Series synopsis
The Chase New Zealand is a reality television series that premiered on TVNZ 1 on November 3, 2025. It stars Paul Henry, Anne Hegerty and Issa Schultz.
The Chase is on Aotearoa! Four Kiwi contestants must pit their wits against the Chaser, a ruthless quiz genius determined to stop them winning the cash prize. Hosted by Paul Henry.
Premise
The Chase is on Aotearoa! Four Kiwi contestants must pit their wits against the Chaser, a ruthless quiz genius determined to stop them winning the cash prize. Hosted by Paul Henry.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Paul Henry as Self - Host
- Anne Hegerty as Self - Chaser, The Governess
- Issa Schultz as Self - Chaser, The Supernerd
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 4 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 4 | November 3, 2025 | November 24, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Freeman, Julyan, Jo and Euan, a team of strangers work together to win money and try and defeat the ruthless Chaser, in the first ever Chase New Zealand. Hosted by Paul Henry. |
November 3, 2025 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 It’s game on as Ash, Andy, Wendy, Kahu, a team of complete strangers work together to win money and try and defeat the Chaser, an international quiz genius. Hosted by Paul Henry. |
November 10, 2025 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Contestants Alex, Brad, Lilly and Josh must pit their wits against the Chaser, a ruthless quiz genius determined to stop them winning the cash prize. Hosted by Paul Henry. |
November 17, 2025 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | TVNZ 1 |
|---|---|
| First aired | November 3, 2025 |
| Last aired | November 24, 2025 |
| Status | in_production |