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New Zealand Spy: episode guide

The Recruits

Episode 1
Wed, April 29, 2026 (TVNZ2, 8:30)
Written by Paul Williams
Directed by Tim van Dammen

After two weeks of training, New Zealand’s newest spies — and the only three who applied — Michael Riviera, Sue Nightingale, and Michael Anderson, are thrown into their first mission.

Cast: Paul Williams as Michael Riviera, Rose Matafeo as Sue Nightingale, Joe Thomas as Michael Anderson, Claudia O'Doherty as Misty Atwood, Andy Lee as Dennis Greene, Bret McKenzie as Boss, Abbey Howells as Isabelle, Scotty Cotter as Danyon, Jay Ryan as Henchman, Jonny McBride as Queenstown Guard, Rhys Matthewson as Receptionist, Ron McKenzie as Michael Double, Luke Leuschke as Anderson & Henchman Double, Alexandra Whitley as Misty Driving Double, Shaughan Campbell as Guard #2

The Games

Episode 2
May 06, 2026
Written by Rose Matafeo, Paul Williams, Bret McKenzie, Joe Thomas
Directed by Tim van Dammen

Undercover as an athlete, coach, and chef, the spies are sent to Christchurch for the 1974 Unity Games to protect the Indian Foreign Minister from being assassinated.

Cast: