New Zealand Docos
New Zealand has a rich tradition of quality documentary-making. We may not be able to get Merita Mita's 'Patu' but we do have the searing social commentary of 'In A Land of Plenty' or 'Out of Sight'. Look into New Zealand's history with 'The New Zealand Wars' or 'The Toogood Years'. These are New Zealand stories made by New Zealanders and a great treasure for us here.
Pictured: The tragic story of the Wahine ferry disaster is told in 'Shipwreck! Deadly Harbour'
Gloriavale (2022)
7.7/10
When widespread abuse is uncovered at a New Zealand cult, a family must turn to the legal system in an effort to save themselves and their community f... Read more
For My Father's Kingdom (2019)
8/10
Director: Vea Mafile'o
Director Vea Mafile'o creates a portrait of her father to better understand why he still tithes every cent possible back to his home church on the isl... Read more
Herbs - Songs of Freedom (2019)
7.5/10
Director: Tearepa Kahi
Five men from different islands throughout the South Pacific join forces in 1978 and find the words and the music within each other to give New Zealan... Read more
Dan Carter - A Perfect 10 (2019)
7.4/10
Rugby legend and All Blacks great Dan Carter opens up about his life and career. Includes insights from Dan's family, colleagues, and coaches, as well... Read more
Camino Skies (2019)
7.6/10
Exploring themes of spirituality, wellbeing and religion, this is the inspirational journey of six strangers from New Zealand and Australia walking th... Read more
The Chills: The Triumph & Tragedy of Martin Phillipps (2019)
Director: Julia Parnell, Rob Curry
The story of lyrical genius, Martin Phillipps and his band, The Chills, is a cautionary tale, a triumph over tragedy, and a statement about the meanin... Read more
Coast New Zealand: Series 3 (2018)
8.6/10
Starring: Neil Oliver
The return of the stunningly shot series that takes you on an epic voyage of discovery of people and places through New Zealand. The enthusiastic t... Read more
Celia (2018)
8.2/10
Director: Amanda Millar
Amanda Millar’s moving documentary celebrates the enduring legacy of Celia Lashlie, a passionate advocate for social interventions that equipped those... Read more
Yellow is Forbidden (2018)
Director: Pietra Brettkelly
Starring: Guo Pei
Chinese dressmaker Guo Pei dreams of her work being recognized as haute couture. Read more
The Heart Dances (2018)
Director: Rebecca Tansley
An iconic film is re-imagined by celebrated Czech dancers Jirí and Otto Bubenicek for the Royal New Zealand Ballet, setting the stage for a voyage int... Read more