and out of the boxing ring. Step inside the McGuigan Gym, home to some of Britain's most talented professional boxers.
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15:55
Mama Africa
This is the biography of Miriam Makeba, South African singer and anti-apartheid activist, the voice and the hope of Africa.
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17:30
Queer and Here
With so much anti trans rhetoric in the world how do trans people in Aotearoa stay safe and resilient.
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18:00
NITV News Update
The latest news from the oldest living culture. Join Natalie Ahmat and the team of journalists for stories from an Indigenous perspective.
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18:10
Waterworld Africa
In this episode we discover how the lagoon supports a wealth of wildlife as well as attracting visitors from thousands of kilometers away - a paradise for birds.
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19:00
Australia: An Unofficial History
In the latter half of the 70s, filmmaking changed as much as the country itself. With more and more diverse filmmakers behind the camera, this era saw women, Indigenous creatives, and gay activists using film as a powerful medium for social change, while the emergence of SBS fostered more authentic migrant storytelling. By the end of the decade the earlier monolithic portrayal of Australia had given way to a broader spectrum of the nation's stories.
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