Which is the best VPN for TVNZ outside New Zealand? Is there any VPN providers actually working with TVNZ? Is there a way to stream TVNZ abroad? If you have one of these questions, keep on reading!
Here in our IP Address Guide, we have been writing about hundreds of TV channels and streaming services already. We have described how you can watch BBC in England abroad, ORF in Austria abroad, enjoy streaming services like Amazon Prime and American Netflix abroad… but, what is up with TVNZ in New Zealand?
If you have come to this article for information, you have probably met one of the following error messages as you have tried to watch TVNZ outside New Zealand.
The general error message as you try to watch TVNZ abroad
TVNZ quickly discover that you are abroad based on your IP address, and based on that information, they will show you this error message. As a result, you will not get access to the TVNZ website at all.
But, what if you use a VPN? Well, then you will most likely see one of the following error messages.
Well, maybe you decide to purchase a VPN subscription and then connect to a server in New Zealand. This will give you a local IP address in New Zealand, but if your time zone settings aren’t correct, you will still see an error message looking like the one above.
But, what if you fix your time zone settings as well?
It isn’t enough to be in the right time zone, and it isn’t enough to use a VPN… you still get the error message. So, what can you do if you feel as if you have tried everything and anything! Is there a VPN provider that isn’t blocked by TVNZ that will still give you access to the TVNZ streaming services abroad?
Android error message:
If you try to watch TVNZ on your Android device abroad, you will most likely see an error message saying: “Error. Could not load this video resource. It is no longer available or not found.”
Is there a way to watch TVNZ abroad?
I have been trying lots of VPN providers, and also some other services, and here is the conclusion when it comes to accessing TVNZ abroad.
How to watch TVNZ abroad
I have found a VPN provider and a solution that will help you watch the live streams on TVNZ abroad. Unfortunately, it will not help you stream the ON-DEMAND content… so once again, this will only work with the live content.
ExpressVPN is a VPN provider that will give you actual access to the live content on the TVNZ website. They have a 30-day full refund policy, so there is no risk in trying. You can also use ExpressVPN to watch ABC iview, 10Play, 9Now and SBS in Australia, and lots of international channels such as BBC, ITV, ZDF, ARD, ORF, and many others. You can read more about ExpressVPN in our review.
- First, you have to click the ExpressVPN button above (which will give you some extra big discounts as well).
- Sign up for their services, download their VPN client and connect to a server in New Zealand.
- Visit the TVNZ website (or open the TVNZ application).
- Log in with your user (if you do not have one yet, create one for free).
- Go find the live streams you are interested in and start streaming.
If you try to watch any of the programs available on demand, you will still get the error messages, so this only works with the live streams.
What about the TVNZ and the time zone?
If you try to watch the TVNZ live streams, you will most likely NOT need to change your time zone to New Zealand (Auckland) time zone. I have been watching this with my time zone set to central Europe, with no trouble at all. But, if you still get the error message, you might give it a try.
For the on-demand programs, you can try changing your time zone, but you will most likely get the error messages anyway, so changing your time zone will not help you at all, no matter what.
Have I been able to help you with this article?
I have spent quite a lot of time writing this article, testing all the VPN services and more. I hope I have been able to help you. But, if you still have questions, please write a comment and let me know. Also, if you know of a way to access the TVNZ on-demand programs abroad, please write a comment and let me know about it!
