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- From visionary director Katie Wolfe comes an unflinching documentary of a forgotten history retold from every side.1h 28m
Kāinga
Kāinga navigates the thorny terrain of home in Aotearoa New Zealand from the perspectives of 8 Pan-Asian women.1h 27mDocumentary
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.56m
Sight Unseen
New episodePlatforms conversations between young people who are blind or have low vision.5 episodes7m30 with Guyon Espiner
New episodeGo deep with one interview, no edits, just 30 minutes of compelling questions.4 seasons/36 episodes30mJourney of Scent
New episodeTwo perfume rebels dive into custom creation, based on memory & identity.6 episodes16m- 56m
Whakamāori
New episodeJoin the Whakamāori crew to learn, wānanga, and have fun in te reo Māori.3 seasons/34 episodes40mDay One Shorts
A series of eight short films made by young, emerging filmmakers.2 seasons/16 episodes13mThe All Goods Race
Two of NZ's most beloved social-media stars race across the North Island.8 episodes10m- 44m
- 9m
- 42m
- 1h 21m
MATA Reports
NominatedLong-form stories exploring the depth of Māori issues & voices across Aotearoa.2 seasons/6 episodes28mMATA with Mihingarangi Forbes
NominatedMāori newsmakers & commentators unpack recent political issues in Aotearoa.3 seasons/67 episodes40mBird's Eye View
Feathered friends ponder and debate the bizarre behaviours of humans.2 seasons/16 episodes5mMy Favourite Dead Person
A sketch show for kids that honours NZ history by telling some of our stories.3 seasons/24 episodes9m- 56m
Hori on a Hīkoi
Hori is back on Ngā Porokāte, a visual podcast on all things te ao Māori today.10 episodes25mCutting the Curve
Among diet drugs & shrinking ideals, curve & plus-size women fight to be seen.6 episodes10mThis Is Wheel Life
A look into the lives of Soph and Indy, the quadriplegic-carer-cousin duo.2 seasons/14 episodes14m- 29m
- 57m
The Haka Party Incident
NominatedThe last New Zealand war took place in 1979. It lasted three minutes.Film1h 28m- 1h 4m
- 1h 10m
Ruamata: It's More Than Hockey
NominatedTe Kura Kaupapa Māori o Ruamata rise to the top of hockey in Aotearoa.Film1h 0m- 43m
What Will I Be Today?
Kauri, Esera & Wing Gai go on imaginative adventures to solve everyday problems.1 season/9 episodes5mShine On Katherine Mansfield
The life & times of creatives inspired by Mansfield's writing and exotic life.8 episodes7mFarewell Guangdong
An intergenerational celebration of women from our Chinese NZ community.7 episodes22m- 46m
- 1h 0m
- 1h 28m
- 44m
- 28m
- 40m
The All Goods Race
Two of NZ's most beloved social-media stars race across the North Island.8 episodes10mRū Ana te Whenua: Alien Weaponry Shake Europe
Alien Weaponry's journey across Europe, playing small gigs & giant festivals.10 episodes5mDay One Shorts
A series of eight short films made by young, emerging filmmakers.2 seasons/16 episodes13mThe Adventures of Piripi Kaiwaru AKA Phillip!
Introducing Piripi Kaiwaru Takurua, born and bred on the East Coast of Aotearoa.2 seasons/12 episodes9m- 15m
A Place Called Te Awamutu
A whānau who love each other but always get on each other's nerves.15 episodes5m- 6m
The Barber Shop Sessions
Celebrating waiata Māori & the talented new wave of grassroots musical artists.6 episodes6mThe Citizen's Handbook
A comedy video-and-podcast civics series that tackles NZ history and issues.3 seasons/19 episodes11mConversations With My Immigrant Parents
Immigrant whānau across Aotearoa have frank conversations.3 seasons/22 episodes3m- 21m
Here If You Need
After her brother's death, Kate forms a netball team of his acquaintances.6 episodes9m- 6m
I Got You
Mac dishes out dating advice despite having no relationship experience.2 seasons/20 episodes4mvertical- 9m
- 7m
- 1h 27m
Loading Docs
Empowers documentarians to unleash bold, creative, & unforgettable NZ stories.1 season/6 episodes13m- 11m
Ruamata: It's More Than Hockey
NominatedTe Kura Kaupapa Māori o Ruamata rise to the top of hockey in Aotearoa.Film1h 0mShine On Katherine Mansfield
The life & times of creatives inspired by Mansfield's writing and exotic life.8 episodes7mSight Unseen
New episodePlatforms conversations between young people who are blind or have low vision.5 episodes7m- 16m
- 7m
The Turning Point
A new generation of kaitiaki protect and restore our natural environment.6 episodes13m- 2m
This Is Wheel Life
A look into the lives of Soph and Indy, the quadriplegic-carer-cousin duo.2 seasons/14 episodes14mWhakamāori
New episodeJoin the Whakamāori crew to learn, wānanga, and have fun in te reo Māori.3 seasons/34 episodes40mWhat's the Disabili-Tea
Showcases the lives of those who are disabled and identity as being queer.6 episodes8m
- 1h 27m
ASIA: Art Stories in Aotearoa
18 Asian-NZ artists reflect on how Aotearoa informs their creativity & identity.6 episodes22mFarewell Guangdong
An intergenerational celebration of women from our Chinese NZ community.7 episodes22m- 1h 4m
- 52m
- 15m
Conversations With My Immigrant Parents
Immigrant whānau across Aotearoa have frank conversations.3 seasons/22 episodes3m- 2m
- 10m
What Will I Be Today?
Kauri, Esera & Wing Gai go on imaginative adventures to solve everyday problems.1 season/9 episodes5m- 21m
- 43m
Day One Shorts
A series of eight short films made by young, emerging filmmakers.2 seasons/16 episodes13m- 16m
- 7m
Shine On Katherine Mansfield
The life & times of creatives inspired by Mansfield's writing and exotic life.8 episodes7mFive Nights at Everybody Eats
Five Wellington chefs create a gourmet three-course meal with donated food.5 episodes15m
- 56m
Untold Pacific History
A dynamic and often provocative account of NZ's relationship with the Pacific.2 seasons/8 episodes14m- 1h 0m
- 9m
- 52m
- 26m
Cutting the Curve
Among diet drugs & shrinking ideals, curve & plus-size women fight to be seen.6 episodes10mI Got You
Mac dishes out dating advice despite having no relationship experience.2 seasons/20 episodes4mvertical- 44m
- 43m
ConspiraSeries
Tongue-in-cheek investigations into some of NZ's most outrageous conspiracies.6 episodes9mNZ Hip Hop Stand Up
The stories behind some of the most influential tracks in Aotearoa hip hop.2 seasons/14 episodes9m- 16m
Conversations With My Immigrant Parents
Immigrant whānau across Aotearoa have frank conversations.3 seasons/22 episodes3mDay One Shorts
A series of eight short films made by young, emerging filmmakers.2 seasons/16 episodes13m- 26m
The All Goods Race
Two of NZ's most beloved social-media stars race across the North Island.8 episodes10m- 26m
My Favourite Dead Person
A sketch show for kids that honours NZ history by telling some of our stories.3 seasons/24 episodes9mWhat Will I Be Today?
Kauri, Esera & Wing Gai go on imaginative adventures to solve everyday problems.1 season/9 episodes5mIt's Personal with Anika Moa
With Anika Moa & her guests, nothing is too personal, too intimate.2 seasons/21 episodes47mLoading Docs
Empowers documentarians to unleash bold, creative, & unforgettable NZ stories.1 season/6 episodes13mMARAUDERS
Glorious handycam footage from the Fat Freddy's Drop 2003 debut European tour.4 seasons/28 episodes9m- 7m
What's the Disabili-Tea
Showcases the lives of those who are disabled and identity as being queer.6 episodes8m
Journey of Scent
New episodeTwo perfume rebels dive into custom creation, based on memory & identity.6 episodes16mThe All Goods Race
Two of NZ's most beloved social-media stars race across the North Island.8 episodes10mRū Ana te Whenua: Alien Weaponry Shake Europe
Alien Weaponry's journey across Europe, playing small gigs & giant festivals.10 episodes5m- 26m
- 1h 21m
MATA Reports
NominatedLong-form stories exploring the depth of Māori issues & voices across Aotearoa.2 seasons/6 episodes28mWhakamāori
New episodeJoin the Whakamāori crew to learn, wānanga, and have fun in te reo Māori.3 seasons/34 episodes40mRuamata: It's More Than Hockey
NominatedTe Kura Kaupapa Māori o Ruamata rise to the top of hockey in Aotearoa.Film1h 0m- 46m
MATA with Mihingarangi Forbes
NominatedMāori newsmakers & commentators unpack recent political issues in Aotearoa.3 seasons/67 episodes40mThe Haka Party Incident
NominatedThe last New Zealand war took place in 1979. It lasted three minutes.Film1h 28m- 59m
Hori on a Hīkoi
Hori is back on Ngā Porokāte, a visual podcast on all things te ao Māori today.10 episodes25m- 6m
- 14m
Matangireia
Conversations examining the political legacies of Māori politicians.2 seasons/14 episodes45m- 11m
- 21m
Ake Ake Ake
The story of the land occupation at Ihumātao in words of those that were there.3 episodes55mA Place Called Te Awamutu
A whānau who love each other but always get on each other's nerves.15 episodes5m- 52m
The Barber Shop Sessions
Celebrating waiata Māori & the talented new wave of grassroots musical artists.6 episodes6m- 6m
- 11m
The Adventures of Piripi Kaiwaru AKA Phillip!
Introducing Piripi Kaiwaru Takurua, born and bred on the East Coast of Aotearoa.2 seasons/12 episodes9m- 29m
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Going deeper10
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Just landed6
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Stories of war across the Pacific and the world.
Music15
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Watch as the natural world comes to life.
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Series for children, featuring some very well known New Zealanders.
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The award-winning documentary series tracing the wars between the Crown and Māori.