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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'

Country Calendar: Director's Pick (2010)

'Country Calendar' tells the stories of hardworking folk from the heartland, now in its 45th year making it New Zealand's longest running television s... Read more

Crossing Rachmaninoff (2015)

8.4/10
Director: Rebecca Tansley
Starring: Flavio Villani

An uplifting musical journey that provides an intimate insight into the process of becoming a classical musician. Crossing Rachmaninoff follows aspiri... 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

Death on the Amazon (2003)

Director: Simon Atkins
Starring: Sir Peter Blake

Featuring two short documentaries, the first, 'Sir Peter Blake: The Man' outlines a staggering career in sailing and a personal portrait of a New Zeal... Read more

Early Days Yet (2001)

Director: Shirley Horrocks

One of New Zealand's greatest writers, Alan Curnow has a major international reputation. Winner of 7 New Zealand Book Awards and the Commonwealth Poet... Read more

Earth Whisperers / Papatuanuku (2009)

Director: Kathleen Gallagher

Kathleen Gallagher's film "Earth Whisperers/Papatuanuku" was shot at spectacular locations around New Zealand by acclaimed cameramen Alun Bollinger an... Read more

Earthquake (2006)

5.9/10
Director: Gaylene Preston

With an almighty crack and rumble followed by a devastating fire, the Hawkes Bay Earthquake of 1931 struck with lethal results. 258 people died and ma... Read more

Ends of the Earth (2006)

Starring: Paul Henry

Presenter and journalist Paul Henry leads us off the beaten track, offering an intelligent insight into kiwis who have chosen to leave the safety of G... Read more

Equator: Power of the Sun / Challenge of the Cold (2006)

8.1/10

The Equator is not only the line that divides the Earth in two; it is also the climatic and evolutionary powerhouse of the world. Species that live he... Read more

Erebus: Operation Overdue (2013)

7/10
Director: Peter Burger, Charlotte Purdy

In 1979, a jet carrying 257 passengers on a sightseeing tour over Antarctica went missing. Eleven police officers were called to duty and undertook an... Read more