Tonight | New Zealand Spy on ABC: a mysterious white powder sends the spies off course – New Zealand Spy follows a fresh lead as the team investigates a large quantity of mysterious white powder.
What To Expect
Michael ignores Boss’s orders to rest and follows a hunch to a Marlborough vineyard, where he is doused with the powder and later begins to feel its effects.
The episode’s spy-comedy hook comes from the clash between procedure and instinct, with Michael’s refusal to slow down pulling him deeper into trouble.
Meanwhile, Sue teams up with a British spy in the hope of uncovering valuable information.
Their investigation leads to a warehouse in Russell, where the pair quickly find themselves outnumbered.
When To Watch
New Zealand Spy mixes espionage plotting with character comedy, using intelligence work as a way to send its agents into increasingly strange situations.
The Marlborough vineyard setting gives episode three a distinctive local flavour, while Sue’s separate mission widens the story beyond Michael’s risky instincts. The result is an episode split between physical mishap and classic spy intrigue.
On ABC, New Zealand Spy gives viewers a clear instalment built around a mysterious white powder sends the spies off course. The broadcast is Wednesday 5 August 2026 at 9.00pm, with streaming available through ABC iview.
Don’t miss New Zealand Spy, Wednesday 5 August 2026 at 9.00pm on ABC and streaming on ABC iview.
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