Podcasts & Series
Featured video series
Latest video series
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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.
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Matangireia
2x SEASONS. Matangireia is a series of conversations examining the political legacies of Māori politicians. Made with the support of NZ On Air.
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Ake Ake Ake
The story of SOUL and the land occupation at Ihumātao, through the voices of the cousins involved in the actions that took place. Made with the support of NZ On Air & Te Māngai Pāho.
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Inside Outside
A video blog that allows disabled Kiwi youth to share about their condition, what it means to them, and how it affects them and their family and friends. Made with the support of NZ On Air.
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Generation Next
Generation Next | Southside is a series of videos profiling four talented young people who call South Auckland home – a music producer, weightlifter, comedian and TV writer.
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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.
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NZ Wars: Stories of Tainui
VIDEO + PODCAST. The third epic chapter in the award-winning NZ Wars series. Presented by Mihingaarangi Forbes. Made with the support of NZ On Air.
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HERE WE ARE
Living with mental distress as a trans, gender diverse or non-binary person in Aotearoa New Zealand.
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NZ Wars: Stories of Waitara
NZTV AWARD WINNER | AIB FINALIST. 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.
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Someday Stories 4 (2020)
A series of sustainability-focused short films by emerging young film-makers. Made with the support of NZ On Air, Te Māngai Pāho, NZFC, & The Vista Foundation.
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The Outliers
The Outliers is a look at inspirational youth from minority communities who are bucking the trends and standing out from their peers. Made with the support of NZ On Air.
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House Talk
How do we solve NZ’s housing crisis? Experts, politicians, councillors, and developers have their say. Made possible by the RNZ/NZ On Air Innovation Fund.
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The Citizen's Handbook: Election Special
Everything you need to know about the upcoming NZ General Election and two referendums, from the team behind The Citizen's Handbook. Made possible by the RNZ/NZ On Air Innovation Fund.
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The Story of Te Awe
Since 2013, an Auckland Museum team have led Te Awe, a project designed to enrich, conserve and improve the care of the Museum’s taonga Māori.
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Loading Docs 2020 (Season 7)
A launchpad for New Zealand documentary shorts. A turning point for humanity. The revolution is here.
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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.
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This Is Us
A series of digital stories 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.
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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.
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Coastwatchers - Operation Pacific
The untold stories of WWII Native Wireless Operators. Video documentary with accompanying podcast. Made with the support of NZ On Air.
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Loading Docs 2019 (Season 6)
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.
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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.
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NZ Wars: The Stories of Ruapekapeka
AWARD-WINNING DOCUMENTARY. Highlighting Northland's most infamous armed conflict. Hosted by Mihingaarangi Forbes. Made with the support of NZ On Air.
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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.
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THE JOY PROJECT
From spirituality and dancing to pottery and rowing, hear from a group of New Zealanders as they share what makes them happy.
Radio Podcasts
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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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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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World & Pacific News
A bulletin of Pacific News and a sports report.
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The House
Legislation, issues and insights from Parliament.
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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…
