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NZ Wars: Stories of Waerenga-a-Hika
NZ Wars: Stories of Waerenga-a-Hika combines the accounts of iwi historians and Dr Vincent O'Malley to tell the story of Waerenga-a-Hika.
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.
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.
TEEKS
Acclaimed Māori soul artist TEEKS returns with My Boy, a deeply personal and soulful new single that sees him embrace his queer identity with honesty and confidence.
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Drama
View allEpisode One Redux
Pilot episodes of 4 new series from emerging Pan Asian screen talent in Aotearoa where the catch is the series do not exist yet bringing bold ideas to life now.
Shortland Street
Ferndale’s fearless doctors and nurses face a new era under new CEO Rachel McKenna but with temptation jealousy and revenge at play, what legacy will they leave?
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.
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.
Comedy
View allBryn & 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.
Baddies
After a bungled heist hits a small Aotearoa town, four misfit kids at a dodgy youth camp become unlikely heroes in a race for a million dollars.
Head Girl
Three Wellington flatmates navigate their 20s, but clashing ambitions keep getting in the way.
Internet’s Guide to Mental Health
An honest, comedic look at the funny, frustrating, and sometimes difficult experience of living inside your own head.
Documentary
View allChoir Games
An uplifting docuseries about the power of music to change lives. Follow two choirs - one from New York City and one from Kaitaia
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NZ Wars: Stories of Waerenga-a-Hika
NZ Wars: Stories of Waerenga-a-Hika combines the accounts of iwi historians and Dr Vincent O'Malley to tell the story of Waerenga-a-Hika.
Toitū te whenua - Māori Place Names
Place names tell us where we are and where we might want to go. They help us find our way. But place names are also important signposts of history
What The Hell Happened At Woofington's?
After a police raid on a luxury dog retreat, this series uncovers the strange and harrowing story behind it.
Journalism
View allMatariki 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.
Case by Case
Every case tells a story. But understanding what happens in court, a tribunal or disciplinary hearing, and why.
Paddy 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.
Youth
View allBuzz's Epic Little Missions S2
Buzz from Toi Time is back at it again! Join him for exciting missions on his family farm and around rural Aotearoa, as he shares his love of nature, whanau …
Katie's Kurī
A friendship between a lonely girl and her new puppy grows when they attend te reo Māori dog classes together.
Jandal Burn
Life is a crack-up for best mates Puku and Kev. They work together in a jandal shop in the small town of Pikelet, where every day brings new surprises.
Aotearoa Kiwi Adventures
A collection of Kiwi made videos that reflect the sounds, language and stories of Aotearoa.
Music
View allGin Wigmore
Gin Wigmore’s long-awaited album Beautiful Mess is out now. Her first in eight years, it explores love, loss, motherhood, and self-discovery.
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TEEKS
Acclaimed Māori soul artist TEEKS returns with My Boy, a deeply personal and soulful new single that sees him embrace his queer identity with honesty and confidence.
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Louis Baker
Soulful Wellington singer-songwriter Louis Baker returns with All We Need, an uplifting contemporary soul track carrying a message of hope.
LEAO
LEAO, a Pacific-rooted project blending fa’asamoa spirit with neo-psychedelia. Return with Lalelei, the final single from their upcoming album The Samoa Tapes.
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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.