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'
See What I Mean (1992)
Director: Shirley Horrocks
This educative documentary presents two real life stories - the true story of a family who were all born deaf, and the story of a journalist who disco... Read more
Seven Rivers Walking (Haere Marire) (2017)
Director: Kathleen Gallagher, Gaylene Barnes
Seven Rivers Walking documents a series of protest walks and talks along the rivers of Canterbury. The city rivers of Christchurch and the braided riv... Read more
She Shears (2018)
Director: Jack Nicol
In the gruelling world of competitive sheep shearing there is no women's section. Women and men compete together. She Shears is the story of passion,... Read more
Shihad: Beautiful Machine (2012)
7.8/10
Director: Sam Peacocke
Starring: Jon Toogood, Tom Larkin, Phil Knight, Karl Kippenberger
For over 20 years, Shihad has defined New Zealand rock music. From their roots in Wellington's furious 90's punk metal scene, to the wild Berlin days,... Read more
Silk Riders (2006)
Kiwi Gareth Morgan, his intrepid wife Jo and three motorcycle companions set off to retrace Marco Polo's legendary journey, overland from his home in... Read more
Sir Edmund Hillary: 1919-2008 (2008)
5.9/10
Starring: Edmund Hillary
Sir Edmund Hillary, one of New Zealand's most beloved and internationally recognised heroes is profiled in the documentary 'Remembering Sir Ed'. Born... Read more
Sisters From Siberia (2009)
Director: Russell Campbell
In 2006, Wellington City Councillor Stephanie Cook succeeds, after some difficulty, in adopting two sisters from a children's home in Siberia. Katya i... Read more
Someone Else's Country (1996)
Director: Alister Barry
Starring: Narrated by, Ian Johnstone
This feature documentary, narrated by Ian Johnstone, tells the story of how the 'new right' took power and exercised it relentlessly to turn our count... Read more
South (Marcus Lush) (2009)
8.7/10
Starring: Marcus Lush
Another offering from broadcaster Marcus Lush sees him on a heartfelt journey into the rugged and beautiful south of New Zealand. While work introduce... Read more
Spookers (2017)
6.1/10
Director: Florian Habicht
Starring: Huia Apiata, Barbara Armstrong
As night falls at Spookers, dozens of seemingly ordinary people become freaks, zombies and chainsaw-wielding clowns. Every weekend come rain, hail or... Read more