When transmission failure meant that 94,000 people in New Plymouth were unable to receive the TV One signal, TVNZ decided that the Olympic coverage was more important than TV2 programming so shifted TV One onto the TV2 frequency in the area.Bad weather saw the TV One transmittor on Mount Taranaki receive extentive water damage last night. TVNZ were not sure how long it would take to dry out so decided to stop transmission of TV2 at midday and replace it with the Beijing Olympics.
TVNZ have apologised to TV2 fans saying the decision was made in the interest of the majority. However, this is poor form for TVNZ as the Olympic games are being streamed live and free both online and via Telecom mobile, yet there is no other way for viewers to watch TV2. Recent ratings have shown that at least four TV2 shows are beating the Beijing Olympics for audience numbers, so TVNZ better have the TV2 signal restored by this evening or else they will have some unhappy people in the Taranaki region.
UPDATE: 11:00 PM
TVNZ have decided to continue broadcasting TV One in TV2's place in the Taranaki region until at least Friday morning. They are looking at the possibility of activating a backup transmitter, but say they will make no change until the reliability of the service is beyond doubt.
While sports fans will be thankful, many others will be seething. Taranaki viewers would have missed out on the latest episodes of shows including Shortland Street, Army Wives, 20/20, and the season premiere of Police Ten 7.
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