What's available

Hulu is not officially available in New Zealand, so there is no local library to browse. Without a workaround, visiting Hulu.com from a New Zealand IP address will simply block you from accessing the service entirely.

What you're missing

The full US Hulu library is one of the strongest streaming catalogues in the world. By being based in New Zealand, you're locked out of a huge range of content, including:

  • The Bear — the critically acclaimed FX drama about a Chicago restaurant
  • Only Murders in the Building — the Hulu Original mystery comedy starring Steve Martin and Selena Gomez
  • The Handmaid's Tale — the Emmy-winning dystopian drama based on Margaret Atwood's novel
  • Abbott Elementary — the hit mockumentary sitcom set in a Philadelphia public school
  • Shogun — the acclaimed FX historical epic set in feudal Japan
  • Reservation Dogs — the award-winning comedy-drama following Indigenous teenagers in rural Oklahoma
  • A massive back-catalogue of films and next-day network TV episodes from ABC, NBC, and Fox

How to access other regions

To watch Hulu from New Zealand, you need a VPN. A VPN masks your real IP address and replaces it with one from another country. To access Hulu, connect to a US server before opening the Hulu website or app. Once connected, Hulu will treat you as a US-based user and grant you full access to the library.

Our primary recommendation is NordVPN. It offers fast US servers that work reliably with Hulu, strong encryption, and easy-to-use apps for all major devices including smart TVs, phones, and laptops.

Pricing

Hulu does not offer NZD pricing since it operates exclusively in the US market. You will need to pay in USD. Current US plans start at approximately $7.99/month for the ad-supported tier and $17.99/month for the ad-free plan. Hulu + Live TV starts at around $82.99/month. Pricing may change, so check Hulu.com directly for the latest rates. A US payment method or a prepaid card is typically required to sign up.

Our recommendation

If you want access to Hulu's deep US library — including Hulu Originals like The Bear and Only Murders in the Building — pairing a Hulu subscription with NordVPN is your best option from New Zealand. Connect to a US server, sign up using a US-compatible payment method, and you'll have full access within minutes. The combination is reliable, fast, and worth every dollar for serious TV fans.