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Origins
Scotty Morrison is back following in the footsteps of the first explorers and settlers of Aotearoa, as they sailed down from Hawaiki to their new home.
Yonder
Yonder, a new hip-hop supergroup formed between Aotearoa artists Chase Woods, Brandn Shiraz, and Choicevaughan, have dropped their debut single as a trio, 'Hold Tight’.
Blue Murder Motel
When an Aussie cop couple trade police work in for a quiet life managing a beachside motel in New Zealand, little do they know crime will come to them.
Stan Walker & Nauti
Aotearoa's underground rap force Nauti and national R&B treasure Stan Walker have teamed up for a new collab, 'One Life', created during an APRA SongHubs session.
Drama
View allBlue Murder Motel
When an Aussie cop couple trade police work in for a quiet life managing a beachside motel in New Zealand, little do they know crime will come to them.
Kupu X
Kahu's childhood was marred by a web of lies obscuring the facts around her mother’s disappearance, trusting no one and assuming everyone had something to hide.
Day One Shorts 2025
A series of eight short films made by young emerging filmmakers that explore culture, social, and political issues.
Dead Ahead
A high-powered Māori lawyer (Miriama Smith) accidentally unleashes her chaotic tūpuna (ancestors), forcing the living and the dead to navigate their shared legacy.
Comedy
View allSmall Town Scandal
Tom Sainsbury plays a disgraced journalist-turned-true-crime podcast host investigating the death of his millionaire uncle in a town filled with eccentric suspects.
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The School Repeaters
After a prank backfires, a group of friends secretly repeat the year, get roasted as 'old,' and prep for rugby finals-until a familiar face threatens to expose them.
Bloke Of The Apocalypse
In the rural back blocks of New Zealand, a father and son battle a zombie apocalypse and some annoying neighbours, all while taking care of their pet lamb, Lambie.
The All Goods Race
Aotearoa social media stars Torrell Tafa and Terewai Kopua face off in a race across the North Island relying only on the kindness of their fellow kiwis.
Documentary
View allOrigins
Scotty Morrison is back following in the footsteps of the first explorers and settlers of Aotearoa, as they sailed down from Hawaiki to their new home.
Once Were Gardeners
A gardening show like none other, full of laughs, learnings and featuring some ‘out the gate’ characters whose mātauranga, excitement and passion for the māra is seriously infectious.
Dadolescence
Follow five teen Kiwi Dads on their uncensored journey to parenthood, facing the challenges of unexpected pregnancy while also navigating everything in between.
Triple Threat
Follow three New Zealand rugby players - Jorja Miller, Maia Joseph, and Katelyn Vahaakolo - in the lead-up to their first Women's Rugby World Cup.
Journalism
View allPaddy Gower Has Issues
Journalist Paddy Gower, and offsider, the hilarious Karen O'Leary are back to tackle the issues facing New Zealanders.
Ahi Wānanga
Discover the life stories of 12 people from Aotearoa's Muslim and Māori communities, in this uplifting exploration of identity, belonging and resilience.
Patrick Gower: On Ice
In this two-part special Patrick Gower: On Ice, Paddy takes on one of the biggest, most pressing issues facing our country - the Climate Crisis.
Youth Wings
Youth Wings by The Spinoff is back for election season 2023. Following passionate members of five of the political youth wings in Aotearoa.
Youth
View allAotearoa Kiwi Adventures
A collection of Kiwi made videos that reflect the sounds, language and stories of Aotearoa.
The Poo Files
Zoo-ology meets poo-ology, in this bizarre and hilariously fascinating investigation of animal poos and the creatures that make them!
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Kiri And Lou
Kiri is a feisty little dinosaur with overpowering emotions, and Lou is a gentle, thoughtful purple creature. In their prehistoric forest, the pair invite children to learn about kindness and …
Little Apocalypse
Siblings Cole and Leith accidentally open a portal into a supernatural realm, letting in a cheeky poltergeist and an army of mischievous little monsters! It's a paranormal rollercoaster of emotions.
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Music
View allYonder
Yonder, a new hip-hop supergroup formed between Aotearoa artists Chase Woods, Brandn Shiraz, and Choicevaughan, have dropped their debut single as a trio, 'Hold Tight’.
Stan Walker & Nauti
Aotearoa's underground rap force Nauti and national R&B treasure Stan Walker have teamed up for a new collab, 'One Life', created during an APRA SongHubs session.
Get To Know: The Boondocks
Charlotte Ryan gets on stage with Brandon & Scotty from The Boondocks. We dive into their live set-up secrets, their unapologetic dad rock dreams.
Get To Know: Tusekah
We chat with Tusekah about her upbringing, style inspirations, and how her love for lyrics sparked a passion for songwriting.
Aotearoa Discover
View allAotearoa 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.
Information
View allEat Well For Less New Zealand
Chef Michael Van de Elzen and restaurateur Ganesh Raj are back helping Kiwi whānau trade in bad food habits and expensive branded products for cheaper, smarter, and healthier options!
Tangiwai: A Forgotten History
This podcast explores the unfortunate series of events that led to Ka 949 plunging into the Whangaehu River and hears from those there that night and witnessed the nightmare unfold.
TransGenerations
In this new documentary series several high-profile trans rights activists tell their stories and shine a light on the experience of transgender New Zealanders.
Unravelling Anxiety
The new web series Unravelling Anxiety, the second in Digital Alchemist’s ‘Misconceptions’ series, aims to bust myths, and let people who live with anxiety know that they are not alone.
Community
View allThe Shortland Street Collection
NZOnScreen is celebrating Shortland Street after countless kisses, twists, calamities and cliffhangers, Shortland Street has been on air for more than 30 years.
Samoan Community Radio
Smooth sounds of Samoa, local guests, news and information. A mix of music, community news, singing and talking, with topics focused on the local and wider Samoan community.
AudioCulture
AudioCulture is the noisy library of NZ music - an online celebration of the people who have created the music, the scenes they shaped, and the audiences they played to.
Our Stories, Our Voices For 30 Years
View allShortland 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.
Events
View allMānawatia a Matariki
Join hosts Stacey Morrison and Mātai Smith for live coverage of the festivities as Aotearoa celebrates the Matariki public holiday.
Mānawatia a Matariki
Join Stacey Morrison (Te Arawa, Ngāi Tahu) and Mātai Smith (Rongowhakaata, Ngāi Tāmanuhiri) for live coverage of our national Matariki celebrations. Beginning at dawn with traditional Hautapu ceremony.
#MARANGA - Rise up Aotearoa
A national outdoor concert to aid families and communities impacted by Cyclone Gabrielle.