Channel identification guide
Three in New Zealand · channel ID and TV guide
Three in New Zealand uses the catalogue ID Three.nz. See its feed details, matching names and local guide times.
Look for Three.nz when you match Three in New Zealand. The directory associates this feed with Sky Free.
Station details
- Source identifier
- Three.nz
- Source geography
- New Zealand · NZ
- Programme categories
- general
- Site listed in the snapshot
- threenow.co.nz
- Network field
- Sky Free
- Owner field
- Sky Network Television
Other feeds to check
The directory also lists eden under eden.nz. A shared group, call sign or operator site can connect the entries while each guide keeps its own ID.
| Name | Market | Catalogue ID | Catalogue group or site |
|---|---|---|---|
| eden | New Zealand | eden.nz | Sky Free |
| HGTV | New Zealand | HGTV.nz | Sky Free |
Match the TV guide
Compare one local bulletin or other known programme before accepting a same-name entry.
<channel id="Three.nz">…</channel>
<programme channel="Three.nz" start="20250715200000 +1200">…</programme>Compare the two ID strings in your guide export. The directory key above is the reference for this feed.
| Example zone | Local time | The same time in UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Pacific/Auckland | 15 Jan 2025 20:00 +1300 | 15 Jan 07:00 UTC |
| Pacific/Auckland | 15 Jul 2025 20:00 +1200 | 15 Jul 08:00 UTC |
| Pacific/Chatham | 15 Jul 2025 20:00 +1245 | 15 Jul 07:15 UTC |
Try the XMLTV test file
The linked fixture uses a historical date and an illustrative title. It can verify whether your player joins records by ID.
| Check | What to look for |
|---|---|
| Import result | Look for “Three | guide alignment test” against Three.nz in the historic guide data. |
| Blank guide for this station | Compare the exported channel identifier with Three.nz exactly, including punctuation and letter case. |
| Wrong feed | Keep the selected Sky Free service paired with Three.nz. Compare the local bulletin or programme title in the broadcaster listing. |