Podcasts & Series
Featured video series
Latest video series
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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.
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Duality
From TAHI.fm. 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.
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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.
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My Cyclone Gabrielle
When Cyclone Gabrielle hit, it left a mark on us beyond the physical destruction. Four directors confront this impact on our worst-affected communities. Made with the support of NZ On Air.
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Fighting Chance
A series that follows 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.
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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.
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NZ Wars: Stories of Wairau
VIDEO & PODCAST. 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.
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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.
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Loading Docs 2022 (Season 9)
A launchpad for New Zealand documentary shorts. Stories of pain, passion, perseverance, and the pursuit of something meaningful.
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Amplified
Hosted by DJ & music journalist Jess Fu, Amplified spotlights artists who use music to embrace, connect to, & explore their cultural roots. Made with the support of NZ On Air.
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ConspiraSeries
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.
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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.
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The Aotearoa History Show
The story of New Zealand and its people from its geological origins to modern day, hosted by William Ray, Māni Dunlop & Leigh-Marama McLachlan, with animation by Chris Maguren.
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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.
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Five Nights at Everybody Eats
Five Wellington chefs are challenged with creating a gourmet three-course meal with donated food.
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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.
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Someday Stories 6 (2022)
A series of short films by emerging young filmmakers. Made with the support of NZ On Air & Te Māngai Pāho.
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The Citizen's Handbook
2x SEASONS. Become a better New Zealand citizen! A comedy video and podcast civics series that tackles NZ history and issues. Made with the support of NZ On Air.
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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.
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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.
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Breaking Silence
2x SEASONS. 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.
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Someday Stories 5 (2021)
A series of sustainability-focused short films by emerging young filmmakers. Made with the support of NZ On Air, Te Māngai Pāho, & the NZFC.
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Loading Docs 2021 (Season 8)
A launchpad for New Zealand documentary shorts. Chasing hope of growth, change, and justice in the lands of Aotearoa.
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He Kākano Ahau
2x SEASONS. 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.
Radio Podcasts
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Mediawatch
There's never a shortage of opinions on the media - but Mediawatch looks at it all in detail twice a week, accompanied by to-the-point interviews and analysis. Mediawatch is a must-listen…
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Nights
Tune in to Nights every weekday from 8pm to midnight for a delectable buffet of creative ideas, open-minded conversations, music, musings and daily stimulation.
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World & Pacific News
A bulletin of Pacific News and a sports report.
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Checkpoint
Checkpoint with Lisa Owen is RNZ’s weekday drive-time news programme, Our people, stories and breaking news and interviews from 4-6pm.
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Afternoons
Jesse Mulligan presents an upbeat mix of the curious and the compelling, ranging from the stories of the day to the great questions of our time.
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Midday Report
Midday Report - Te Pūrongo o te Poutūtanga. RNZ's midday current affairs programme, including RNZ News, business, rural and sports news, plus the long-range weather forecast and Worldwatch…
