Podcasts & Series
Featured video series
Latest video series
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Loading Docs 2019 (Season 6)
A launchpad for New Zealand documentary shorts. Unlikely characters become the heroes in a powerful mix of realities. Made with the support of NZ On Air.
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Land of the Long White Cloud
A documentary series that tells the stories of white New Zealanders who are confronting our colonial past and present, 250 years after Cook’s arrival. Made with the support of NZ On Air.
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NZ Wars: The Stories of Ruapekapeka
AWARD-WINNING DOCUMENTARY. Highlighting Northland's most infamous armed conflict. Hosted by Mihingaarangi Forbes. Made with the support of NZ On Air.
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Whitiki
Video documentary that tells the stories of three Māori Pioneers who went to battle in WWI, through the eyes of their descendants. Made with the support of NZ On Air.
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Fair Play
Zoë George and a roster of athletic co-hosts shine the spotlight on women in sport. – from results and athletes to current affairs and issues.
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THE JOY PROJECT
From spirituality and dancing to pottery and rowing, hear from a group of New Zealanders as they share what makes them happy.
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Literary lectures
A series of reflections by leading authors on the state of writing in Aotearoa
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Contemporary Feminism
A series of panel discussions at the City Gallery Wellington
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Not Your Average Cricket Show
Action, analysis and insight from the 2019 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup.
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Editing our genes
Kim Hill explores the ethics, practice and implications of gene editing
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Christchurch Dilemmas
Films and conversations about rebuilding the city.
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Pop! Culture
Melody Thomas (Bang!) and Tony Stamp (Music101) explore the themes and iconic characters of popular culture.
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Squeaky Bum Time: A Football World Cup Podcast
A football podcast covering the latest games and breaking stories during the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
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Ours: Treasures from Te Papa
Noelle McCarthy and 20 taonga from Te Papa that have helped shape our nation's identity
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Bits+Bytes
Peter Griffin and Simon Morton explore the tech world
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The 9th Floor
What does leadership look like from the 9th Floor of the Beehive?
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Just One Thing
Candid conversations about the precious objects in our lives and the stories behind them.
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Is this the Brighter Future?
National promised a 'Brighter Future' back in 2008 when it took power, so has it shaped our lives for better or worse? RNZ journalists investigate.
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Water Fools?
Who is really kidding themselves in the debate surrounding our rivers and lakes? The public, the farmers or the government?
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Fathom
Stories that explore the distance and the difference between us.
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My NZ
Different New Zealanders share how they see Aotearoa in 2017.
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The NEW Torchlight List
Professor Jim Flynn talks with Wallace Chapman about his controversial list of the best modern books.
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New Zealand Society
Short-form documentaries about life in Aotearoa.
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The Treaty Debates
The Te Papa treaty debates from 2005 to 2015.
Radio Podcasts
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Summer Weekends
Be entertained on Saturday and Sunday mornings throughout the summer break, with great interviews and music from 9am till noon. Email us at: theweekend@rnz.co.nz
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Nashville Babylon
The very best in Americana, alt country and blues music, hosted by Mark Rogers.
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Hymns on Sunday
A weekly selection of traditional and modern hymns with Robyn Jaquiery
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World & Pacific News
A bulletin of Pacific News and a sports report.
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8 til Late
Three Friday nights in summer, join Corey Fuimaono and Ellie Marsden as they explore all things weird and wonderful. Throwback tracks, absurd chats and so much more.
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Country Life
Country Life takes you down country roads to meet ordinary people achieving their dreams. We live in a beautiful country and we'd love to show it. Have you got a great photo? Drop us…
