Collections
Classic and curious collections hand picked by NZ On Screen and special guests.
For more topical selections check out our
Spotlights.
The Florian Habicht Collection
From demolition derby drivers to spookmakers and performance artists: a collection celebrating the work of filmmaker Florian Habicht.
NZ On Air Top 20
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.
Split Enz
Documentaries, music videos and curious odds'n'enz, celebrating a truly trailblazing band.
25 Years of Shortland Street
After countless romances, breakups and revelations, Shortland Street has turned 25. Catch up with classic moments, and memories from the cast.
Five Decades of NZ Number One Hits
Jump between the decades for 50 years of Kiwi music ... counting the beat from 60s ballads to turn of the century hip hop.
2016's Most Viewed
NZ On Screen's Collection of most viewed clips for 2016 includes classic adverts, musical interludes, and legendary talents lost to us over the year — from Martin Crowe to Ray Columbus, actor Sophia Hawthorne, and David Bowie.
The Car Collection
Car races, demolition derbies and a famous yellow mini ...The Car Collection is loaded with vehicles of every make and vintage, plus appearances by Bruce McLaren, Scott Dixon, Bruno Lawrence, and two clever canines.
Turning Up the Volume
Press play on NZ On Screen's biggest collection yet. From hip hop to Howard Morrison, explore Kiwi pop through songs, documentaries and in-depth playlists.
National Film Unit Collection
This collection celebrates government filmmaking body the National Film Unit. Culled from more than 280 NFU films on NZ On Screen, these 30 highlights cover everything from wartime newsreels and glimpses into Kiwi culture, to Oscar-nominated images of Antarctica and the Southern Alps.
The Top 10 NZ Television Ads
Great adverts are mini works of magic. This collection of classic adverts from the last 40 years includes dogs on skateboards, choc bar robberies, ghost chips and famous authors driving erratically.
NZ Disasters
Spanning more than 150 years, this collection tells stories of drama, caution, hope and recovery — from the 1863 wreck of the Orpheus at Manukau Heads, to Tarawera, the Wahine, Erebus, Pike River and Christchurch.
The Temuera Morrison Collection
From Rangi's Catch to Once Were Warriors: a collection celebrating the career of actor Temuera Morrison.
NZ On Screen's Top 10 for 2015
The most watched titles on NZ On Screen in 2015.
Top 10 NZ Party Songs
NZ On Screen's countdown of the Top 10 classic Kiwi party songs.
The Animation Collection
From talking chickens to dancing Cossacks, feast on this collection of Kiwi animation - from early stop motion shenanigans to Bride of Frankenstein.
Rugby
This collection celebrates rugby in New Zealand as it's been seen onscreen: from classic bios and tour docos, to social history, dramas and protest.
Top 40 NZ TV Classics
This Kiwi TV collection brings together 40 local TV series that have become classics.
Wellington
Wellington has been New Zealand’s capital city since 1865. Here are 50 reasons to love Wellington, from Flight of the Conchords to Carmen, from Close to Home to car chases on Courtenay Place.
The Matariki Collection
A selection of iconic Māori TV, film and music video for Matariki. Check out everything from haka to hip hop, Billy T to the birth of Māori Television.
Top 10 NZ Comedy Series
The NZ On Screen team stick their necks out to pick 10 classic NZ comedy series — from A Week of It and Billy T, to Eating Media Lunch and 7 Days.
Dunedin
The Dunedin Collection showcases a city edged by ocean, and famed for creativity. Check out the city of scarfies, Pink Frost, and oversized albatross.
The Waitangi Collection
The Waitangi collection spans everything from Mike King on the treaty trail, to waka-building, epic drama, and award-winning doco The New Zealand Wars.
Auckland
This collection celebrates Auckland onscreen. Reel through the moods and the multicultural, metro, muggy charms of New Zealand’s largest city.
Christmas
This collection brings together classic TV and film moments for the Christmas season: from broadcasting icons (Goodnight Kiwi, Thingee), to barbies and beer.