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The best and latest NZ On Air funded content, from drama, to music, to documentaries.
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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.
Happiness
Charlie Summers, ex-Kiwi Broadway director, is forced by circumstance to return to his home town of Tauranga, where his mum makes him join her amateur theatre society.
The Stolen Children of Aotearoa
This feature documentary uncovers the dark history of the abuse of children in New Zealand's state care system.
Secrets At Red Rocks
When a boy finds a seal skin in a cave, he unlocks an ancient spell that tips him into a terrifying adventure.
Drama
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When a boy finds a seal skin in a cave, he unlocks an ancient spell that tips him into a terrifying adventure.
The Gone S2
Picking up after the shocking events of season one, Detectives head back to Ireland and the city. But when Irish journalist Aileen Ryan vanishes, the pair must reunite to investigate …
Vince
Vince, a charming Breakfast TV host, endures a grave trouser malfunction at the children's cancer ward on live TV, and must navigate the aftermath to save his reputation.
Literally Dead
A dead teenage girl stalks her high school friends at their graduation party in order to investigate her own murder.
Comedy
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Charlie Summers, ex-Kiwi Broadway director, is forced by circumstance to return to his home town of Tauranga, where his mum makes him join her amateur theatre society.
Hui Hoppers S2
Half-sisters Anahera and Kura are the outspoken, self-appointed leaders of their marae, claiming their place in the kitchen and proving that kai is the hero in any crisis.
Bryn & Ku's Single Club
Join Brynley Stent and Kura Forrester as they head out on a cross-country quest to find love and explore the state of dating and relationships in modern day Aotearoa.
Guy Montgomery's Guy Mont Spelling Bee S2
Each week, four comedians compete in a sequence of spelling word games created by the host himself, to bring both frustration and entertainment to the audience.
Documentary
View allThe Stolen Children of Aotearoa
This feature documentary uncovers the dark history of the abuse of children in New Zealand's state care system.
Mr Asia: A Forgotten History
Revisit the lives and crimes of these two men, their associates, and how their actions changed drug culture in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Country Calendar
Take a look at iconic rural Kiwi life in New Zealand's longest running television series!
Journalism
View allAhi 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.
Chewing the Facts
In this new 10-part series, journalist Sasha Borissenko investigates the truth - and debunks the myths - about weight in Aotearoa.
Youth
View allExtreme Cake Sports S2
Combining the rush of sports and the taste sensation of baking, the show sees teams of young athletes and bakers competing to create incredible cakes.
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What Now 2024
You will find plenty of fun guests, games, and pranks to keep you entertained on a Sunday morning on TVNZ 2. Tune in to all the gunge you can imagine.
Brain Buster S5
Kiwis compete in a series of increasingly tricky challenges involving maths, memory, spelling and more - working towards the ultimate test of smarts and stamina.
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Fresh Fairytales S2
A group of Polynesian misfits turn classic fairytales on their heads in this topsy-turvy, sing-along extravaganza.
Music
View allNeive Strang
Ōtepoti-based artist, Neive Strang, has released her first single Gather Round, off her upcoming album, Gather Round puts Neive’s vocal talents at the forefront.
Ruby Coley
Diving into themes of nostalgia and always wanting what you don't have, Ruby Coley's new song 'Take Me Back' traverses all the changes that come with growing up.
Louis Baker
Soulful Wellington artist Louis Baker returns with new track 'Fools Expectation'. A sweet-soul ballad that blends both retro influences with modern sonics.
Get To Know: Rita Mae
Get to know alt-pop artist Rita Mae. Rita Mae has been making waves with her music releases over the past few years.
Information
View allTangiwai: 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.
2 Cents 2 Much
Older generations love to say young people don't care about the big issues, but that's the opposite of true.
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.