Commercials
The Story Behind New Zealand's Most Iconic Ad
5 Aug 2021
In this episode of Eyewitness Sonia Yee takes a look at why The Great Crunchie Train Robbery was a runaway success at a time when the advertising industry hit a turning point. Audio
Steve Askin's childhood friend reflects on adventures together
20 Feb 2017
Steve Askin was a helicopter pilot, former soldier and family man. Seventeen years ago he appeared in an advertisement with a boy called Pewee - who spoke to Checkpoint today.
Footage of Steve Askin… Video, Audio