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Tom's Guide
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Tom's Guide
How to watch new drama 'The Hunting Wives' online from anywhere for *FREE*
"The Hunting Wives" has arrived with quite a splash, offending and delighting critics and audiences alike. Not a new reality format, unfortunately, but an eight part drama that has been called both a "bonkers bi-sexual culture war soap" and "'Desperate Housewives' with the addition of streaming-TV-level sex"... Ok, calm down, we'll tell you. Here's how to watch "The Hunting Wives" online from anywhere with a VPN. "The Hunting Wives" premieres in New Zealand on Tuesday, July 22 and is available to stream for FREE on TVNZ+.• FREE STREAM — TVNZ Plus (New Zealand)• Canada — Crave • Australia — Stan • U.S./ U.K./ Rest of the World — Netflix• Watch anywhere — try NordVPN 100% risk-free But there's a lot more to the show than just sex. Sophisticated East Coast political PR executive Sophie O'Neill (Brittany Snow) has moved to East Texas, reactionary right-wing Republican country, with her husband and a backstory full of secrets. She's in good company, everybody in this show has secrets. And issues. Substance abuse, swinging, bisexual liaisons and infidelity are all very vanilla in "The Hunting Wives." And so we also have stalking, kidnap and murder. Just throw it all into a huge pot with characters who have everything turned up to 11, season with preposterous plot devices and BINGO! A smash hit series for summer 2025. Read on to find out how to watch "The Hunting Wives" online and from anywhere "The Hunting Wives" premieres in New Zealand on Tuesday, July 22 and is available to stream on TVNZ+. It is also completely FREE. As a Kiwi abroad, you can stream "The Hunting Wives" free on TVNZ Plus from anywhere in the world with a VPN. Full details on how to do that just below. We recommend NordVPN. Away from home at the moment and blocked from watching "The Hunting Wives" on your usual subscription? You can still watch the drama series thanks to the wonders of a VPN (Virtual Private Network). The software allows your devices to appear to be back in your home country regardless of where in the world you are. So ideal for viewers away on vacation or on business. Our favorite is NordVPN. It's the best on the market: NordVPN deal: FREE $50 / £50 Amazon gift card Boasting lightning fast speeds, great features, streaming power, and class-leading security, NordVPN is our #1 VPN. ✅ FREE Amazon gift card worth up to $50/£50✅ 4 months extra FREE!✅ 76% off usual price Use Nord to unblock TVNZ+ and watch "The Hunting Wives" online with our exclusive deal. Using a VPN is incredibly simple. 1. Install the VPN of your choice. As we've said, NordVPN is our favorite. 2. Choose the location you wish to connect to in the VPN app. For instance, if you're away from New Zealand, and want to view TVNZ+, you'd select an NZ-based server from the list. 3. Sit back and enjoy the action. Head to your usual streaming service and watch "The Hunting Wives" online. "The Hunting Wives" is available to stream now on a variety of platforms listed below: 🇨🇦 Crave in Canada, 🇦🇺 Stan in Australia 🇺🇸 Netflix in the U.S.🇬🇧 Currently unavailable in the U.K.. Visiting the U.K. and can't watch "The Hunting Wives"? Tune into your usual streaming service using a VPN like NordVPN. Season 01 Episode 01: "Strange and Unfamiliar Places" - New to East Texas, Sophie O'Neil bonds with the alluring Margo Banks, who shows Sophie another side of life. Meanwhile, an injured woman runs frantically through the woods. S01 E02: "Knockin' Boots" - While Jed considers a run for governor, Margo aims to protect their privacy as the Hunting Wives navigate behind closed doors. Meanwhile, the dead blond woman in the woods is found. S01 E03: "Sunrise Tells the Story" - Margo has a surprise for Sophie, and Callie's jealousy grows, as does Jill's concerns over Brad and Abby. A chilly discovery is made about the unidentified dead woman. S01 E04: "Cheat Day" - Starr demands justice be served for Abby's death as the community mourns her daughter. The wives come to the aid of each other as the Sheriff's office begins its search for the killer. S01 E05: "Not Her First Rodeo" - Sophie desperately tries to manage her situation while Callie navigates possible inroads back to Margo. Meanwhile, Jill is determined to protect her son at all costs. S01 E06: "Deep in the Heart of Texas" - Determined to prove her innocence, Sophie searches for answers while Margo hits the campaign trail. Meanwhile, Brad begins to question his alibi and Nina's fondness for Pete grows. S01 E07: "Shooting Star" - New information in Abby's murder investigation threatens to seal the fate of Sophie and the Hunting Wives. Meanwhile, Starr discovers an unbearable truth. S01 E08: "Sophie's Choice" - Sophie and Margo rest easy knowing the murder is solved… or so they think. Malin Åkerman as Margo Banks Brittany Snow as Sophie O'Neill Dermot Mulroney as Jed Banks Chrissy Metz as Starr Jaime Ray Newman as Callie George Ferrier as Brad Katie Lowes as Jill Evan Jonigkeit as Graham O'Neill Chosen Jacobs as Jamie Branton Box as Sheriff Jonny Madison Wolfe as Abby Jason Davis as Reverend Clint Abigail Rhyne as Nina Paul Teal as Pastor Pete Hunter Emery as Deputy Walter Flynn Karen Rodriguez as Deputy Wanda Salazar Yes, it is based on the best-selling novel of the same name by May Cobb - published in 2021.
Tom's Guide
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Tom's Guide
How to watch 'Star Trek: Strange New Worlds' season 3 on TVNZ+ - it's *FREE*
Buckle up for 10 new adventures, not only through the farthest reaches of the galaxy but right at home on the the U.S.S. Enterprise, in "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds" season 3. The "Star Trek" spinoff is fun, visually spectacular, unpredictable and extremely popular, having garnered a 94% approval score on Rotten Tomatoes. Here's how to watch "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds" season 3 from anywhere with a VPN — and potentially for FREE. "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds" season 3 airs each Thursday, starting July 17.• Watch FREE — TVNZ Plus (New Zealand)• Watch FREE — CTV (Canada)• U.S., U.K. — Watch on Paramount Plus• Watch anywhere — try NordVPN 100% risk-free "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds" has been so well-received, in fact, that it's already been renewed right the way through to season 5, which will be its final run. If you hadn't guessed already, that means the season 2 cliffhanger that left La'An, M'Benga, Ortegas and Sam in the clutches of the Gorn doesn't spell the end for Captain Pike's close-knit crew. One of the most crucial things the show, which serves as a prequel to "Star Trek: Discovery", gets right is its variety. Unlike "Doctor Who" for instance, "SNW" chooses not to instil every episode and incident with a potentially catastrophic, existential capacity. Some foes, such as Rhys Darby's Trelane, are purely in it for the chaos. The alien worlds depicted in the series are genuinely captivating too, as are the dynamics between the background members of Pike's crew, who have each developed into credible, complete characters. Read on and we'll tell you how to watch and stream "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds" season 3 online and from anywhere. Trekkies in New Zealand and Canada are amongst the luckiest in the world, as they can watch "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds" season 3 for free. In New Zealand, the show is on free-to-air TVNZ Plus, and in Canada it's on CTV, which lets you stream episodes free of charge for a limited time, the day after transmission. Traveling abroad right now? You can use a VPN to watch "Strange New Worlds" season 3 as if you were back home. NordVPN is our top pick of the options and we'll show you how to access it below. Away from home at the moment and blocked from watching the show on your usual subscription? You can still stream "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds" thanks to the wonders of a VPN (Virtual Private Network). The software allows your devices to appear as if they're back in your home country regardless of where in the universe you are. So ideal for viewers away on vacation or on business. Our favorite is NordVPN. It's the best on the market: NordVPN deal: FREE $50 / £50 Amazon gift card Boasting lightning fast speeds, great features, streaming power, and class-leading security, NordVPN is our #1 VPN. ✅ FREE Amazon gift card worth up to $50/£50✅ 4 months extra FREE!✅ 76% off usual price Use Nord to unblock TVNZ+ and watch "Star Trek: Strange New World" season 3 live online with our exclusive deal. Using a VPN is incredibly simple. 1. Install the VPN of your choice. As we've said, NordVPN is our favorite. 2. Choose the location you wish to connect to in the VPN app. For instance, if you're in the U.S. and want to view a Kiwi service, you'd select New Zealand from the list. 3. Sit back and enjoy the show. Head to TVNZ Plus and stream "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds" for free. In the U.S., "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds" season 3 premiered on Paramount Plus on Thursday, July 17. Episodes are now landing weekly. Never signed up for Paramount Plus? You'll get a 7-day Paramount Plus FREE trial, after which a subscription starts at $7.99 per month. New Zealanders traveling in the U.S. could look into using a VPN to stream for free, just as they would back home. In Canada, "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds" season 3 airs on CTV Sci-Fi at 9 p.m. ET/PT every Thursday. The series premiered with a double-header on July 17. New episodes will also be available to stream for FREE on the CTV streaming service and the CTV app for a limited time, a day after transmission. Not in Canada at the moment? Signing up to NordVPN will help you access your preferred streaming service and watch "Strange New Worlds" online when you're overseas. You can also watch "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds" on Paramount Plus. Plans start at CA$6.99 per month after a 7-day FREE trial. "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds" season 3 premiered in the U.K. on Paramount Plus on Thursday, July 17, with episodes dropping on a weekly basis. Plans start at £4.99 per month after a 7-day FREE trial. If you're traveling abroad, use a VPN service such as NordVPN to access your Paramount Plus subscription from anywhere. As elsewhere, "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds" season 3 premiered in Australia on Paramount Plus on Thursday, July 17. Episodes are now dropping on a weekly basis. Subscriptions start at AU$6.99 per month after a 7-day FREE trial. New Zealander abroad in Australia? Signing up to NordVPN (save 70%) will help you access your preferred streaming service when you're overseas. We test and review VPN services in the context of legal recreational uses. For example: 1. Accessing a service from another country (subject to the terms and conditions of that service). 2. Protecting your online security and strengthening your online privacy when abroad. We do not support or condone the illegal or malicious use of VPN services. Consuming pirated content that is paid-for is neither endorsed nor approved by Future Publishing.
Tom's Guide
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Tom's Guide
How to watch 'Stranded on Honeymoon Island' online – stream Australian reality TV from anywhere
It's a new reality show from the makers of MAFS and "Stranded on Honeymoon Island" does pretty much what it says on the tin with attractive fame-hungry wannabes trying to find romance while enjoying their 15 minutes of fame. Here's how to watch "Stranded on Honeymoon Island" from anywhere with a VPN and potentially for FREE. "Stranded on Honeymoon Island" season 1 is already available to stream for free in Australia. Release dates for other territories are still TBC.• FREE STREAM — TVNZ Plus (New Zealand)• AUS — 7Plus• Watch anywhere — try NordVPN 100% risk-free In what must surely be the last format of televised matchmaking imaginable (watch this space) "Stranded on Honeymoon Island" sees couples paired up by experts taken to a tropical island in the South Pacific with nothing but their wedding outfits. They are then dumped there. It remains to be see how expert the experts actually are but several pre-broadcast leaks from the show suggest that they might not be involved in the next season. That said, if you have seen the gossip, it could well be worth watching to see how the producers deal with several tricky situations. A British version is also on the way, and no doubt an American edition will follow. For now, you can only watch the original Australian series. Read on to find out how to watch "Stranded on Honeymoon Island" online and on TV. The first season of "Stranded on Honeymoon Island" is available to stream for free on TVNZ+ right now. You can stream "Stranded on Honeymoon Island" free on TVNZ Plus from anywhere in the world with a VPN, as a Kiwi abroad. Full details on how to do that just below. Away from home at the moment and blocked from watching "Stranded on Honeymoon Island" on TVNZ+ or your usual subscription? You can still watch the reality TV dating show thanks to the wonders of a VPN (Virtual Private Network). The software allows your devices to appear to be back in your home country regardless of where in the world you are. So ideal for viewers away on vacation or on business. We recommend NordVPN. There's a good reason you've heard of NordVPN. We specialize in testing and reviewing VPN services and NordVPN is the one of the best VPNs. It's outstanding at unblocking streaming services, it's fast and it has top-level security features too. With over 7,000 servers, across 110+ countries, and at a great price too, it's easy to recommend. Get 70% off NordVPN with this deal Using a VPN is incredibly simple. 1. Install the VPN of your choice. As we've said, NordVPN is our favorite. 2. Choose the location you wish to connect to in the VPN app. For instance, if you're away from New Zealand, and want to view TVNZ+, you'd select an NZ-based server from the list. 3. Sit back and enjoy the action. Head to your usual streaming service and watch "Stranded on Honeymoon Island" 2025 online. "Stranded on Honeymoon Island" Australia is made by and available to stream on 7Plus in Australia. The Australian version of "Stranded on Honeymoon Island" will not be broadcast in the UK but a homegrown version presented by Davina McCall is due on the BBC later this year (per this BBC statement, Mar 1, 2025). Read about it here first. Unfortunately there are no release dates at yet for the Australian version of "Stranded on Honeymoon Island" in the U.S., U.K. and Canada. In the meantime, viewers from New Zealand can tune in for free, as you usually would using a VPN like NordVPN. Georgia & Chad: Georgia, 35, was dumped by her fiancé three days before the wedding so knows all about being stranded. Chad is a 47 year old arthroplasty expert who has been single for most of his life. Your guess is as good as mine. Amy & Mike: Amy, 30, is a TikTok influencer and Mike a comedian and television host. Amy wants to try 'something different to be successful in love.' Jess & Sam: 38-year-old Jess is a professional relationship coach who is... erm.... single. Perhaps Sam, a 31 year old personal trainer from NSW, can show her where she's going wrong. Dani & Emanuel: Emanuel, 33, is a music producer ready to settle down while 35-year-old career coach Dani is all about "You Only Live Once.' What could possibly go right? Emily & Tom: Ambitious corporate executive Emily, 29, is with business analyst Tom, 30, so if it doesn't work out they can work out why with a spreadsheet and run it up a flagpole to see who salutes it. Brie & Byron: Dancer Brie, 29, wants someone who is 'hot, beachy, smart, kind, bad boy, introverted, silly, funny, committed and adventurous [man] with good hygiene'. Is year-old electrician Byron any of those things? We'll soon find out. Amy & Mike: Amy, 30, is a TikTok influencer and Mike a comedian and television host. Amy wants to try 'something different to be successful in love.' Season 01 Episode 01: Six unlucky in love Aussies have been matched and will now be married and stranded together for 21 days to see if in the wildest ever dating experience they can find everlasting love. S01 E02: Three new couples say 'I do' and are whisked away to Honeymoon Island with nothing more than the clothes on their back. S01 E03: It's the first Couples Cove for the newlyweds and sparks are set to fly. S01 E04: Day six hits on our Honeymoon Islands and our couples deep dive into an intimacy crate after washing up on their shores. S01 E05: It's day eight and the couples receive another surprise crate and face off at the next Couples Cove. S01 E06: While some relationships thrive, others face challenges, with the aftermath of Couple Cove's still lingering in the air. S01 E07: As one couple pulls the flare and leaves the experience for good, two couples ignite fire in another way - taking their relationship to the next level. S01 E08: A peek into life beyond the island's shores will burst their love bubbles and the newlyweds will be left to contemplate if they can truly see a future with their partner. The show is narrated by radio host Jackie O (Henderson). She has previously presented shows such as "Popstars", "Big Brother Australia" and "The Masked Singer Australia". We test and review VPN services in the context of legal recreational uses. For example: 1. Accessing a service from another country (subject to the terms and conditions of that service). 2. Protecting your online security and strengthening your online privacy when abroad. We do not support or condone the illegal or malicious use of VPN services. Consuming pirated content that is paid-for is neither endorsed nor approved by Future Publishing.
Tom's Guide
13-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Tom's Guide
How to watch 'The Couple Next Door' season 2 online — stream British drama for free from abroad
After the booming success of its first run, it was only a matter of time before Channel 4's "The Couple Next Door" season 2 dropped. The 2025 series consists of six more episodes of the salacious swinging drama – read on for how to watch "The Couple Next Door" season 2 from anywhere with a VPN — and potentially for FREE. "The Couple Next Door" season 2 premieres on Monday, July 14 2025 at 9 p.m. BST. Episode schedule below.• WATCH FREE — Channel 4 (U.K.) • New Zealand – TVNZ Plus (July 31)• Watch anywhere — try NordVPN 100% risk free Just like before, "The Couple Next Door" season 2 is set in a comfy, cosy British suburban neighbourhood. But rather than continuing the storyline from season 1, the new series introduces a completely new cast of characters — together with their desires, lusts, secrets and lies. At the heart of the drama are Charlotte (Annabel Scholey) and Jacob (Sam Palladio) — the seemingly perfect couple, with high profile medical jobs and a healthy relationship. The cracks start to show, however, when young colleague Mia (Aggy K. Adams) moves next door and an old flame of Charlotte arrives back on the scene from out of the blue. With Hugh Dennis's creepy neighbor Alan the only recurring character from season 1, you can expect six more episodes of binge-worthy intrigue. Read on and discover how you can watch "The Couple Next Door" season 2 online and from anywhere in the world, potentially for free. "The Couple Next Door" season 2 hits U.K. screens on Channel 4 at 9 p.m. BST on Monday, July 14. That's followed by episodes 2 and 3 on Tuesday and Wednesday. Episodes 4-6 go out daily at the same time from Monday, July 21 to Wednesday 23. You can also stream episodes live or on-demand on the FREE online Channel 4 streaming platform. Traveling outside the U.K? Don't worry — as we explain below, you can unblock Channel 4 and watch from anywhere when you download a VPN. Away from home at the moment and blocked from watching "The Couple Next Door" season 2 on your usual service? You can still watch the show thanks to the wonders of a VPN (Virtual Private Network). The software allows your devices to appear to be back in your home country regardless of where in the world you are. So ideal for viewers away on vacation or on business. Our favorite is NordVPN. It's the best VPN on the market. NordVPN deal: FREE $50 / £50 Amazon gift card Boasting lightning fast speeds, great features, streaming power, and class-leading security, NordVPN is our #1 VPN. ✅ FREE Amazon gift card worth up to $50/£50✅ 4 months extra FREE!✅ 76% off usual price Use Nord to unblock ITVX and watch "Couple Next Door" (2025) live online with our exclusive deal. Using a VPN is incredibly simple: 1. Install the VPN of your choice. As we've said, NordVPN is our favorite. 2. Choose the location you wish to connect to in the VPN app. For instance, if you're a Brit abroad and want to view the Channel 4 stream, you'd select a U.K. server from the location list. 3. Sit back and enjoy the show. Head to Channel 4 and stream new and old episodes of "Couple Next Door" online just as you would at home. Season 1 of the "The Couple Next Door" went out on Starz in the U.S. But it took more than a year to cross the Atlantic after its U.K. premiere. On that basis, we wouldn't expect "The Couple Next Door" season 2 to hit U.S. screens until sometimes in 2026. If you're a U.K. viewer travelling abroad, however, there's still a way to connect to Channel 4 from anywhere and stream hit shows like "The Couple Next Door" (2025) online no matter where you are. All you need is a VPN such as NordVPN (try it RISK-FREE) — full instructions above. Just like it did south of the border, the first run of "The Couple Next Door" went out this year on Starz. So it looks like Canadians will be waiting a while for season 2. If you're from the U.K. and currently travelling in Canada, you'll need to download a VPN and stream it on Channel 4. "The Couple Next Door" season 1 went out on the Binge streaming service in Australia at the same time as it did in the U.K. However, season 2 isn't listed among its upcoming line-up of shows. Down Under and still want to watch as new episodes land? Brits abroad can use NordVPN to help unlock their home streaming services like Channel 4. It's been confirmed that "The Couple Next Door" season 2 will begin streaming on the free TVNZ Plus from Thursday, July 31. If you are traveling away from New Zealand for whatever reason, you can still watch the show for free by using a VPN such as NordVPN. We test and review VPN services in the context of legal recreational uses. For example: 1. Accessing a service from another country (subject to the terms and conditions of that service). 2. Protecting your online security and strengthening your online privacy when abroad. We do not support or condone the illegal or malicious use of VPN services. Consuming pirated content that is paid-for is neither endorsed nor approved by Future Publishing.
Tom's Guide
04-06-2025
- Sport
- Tom's Guide
How to watch 2025 ANZ Premiership Netball from anywhere - live streams, schedule, TV guide
▶ Full Schedule below• FREE — TVNZ 2 (NZ)• Worldwide — Netball Pass• Watch anywhere — try NordVPN 100% risk free The "2025 ANZ Premiership" takes on a different format this year and will consist of two full rounds over a 10-week period (previously three rounds) – a total of 30 round robin games leading into a two-match Finals Series to be played at the conclusion of the regular season. It promises to be an intense 12 weeks of netball following on from last year's league which produced its most competitive tussle for points since the ANZ Premiership's inception in 2017. Pulse will be in the mix again but will the Mystics go on to claim their third back-to-back crown? Read to the bottom for timings and fixtures. Here's where to watch 2025 ANZ Premiership live streams online and potentially for FREE from anywhere. Free-to-air TVNZ 2 will show every 2025 ANZ Premiership Saturday afternoon game throughout the regular season. They'll also be available to live stream on TVNZ Plus, which is also completely free to use. Outside New Zealand? Remember that Kiwis abroad can use a VPN to tune into TVNZ Plus while away from home. If you're keen to watch 2025 ANZ Premiership netball but you're away from home and the coverage is geo-blocked, you could always use a VPN to access it (assuming you're not breaching any broadcaster T&Cs, of course). You may be surprised by how simple it is to do. Use a VPN to live stream "2025 ANZ Premiership" from anywhere. We recommend NordVPN. There's a good reason you've heard of NordVPN. We specialize in testing and reviewing VPN services and NordVPN is the one we rate best. Per our NordVPN review, it's outstanding at unblocking streaming services, it's fast and it has top-level security features too. With over 7,000 servers, across 110+ countries, and at a great price too, it's easy to recommend. Get 70% off NordVPN in the spring sale Using a VPN is as easy as one-two-three... 1. Download and install a VPN – as we say, our top choice is NordVPN 2. Connect to the appropriate server location – open the VPN app, hit 'choose location' and select the appropriate location 3. Go to the broadcaster's live stream – so, in this case, just head to TVNZ Plus. As mentioned above, free-to-air TVNZ 2 and TVNZ Plus will show one "2025 ANZ Premiership" netball game each weekend. However, for comprehensive ANZ Premiership netball coverage, you'll need a subscription to Sky Sport, which is available as part of a range of pay TV packages. Subscribers can watch every game online using the country's Sky Go service, while cord-cutters and anyone else can try the Sky Sport Now streaming-only platform, which costs $24.99 per week or $44.99 per month. The monthly package comes with a 7-day free trial, so you can try before you buy. Anybody looking to watch the 2025 ANZ Premiership season unfold in the U.S. will need to subscribe to Netball Pass. A tournament pass comes in at $32. Alternatively, you can pick up a round-by-round pass which will set you back $6.45 for three matches. If you're a New Zealander away from home, use a VPN to watch ANZ Premiership netball free on TVNZ Plus from abroad. As in the U.S., netball fans looking to catch the 2025 ANZ Premiership in the U.K., will have to access Netball Pass. In Britain a tournament pass costs £24.95 while a round pass is £4.95. Traveling to the U.K. from New Zealand? Use a VPN to access your usual home streaming services. It's a similar situation in Australia. Netball Pass has the rights to show every game of the 2025 ANZ Premiership season, with prices coming in at just over AU$50 for the full tournament. If you're from New Zealand, use a VPN to watch ANZ Premiership netball free on TVNZ Plus from abroad. Northern Mystics - Based in Auckland, the Northern Mystics were formed in 2007 and represent the Netball Northern Zone whose geographical region stretches from Kaitaia to Waiuku. Effectively a merger between the two former National Bank Cup teams, Northern Force and Auckland Diamonds, the Mystics clinched their first-ever domestic silverware after a 14-year wait when winning the 2021 ANZ Premiership title. The Mystics' playing strip is predominantly blue while their home venues are The Trusts Arena, Eventfinda Stadium and Vector Arena. Stars - Based in South Auckland, the Stars became the newest elite level netball team in 2017 and joined the five other established New Zealand franchises to form the six-strong standalone ANZ Premiership. The Stars are named after the Matariki star cluster which also features on the team's logo, and incorporates their club colours of purple and silver with the Pulman Arena as their main home venue. Despite their short history, the Stars have quickly evolved into a quality team and have featured in three Grand Finals (2019, 2022 and 2023), finishing runners-up on each occasion. They have also built a strong and connected support base in south Auckland, representing one of New Zealand's largest communities. Avis Magic - Based out of Hamilton and Tauranga, the Magic were formed in 1998 and represent the Waikato, Bay of Plenty and Gisborne regions. The oldest of the six New Zealand franchise teams, the Magic were formed following the merger of the Waikato Wildcats and Bay of Plenty Magic. The Magic are the only team from the Coca-Cola Cup/National Bank Cup era to have retained their original name. From 2008-2016 they were the most successful New Zealand team, including being grand finalists on three occasions. With an alternate playing strip of red in previous seasons, the Magic have more recently played in black. Home venues for the Magic are, Trustpower Baypark Arena, in Tauranga, Globox Arena, In Hamilton and Energy Events Centre, in Rotorua. Te Wananga o Raukawa Pulse - Based in Wellington, the Pulse were formed in 2007 and represent the Netball Central Zone which embodies Hawke's Bay, Manawatū-Whanganui, Taranaki and Wellington Regions. Founder members of the ANZ Premiership in 2017, they broke their duck to win an elusive first-ever title at the elite level in 2019 and followed that up with further wins in 2020 and 2022, all under coach Yvette McCausland-Durie. Yellow and black are the Pulse's traditional colours but they also play in an alternative green strip, designed by their principal partners Te Wānanga o Pulse's home venues are TSB Arena, Wellington, Te Rauparaha in Porirua, and Fly Palmy Arena in Palmerston North. Trident Homes Tactix - Based in Christchurch and representing the Canterbury region, the Tactix were formed in 2008 and became one of the six teams to form the standalone elite New Zealand domestic league, the ANZ Premiership in 2017. They have finished runners-up in the 2020 and 2021 Grand Finals. The Tactix playing strip is in the traditional Canterbury colours of red and black. The team's main home venues are Christchurch Arena, MainPower Stadium Rangiora and Cowles Stadium, Christchurch. Ascot Park Hotel Southern Steel - Based in Invercargill, the Steel were formed in 2007 and represent the Netball South Zone which embraces Southland and Otago. The Steel resulted from the merger between two former National Bank Cup teams, the Southern Sting and Otago Rebels and celebrated the introduction of the new elite ANZ Premiership domestic league in 2017 in style when claiming the inaugural title with a 16-match season unbeaten. They retained the title in 2018. The Steel's playing strip contains a mix of the burgundy/cerise and blue colours of Southland and Otago. The team's home venues are ILT Stadium Southland, in Invercargill and the Edgar Centre, in Dunedin. Round 5Saturday, 7 June (4:00 PM) - Southern Steel vs Mainland TactixSunday, 8 June (7:00 PM) - Central Pulse vs Northern MysticsMonday, 9 June (7:30 PM) - Northern Stars vs WBOP Magic Round 6Saturday, 14 June (4:00 PM) - Northern Stars vs Southern SteelSunday, 15 June (4:00 PM) - Mainland Tactix vs Central PulseMonday, 16 June (7:30 PM) - Northern Mystics vs WBOP Magic Round 7Saturday, 21 June (4:00 PM) - WBOP Magic vs Northern MysticsSunday, 22 June (4:00 PM) - Mainland Tactic vs Northern StarsMonay, 23 June (7:30 PM) - Central Pulse vs Southern Steel Round 8Saturday, 28 June (4:00 PM) - Southern Steel vs WBOP MagicSunday, 29 June (4:00 PM) - Central Pulse vs Mainland TactixMonday, 30 June (7:30 PM) - Northern Stars vs Northern Mystics Round 9Saturday, 5 July (4:00 PM) - Central Pulse vs Northern StarsSunday, 6 July (4:00 PM) - Northern Mystics vs Southern SteelMonday, 7 July (7:30 PM) - Mainland Tactix vs WBOP Magic Round 10Saturday, 12 July (4:00 PM) - WBOP Magic vs Central PulseSunday, 13 July (4:00 PM) - Northern Mystics vs Mainland TactixMonday, 14 July (7:30 PM) - Southern Steel vs Northern Stars Elimination FinalSunday, 20 July (4:00 PM) - TBC Grand FinalSunday, 27 July (4:00 PM) - TBC We test and review VPN services in the context of legal recreational uses. For example: 1. Accessing a service from another country (subject to the terms and conditions of that service). 2. Protecting your online security and strengthening your online privacy when abroad. We do not support or condone the illegal or malicious use of VPN services. Consuming pirated content that is paid-for is neither endorsed nor approved by Future Publishing.
