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ConspiraSeries

9m

ConspiraSeries is a silly, joyful, tongue-in-cheek investigation series into the why, how, & what the ?! of some of NZ's most outrageous conspiracies.

Made with the support of NZ On Air

6 episodes

Welly on a Plate

In 2018, a huge amount of cooked spaghetti was dumped on Wellington’s Mt. Vic lookout and we still don’t know why. Bubbah is shocked people have just moved on. How could you move on from this?!
Episode 1
9m

Comet Me, Bro

Did you know Aotearoa had one of the world’s most famous UFO sightings in the 1970s? If not, you’re embarrassing yourself. Watch this to stop EMBARRASSING YOURSELF.
Episode 2
9m

Wakanda Kitty Is That?

Canterbury locals have been seeing big-ass cats roaming around for over 50 years, and they’ve got the receipts. This one’s bloody scary – watch to see Bubbah get bloody scared.
Episode 3
9m

Enter the Cockpit

Pilots have been drawing d*cks in the sky for decades, including Kiwi pilots. Some say it’s an innocent part of their route, while others say society is obsessed with d*ck drawing, What’s the truth?
Episode 4
10m

Don't Moose with Us

In 1910, a number of American moose were brought to Aotearoa and released into the Fiorldland bush. Some say there are still moose living there today, but they’re elusive. Too elusive for Bubbah?
Episode 5
8m

Real Eyes Realise Real Lies

The conspiracy theory that Tupac faked his own death is one of the most famous of all time, and Aotearoa actually plays a part in these rumours. Can Bubbah’s real eyes realise real lies?
Episode 6
9m

Trailers & bonus video

Trailer

Hosted by comedian Sieni “Bubbah” Leo’o Olo, ConspiraSeries is a silly, joyful, tongue-in-cheek investigation series into the why, how and what the ?! of some of New Zealand’s most outrageous conspiracies.
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Tomorrow Rain

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TAHI

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Video section home

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".
A sepia toned photograph laying on a table. The photograph is of a man looking over his shoulder at the camera, he is wearing headphones and sitting in from of a switch board. Text reads, "Coast Watchers Operation Pacific".
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"
A hillside is draped with a large Māori flag, on the ridge line stands a single figure and another Māori flag. Text in a painted font reads "Ake Ake Ake"
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."
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.
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".
An older woman with grey hair is holding a ceramic bowl up and looking at it intently as she sits at a dining table. In front of her are plates, and a bowl of green apples. Text reads "Crown Lynn: A Māori Story". Above the text is a white line illustration of a tiki with an illustration of a star on either side of it.
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.
Dark grey background with yellow text reading, "The Barber Shope". There is a illustration in the same yellow of a Māori design.
A Muslim man in a blue shirt stands in a mosque. The text reads "This Is Us"
Eight seperate images edited into two rows of four, each showing different images of people and art. Text reads, "Marauders".
A person on a BMX bike jumping over the camera, silhouetted against a cloudy sky. Text reads, "No Limits".
An adult person is holding a young child in their arms and hugging them. Text reads, "Blind Bitter Happiness".
A man standing in front of a mural of the Tino Rangatiratanga flag (Māori flag). Text reads, "Hori on a Hīkoi".
A bagpipe band stand in a field ready to perform. The text reads: "12,000 Miles from NZ to the Green."
Text reads, "House Talk" on a white brick wall background.
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.
Young man with soot on his face looking into the camera, in his left hand he's holding a Patu (weapon). Text reads, "NZ Wars: Stories of Tauranga Moana".
A school of fish swim together in the ocean. The text reads "Turning the Tide"
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.
Text reads, "Mata Reports". It sits on a dark grey background. Along the top of the image is a kōwhaiwhai pattern.
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.
Illustration of two women looking defiantly at the viewer. The background is yellow with illustrated yellow simple flowers. The text reads, "Conversations with my Immigrant Parents".