A collection of crime cases that have been the subject of high profile documentaries and dramas.
Māori Television was launched in March 2004: celebrate New Zealand's indigenous broadcaster in this collection
A collection celebrating Antarctica.
A collection showcasing classic Kiwi band Dragon.
A collection devoted to the career of director Roger Donaldson, including award-winning dramas, interviews, and lost gems.
A collection exploring the mindspinning idea that Kiwi comedy be a bit shit and quite good, all at the same time.
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.
A collection that shines a light on architecture in New Zealand.
A collection of titles that pushed the boundaries, and were sometimes banned for doing so.
A collection that highlights the impact, achievements (and some shock-jock antics) of the radio industry an Aotearoa.
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.
Take the trip: NZ On Screen's Sailing Collection offers everything from waka warriors to America's Cup winners.
These short videos acknowledge members of the New Zealand screen industry who have passed away.
Check out some memorable Kiwi leg-pulling in this collection of spoofs and mockumentaries.
A salute to the women of New Zealand music – the songs and songstresses that have found their way into Kiwi hearts.
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.
From Niue to Auckland, from Tagata Pasifika to bro'Town, from Bill Sevesi to King Kapisi — 30 classic titles celebrating Pasifika culture and people.
"Keep cool till after school" with this collection of classic kids programmes.
A nod to the mod – a career-spanning collection that salutes the legendary Ray Columbus.
Roger Donaldson and Ian Mune's classic 70s television series, restored.
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.
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.
Guitars, Diamonds and Smiles: a collection of award-winning music videos which spans three decades.
From The God Boy to Boy, plus singers, whale riders and more — NZ On Screen presents its Coming-of-Age Collection.
Actor, director, makes the odd bottle of pinot noir: a collection celebrating the screen work of Sam Neill.
Fishy tales from one of New Zealand's most popular pastimes: a collection about fishing.
A collection celebrating women and feminism in New Zealand, from all walks of life — pioneering, staunch and committed.
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.
A collection celebrating the work of legendary musician Dave Dobbyn.
‘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.
From acting to funny accents, to directing blockbuster movie hits — a collection devoted to the many talents of Taika Waititi.
The hot seat: not always the most comfortable place on screen – for interviewer or interviewee. This collection looks at some iconic Kiwi contributions.
A celebration of long-running soap Shortland Street, including calamities, music, bloopers and more.
A collection of films that have seen Kiwis winning glory at the Academy Awards — or coming very close.
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.
A collection which spans decades of public protest in New Zealand.
Classic moments where a few choice words become the stuff of a national catchphrase.
A collection celebrating 40 years of the NZ Film Commission, and 40 years of New Zealand films.
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.
A collection featuring documentaries about some of New Zealand's most celebrated poets — plus classic train film The Coaster.
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.
A collection devoted to New Zealand's annual 48Hours competition for films made furiously fast.
A wide and varied selection of favourite NZ On Screen titles, as chosen by a wide and varied list of Kiwi screen figures.
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.
NZ On Screen's Body Art Collection features more than 30 titles, many of them about tattooing
From demolition derby drivers to spookmakers and performance artists: a collection celebrating the work of filmmaker Florian Habicht.
From Karyn Hay to Billy T, take a look at some fentestic pieces of New Zealand television that feature the Kiwi ecceent.
A collection of documentaries about the Wahine Disaster of April 1968
Documentary, comedy, drama, and even some martial arts: a collection celebrating Chinese in New Zealand.
More than 30 titles devoted to the humble cow (plus a couple of bulls).
From Blam Blam Blam to Tiki Taane, a collection of classic love songs spanning 50 years.
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...
Three television specials and a run of live performances from 1985, celebrating the 25th anniversary of New Zealand television
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!
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.
A collection devoted to legendary Ponsonby rock'n'rollers Hello Sailor.
60 TV moments from across the decades, celebrating 60 years of television in New Zealand. Some serious, some light, something for everyone...
Vampires, zombies, mutant sheep, and the Bride of Frankenstein: a collection devoted to Kiwi horror.
From Marlin Bay to Westside — and so much more in between — this collection marks 30 years of production from South Pacific Pictures.
From animals and puppets, to giggling hosts and newsreaders: a collection of moments when not everything went to plan.
Documentaries, music videos and curious odds'n'enz, celebrating a truly trailblazing band.
A collection celebrating classic television, film and music of the 2000s — from Outrageous Fortune to Dancing with Stars.
A collection of screen cats and dogs. The purrfect canine and feline mix. So Sit! Watch. And enjoy...
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.
Crummer sings Clapton, Head Like a Hole sings Springsteen: a collection of popular New Zealand cover songs.
A collection of international attention-grabbing stories.
A collection of things royal – from visits downunder to a royal guest appearance on bro'Town.
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!
A collection about some of New Zealand's notable sculptors and their work.
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.
A collection celebrating Kiwi singing and comedy legends the Topp Twins.
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.
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