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The best and latest NZ On Air funded content, from drama, to music, to documentaries.

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Meet The Preppers

Meet the everyday Kiwis getting ready for the end of the world as this Documentary NZ episode explores the mindset, motivations and DIY bunkers of NZ’s quiet prepping revolution.

Good Bones

Murder mystery drama-comedy Good Bones stars Josh Thomson as incurable procrastinator Sal who impulse buys a murder house.

Stan Walker – Home

A deeply personal waiata written as a promise to his tamariki that wherever life takes them, they will always have a home in him and his wife.

Eat Well For Less S6

Eat Well For Less is back helping Kiwis trade in bad food habits and expensive branded products for cheaper, smarter, and healthier options.

A Remarkable Place To Die S2

Queenstown crime series A Remarkable Place To Die is back for a second season with new cases and old echoes from her past for Detective Anais Mallory.

Ngā Aho Shorts: Wait, Wait, Now!

When best friends are left at home for the night, they do what all teenage boys do: raid Mum’s wardrobe, play dress-ups, and create a fantasy world where they feel …

Ms. X

A suburban mum and her high school friend plot to frighten her unfaithful husband straight, but their scheme spirals into murder, trapping her between law enforcement, drug lords, and ruthless …

This Is Home

Tensions rise and secrets are revealed as a whānau stand to lose their beloved homestead.
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Comedy

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Good Bones

Murder mystery drama-comedy Good Bones stars Josh Thomson as incurable procrastinator Sal who impulse buys a murder house.

Taskmaster NZ S7

Five fresh faces are stepping up to the plate – or, more accurately, into the chaos – as Taskmaster NZ returns for its seventh season.

Settling

Two disillusioned 30-somethings carry out their teenage pact - a platonic marriage - to satisfy family and societal expectations.

Bryn & Ku's Singles Club S2

After their cross-country quest to find love, comedians Brynley Stent and Kura Forrester embark on new relationship adventures and make life-altering decisions.
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Documentary

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Sleep

Chronic insomniac Al Brown explores the science of sleep and reveals the profound impact of lack of sleep on our physical and mental health.

Robyn Malcolm – Menopause and Us

Kiwi actor Robyn Malcolm explores the harsh realities of menopause uncovering some of the biggest misconceptions around the topic.

Untold Pacific History

From extraordinary acts of survival in the vast Pacific Ocean, to stories of resilience that defy expectation, NZ Screen Award-winning documentary podcast Untold Pacific History is back for season three …

Inside Operation Mike

A documentary following the Police investigation to uncover what happened to John Beckenridge and his 11-year-old son Mike, after their car plummeted off a 90 metre cliff in the remote …
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Factual

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Meet The Preppers

Meet the everyday Kiwis getting ready for the end of the world as this Documentary NZ episode explores the mindset, motivations and DIY bunkers of NZ’s quiet prepping revolution.

Whales, Rats and Kauri

A young man learns the sacred rites of Māori whale harvests. But learning from Dad is as tough as the gruelling harvests for bone and oil that revive a traditional …

Coastal Wonders

Join Tom Webster (Grand Designs NZ) and travel the South Pacific, visiting extraordinary coastal homes to explore how the places we live can shape our wellbeing and happiness.

Paddy Gower Has Issues

Journalist Paddy Gower, and offsider, the hilarious Karen O'Leary are back to tackle the issues facing New Zealanders.
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Stan Walker – Home

A deeply personal waiata written as a promise to his tamariki that wherever life takes them, they will always have a home in him and his wife.

Fresh Cuts Playlist

Whakarongo mai, press play on the soundtrack to your weekend. Fresh Cuts / Puoro Hou has been updated with the latest releases from Aotearoa.

Purple Pilgrims

Purple Pilgrims have announced the release of their third album, Given to the Night coming out in November 2026. The first single Innocence Lost is out now.

Te Reo Playlist

A playlist to celebrate New Zealand's finest contemporary waiata reo Māori, curated in collaboration with Irirangi Te Motu and Te Māngai Pāho.
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Kupu

Expand your Te Reo Māori vocab with the word game Kupu by independent game studio Arctic Arcade. Ad free and free to play.
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Events

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Matariki Herenga Waka 2026

Join us for the Hautapu Ceremony and Matariki Address live from Takaparawhau in Tāmaki Makaurau. Hosted by Stacey Morrison, Mātai Smith and Te Aorere Pewhairangi.

2026 Aotearoa Music Awards

Grounded in 60 years of history, AMA has evolved to reflect our unique cultural identity. It has launched music careers, told artists’ stories and created memorable moments.

Anzac Day

Coverage of the Anzac Day Dawn Service and National Commemorative Service.
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Journalism

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Case by Case

Every case tells a story. But understanding what happens in court, a tribunal or disciplinary hearing, and why.

The Hui

Julian Wilcox presents a compelling mix of current affairs investigations, human interest and arts and culture stories.

Tagata Pasifika

Tagata Pasifika is TVNZ's flagship Pacific news show, telling the stories of Pacific Islanders and its community.

Q + A with Jack Tame

Q+A is a New Zealand current event and political talk show. Join the Q+A team to find the answers to the questions that matter.
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Aotearoa Discover

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Aotearoa Discover on Spotify

Listen on Spotify, the newest playlist curated by music tastemaker Charlotte Ryan featuring 100% New Zealand music.

Aotearoa Discover on Apple Music

Listen on Apple Music, the newest playlist curated by music tastemaker Charlotte Ryan featuring 100% New Zealand music.

Aotearoa Discover on Amazon Music

Listen on Amazon Music, the newest playlist curated by music tastemaker Charlotte Ryan featuring 100% New Zealand music.
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Our Stories, Our Voices For 30 Years

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Shortland Street

‘Shorty Street’ has grown to become a commercial success as well as a training ground for actors, writers and crew. Generations have grown up watching relatable NZ storylines and characters.

Suddenly Strange

A beautiful song by one of our most loved artists Bic Runga. Suddenly Strange was released in 1997 at a time when NZ music was finding its unique voice.

Tagata Pasifika

At a time when Pasifika people were rarely seen on screen, Tagata Pasifika was a bastion of Pacific stories, made by Pacific people for Pacific people.

Play It Strange

A powerful collision of screen and music, this early 2000s documentary series shared the stories of young musicians (many who went on to success) as they honed their songwriting craft.
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