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A Place Called Te Awamutu | 2023 | Video Series | Comedy

A Place Called Te Awamutu

A whānau under one roof. Despite loving each other, they always get on each other's nerves. Made with the support of Te Māngai Pāho.

Ake Ake Ake | 2021 | Video Documentary Series | Land Rights

Ake Ake Ake

The story of SOUL and the land occupation at Ihumātao, through the voices of the cousins intimately involved in the actions that took place. Made with the support of NZ On Air & Te Māngai Pāho.

Alice Snedden's Bad News | 2020 | Video Series | Docu-Comedy

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.

All Blacks at War | 2024 | Video Documentary | Anzac

All Blacks at War

Former All Black Andrew Mehrtens, MNZM shares the story of the 13 All Blacks killed in WWI.

Amplified | 2022 | Video Series | Music | Documentary

Amplified

Hosted by DJ & music journalist Jess Fu, Amplified spotlights artists who use music to embrace, connect to, and explore their cultural roots. Made with the support of NZ On Air.

ASIA: Art Stories in Aotearoa | 2022 | Video Series | Art & Culture

ASIA: Art Stories in Aotearoa

18 Asian-New Zealand artists reflect on how life in Aotearoa informs their creative work & sense of identity in this short documentary series. Made with the support of NZ On Air.

Blind Bitter Happiness | 2023 | Video Series | Comedy-Drama

Blind Bitter Happiness

Blind Bitter Happiness is a comedy-drama revolving around the Faheys as they navigate family and their own struggles and conflicts.

Breaking Silence | 2020-21 | 2 Seasons | Video Series | Domestic Abuse

Breaking Silence

This compelling series about domestic abuse in New Zealand will change the way you think about violence towards women. Made with the support of NZ On Air.

Chatham Islanders | 2022 | Video Series | Documentary

Chatham Islanders

Tchakat Tchatam Airani is a 7-part documentary series about life on Aotearoa's remotest inhabited island. Made with the support of NZ On Air.

Coastwatchers | 2020 | Video Documentary + Podcast | History

Coastwatchers

The untold stories of WWII Native Wireless Operators. Made with the support of NZ On Air.

ConspiraSeries | 2022 | Video Series | Comedy

ConspiraSeries

ConspiraSeries is a silly, joyful, tongue-in-cheek investigation into the why, how, and what the ?! of some of NZ's most outrageous conspiracies. Made with the support of NZ On Air.

Conversations with My Immigrant Parents | 2019-23 | 3 Seasons | Podcast + Video Series

Conversations with My Immigrant Parents

Immigrant whānau across Aotearoa have frank conversations covering love, ancestry, home, food, expectation & acceptance. Made with the support of NZ On Air.

Crown Lynn: A Māori Story | 2023 | Video Documentary | History

Crown Lynn: A Māori Story

A riveting slice of New Zealand history telling the iconic story of Crown Lynn pottery and the generations of Māori families that worked there. Made with the support of NZ On Air.

Duality | 2023 | Video Series | Documentary

Duality

Duality is a raw look at Māori with mixed-whakapapa who are on a journey to find their identity. Made with the support of NZ On Air & Te Māngai Pāho.

Fair Game: Pacific Rugby Against the World | 2023 | Podcast Series | Sport

Fair Game: Pacific Rugby Against the World

Rugby brings joy, money, and a sense of identity to many in the Pacific Islands. But how badly are they treated by the powerful forces that run the game? Made with the support of NZ On Air.

Fight for the Wild | 2021 | Video Documentary + Podcast Series | Natural History

Fight for the Wild

BEST FACTUAL SERIES, NZTV AWARDS 2022. Documentary film and podcast series exploring the notion of a predator-free 2050 in Aotearoa. Made possible by the RNZ/NZ On Air Innovation Fund.

Fighting Chance | 2023 | Video Series | Mixed Martial Arts | Documentary

Fighting Chance

A series that follows the transformation of a group of everyday people through a 20-week journey to their first mixed martial arts fight. Made with the support of NZ On Air.

Game Change | 2020 | RNZ Interactive Experience | Interactive | Gaming

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.

Getting Better - A Year in the Life of a Māori Medical Student | 2020 | Podcast Series | Health

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 Possible by the RNZ/NZ On Air Innovation Fund.

Giants | 2022 | Video Series | Documentary

Giants

Exploring the enriching ways in which migrant generations are making the most of life in Aotearoa while navigating their own family histories. Made with the support of NZ On Air.

He Kākano Ahau | 2019-21 | 2 Seasons | Podcast + Video Series | Rangatahi

He Kākano Ahau

Exploring stories that are firmly rooted in our past to magically dream about the futures we want to create for ourselves. Made with the support of NZ On Air.

Here If You Need | 2022 | Video Series | Sports

Here If You Need

On a quest to unravel the meaning of her brother's death, Kate forms a social netball team made up of his former acquaintances. Made with the support of NZ On Air.

House Talk | 2020 | Video Series | NZ Housing

House Talk

How do we solve NZ’s housing crisis? Experts, politicians, councillors, and developers all have their say. Made possible by the RNZ/NZ On Air Innovation Fund.

I Got You | 2022 | Video Series | Comedy

I Got You

Mac dishes out relationship advice... for cash... Just don’t tell anyone she’s never actually been in a relationship. Made with the support of NZ On Air.

Inside Outside | 2020-21 | Video Documentary

Inside Outside

A video blog allowing disabled Kiwi youth to share about their condition, what it means to them, and how it affects their lives. Made with the support of NZ On Air.

Kāinga | 2023 | Film | Drama

Kāinga

Kāinga navigates the thorny terrain of home in Aotearoa New Zealand from the perspectives of 8 Pan-Asian women. Made with the support of NZ On Air.

Katchafire: Legacy | 2024 | Video Documentary | Music

Katchafire: Legacy

The story of the Māori band Katchafire, as they struggle to find their way through volatile creative differences and a changing music landscape. Made with the support of NZ On Air.

Killjoy | 2019 | Podcast Series | Mockumentary

Killjoy

How far would you go to get to the truth even if everyone else has already found it? Does true crime have to be true? Made possible by the RNZ/NZ On Air Innovation Fund.

Kororā: Little Blue Penguin | 2021 | Video Documentary | Natural History

Kororā: Little Blue Penguin

In 2020, a Banks Peninsula family works to protect and survey the Indigenous population of white-flippered penguins, through predator trapping and citizen science.

Land of the Long White Cloud | 2019 | Video Series | New Zealanders

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.

Living Flowerwall | 2020 | Interactive | March 15

Living Flowerwall

Remembering the victims of the Christchurch terror attacks, 15 March 2019. Made possible by the RNZ/NZ On Air Innovation Fund.

Loading Docs 2019 | Short Documentary

Loading Docs 2019

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.

Loading Docs 2020 | Short Documentary

Loading Docs 2020

A launchpad for New Zealand documentary shorts. A turning point for humanity. The revolution is here. Made with the support of NZ On Air.

Loading Docs 2021 | Short Documentary

Loading Docs 2021

A launchpad for New Zealand documentary shorts. Chasing hope of growth, change, and justice in the lands of Aotearoa. Made with the support of NZ On Air.

Loading Docs 2022 | Short Documentary

Loading Docs 2022

A launchpad for New Zealand documentary shorts. Stories of pain, passion, perseverance, and the pursuit of something meaningful. Made with the support of NZ On Air.

MARAUDERS | 2023 | Video Series | Music

MARAUDERS

Fat Freddy's Drop 2003 debut European tour. Glorious handycam footage from the auspicious tour is the base for this the slow-burn web series. Made with the support of NZ On Air.

Mata with Mihingarangi Forbes | 2023 | Podcast + Video Series | Politics | Māori

Mata with Mihingarangi Forbes

The latest in politics with a range of Māori commentators and newsmakers. Made with the support of TMP. Public Interest Journalism funded through NZ On Air.

Matangireia | 2019-21 | 2 Seasons | Video + Podcast Series | Politics

Matangireia

Matangireia is a series of conversations examining the political legacies of Māori politicians. Made with the support of NZ On Air.

Meng | 2023 | Video Documentary | Race Relations

Meng

A year in the life of Race Relations Commissioner Meng Foon as he navigates relationships amongst Māori and tauiwi communities. Made with the support of NZ On Air & Te Māngai Pāho.

Moe Makes Music | Audio | Tamariki/Children

Moe Makes Music

Made possible by the RNZ/NZ On Air Innovation Fund.

My Cyclone Gabrielle | 2023 | Video Series | Documentary

My Cyclone Gabrielle

When Cyclone Gabrielle hit, it left a mark on us beyond the physical destruction. Four directors confront the deeper impact on our worst-affected communities. Made with the support of NZ On Air.

NZ Hip Hop Stand Up | 2020-23 | 3 Seasons | Video Series | Music/History

NZ Hip Hop Stand Up

Unearthing the stories behind some of the most influential tracks in Aotearoa hip hop. Made with the support of NZ On Air.

NZ Wars: The Stories of Ruapekapeka | 2017 | Video Documentary | History

NZ Wars: The Stories of Ruapekapeka

Highlighting Northland's most infamous armed conflict. Hosted by Mihingaarangi Forbes. Made with the support of NZ On Air.

NZ Wars: Stories of Waitara | 2019 | Video Documentary | History

NZ Wars: Stories of Waitara

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.

NZ Wars: Stories of Tainui | 2021 | Video Documentary | History

NZ Wars: Stories of Tainui

The third epic chapter in the award-winning NZ Wars series. Presented by Mihingaarangi Forbes. Made with the support of NZ On Air.

NZ Wars: Stories of Wairau | 2023 | Video Documentary | History

NZ Wars: Stories of Wairau

The Wairau Affray in 1843 is considered the first of the NZ Wars conflicts, and the only one to take place in the South Island. Made with the support of NZ On Air.

NZ Wars: Stories of Tauranga Moana | 2024 | Video Documentary | History

NZ Wars: Stories of Tauranga Moana

The fifth chapter of this series recounts the events that unfolded in the Bay of Plenty and their far-reaching consequences for future generations. Made with the support of NZ On Air.

Our Aotearoa | 2023 | Video Series | Animation

Our Aotearoa

How do people maintain connections to their cultural roots while being a New Zealand immigrant?

Our Other Islands | 2023 | Video Series | Documentary

Our Other Islands

Come along with Troy Kingi, one of NZ's beloved musicians, as he embarks on a journey to explore the fascinating "other" islands of Aotearoa. Made with the support of NZ On Air.

Party People | 2020-22 | Video Podcast | Politics

Party People

Rowdier than the debating chamber at question time, Party People places a Māori lens on politics, politicians, and their parties. Public Interest Journalism funded through NZ On Air.

Ruamata: It's More Than Hockey | 2024 | Documentary | Sports

Ruamata

The journey of Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Ruamata's rise to the top of hockey in Aotearoa. Made with the support of Te Māngai Pāho.

 Sa'ili Mālō - Seeking a Better Life | 2020 | Podcast Series | Samoan

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.

Someday Stories | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | Short Films

Someday Stories

A series of sustainability-focused short films by emerging young film-makers. Made with the support of NZ On Air, TMP, NZFC & The Vista Foundation.

Stolen Lands: Betrayal of a Chief | 2023 | Video Series | Documentary

Stolen Lands: Betrayal of a Chief

The story of one of Aotearoa's most compelling and misunderstood historical figures, Te Whakatōhea Chief Mokomoko. Made with the support of Te Māngai Pāho.

The Adventures of Piripi | 2023 | Video Series | Docu-Comedy

The Adventures of Piripi

Follow Piripi as he figures out how to hold down a job and look after the whānau home while Mum's working in Wellington. Made with the support of Te Māngai Pāho.

The Art of War | 2023 | Video Series | Mixed Martial Arts | Documentary

The Art of War

Meet the Māori fighters of MMA: Janay Harding, Aaron Tau, Navajo Stirling, Kieran Joblin, Jay-Jay Harding & Hakaraia Wilson. Made with the support of Te Māngai Pāho.

The Barber Shop | 2022 | Video Series | Documentary

The Barber Shop

Six young Māori men sit down for a kōrero with their barber in this unscripted series about youth from Aotearoa’s northern region.

The Barber Shop Sessions | 2023 | Video Series | Music

The Barber Shop Sessions

An intimate series celebrating waiata Māori and the uncharted talent of a new wave of grassroots musical artists. Made with the support of Te Māngai Pāho.

The Citizen's Handbook | 2020-22 | Election Special 2020 | Video + Podcast Series | Civics

The Citizen's Handbook

Become a better New Zealand citizen! A comedy Video and Podcast civics series that tackles NZ history & issues. Made possible by the RNZ/NZ On Air Innovation Fund.

The Collective | 2021 | Video Series | Music/Rangatahi

The Collective

An eight-part video series following six young musicians on a powerful journey of self-discovery. Made with the support of NZ On Air.

The Elephant in the Bedroom | 2022 | Podcast + Video Series | Sexual Racism

The Elephant in the Bedroom

James Roque & Chye-Ling Huang take a raw, funny & at times confronting look at the intersection of sex, love & race. Made with the support of NZ On Air.

The NZ Wars Collection | 2017-24 | Ruapekapeka | Waitara | Tainui | Wairau | Tauranga Moana | Video Documentary | History

The NZ Wars Collection

AWARD-WINNING DOCUMENTARY. Highlighting Northland's most infamous armed conflict. Hosted by Mihingarangi Forbes. Made with the support of NZ On Air.

The Outliers | 2020 | Video Series | New Zealanders

The Outliers

The Outliers is a look at inspirational youth from minority communities that are bucking the trends and standing out from their peers. Made with the support of NZ On Air.

The River | 2023 | Podcast Series | Crime | Māori

The River

My awa. What secrets lie beneath your surface? Made with the support of Te Māngai Pāho.

The Turning Point | 2023 | Video Series | Environment | Documentary

The Turning Point

A new generation of kaitiaki take on the challenge of protecting and restoring our natural environment. Made with the support of NZ On Air.

This Is Us | 2020 | Video Series | New Zealanders

This Is Us

A series of digital films 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.

This Is Wheel Life | 2023 | Video Series | Disability | Documentary

This Is Wheel Life

A look into the lives of Soph and Indy, the quadriplegic-carer-cousin duo. Made with the support of NZ On Air.

Topp Class | 2023 | Concert Video | Music

Topp Class

NZ’s top musicians and comedians celebrate the extraordinary contribution Dames Lynda & Jools Topp have made to Aotearoa New Zealand over 40 years. Made with the support of NZ On Air.

Untold Pacific History | 2021 | Video Documentary + Podcast Series | History

Untold Pacific History

BEST PASIFIKA PROGRAMME, NZTV AWARDS 2022. A dynamic and often provocative account of NZ's relationship with the Pacific. Made possible by the RNZ/NZ On Air Innovation Fund.

Whānau 2021 | 2022 | Documentary

Whānau 2021

The latest instalment in a special longitudinal documentary project that began following the lives of four Māori born in 2000. Made with the support of NZ On Air.

What Will I Be Today? | Audio | Tamariki/Children

What Will I Be Today?

A series where the characters daydream, imagining themselves to be heroes and adventurers on an important mission. Each of the 16 episodes has its own amazing soundscape that transports you through the adventure. Made possible by the RNZ/NZ On Air Innovation Fund.

What's the Disabili-Tea | 2022 | Video Series | Disability | Documentary

What's the Disabili-Tea

Video series that showcases the lives of those who are disabled and identity as being Queer. Made with the support of NZ On Air.

Whitiki | 2020 | Video Series | Documentary | History

Whitiki

Video documentary that tells the stories of three Māori pioneers who went to battle in WWI, through the eyes of their descendants. Made with the support of NZ On Air.

Widows of Shuhada | 2020 | Podcast Series | March 15

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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