Podcasts & Series
All podcasts & series
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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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Are We There Yet?
The pleasures, pratfalls & practical lessons of parenting in the modern world.
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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.
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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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On the Farm
A roundup of farming conditions all around New Zealand
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Crescendo
Famous New Zealanders talk about the music that moves them with the people who make it, celebrating the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra's 75th anniversary.
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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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The Art of Entertaining
Ever thought about hosting a 70s dinner party? How about podcasting it? Well, grab your popcorn, 'cause if you came for messy, then this comedy series delivers!
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First Person
First Person is a podcast featuring the voices of New Zealanders living through big issues, news events or changes. They are the stories we don’t normally get to hear. Join John Campbell as…
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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 & TMP.
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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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The Elephant in the Bedroom
From TAHI.fm. James Roque & Chye-Ling Huang take a raw, funny, and at times confronting look at the intersection of sex, love, and race. 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.
Radio Podcasts
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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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Hymns on Sunday
A weekly selection of traditional and modern hymns with Robyn Jaquiery
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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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World & Pacific News
A bulletin of Pacific News and a sports report.
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Country Life
Country Life takes you down country roads to meet ordinary people achieving their dreams. We live in a beautiful country and we'd love to show it. Have you got a great photo? Drop us…
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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…