Collections
Classic and curious collections, hand-picked by NZ On Screen and special guests
The Nature Collection
This collection showcases New Zealand's impressive record in nature and wildlife films. Check out whales, wild deer, and a menagerie of curious birds — limestone caves and Antarctic volcanoes.
The Shortland Street Collection
A celebration of long-running soap Shortland Street, including calamities, music, bloopers and more.
The Ray Columbus Collection
A nod to the mod – a career-spanning collection that salutes the legendary Ray Columbus.
Songs of Westside
A parade of classic Kiwi songs, from the series that goes back to where it all began for the Wests — our favourite bogan TV family.
The Pacific Collection
From Niue to Auckland, from Tagata Pasifika to bro'Town, from Bill Sevesi to King Kapisi — 30 classic titles celebrating Pasifika culture and people.
Fool's Gold
Check out some memorable Kiwi leg-pulling in this collection of spoofs and mockumentaries.
Kiwi Architecture
A collection that shines a light on architecture in New Zealand.
In Memoriam Collection
These short videos acknowledge members of the New Zealand screen industry who have passed away.
Thirty Years of Three
November 2019 marks three decades since Three first went to air. This 30th birthday collection looks back at notable shows, starting from the very first day of transmission.
The Body Art Collection
NZ On Screen's Body Art Collection features more than 30 titles, many of them about tattooing
Best of the 00s
A collection celebrating classic television, film and music of the 2000s — from Outrageous Fortune to Dancing with Stars.
The Give It A Whirl Collection
A collection celebrating Kiwi rock music, built around classic show Give It A Whirl — including unseen interviews, radio show Give It A Girl, and three backgrounders.
Horror
Vampires, zombies, mutant sheep, and the Bride of Frankenstein: a collection devoted to Kiwi horror.
The Dance Collection
A celebration of dance: from the grace of the Royal New Zealand Ballet, to Dancing with the Stars and global sensation Parris Goebel, this collection has the moves covered.
Accent on Kiwi
From Karyn Hay to Billy T, take a look at some fentestic pieces of New Zealand television that feature the Kiwi ecceent.
New Zealand Tourism Films
‘Don’t leave town till you’ve seen the country’ was the catchphrase for a 1980s advertising campaign which reminded Kiwis that tourism begins at home. Don't leave NZ On Screen until checking out this collection of tourism promos.
The Lockdown Collection
NZ On Screen's Lockdown Collection showcases some of the creativity that brewed in New Zealand homes after the country went into lockdown, on 25 March 2020.
Chinese in New Zealand Collection
Documentary, comedy, drama, and even some martial arts: a collection celebrating Chinese in New Zealand.
Cats and Dogs
A collection of screen cats and dogs. The purrfect canine and feline mix. So Sit! Watch. And enjoy...
Winners & Losers Collection
Roger Donaldson and Ian Mune's classic 70s television series, restored.
The Music Festivals Collection
The counterculture, the mud, the hangovers – and the music! From New Zealand's very own Woodstock to Gisborne's hot ticket, Rhythm and Vines, this collection covers the long history of music festivals in Aotearoa.
The 48Hours Collection
A collection devoted to New Zealand's annual 48Hours competition for films made furiously fast.
The Sir Dave Dobbyn Collection
A collection celebrating the work of legendary musician Dave Dobbyn.
The Roger Donaldson Collection
A collection devoted to the career of director Roger Donaldson, including award-winning dramas, interviews, and lost gems.
Thirty Years of South Pacific Pictures
From Marlin Bay to Westside — and so much more in between — this collection marks 30 years of production from South Pacific Pictures.
The Coming-of-Age Collection
From The God Boy to Boy, plus singers, whale riders and more — NZ On Screen presents its Coming-of-Age Collection.
The Sam Hunt Collection
A collection celebrating Sam Hunt – a man for whom poetry is his lifeblood; a poet whose words have provided a backdrop to New Zealand lives.
25 Years of Television
Three television specials and a run of live performances from 1985, celebrating the 25th anniversary of New Zealand television
Classic TV Catchphrases
Classic moments where a few choice words become the stuff of a national catchphrase.
60 TV Moments: 1960 - 2020
60 TV moments from across the decades, celebrating 60 years of television in New Zealand. Some serious, some light, something for everyone...
The Wahine Disaster
A collection of documentaries about the Wahine Disaster of April 1968
John Clarke - The Collection
A collection celebrating the outstanding career of beloved Kiwi comedy legend John Clarke. We lost him to Australia, but not before he entrenched himself in Kiwi culture with his iconic Fred Dagg character. There’s plenty of Fred to enjoy, and much more besides. Get in behind!
The NZ Film Commission turns 40
A collection celebrating 40 years of the NZ Film Commission, and 40 years of New Zealand films.
Classic Kiwi Food Shows
Food shows have been a staple of the Kiwi TV diet since our very first broadcasts. This collection offers up a smorgasbord of local chefs and culinary delights.
Top Five Collection
A wide and varied selection of favourite NZ On Screen titles, as chosen by a wide and varied list of Kiwi screen figures.
Controversial Crime Stories
A collection of crime cases that have been the subject of high profile documentaries and dramas.
Kiwi Oscar Heroes
A collection of films that have seen Kiwis winning glory at the Academy Awards — or coming very close.
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.
Sculpture
A collection about some of New Zealand's notable sculptors and their work.
Kids Classics
"Keep cool till after school" with this collection of classic kids programmes.
The Don McGlashan Collection
Don McGlashan plays drums, horns and guitars, has crafted classic songs with Blam Blam Blam, The Mutton Birds and as a solo artist, and has won multiple awards for his soundtracks. This collection pays tribute to a talented man.
Pioneering Women
A collection celebrating women and feminism in New Zealand, from all walks of life — pioneering, staunch and committed.
The Bird Collection
A collection devoted to our feathered friends — from nosey kea to noisy kākāpō, to miraculous rescue missions and birds whose only remaining home is the museum.
The Dragon Collection
A collection showcasing classic Kiwi band Dragon.
NZ On Air - 30th Birthday Collection
In celebration of the 30th anniversary of funding organisation NZ On Air: from Jacinda Ardern to Oscar Kightley, famous Kiwis talk about their favourite New Zealand TV programmes and music videos.
The Banned Collection
A collection of titles that pushed the boundaries, and were sometimes banned for doing so.
The Fishing Collection
Fishy tales from one of New Zealand's most popular pastimes: a collection about fishing.
The Antarctica Collection
A collection celebrating Antarctica.
The Taika Waititi Collection
From acting to funny accents, to directing blockbuster movie hits — a collection devoted to the many talents of Taika Waititi.
When NZ Made World News
A collection of international attention-grabbing stories.
The Hot Seat
The hot seat: not always the most comfortable place on screen – for interviewer or interviewee. This collection looks at some iconic Kiwi contributions.
Cover Songs
Crummer sings Clapton, Head Like a Hole sings Springsteen: a collection of popular New Zealand cover songs.
The Hello Sailor Collection
A collection devoted to legendary Ponsonby rock'n'rollers Hello Sailor.
Kiwi Song Birds
A salute to the women of New Zealand music – the songs and songstresses that have found their way into Kiwi hearts.
Kiwi Love Songs
From Blam Blam Blam to Tiki Taane, a collection of classic love songs spanning 50 years.
NZ On Screen Turns 10
From Britten to Bugger, this collection celebrates 10 years of NZ On Screen — and the most viewed titles for each of those 10 years. Enjoy!
Kiwi Music Videos: The Award-Winners
Guitars, Diamonds and Smiles: a collection of award-winning music videos which spans three decades.
New Zealand Poetry
A collection featuring documentaries about some of New Zealand's most celebrated poets — plus classic train film The Coaster.
NZ Comedy is a Bit S**t ...But in a Good Way
A collection exploring the mindspinning idea that Kiwi comedy be a bit shit and quite good, all at the same time.
The Sailing Collection
Take the trip: NZ On Screen's Sailing Collection offers everything from waka warriors to America's Cup winners.
The Gaylene Preston Collection
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...
The Radio Collection
A collection that highlights the impact, achievements (and some shock-jock antics) of the radio industry an Aotearoa.
The Crown Collection
A collection of things royal – from visits downunder to a royal guest appearance on bro'Town.
The World War II Collection
Published to mark the 75th anniversary of VJ Day on 15 August 2020, The World War II Collection serves as an on-screen remembrance to the 140,000 Kiwis that served and more than 11,000 that lost their lives.
The Protest Collection
A collection which spans decades of public protest in New Zealand.
Māori Television Collection
Māori Television was launched in March 2004: celebrate New Zealand's indigenous broadcaster in this collection
Split Enz
Documentaries, music videos and curious odds'n'enz, celebrating a truly trailblazing band.
The Topp Twins Collection
A collection celebrating Kiwi singing and comedy legends the Topp Twins.
The Cow Collection
More than 30 titles devoted to the humble cow (plus a couple of bulls).
Bloopers
From animals and puppets, to giggling hosts and newsreaders: a collection of moments when not everything went to plan.
The Sam Neill Collection
Actor, director, makes the odd bottle of pinot noir: a collection celebrating the screen work of Sam Neill.