1992 in New Zealand television
This is a list of New Zealand television events and premieres which occurred, or are scheduled to occur, in 1992, the 32nd year of continuous operation of television in New Zealand.
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This is a list of New Zealand television-related events in 1992.
Events
- 25 May – New Zealand medical soap opera Shortland Street, debuted on Channel 2 and becomes the longest running soap still in production.
- 11 June – New Zealand soap opera Homeward Bound debuted on TV3 and ran for 22 episodes.
- 10 October – Wheel of Fortune ran a celebrity episode on Channel 2 featuring David Tua, said O for Awesome.
- TV3 debuts American sitcom based on the stand-up comedy of comedian and actor Tim Allen Home Improvement.
Debuts
Domestic
- 25 May – Shortland Street (Channel 2) (1992–present)
- 11 June – Homeward Bound (TV3) (1992)
- 13 July – You and Me (TV3) (1992–1998)
- 3pm (TV3) (1992)
- Jase TV (Channel 2) (1992)
- The Son of a Gunn Show (Channel 2) (1992–1995)
- Face the Music (Channel 2) (1992–1994)
International
/ C.L.Y.D.E. (Channel 2) James Bond Jr. (Channel 2) Dinosaurs (TV3) / The Adventures of Tintin (Channel 2) Toxic Crusaders (Channel 2) Doug (Channel 2) Home Improvement (TV3) / Where's Wally? (Channel 2) The Adventures of Mark and Brian (TV3) Shining Time Station (Channel 2) Truckers (Channel 2) / Widget (TV3) Brum (Channel 2) The Ren and Stimpy Show (Channel 2) Mr. Bogus (Channel 2)
Changes to network affiliation
This is a list of programs which made their premiere on a New Zealand television network that had previously premiered on another New Zealand television network. The networks involved in the switch of allegiances are predominantly both free-to-air networks or both subscription television networks. Programs that have their free-to-air/subscription television premiere, after previously premiering on the opposite platform (free-to air to subscription/subscription to free-to air) are not included. In some cases, programs may still air on the original television network. This occurs predominantly with programs shared between subscription television networks.
Television shows
- What Now (1981–present)
- The Early Bird Show (1989–1992)
- New Zealand's Funniest Home Videos (1990–1995)
- 60 Minutes (1990–present)
- Wheel of Fortune (1991–1996)
- Marlin Bay (1991–1994)
- Shortland Street (1992–present)
Ending this year
- January – The Early Bird Show (TV3) (1989–1992)
- A Dog's Show (TV One) (1977–1992)
- Shark in the Park (TV One) (1989–1992)
- Jase TV (Channel 2) (1992)