From 1st September 2011 Comedy Central will move from channel 10 and be available on channel 15

The Arts channel free weekend!

The Arts Channel will be made available to all customers with a BASIC Pay TV subscription from Friday 5th August 2011 at 16:00 until 12am on Monday 8th August 2011

• Digital Customers will immediately see this channel at 16:00 on 5th August.
• T-Box customers will see this channel after 4am on 6th August, or from 16:00 on 5th August if they power-cycle their T-Box.

The Cheese turns 5!

87.9FM The Cheese celebrates 5 years on air during July. Commencing broadcast in July 2006, The Cheese has moved from being an FM only station to broadcasting live on the internet and for the last three years on TelstraClear Digital TV on Channel 511. The Cheese will be quietly celebrating from their tiny studio, located in central Lower Hutt and they thank new and current listeners for loaning their ears over the last 5 years. The Cheese operates as a non-profit hobby run entirely on donations. For more information visit their web page http://www.thecheese.co.nz

Analogue shutdown 2nd May 2011

Due to the recent Earthquake in Christchurch and network restrictions the Analogue Shutdown will now take place on Monday 2nd May 2011.

TCM Goes Widescreen

TCM will go widescreen from Friday 1st July 2011. (Any 4x3 programmes will appear pillar-boxed).

The Travel Channel starts on 1st February 2011

The Travel Channel will provide viewers with quality programming on all aspects of the travel experience, from luxury getaways to backpacking adventures. The new channel will not only provide practical advice in selecting and planning real holidays but will also allow viewers to just sit back and enjoy experiencing fascinating places in the company of engaging presenters from all across the world. It is a ‘must see’ for those with a desire to venture beyond their front door.

ESPN Goes Widescreen

ESPN will go widescreen from Tuesday 1st February 2011. (Any 4x3 programmes will appear pillar-boxed).