Long before Ghost Chips, and "don't use your back like a crane", life in NZ was fraught with hazards, as shown by this collection of vintage safety films.
A collection celebrating 40 years of the NZ Film Commission, and 40 years of New Zealand films.
This collection celebrates Kiwi comedy on TV: the caricatures, piss-takes, and sitcoms that have cracked us up for over five decades.
Guitars, Diamonds and Smiles: a collection of award-winning music videos which spans three decades.
From animals and puppets, to giggling hosts and newsreaders: a collection of moments when not everything went to plan.
60 TV moments from across the decades, celebrating 60 years of television in New Zealand. Some serious, some light, something for everyone...
From alien hunters to futuristic fuel wars to nuclear volcanoes this collection is a showcase of film and TV that has imagined 'what if?' versions of NZ life.
Fishy tales from one of New Zealand's most popular pastimes: a collection about fishing.
A wide and varied selection of favourite NZ On Screen titles, as chosen by a wide and varied list of Kiwi screen figures.
From acting to funny accents, to directing blockbuster movie hits — a collection devoted to the many talents of Taika Waititi.
A collection celebrating Kiwi singing and comedy legends the Topp Twins.
A collection of films that have seen Kiwis winning glory at the Academy Awards — or coming very close.
For this screen showcase of NZ visual arts talent, critic Mark Amery selects his top arts documentaries profiling NZ artists, both lauded and unheralded.
This NZ Music Month collection showcases music television in Aotearoa, spun from a playlist of classic documentaries and beloved music shows.
Buckle up as we blast from the past Russ le Roq, game show host Paul Henry, and catwalk model Rachel - it's our Before They Were Famous collection.
Flying Nun is synonymous with Kiwi indie music. This selection of music videos by label founder Roger Shepherd celebrates Flying Nun's indie/DIY ethos.
A collection of screen cats and dogs. The purrfect canine and feline mix. So Sit! Watch. And enjoy...
NZ On Air began funding local content in 1989. This special collection looks back at the 20 most watched NZ On Air-funded programmes since then — plus some bonus titles that also rated highly.
More than 30 titles devoted to the humble cow (plus a couple of bulls).
This collection pays tribute to filmmaker Geoff Murphy — the legendary director of Goodbye Pork Pie, Utu, The Quiet Earth and more.
Actor, director, makes the odd bottle of pinot noir: a collection celebrating the screen work of Sam Neill.
A collection full of riches, devoted to the work of Dame Gaylene Preston. The award-winning Kiwi filmmaker has been charting stories of love, war, calamity, and inspirational women for more than four decades. Featuring her early work, memorable documentaries, full-length movies, and more...
A collection that shines a light on architecture in New Zealand.
NZ On Screen has selected an all-time NZ feature film Top 10. Whet your appetite for our finest features via choice 10-minute excerpts of the movies.
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