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A group of penguins stand gathered on the Antarctic ice.

The text reads: "ANTARCTICA IN A WARMING WORLD."

18m

This documentary exposes Antarctica's dramatic climate shifts, from melting ice to rising seas, showing how changes at the world's edge threaten Earth's shared future.

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  • Main Feature

    From visionary director Katie Wolfe comes an unflinching documentary of a forgotten history retold from every side.
    The Haka Party Incident/Film
    1h 28m

  • Kāinga

    Kāinga navigates the thorny terrain of home in Aotearoa New Zealand from the perspectives of 8 Pan-Asian women.
    Kāinga/Film
    1h 27m

  • Documentary

    Joy, Full & Fearless follows the trauma and triumph of Joy Cowley's astonishing life as New Zealand's prolific, widely published and celebrated author of children's fiction. Available in NZ, Australia and the Pacific Islands.
    Joy, Full & Fearless/Film
    56m

New and recent releases31

New series and films as well as the latest from our ongoing shows.
  • A blue graphic with a collection of drawings of items including a flag, a guitar, a dog, and skiis. The yellow text reads: "SIGHT UNSEEN."

    Sight Unseen

    New episode
    Platforms conversations between young people who are blind or have low vision.
    5 episodes
    7m
  • On a dark-brown background, the light-brown text reads: "MATA REPORTS."

    MATA Reports

    New episode
    Long-form stories exploring the depth of Māori issues & voices across Aotearoa.
    2 seasons/6 episodes
    28m
  • Guyon Espiner on a black background, looking at camera with logo behind him

    30 with Guyon Espiner

    New episode
    Go deep with one interview, no edits, just 30 minutes of compelling questions.
    4 seasons/37 episodes
    32m
  • The host, Mihingarangi Forbes, smiling at the camera. Text reads, "Mata".

    MATA with Mihingarangi Forbes

    New episode
    Māori newsmakers & commentators unpack recent political issues in Aotearoa.
    3 seasons/68 episodes
    48m
  • Whitney Steel & Nathan Taare sit at a table and smell samples of a perfume. White text below them reads: "JOURNEY OF SCENT."

    Journey of Scent

    New episode
    Two perfume rebels dive into custom creation, based on memory & identity.
    6 episodes
    16m
  • A group of Pasifika women pose for a picture. Below them the text reads: "Myths & Maidens."

    Myths & Maidens

    Some of the trauma, challenges, & inequities of fafine Moana across Pasifika.
    Film
    56m
  • In a graphic made up of differently coloured brown tiles, the two main hosts of Whakamāori season three pose. Behind them is text reading: "WHAKAMĀORI."

    Whakamāori

    New episode
    Join the Whakamāori crew to learn, wānanga, and have fun in te reo Māori.
    3 seasons/35 episodes
    35m
  • A hand with red-painted nails exits through a small, curtained hole in a red wall. The text reads: "DAY ONE SHORTS."

    Day One Shorts

    A series of eight short films made by young, emerging filmmakers.
    2 seasons/16 episodes
    13m
  • Against a yellow-and-orange background, the cyan-coloured text reads: "the All Goods Race."

    The All Goods Race

    Two of NZ's most beloved social-media stars race across the North Island.
    8 episodes
    10m
  • A man sits silhouetted on some steps leading down to the water in a cave. He glances out over the incoming waves. Yellow text reads: "BEING Niuean. 50 YEARS OF PULE FAKAMOTU."

    Being Niuean

    Nominated
    50 years of self-governance on the Rock.
    Film
    44m
  • On the left side of the graphic is the back of a yellow-on-black female athlete as she walks away. On the right side is a block of yellow. In the middle, written from top to bottom, is the text "OUTSIDE" in black and "THE LINES" in yellow.

    Outside the Lines

    A series exploring the unique challenges of Pasifika women in sports.
    12 episodes
    9m
  • Two men face the camera with serious but open expressions. Text reads "Context, Corin Dann and Guyon Espiner"

    Context

    It's the backstory to the front page with Guyon Espiner and Corin Dann.
    1 season/10 episodes
    42m
  • Against a black background, a group of opera singers sing. The green text reads: "Toiere."

    Toiere

    Toiere reimagines opera through the lense of Aotearoa's rich cultural tapestry.
    Film
    1h 21m
  • In an animated graphic, the top of a man's face is seen in front of fence, above which are a collection of native New Zealand birds. In the middle of the image, in the middle of the birds, is the text: "BIRD'S EYE VIEW 2."

    Bird's Eye View

    Feathered friends ponder and debate the bizarre behaviours of humans.
    2 seasons/16 episodes
    5m
  • A half light purple and half yellow background with host, Josh Thomson, in the centre. Behind him are black and white images of six historical figures from various time periods. They have been superimposed so that they appear in a staggered star burst sort of pattern. Yellow text reads, "My Favourite Dead Person".

    My Favourite Dead Person

    A sketch show for kids that honours NZ history by telling some of our stories.
    3 seasons/24 episodes
    9m
  • A black-and-white image of Joy Cowley on a swing. The text in front of her reads: "JOY, FULL & FEARLESS."

    Joy, Full & Fearless

    The trauma & triumph of celebrated author Joy Cowley's astonishing life.
    Film
    56m
  • A man standing in front of a mural of the Tino Rangatiratanga flag (Māori flag). Text reads, "Hori on a Hīkoi".

    Hori on a Hīkoi

    Hori is back on Ngā Porokāte, a visual podcast on all things te ao Māori today.
    10 episodes
    25m
  • Framed by a purple fabric design is a plus-size model in a green dress. In front of her, in black-on-white text, reads: "CUTTING THE CURVE."

    Cutting the Curve

    Among diet drugs & shrinking ideals, curve & plus-size women fight to be seen.
    6 episodes
    10m
  • One young woman sits on another who is in a wheelchair in a zany candid moment. Text reads "This is Wheel Life with Soph and Indy"

    This Is Wheel Life

    A look into the lives of Soph and Indy, the quadriplegic-carer-cousin duo.
    2 seasons/14 episodes
    14m
  • We see a coastline of New Zealand. On the right is the land; on the left is the ocean; above are clouds. Golden text in the middle reads: "STOLEN LANDS A HIGHLANDER'S QUEST."

    Stolen Lands

    A Highlander’s journey to Aotearoa meets a legacy of land & loss.
    2 seasons/10 episodes
    29m
  • A sharp yellow pencil is placed in the center of a tile with a light grey background. The title 'Recovering' is above the pencil, with an underscore after 'Re'.

    re_covering

    NZ journalists discuss the one story that impacted them most.
    1 season/8 episodes
    57m
  • In a black-and-white photograph, a Māori woman speaks into a microphone in front of a crowd. Her fist is raised defiantly in the air. At the top of the image, in small yellow lettering, reads: "THE LAST NEW ZEALAND WAR HAPPENED IN 1979. IT LASTED THREE MINUTES." Below the woman, at the bottom of the image, the text reads in yellow lettering: "THE HAKA PARTY INCIDENT." Below that text is smaller, white text that reads: "A FILM BY KATIE WOLFE."

    The Haka Party Incident

    Award-winning
    The last New Zealand war took place in 1979. It lasted three minutes.
    Film
    1h 28m
  • In India, a group of people walk down a path in front of a historic building. Above the building in orange reads: "1984"

    1984

    Survivors of the 1984 anti-Sikh riots in India seek asylum in Aotearoa.
    Film
    1h 4m
  • Bob Lowry, wearing an eyepatch, crown, and shirt with the words "In the country of the blind, the one-eyed man is King," holds a finger in the air. The graphic is white and teal with a title to the left of him and curving below which reads: "I Am a Dark River"

    I Am a Dark River

    NZ printer & publisher Bob Lowry, through the eyes of his granddaughter Tess.
    Film
    1h 10m
  • A birds'-eye view of some military items sitting scattered on a desk, including a map, a hat, playing cards, and a couple of coins. The text in the middle reads "Back to Timor."

    Back to Timor

    Kiwi military vets return to East Timor 25 years after serving as peacekeepers.
    Film
    43m
  • An animated graphic of green trees and leaves in a forest, along with a red flower. The text in front reads "What Will I Be Today?"

    What Will I Be Today?

    Kauri, Esera & Wing Gai go on imaginative adventures to solve everyday problems.
    1 season/9 episodes
    5m
  • A sepia toned image of a family photograph depicting a woman holding the hands of two young children. The photo is deteriorating and the child on the left is almost obscured by the damage. The text reads, "Farewell Guangdong" there are also four Chinese characters, or 'Hanzi', above the text.

    Farewell Guangdong

    An intergenerational celebration of women from our Chinese NZ community.
    7 episodes
    22m
  • Text reads, "Treaty Talks Aotearoa, Hosted by Kara Rickard". Surrounding the text is an image of a version of the Coat of Arms, the 'Crown' figure is holding a Māori flag.

    Treaty Talks

    Deep dives into the history and impact of Aotearoa's founding document.
    8 episodes
    46m

Comedy12

Docos and drama with a healthy dose of humour.
  • Against a yellow-and-orange background, the cyan-coloured text reads: "the All Goods Race."

    The All Goods Race

    Two of NZ's most beloved social-media stars race across the North Island.
    8 episodes
    10m
  • A hand with red-painted nails exits through a small, curtained hole in a red wall. The text reads: "DAY ONE SHORTS."

    Day One Shorts

    A series of eight short films made by young, emerging filmmakers.
    2 seasons/16 episodes
    13m
  • A half light purple and half yellow background with host, Josh Thomson, in the centre. Behind him are black and white images of six historical figures from various time periods. They have been superimposed so that they appear in a staggered star burst sort of pattern. Yellow text reads, "My Favourite Dead Person".

    My Favourite Dead Person

    A sketch show for kids that honours NZ history by telling some of our stories.
    3 seasons/24 episodes
    9m
  • An adult person is holding a young child in their arms and hugging them. Text reads, "Blind Bitter Happiness".

    Blind Bitter Happiness

    The Faheys are a flawed but lovable suburban family facing life’s challenges.
    4 episodes
    14m
  • A woman siting on a two person sized couch, she has her arms spread to the sides. She's looking at the camera. Text reads, "I Got You".

    I Got You

    Mac dishes out dating advice despite having no relationship experience.
    2 seasons/20 episodes
    4mvertical
  • A man is wearing a suit and tie and smiling at the camera with his head slightly tilted to the left. He has a thick moustache, behind him the room is dark but seems to be an office. Text reads, "The Citizen's Handbook" in light pink.

    The Citizen's Handbook

    A comedy video-and-podcast civics series that tackles NZ history and issues.
    3 seasons/19 episodes
    11m
  • A woman sitting on a chair next to a desk and coffee table. She's smiling at the camera. Text reads, "Aotearoa's Most Bizarre Conspiracies".

    ConspiraSeries

    Tongue-in-cheek investigations into some of NZ's most outrageous conspiracies.
    6 episodes
    9m
  • Alice Snedden looking into the camera and holding a megaphone up to her mouth in her left hand. In her right hand she holds up a stack of paper, on the first page is a simple drawing of the beehive with a text bubble that says, "No voting for you!!!". Text reads, "Alice Snedden's Bad News". Both the text and Alice Snedden are on a bright blue background.

    Alice Snedden's Bad News

    Docu-comedy about political & social issues confronting 2020 Aotearoa.
    8 episodes
    13m
  • Six people standing in a row wearing indoor netball bibs. The person in the centre is holding a netball and smiling that the camera, everyone else looks curious or fed up. Text reads, "Here If You Need".

    Here If You Need

    After her brother's death, Kate forms a netball team of his acquaintances.
    6 episodes
    9m
  • 6 people are seated around a long table, four of them are wearing hi-vis tops. On the table there are little traffic cones and signs. There are two flags hanging on the wall behind them, the flag of the United Tribes of New Zealand and the Maori flag. Orange text reads, "Hi-Vis".

    Hi-Vis

    Legacy and road chaos are navigated during the largest Waitangi Day ever.
    8 episodes
    6m

Natural history and science10

Watch as the natural world comes to life.
  • A podcast cover for "The Aotearoa History Show" features the title written in colorful, chalk-like letters on a blackboard background. The words "THE" and "AOTEAROA" are in light blue, "HISTORY" is in pink, and "SHOW" is in green with green chalk lines radiating outwards.

    The Aotearoa History Show

    The story of NZ and its people from its geological origins to modern day.
    1 season/14 episodes
    19m
  • Black text on a beige background, text reads "Fight for the Wild". Behind the text are three illustrations, one is of New Zealand the other is a disembodied head of a Tūī and the third is a fantail.

    Fight for the Wild

    Documentary series exploring the notion of a Predator Free 2050 in Aotearoa.
    4 episodes
    45m
  • A portrait of a child looking into the camera. On their head is a collection of blue and green strips of ribbon that intertwine with their long braided hair. They are wearing a blue shirt, a jacket and a bow tie. Text reads, "Loading Docs". Beside the text is a simple graphic circle meant to look like a roll of film.

    Loading Docs

    Empowers documentarians to unleash bold, creative, & unforgettable NZ stories.
    1 season/6 episodes
    13m
  • A coastal scene of a land mass with cliffs leading down to a beach and the ocean. Text reads, "My Cyclone Gabrielle, Four Filmmakers Four Views".

    My Cyclone Gabrielle

    Cyclone Gabrielle left a mark on us beyond the physical destruction.
    4 episodes
    9m
  • A man wearing sunglasses and a tartan hat is looking out to the left. Text reads, "Our Other Islands".

    Our Other Islands

    Troy Kingi embarks on a journey to explore the "other" islands of Aotearoa.
    6 episodes
    26m
  • A school of fish swim together in the ocean. The text reads "Turning the Tide"

    Turning the Tide

    Researchers, kaitiaki, and communities improve the health of Aotearoa’s moana.
    6 episodes
    13m
  • A white pick-up truck drives up a winding country road, surrounded by dry New Zealand farmland. The text reads "The Turning Point"

    The Turning Point

    A new generation of kaitiaki protect and restore our natural environment.
    6 episodes
    13m

Music15

Performances, interviews and docos across Aotearoa's rich musical landscape.
  • Against a black background, a group of opera singers sing. The green text reads: "Toiere."

    Toiere

    Toiere reimagines opera through the lense of Aotearoa's rich cultural tapestry.
    Film
    1h 21m
  • Eight seperate images edited into two rows of four, each showing different images of people and art. Text reads, "Marauders".

    MARAUDERS

    Glorious handycam footage from the Fat Freddy's Drop 2003 debut European tour.
    4 seasons/28 episodes
    9m
  • A man standing with his arms crossed looking at the camera, he has visible tattoos on both forearms. He's highlighted with a blue light. Text reads, "NZ Hip Hop Stand Up" in neon green and pink.

    NZ Hip Hop Stand Up

    The stories behind some of the most influential tracks in Aotearoa hip hop.
    2 seasons/14 episodes
    9m
  • Three figures from different original images have been edited so that they're all standing next to each other and are of varying sizes. All three people are in the midst of performing. The background in a flat bright red colour. Text in the style of graffiti reads, "The Collective". A spray painted illustration of a crown appears above the 'e' in 'Collective'.

    The Collective

    Six young musicians on a powerful journey of self-discovery.
    8 episodes
    16m
  • Troy Kingi wearing a traditional red poncho sits in the rocky Californian desert beneath a light blue sky. The text reads "Troy Kingi's Desert Hīkoi"

    Troy Kingi's Desert Hīkoi

    Troy Kingi records his latest album at the iconic Rancho De La Luna Studio.
    4 episodes
    17m
  • Person on purple background resting their head in their hand. Only their head and chest is visible. Purple text along bottom of image reads, "AMPLIFIED".

    Amplified

    Spotlights artists who use music to embrace and explore their cultural roots.
    5 episodes
    15m
  • The back of a woman walking down a path, she's wearing white pants and a silver shiny top with silver tassels coming off the back and arms. Her arms are outstretched. Text reads, "Inside Splore".

    Inside Splore

    We meet five local acts as they take centre stage at Splore Festival.
    5 episodes
    5m
  • Two people holding microphones and singing into them, another person stands behind playing a keyboard piano. The scene is lit with a purple hued light. Text reads, "The Barber Shop Sessions".

    The Barber Shop Sessions

    Celebrating waiata Māori & the talented new wave of grassroots musical artists.
    6 episodes
    6m
  • The side profile of a man holding a guitar with a microphone on a stand in front of him. Text reads, "Legacy: Katchafire" and has a boarder around the perimeter of the frame.

    Katchafire: Legacy

    Katchafire's journey through creative differences & a changing music landscape.
    Film
    53m
  • A bagpipe band stand in a field ready to perform. The text reads: "12,000 Miles from NZ to the Green."

    12,000 Miles

    Follow the Kiwis taking on the world at the World Pipe Band Champs in Scotland.
    3 episodes
    36m
  • A person sitting on a stool, they're looking down. The image has been edited so that there's a strong orange toned light covering the image, obscuring the figures face. The text reads, "The Outliers".

    The Outliers

    Youth from minority communities who are standing out from their peers.
    24 episodes
    7m
  • Side profile of a persons face, silhouetted against a setting sun out of frame. Text reads, "Imposter".

    Imposter

    Māori musicians growing in their confidence, music, culture, and identity.
    5 episodes
    9m

Perspectives29

Try walking a mile in someone else's shoes.
  • In India, a group of people walk down a path in front of a historic building. Above the building in orange reads: "1984"

    1984

    Survivors of the 1984 anti-Sikh riots in India seek asylum in Aotearoa.
    Film
    1h 4m
  • Person on purple background resting their head in their hand. Only their head and chest is visible. Purple text along bottom of image reads, "AMPLIFIED".

    Amplified

    Spotlights artists who use music to embrace and explore their cultural roots.
    5 episodes
    15m
  • Dark grey background with yellow text reading, "The Barber Shope". There is a illustration in the same yellow of a Māori design.

    The Barber Shop

    Six rangatahi men have a kōrero with the barber 'Chop'.
    6 episodes
    6m
  • A mixed crowd with people standing among police officers wearing helmets and masks. The image has a black background with the white title 'Boiling Point, March 2nd'.

    Boiling Point

    An account of the final day of one of Aotearoa’s most infamous protests.
    Film
    45m
  • Woman looking into the camera, standing side on. She has a staunch expression and Is wearing a bright pink blouse. Text reads, "Breaking Silence". Text and woman stand against a dark, almost black background.

    Breaking Silence

    A compelling look at domestic abuse in New Zealand.
    2 seasons/16 episodes
    9m
  • A wide long beach withe dark grey sand and blue ocean. Text reads, "Chatham Islanders, Tchakat Tchatam Airani". There is an illustration of an indigenous Moriori tree carving in between the words "Chatham" and "Islanders".

    Chatham Islanders

    A documentary series about life on Aotearoa's remotest island.
    7 episodes
    26m
  • Framed by a purple fabric design is a plus-size model in a green dress. In front of her, in black-on-white text, reads: "CUTTING THE CURVE."

    Cutting the Curve

    Among diet drugs & shrinking ideals, curve & plus-size women fight to be seen.
    6 episodes
    10m
  • A transparent figure of the back of a man, overlayed with another transparent image of the same figure but just his shoulders and back of his head. Text reads, "Duality". it's written in transparent white block letters and yellow cursive overlapped.

    Duality

    A raw look at mixed-whakapapa Māori who are on a journey to find their identity.
    6 episodes
    21m
  • A sepia toned image of a family photograph depicting a woman holding the hands of two young children. The photo is deteriorating and the child on the left is almost obscured by the damage. The text reads, "Farewell Guangdong" there are also four Chinese characters, or 'Hanzi', above the text.

    Farewell Guangdong

    An intergenerational celebration of women from our Chinese NZ community.
    7 episodes
    22m
  • 9 images of individual people, lined up in two rows of 5. They are all looking into the camera. Text reads, "Generation Next".

    Generation Next

    New episode
    A generation passionate about positive change for their communities & country.
    2 seasons/8 episodes
    9m
  • The back of someone looking up at a big red firework exploding in the night sky. Text reads, "Giants Giants Giants". The last "Giants" fades into the background.

    GIANTS

    The enriching ways migrant generations are making the most of life in Aotearoa.
    7 episodes
    26m
  • Side profile of a persons face, silhouetted against a setting sun out of frame. Text reads, "Imposter".

    Imposter

    Māori musicians growing in their confidence, music, culture, and identity.
    5 episodes
    9m
  • A person sitting on a hill looking out onto an inlet. The image is take from behind the person. Text reads, "Inside Outside". There is an overlay of a recording boarder along the perimeter of the image.

    Inside Outside

    Disabled Kiwi youth share about their condition.
    10 episodes
    7m
  • Whitney Steel & Nathan Taare sit at a table and smell samples of a perfume. White text below them reads: "JOURNEY OF SCENT."

    Journey of Scent

    New episode
    Two perfume rebels dive into custom creation, based on memory & identity.
    6 episodes
    16m
  • A black-and-white image of Joy Cowley on a swing. The text in front of her reads: "JOY, FULL & FEARLESS."

    Joy, Full & Fearless

    The trauma & triumph of celebrated author Joy Cowley's astonishing life.
    Film
    56m
  • A yellow baroque style wallpaper. A white line drawing of a house is in the bottom right corner. White handwritten text reads, "Kāinga".

    Kāinga

    Home is where the heart, hurt, hatred, hearth, hope is.
    Film
    1h 27m
  • A multi-media illustration of four different figures in different art styles. Text reads, "Our Aotearoa".

    Our Aotearoa

    How do you stay connected to your cultural roots while being a NZ immigrant?
    Film
    10m
  • On the left side of the graphic is the back of a yellow-on-black female athlete as she walks away. On the right side is a block of yellow. In the middle, written from top to bottom, is the text "OUTSIDE" in black and "THE LINES" in yellow.

    Outside the Lines

    A series exploring the unique challenges of Pasifika women in sports.
    12 episodes
    9m
  • A blue graphic with a collection of drawings of items including a flag, a guitar, a dog, and skiis. The yellow text reads: "SIGHT UNSEEN."

    Sight Unseen

    New episode
    Platforms conversations between young people who are blind or have low vision.
    5 episodes
    7m
  • Against a yellow-and-orange background, the cyan-coloured text reads: "the All Goods Race."

    The All Goods Race

    Two of NZ's most beloved social-media stars race across the North Island.
    8 episodes
    10m
  • A person sitting on a stool, they're looking down. The image has been edited so that there's a strong orange toned light covering the image, obscuring the figures face. The text reads, "The Outliers".

    The Outliers

    Youth from minority communities who are standing out from their peers.
    24 episodes
    7m
  • A Muslim man in a blue shirt stands in a mosque. The text reads "This Is Us"

    This Is Us

    The diversity of Muslim New Zealanders as they reveal what they love the most.
    6 episodes
    2m
  • One young woman sits on another who is in a wheelchair in a zany candid moment. Text reads "This is Wheel Life with Soph and Indy"

    This Is Wheel Life

    A look into the lives of Soph and Indy, the quadriplegic-carer-cousin duo.
    2 seasons/14 episodes
    14m
  • Misty Frequency's mask sits by other masks on a shelf in a dressing room. The text reads "What's the Disability-Tea"

    What's the Disabili-Tea

    Showcases the lives of those who are disabled and identity as being queer.
    6 episodes
    8m

Rangatahi30

Series made by young people, for young people.
  • Against a yellow-and-orange background, the cyan-coloured text reads: "the All Goods Race."

    The All Goods Race

    Two of NZ's most beloved social-media stars race across the North Island.
    8 episodes
    10m
  • A hand with red-painted nails exits through a small, curtained hole in a red wall. The text reads: "DAY ONE SHORTS."

    Day One Shorts

    A series of eight short films made by young, emerging filmmakers.
    2 seasons/16 episodes
    13m
  • Person on purple background resting their head in their hand. Only their head and chest is visible. Purple text along bottom of image reads, "AMPLIFIED".

    Amplified

    Spotlights artists who use music to embrace and explore their cultural roots.
    5 episodes
    15m
  • Dark grey background with yellow text reading, "The Barber Shope". There is a illustration in the same yellow of a Māori design.

    The Barber Shop

    Six rangatahi men have a kōrero with the barber 'Chop'.
    6 episodes
    6m
  • Two people holding microphones and singing into them, another person stands behind playing a keyboard piano. The scene is lit with a purple hued light. Text reads, "The Barber Shop Sessions".

    The Barber Shop Sessions

    Celebrating waiata Māori & the talented new wave of grassroots musical artists.
    6 episodes
    6m
  • A man is wearing a suit and tie and smiling at the camera with his head slightly tilted to the left. He has a thick moustache, behind him the room is dark but seems to be an office. Text reads, "The Citizen's Handbook" in light pink.

    The Citizen's Handbook

    A comedy video-and-podcast civics series that tackles NZ history and issues.
    3 seasons/19 episodes
    11m
  • A transparent figure of the back of a man, overlayed with another transparent image of the same figure but just his shoulders and back of his head. Text reads, "Duality". it's written in transparent white block letters and yellow cursive overlapped.

    Duality

    A raw look at mixed-whakapapa Māori who are on a journey to find their identity.
    6 episodes
    21m
  • 9 images of individual people, lined up in two rows of 5. They are all looking into the camera. Text reads, "Generation Next".

    Generation Next

    New episode
    A generation passionate about positive change for their communities & country.
    2 seasons/8 episodes
    9m
  • Six people standing in a row wearing indoor netball bibs. The person in the centre is holding a netball and smiling that the camera, everyone else looks curious or fed up. Text reads, "Here If You Need".

    Here If You Need

    After her brother's death, Kate forms a netball team of his acquaintances.
    6 episodes
    9m
  • 6 people are seated around a long table, four of them are wearing hi-vis tops. On the table there are little traffic cones and signs. There are two flags hanging on the wall behind them, the flag of the United Tribes of New Zealand and the Maori flag. Orange text reads, "Hi-Vis".

    Hi-Vis

    Legacy and road chaos are navigated during the largest Waitangi Day ever.
    8 episodes
    6m
  • A woman siting on a two person sized couch, she has her arms spread to the sides. She's looking at the camera. Text reads, "I Got You".

    I Got You

    Mac dishes out dating advice despite having no relationship experience.
    2 seasons/20 episodes
    4mvertical
  • Side profile of a persons face, silhouetted against a setting sun out of frame. Text reads, "Imposter".

    Imposter

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A transparent figure of the back of a man, overlayed with another transparent image of the same figure but just his shoulders and back of his head. Text reads, "Duality". it's written in transparent white block letters and yellow cursive overlapped.
A portrait of a child looking into the camera. On their head is a collection of blue and green strips of ribbon that intertwine with their long braided hair. They are wearing a blue shirt, a jacket and a bow tie. Text reads, "Loading Docs". Beside the text is a simple graphic circle meant to look like a roll of film.
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A half light purple and half yellow background with host, Josh Thomson, in the centre. Behind him are black and white images of six historical figures from various time periods. They have been superimposed so that they appear in a staggered star burst sort of pattern. Yellow text reads, "My Favourite Dead Person".
A wide long beach withe dark grey sand and blue ocean. Text reads, "Chatham Islanders, Tchakat Tchatam Airani". There is an illustration of an indigenous Moriori tree carving in between the words "Chatham" and "Islanders".
On the left side of the graphic is the back of a yellow-on-black female athlete as she walks away. On the right side is a block of yellow. In the middle, written from top to bottom, is the text "OUTSIDE" in black and "THE LINES" in yellow.
Text reads, "Matangireia with Morgan Godfery". Background is beige with an out of focus letter M in fancy script.
Black and white faces of Helen Clark, Dame Jenny Shipley, Jim Bolger Geoffrey Palmer and Mike Moore, with the words 'The 9th Floor' underneath them. The background of the image is black.
Whitney Steel & Nathan Taare sit at a table and smell samples of a perfume. White text below them reads: "JOURNEY OF SCENT."
A blue graphic with a collection of drawings of items including a flag, a guitar, a dog, and skiis. The yellow text reads: "SIGHT UNSEEN."
A birds'-eye view of some military items sitting scattered on a desk, including a map, a hat, playing cards, and a couple of coins. The text in the middle reads "Back to Timor."
The silhouette of a man against a sun either rising or setting, the sky is mostly green with a thin bank of orange light along the horizon. Text reads, "Meng".
A white pick-up truck drives up a winding country road, surrounded by dry New Zealand farmland. The text reads "The Turning Point"
A vertical poster showing three young men sitting in front of a dark wall, with the title 'Rū ANA TE WHENUA: Alien Weaponry Shake Europe' displayed.
A man wearing a kākahu (clothing garment) and holding a hīrau (waka paddle). Text reads, "Te Kawau ki Tai. The Story of a Waka".
A sharp yellow pencil is placed in the center of a tile with a light grey background. The title 'Recovering' is above the pencil, with an underscore after 'Re'.
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A group of people performing a haka outside amongst the trees. The person at the front is in focus and doing a pukana. Text reads, "NZ Wars: The Stories of Ruapekapeka".
A large group of smiling young performers in traditional Polynesian attire pose together outdoors. They wear orange and yellow garments, necklaces made of white spikes, and have black markings on their faces. Above them, on a yellow banner, bold black text reads “SEVEN WEEKS,” with the subtitle “JOURNEY TO POLYFEST” in italics.
In an animated graphic, the top of a man's face is seen in front of fence, above which are a collection of native New Zealand birds. In the middle of the image, in the middle of the birds, is the text: "BIRD'S EYE VIEW 2."
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