Survivor New Zealand – Season 1
TVNZ is excited to announce the first New Zealand season of the international reality favourite, Survivor! 16 Kiwis will battle it out for the ultimate prize and title of "Sole Survivor." The game will take place in the harsh jungle climate of Nicaragua. The contestants will be split into two tribes, to face up to 40 days in the unforgiving wilderness. It's the ultimate test of physical, mental and emotional strength.
Episodes
Episode 1
16 Kiwi castaways battle it out for the ultimate title.
Episode 2
Remorse runs rampant as one tribe second guesses a snap decision.
Episode 3
Following a shocking blindside, one Survivor delivers a vengeful message to their ex-tribemates. Then, when a test of physical stamina proves too much for one team, alliances begin to crumble.
Episode 4
As the weather begins to sour, a challenge puts each Survivor's mental and physical endurance to the test.
Episode 5
Hunger strikes hard and desperate times call for desperate measures. Then, the sweet taste of victory is soured when a treasured tribe member begins to struggle.
Episode 6
A shock move shakes the game to its core. Will alliances endure when Survivor takes a turn for the unexpected?
Episode 7
A new addition to Hermosa presents a range of possibilities, but can trust once shattered be rebuilt? Then, a challenge with a twist!
Episode 8
The scrambling begins as those on the bottom seek to work their way up. Then, in a team building challenge of epic proportions, a surprising victory invokes suspicion.
Episode 9
The game plan crumbles for one alliance after a devastating loss on Redemption Island. Then, one false promise sees the balance of power tip.
Episode 10
Tonight sees a tribe split into two alliances in a familiar 'young and old' divide. Later, a high pressure balancing act and a shocking twist that no one saw coming.
Episode 11
A shocking twist at Tribal Council sees two Survivors sent to Redemption Island. Later, a tell-tale Reward Challenge leaves a strong alliance in tatters.
Episode 12
A challenge that tests the Survivors physical and mental abilities leads to the biggest blindside in the game so far.
Episode 13
The biggest blindside in the game so far sees emotions running high at camp. Then, when faced with those they betrayed, one Survivor is held accountable.
Episode 14
One player's double-dealing finally catches up with them, and the scrambling to find a foothold begins again. Later, a power shift sees an unlikely Survivor rising to the top.