Podcasts & Series
All podcasts & series
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NZ Wars: Stories of Waitara
NZTV AWARD WINNER | AIB FINALIST. The second epic chapter in the award winning NZ Wars Series. Presented by Mihingaarangi Forbes. Made possible by the RNZ/NZ On Air Innovation Fund.
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Someday Stories 4 (2020)
A series of sustainability-focused short films by emerging young film-makers. Made with the support of NZOA, TMP, NZFC & The Vista Foundation.
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The Outliers
The Outliers is a look at inspirational youth from minority communities who are bucking the trends and standing out from their peers. Made with the support of NZ On Air.
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House Talk
How do we solve NZ’s housing crisis? Experts, politicians, councillors, and developers have their say. Made possible by the RNZ/NZ On Air Innovation Fund.
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The Service
FINALIST, ASSN FOR INTERNATIONAL BROADCASTING AWARDS 2020. The day John Daniell turned 10, his mum told him she had been a spy. Now, he and Guyon Espiner are investigating a family story…
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The Citizen's Handbook: Election Special
Everything you need to know about the upcoming NZ General Election and two referendums, from the team behind The Citizen's Handbook. Made possible by the RNZ/NZ On Air Innovation Fund.
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The Story of Te Awe
Since 2013, an Auckland Museum team have led Te Awe, a project designed to enrich, conserve and improve the care of the Museum’s taonga Māori.
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Loading Docs 2020 (Season 7)
A launchpad for New Zealand documentary shorts. A turning point for humanity. The revolution is here.
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Only Human
There are events in our lives that either transform us or tear us apart - Only Human is a podcast of unexpected and sometimes surprising personal portraits.
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Alice Snedden's Bad News
Docu-comedy series that wrestles with some of the most confusing and contentious political & social issues confronting Aotearoa in 2020. Made possible by the RNZ/NZ On Air Innovation Fund.
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Widows of Shuhada
Four Muslim women widowed by the Christchurch mosque attacks share their journeys through grief and take steps towards a different life. Made possible by the RNZ/NZ On Air Innovation Fund.
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This Is Us
A series of digital stories showcasing the diversity of Muslim New Zealanders' experiences as they reveal what they love the most. Made possible by the RNZ/NZ On Air Innovation Fund.
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Getting Better - A Year in the Life of a Māori Medical Student
2021 VOYAGER AWARDS WINNER - BEST SERIAL PODCAST. What’s it like to work in a system that doesn’t do right by your own people? Trainee doctor Emma Espiner is about to find out. Made…
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Two Cents' Worth
Stories that make sense of business and the economy... and how they affect your back pocket. Made by RNZ & Newsroom. Hosted by Bernard Hickey, Nikki Mandow and Peter Griffin.
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Coronavirus Podcast
A daily podcast on the Covid-19 Coronavirus hosted by RNZ's Indira Stewart.
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Game Change
INTERACTIVE. An interactive documentary exploring New Zealand’s burgeoning video game industry – using video games to tell the story. Made possible by the RNZ/NZ On Air Innovation Fund.
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The Unthinkable
A five-part podcast hosted by Susie Ferguson, covering an issue most of us find hard to think about, let alone discuss - the loss of a baby.
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Coastwatchers - Operation Pacific
The untold stories of WWII Native Wireless Operators. Video documentary with accompanying podcast. Made with the support of NZ On Air.
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Loading Docs 2019 (Season 6)
A launchpad for New Zealand documentary shorts. Unlikely characters become the heroes in a powerful mix of realities. Made with the support of NZ On Air.
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After the Virus
After the Virus is a 6-part podcast and video series exploring how the Covid-19 pandemic will change the world in the long-term. Hosted by Guyon Espiner.
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Land of the Long White Cloud
A documentary series that tells the stories of white New Zealanders who are confronting our colonial past and present, 250 years after Cook’s arrival. Made with the support of NZ On Air.
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NZ Wars: The Stories of Ruapekapeka
AWARD-WINNING DOCUMENTARY. Highlighting Northland's most infamous armed conflict. Hosted by Mihingaarangi Forbes. Made with the support of NZ On Air.
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A Wrinkle in Time
Stories about getting older in a world that wants us to stay young.
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Sa’ili Mālō - Seeking a Better Life
Stories in the Samoan language told by early settlers who came to Aotearoa to seek opportunities & a better life for their families. Made possible by the RNZ/NZ On Air Innovation Fund.
Radio Podcasts
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Nine To Noon
From nine to noon every weekday, Kathryn Ryan talks to the people driving the news - in New Zealand and around the world. Delve beneath the headlines to find out the real story, listen to…
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World & Pacific News
A bulletin of Pacific News and a sports report.
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Morning Report
RNZ National’s flagship news programme known for breaking news stories, incisive interviews with politicians across the political spectrum and newsmakers and commentators from Aotearoa and…
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The House
Legislation, issues and insights from Parliament.
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First Up
News and current affairs with Nathan Rarere, weekdays at 5am.
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Checkpoint
Checkpoint is RNZ’s weekday drive-time news programme. Our multi-media show broadcasts on 101FM, on the RNZ website, on Youtube, Facebook and Freeview Channel 50. Hosted by Lisa Owen.
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How to listen to podcasts
Head of the RNZ podcast unit, Tim Watkin, takes the mystery out of listening to a podcast with this 'How To' guide.