2008 in New Zealand television

This is a list of New Zealand television events and premieres that occurred in 2008, the 49th year of continuous operation of television in New Zealand.

Events

• 15 April - The former Silver Fern Temepara George and her partner Stefano Olivieri win the fourth series of Dancing with the Stars.
• 22 April - Debut of Stars in Their Eyes, a series hosted by Simon Barnett in which members of the public impersonate their favourite singers.
• 24 June - The first series of Stars in Their Eyes is won by Deryn Trainer performing as Billy Joel.
• 29 October - 16-year-old dancer Chaz Cummings wins the first series of New Zealand's Got Talent

Premieres

Domestic

• 22 April - Stars in Their Eyes (TV One) (2008-2009)
• 2 July - Burying Brian (TV One) (2008)
• 8 September - New Zealand's Got Talent (Prime) (2008-2013)

International

• 19 June - Army Wives (TV2)
• 21 October - Lipstick Jungle (TV3)
• Tom and Jerry Tales (TV2)
• Roary the Racing Car (TV2)
• Squirrel Boy (TV2)
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• Piha Rescue (2001, 2003–2017)
• My House My Castle (2001-2009 2011)
• Police Ten 7 (2002-2023)
• Sticky TV (2002-2017)
• Eating Media Lunch (2003-2008)
• bro'Town (2004-2009)
• Border Patrol (2004-present)
• Studio 2 LIVE (2004-2010)
• Campbell Live (2005-2015)
• Dancing with the Stars (2005-2009)
• Sparkle Friends (2006-2011)

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