An elderly Turkish migrant now living in New Zealand recounts his early days as a refugee in Auckland, as told to his grandson Joel.
What can we deduce about people from the spaces in which they live and the objects that surround them? What sounds breathe life into and exist within those spaces? In one continuous shot, our journey begins in the garden and moves through a New Zealand home on a hot summer’s afternoon.
The Christchurch Earthquake left the majority of its population devastated, but for a small group of homeless people, disaster brought about new and luxurious living opportunities – a taste of what it’s like to live like a king.
Stop/Go is a slice of life documentary, which, through spending time with veteran worker Bernie, provides a first-hand look at working in traffic management amongst the great outdoors. Shot on location at a roading construction site in the beautiful MacKenzie Country, New Zealand’s iconic landscape acts as both a boost and backdrop for Bernie’s story.
Stop/Go is a slice of life documentary, which, through spending time with veteran worker Bernie, provides a first-hand look at working in traffic management amongst the great outdoors. Shot on location at a roading construction site in the beautiful MacKenzie Country, New Zealand’s iconic landscape acts as both a boost and backdrop for Bernie’s story.
‘The Jump’ is the story of bungy jumping and its unsung creator Chris Sigglekow. Unearthed video footage from the 80s uncovers this amazing period of bungy’s beginnings.
Exploring Waimana Valley's essence through waiata 'Te Rori ki Whakarae, e,' celebrating Tūhoe life and its enduring spirit.
Life inside a South Auckland rest home offers a deep, intimate view of daily existence.
Wayne, a man with limited communication skills, learns the harsh reality of love and romance.
Animal lovers form a special bond with their pets but how deep does this go and what would happen if your pets could converse with you? World-renowned animal communicator Faye Rogers takes us through an honest and open journey of the conversations she has with animals around her.
Dancer Peter Vosper sheds light on what happens on an average weeknight when a room full of strangers is enclosed in a dark room.
Hidden in the provinces of the North Island of New Zealand, one attraction has been entertaining children and adults alike for 25 years.
cruel genetic illness has left Gina bed-bound for years; sound and light cause her body further damage, and she is unable to talk.
Kusuda enters the world of Japanese winemaker, Hiro Kusuda, during a particularly challenging harvest at his vineyard in Martinborough, New Zealand.
Down the end of the long polished corridor, former Mental Health Commissioner for New Zealand, Mary O’Hagan comes face to face with the condemning words written in her psychiatric files.
The Crystal Palace stands on one of Auckland’s busiest suburban roads. Passed by hundreds of commuters everyday, the theatre represents a fading memory to some and a mystery to others.
At the age of fourteen, Tihei Harawira found his own unique way to connect with others – through freestyle rapping.
From the canopy of ageing skyscrapers to the abandoned pipelines below ground, this visual dissection of Auckland City searches for traces of Waihorotiu, an ancient waterway situated in the city centre.
For Wilbur Force, winning isn’t everything: it’s the only thing. But after moving back to his hometown, the former king of NZ pro-wrestling has no one to fight with, and nothing left to fight for. Friend and filmmaker J.Ollie Lucks steps up and dares him to reconnect with his glory days of battle.
Croc Coulter, a heavily tattooed Englishman living with cystic fibrosis in Rarotonga, teaches his new apprentice the traditional Polynesian art of Tātatau. As with all indigenous art forms, the relationship between the master and apprentice is an important one. In order for the traditional practice to continue, the knowledge must be passed down.
Four-year-old Dahlia takes us into her bittersweet world of blood, needles and sugar.
A knight-in-waiting faces his demons to lead the Steel Thorns in the intense world of medieval combat.
In the 1940s, two young Chinese refugees found an unlikely way to repay New Zealand's welcome.
Two schoolboys channel poetic frustrations about their inherited world into spoken word.
Meet the millionaire who became a shoeshine man peddling goodwill and cheer throughout Auckland.
Two best friends navigate the evolving landscape of their bond as one embraces her true gender identity.
Regina Tito looks back at her life on the streets and delivers an image society desperately needs to see.
Grace Rawson revisits the art of hand-tinted photography, a craft she mastered in the 1950s with Whites Aviation.
Unveiling the grim reality where trade laws compromise our right to clean water in the search of gold.
A passionate conservationist and his canine companion fight together to save New Zealand’s kea.
Eight Asian men challenge stereotypes and bare all as they speak candidly about sex, love and dating.
The honest musings of a Chinese grandmother brings an unseen community into the spotlight.
While preparing for a live performance, a poet reflects on his losing battle with a degenerative bone disease.
A courageous takatāpui (Māori LGBTQI) activist is fighting for true diversity in our Gay Pride celebrations.
One man's revival through the profound power of heritage and connection.
A daring journey delves into New Zealand's hidden caves, uniting friendship with the thrill of discovery.
An artist and his real-estate agent alter ego clash over the age old problem of art versus commerce.
A group of rebellious, creative Kiwi seniors give death the finger, one crazy coffin at a time.
A young Māori outsider living in Japan tackles cultural isolation using the universal language of rugby.
Mojo Mathers, Aotearoa's first deaf MP, has one final opportunity to fight for disability-inclusive democracy.
An adventurous barber, encouraging men to open up about mental health, must confront his own challenges.
An Englishman travels to Aotearoa, guided by a mission to share God’s love in te reo Māori.
Fern, a sassy Kārearea, embarks on a quest to safeguard her species' future and alter their notorious image.
In the thrilling world of dirt track racing, Brooke smashes through gender barriers to do what she loves most.
At the crossroads of past and present, Kas Futialo confronts his journey, weaving Sāmoan heritage into hip-hop to enlighten futures.
A daring couple exposes animal agriculture's violence, bringing a startling message to the streets.
A young warrior battles ecological adversity, innovating against the devastating didymo algae to protect his homeland rivers.
Connecting to culture through art, Soldiers Road Portraits reframe identity for a group of young Māori.
Freediving stars William Trubridge and Sachiko Fukumoto are determined to welcome their baby into their oceanic realm.
In his final interview, Sir Hector Busby reflects on celestial navigation and waka carving's legacy.
Once a star in B-list action films, the 'Indonesian Rambo' vanished. Is it time for this Kiwi's dramatic comeback?
A father’s love inspires an autistic teen to express himself by bringing his cartoon character to life.
The ‘Nek Minnit’ guy confronts the meme that defined him.
As Ihumātao garners worldwide attention, Pania Newton faces a critical choice: confront the bulldozers or abandon her cause.
Petra Leary takes her hidden superpower to the sky, with her drone and dog, Kodak, in tow.
A devoted Christian slams the door on the Church to pursues a path of sexual freedom.
Millennial MP, Chlöe Swarbrick, challenges the establishment during the most important year of her political career.
With time running out to fight the oncoming pandemic, an unconventional expert delivers vital information to a panicked public. Go behind-the-scenes as Dr. Siouxsie Wiles faces a growing media storm from the confines of her family home. Siouxsie & the Virus is a unique insight into one woman’s countdown to a defining moment in New Zealand history.
A year after one of the darkest days in New Zealand’s history, frustration grows at the lack of change. Is New Zealand racist? Worried the time has passed, Guled steps back into the spotlight and confronts the issues of islamophobia that no one else will.
Honouring her late Uncle Clive's adventurous spirit, Ashley takes a leap of faith and learns to fly.
Kauri are dying. A traditional Māori healer has one last chance to save an entire forest.
Against all odds, an ageing table tennis icon sacrifices it all for one last shot at Olympic greatness.
Post-trauma, Pania is reborn a warrior, turning to hunting as her path to forge a self-reliant sisterhood.
A fun-loving 40-year-old trying to ditch her period cringe.
With a 50% chance of inheriting a fatal disease, is it better to know or live in the moment?
There’s cultural appropriation in the air as kaka haka is debated by the people of Aotearoa.
A mother's nightly visits to feed stray cats lead her son to probe its link to his brother's death.
A social media fight over sexism is the last straw for the liberal daughter of a chauvinistic father.
The ultimate scam lures an elderly beekeeper around the world in this wild true-crime tale.
A hunt for the rare Weedfish in fading New Zealand kelp forests leads to a profound underwater journey.
An entomologist takes on the 1970s New Zealand Government uncovering institutional racism and child abuse.
Poet Hone Tuwhare's granddaughter pens a love letter to the world, bridging the gap he left and embracing his legacy.
New Zealand’s first Tongan swimming champion battles self-doubt and setbacks as she fights for gold.
Facing a violent past and meth addiction, Jessica Apanui turns to Māoritanga to heal.
At 18, Hayden's pursuit of bodybuilding perfection challenges family bonds and questions social media's masculine ideals.
A passionate gamer leads his team in a battle to be New Zealand's first Esports competitors in the Commonwealth Games.
John Rangihau's Tūhoe wisdom, voiced through his daughter Kararaina, addresses a legacy of institutional racism.
A Tongan-born New Zealander admits the painful truth behind what really happened to his family during the Dawn Raids.
An outbreak of tic disorders among youth sparks debate; could social media be making us sick?
After a devastating diagnosis, a father and daughter attempt one one-last challenge together.
Can we stop this silent ocean killer? He moutere tapu, he pātaka kai e tāmingia ana e tētahi pūkohu wai e hā kore nei i te mauri o te moana.
A global race to discover the wild hidden in our cities
A search for extraterrestrials
When the cost of standing up is risking what you love Kei te mura o te ahi a Zane Wedding, tohunga kake rākau, e kimi huarahi anga mua ana; ki te tū hei āki i ngā kariri o te wā, ki te whai rānei i tāna e ngākaunuitia nei?
When the law can't protect you, who will? A young woman’s life turns into a nightmare when she realises her ex-boyfriend is stalking her.
When the cost of standing up is risking what you love Kei te mura o te ahi a Zane Wedding, tohunga kake rākau, e kimi huarahi anga mua ana; ki te tū hei āki i ngā kariri o te wā, ki te whai rānei i tāna e ngākaunuitia nei?