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'
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Expedition Antarctica: Into the Frozen Abyss (2009)
Three documentaries on the exploration of Antarctica - both past and present - celebrates man's determination to discover more about the world - whate... 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
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
Wild South: Volume 7 (2009)
7.8/10
Contains three episodes: 'Invaders in Paradise' - A thousand years ago the first invaders into our delicate eco-system arrived, and now the conservati... Read more
Lost in Libya (2009)
Director: Dan Henry
Starring: Roberto Chiarvetto, Brendan O'Carroll (II), Kuno Gross
Follow three 'history hunters' on a journey through the Sahara Desert in Libya. This mixed group of adventurers share a common interest; that of findi... Read more
The Man in the Hat (2009)
Director: Luit Bieringa
Starring: Narrated by, Sam Neill
Peter McLeavey has run his gallery in Wellington for more than 40 years, becoming a legendary figure of the city and the New Zealand art community. Mc... Read more
How the Other Half Lives (2009)
Starring: Marc Ellis
Kiwi celeb Marc Ellis embraces a variety of lifestyles not his own in this surprisingly insightful and good-natured series. From Friday night chanting... Read more
Topp Twins: Untouchable Girls (2009)
7.4/10
Director: Leanne Pooley
Starring: Jools Topp, Lynda Topp
A revealing and engaging look into the lives of the world's only yodelling, lesbian, country and western singing twins, Leanne Pooley's documentary is... Read more
Wild South: Volume 6 (2009)
7.8/10
'City Under the Sea' (1992) - Undersea guides Wade and Jan Doak introduce us to the busy reefs of the Poor Knights Islands, one of the world's richest... Read more
Wild South: Winter Special (2009)
7.8/10
Director: Michael Single
The Natural History film unit, based in Dunedin, has been making award-winning nature documentaries for three decades, now some of their most enthrall... Read more