How to watch The Traitors NZ season 3 from anywhere

The Traitors NZ is back for season 3 on Sunday, May 31st, 2026 at 7:30 PM NZST, with new host Madeleine Sami taking over from Paul Henry as the show moves into a fresh era. The format remains the same brutal social game: a cast of Kiwis check into an isolated lodge, a small group is secretly chosen as the Traitors, and the rest play as Faithfuls trying to root them out before they get "murdered" overnight. Episodes air twice a week, on Sundays and Mondays, on Three and on the free streaming platform ThreeNow.

The show is free in New Zealand and streams ad-supported on ThreeNow, but it is geo-restricted to the country. If you are outside New Zealand, ThreeNow returns a blocked-content error instead of the live feed or the episode library. A VPN routes your traffic through New Zealand, so ThreeNow sees an NZ IP and serves the stream. UK viewers have a separate route: BBC iPlayer carries the first two seasons in full, for free, with a UK IP and a free TV Licence-linked account.

How to watch The Traitors NZ for free with a VPN

The Traitors NZ season 3 is free to stream in New Zealand on ThreeNow, Warner Bros. Discovery's free streaming platform, while seasons 1 and 2 are free in the UK on BBC iPlayer. Both services are geo-restricted to their home country, so anywhere else you will hit a "content not available" error. A VPN switches your virtual location to New Zealand or the UK so the official free stream plays as normal. For background on the providers that handle these catch-up platforms reliably, see our guide to the best VPNs for streaming.

1. Choose a VPN. We recommend NordVPN for ThreeNow and BBC iPlayer. NordLynx holds around 83% of baseline speed in our tests, and Smart DNS unlocks both platforms on smart TVs that do not run native VPN apps.
2. Install the app. Download NordVPN on your laptop, phone, tablet, Fire Stick, or Apple TV. A single subscription covers up to 10 devices simultaneously.
3. Connect to the right server. For season 3 pick a New Zealand server. For seasons 1 or 2 pick a United Kingdom server. Your IP will then look local to ThreeNow or BBC iPlayer.
4. Open the streaming platform. Go to threenow.co.nz or open the ThreeNow app and sign in to a free account using any email address. For older seasons, go to bbc.co.uk/iplayer and create a free BBC account – UK postcode required, no payment details.
5. Find The Traitors NZ. Search the title or browse Reality on ThreeNow, or Reality and Documentaries on BBC iPlayer. Press play and keep the VPN active for the full episode.

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Where to watch The Traitors NZ

Below is a complete overview of where to watch The Traitors NZ around the world.

Country	Streaming service	Price	Notes
New Zealand	ThreeNow	Free	All seasons; live and on demand; ad-supported, free account required
United Kingdom	BBC iPlayer	Free	Seasons 1 and 2 streaming now; UK TV Licence required

If your country is not listed, the simplest legal route is a VPN to ThreeNow for season 3 or to BBC iPlayer for the earlier seasons.

About The Traitors NZ

The Traitors NZ premiered in August 2023 as the New Zealand version of the international Traitors format, produced by South Pacific Pictures and based on the Dutch original De Verraders. Veteran broadcaster Paul Henry hosted the first two seasons, winning Bronze for Best Host at the 2024 New York Festivals Awards for series 1 before stepping back in 2025 over a "conflict of interest." For season 3, comedian and Taskmaster NZ alum Madeleine Sami takes the host chair, marking the show's biggest creative reset since launch.

Season 1 (2023) was won by Faithfuls Anna Reeve and Sam Smith, who outlasted the Traitors and split the prize pot after correctly banishing the final Traitor at the round table. Traitor Brooke Howard-Smith finished as runner-up. Season 2 (2024) flipped the result on its head: Bailey Kench, recruited as a Traitor mid-game after starting as a Faithful, was the sole Traitor remaining at the finale and walked off with the entire prize fund. Each season has run for 10 to 12 episodes and added small format tweaks like the Traitors' Ultimatum and Face-to-Face Murder twists.

The Traitors NZ season 3 cast

Season 3 of The Traitors NZ features 21 contestants from across New Zealand, with a mix of athletes, teachers, entertainers, and business professionals competing for the prize pot.

Contestant	Age	Residence	Occupation
Jill Braithwaite	50	Nelson	Receptionist
James Brown	49	Auckland	TV captioner
Ryan Fairweather	24	Auckland	Audio engineer
Keanu Feleti	27	Auckland	DJ
Aaron Fleming	42	Queenstown	Triathlete
Jannaia Fuimaono	27	Wellington	Personal trainer
Maruia Jensen	43	Tokoroa	Teacher
Rachel King	55	Christchurch	Author
Hannah Kremmer	31	Motueka	Stay-at-home mum
Kate Laidler	20	Auckland	Actress
Elliott Lam	33	Wellington	Comedian
Michael Meharg	44	Auckland	Bakery manager
Aroha Noanoa	32	Auckland	HR consultant
Bradley Ogg	27	Auckland	Youth pastor
Violette Perry	20	Auckland	Athlete
Samantha Richards	30	Queenstown	Teacher
Debbie Ryder	64	Wellington	Lecturer
Harrison Ryder	36	Täby, Sweden	Office manager
Dave Ward	48	Nelson	Sports announcer
Maria Williams	36	Wellington	Teacher
Chloe Withrington	31	Auckland	Business owner

Best VPNs to watch The Traitors NZ

The three VPNs below have been tested by the Cybernews team for free-tier streaming services, with a focus on stable ThreeNow and BBC iPlayer access, fast HD speeds, and reliable apps across phones, laptops, and streaming sticks.

1. NordVPN – best overall VPN for streaming. NordVPN starts at $3.49/month and reliably accessed ThreeNow, BBC iPlayer, and TVNZ+ during our tests. Its NordLynx protocol delivered stable HD playback, while Smart DNS support helps on devices that do not support VPN apps directly. Reliable access to major streaming platforms and smooth streaming performance make NordVPN the strongest option for watching The Traitors NZ from abroad.
2. Surfshark – best budget-friendly VPN with unlimited devices. Surfshark starts at $2.49/month and allows unlimited simultaneous connections, making it a practical option for households with multiple viewers. Its WireGuard protocol provided stable HD streaming in our tests, while CleanWeb helps reduce ads on supported streaming platforms. Affordable pricing and strong multi-device support make Surfshark a solid value option for streaming The Traitors NZ.
3. Proton VPN – best VPN for privacy-focused streaming. Proton VPN starts at $2.99/month and operates from Switzerland, a country known for strong privacy protections. Its paid plan reliably accessed ThreeNow and BBC iPlayer during testing, while the free plan supports a smaller selection of regions. Strong privacy protections and reliable streaming performance make Proton VPN a good fit for viewers who want extra privacy while watching online.

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