Podcasts & Series
Featured video series
Latest video series
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Treaty Talks
Treaty Talks is a visual podcast hosted by Kara Rickard that dives deep into the history and impact of Aotearoa's founding document, Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Made for RNZ with pūtea tautoko…
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Mata with Mihingarangi Forbes
NEW SEASON FEB. 2025. The latest in politics with a range of Māori commentators and newsmakers. Produced for RNZ by Aotearoa Media Collective. Made with the support of NZ On Air & Te Māngai…
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Farewell Guangdong
NEW. Seven stories of love, humility, and sacrifice. An intergenerational celebration of women from our Chinese New Zealand community. Made with the support of NZ On Air.
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Assignment
Short documentaries created by students at tertiary institutions
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Mata Reports
A deep dive into fascinating Māori stories with award-winning journalists Mihingarangi Forbes & Annabelle Lee-Mather. Made with the support of NZ On Air & Te Māngai Pāho.
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My Favourite Dead Person
TAMARIKI. A sketch show for kids that honours New Zealand history by telling some of our incredible, funny, inspiring, and outrageous stories. Made with the support of NZ On Air.
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12,000 Miles
12,000 Miles is a spellbinding insight into the journey New Zealanders take to compete at the World Pipe Band Championships in Glasgow, Scotland.
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30 with Guyon Espiner
30 with Guyon Espiner is an in-depth interview show featuring some of the most interesting and influential people in our world.
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Hori on a Hīkoi – Ngā Porokāte
Hori is back with his e hoa Te Kuru o te Marama Dewes on Ngā Porokāte, a visual podcast on all things affecting te ao Māori today. Made with pūtea tautoko from Te Māngai Pāho.
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It's Personal with Anika Moa
Anika Moa gets personal with a range of interesting guests in this frank and funny podcast series. Watch on YouTube, rnz.co.nz or listen wherever you get your podcasts.
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Hīkoi – Speaking Our Truth
Tāmati Rimene-Sproat retraces the 2004 Foreshore and Seabed march, all the way back to the steps of Parliament. Made with the support of Te Māngai Pāho.
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Loading Docs 2024 (Season 10)
A series that empowers documentary-makers to unleash bold, creative, and unforgettable NZ stories. Made with the support of NZ On Air, Te Māngai Pāho, and the NZ Film Commission.
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Hi-Vis
Amid political turmoil, traffic-management boss Wayne navigates legacy and road chaos during the largest Waitangi Day celebration ever. Made with the support of Te Māngai Pāho.
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What if...? Genomics in Aotearoa
NEW. What if...? Looks at the many and varied ways that genomics (the study of genomes / DNA) is being used in Aotearoa.
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Te Kawau ki Tai
Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei begins a journey to revive a cherished tradition: the construction of their new waka taua. Made with the support of NZ On Air & Te Māngai Pāho.
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Day One Shorts (2024)
A series of eight short films made by young, emerging filmmakers that explore cultural, social, and political issues. Made with the support of NZ On Air & Te Māngai Pāho.
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The Adventures of Piripi Kaiwaru AKA Phillip! (Narrated by his Mother)
2x SEASONS. Piripi's gapping it to Oz—further away from Mum, he reckons! It's remote, hot, and there's heaps of flies! Piripi's new sanctuary! Made with the support of Te Māngai Pāho.
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Troy Kingi's Desert Hīkoi
Troy Kingi journeys into the Joshua Tree desert to record his latest album at the iconic Rancho De La Luna Studio. Made with the support of NZ On Air.
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I Got You
2x SEASONS. Mac, a 24-year-old Pasifika woman, covers her family's bills by dishing out dating advice, despite having no relationship experience. Made with the support of NZ On Air.
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Imposter
Imposter is an insight into Māori musicians who are growing in their confidence, music, culture, and identity. Made with the support of NZ On Air & Te Māngai Pāho.
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Turning the Tide
BEST DIRECTING NZ WEB FEST 2024 | Highlighting the work of researchers, kaitiaki, and communities as they collaborate to improve the health of Aotearoa New Zealand’s moana.
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Widescreen
RNZ’s online guide to what’s playing on our screens — with Dan Slevin.
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No Limits
No Limits is a documentary series about Māori athletes and their high-adrenaline lifestyle. Made with the support of NZ On Air & Te Māngai Pāho.
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NZ Wars: Stories of Tauranga Moana
The fifth chapter of this series recounts the events that unfolded in the Bay of Plenty and their far-reaching consequences for future generations. Made with the support of NZ On Air.
Radio Podcasts
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Nights
Tune in to Nights every weekday from 8pm to midnight for a delectable buffet of creative ideas, open-minded conversations, music, musings and daily stimulation.
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World & Pacific News
A bulletin of Pacific News and a sports report.
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Checkpoint
Checkpoint with Lisa Owen is RNZ’s weekday drive-time news programme, Our people, stories and breaking news and interviews from 4-6pm.
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Afternoons
Jesse Mulligan presents an upbeat mix of the curious and the compelling, ranging from the stories of the day to the great questions of our time.
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Midday Report
Midday Report - Te Pūrongo o te Poutūtanga. RNZ's midday current affairs programme, including RNZ News, business, rural and sports news, plus the long-range weather forecast and Worldwatch…
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Morning Report
RNZ National’s flagship news programme known for breaking news stories, incisive interviews with politicians across the political spectrum and newsmakers and commentators from Aotearoa and…