New Zealand Docos
New Zealand has a rich tradition of quality documentary-making. We may not be able to get Merita Mita's 'Patu' but we do have the searing social commentary of 'In A Land of Plenty' or 'Out of Sight'. Look into New Zealand's history with 'The New Zealand Wars' or 'The Toogood Years'. These are New Zealand stories made by New Zealanders and a great treasure for us here.
Pictured: The tragic story of the Wahine ferry disaster is told in 'Shipwreck! Deadly Harbour'
New Zealand Disasters: Tangiwai and Wahine (2009)
Contains two programmes: 'The Truth About the Tangiwai Disaster' and 'Wahine - the Untold Story'. In NZ, the main trunk railway line and two state hig... Read more
New Zealand from Above (2012)
8.4/10
Director: Various
A stunning new series featuring compelling images of New Zealand's natural environment and extensive aerial footage, bringing the majestic beauty of t... Read more
New Zealand Maritime Memories (2006)
In a country surrounded and dominated by the sea, shipping has long been a fundamentally important form of transport in New Zealand. This documents va... Read more
New Zealand Railways Story (2000)
Documenting the story of New Zealand's railway system from the 7 km line between Christchurch and Ferrymead, opening in 1863, to the beginning of the... Read more
New Zealand Road Memories: 1920s - 1960s (2006)
This wonderful documentary utilizing rare archive footage, looks at cars, buses and trucks that have been used in New Zealand from the 1920s through t... Read more
Nigel Latta (2014)
Starring: Nigel Latta
"Nigel Latta" is a hard-hitting 6 part documentary series about tough issues facing all New Zealanders. Problems with Child Abuse, Poverty & Growing I... Read more
No Latitude for Error / No Good Calling For Mum (2006)
Starring: Sir Peter Blake
'No Latitude for Error' - Until the Jules Verne Trophy, nobody could be certain that 80 days around the world by sail was even possible. This tale of... Read more
No Ordinary Sheila (2017)
8.7/10
Director: Hugh Macdonald
Documentary on writer and illustrator Sheila Natusch, retracing a long life dedicated to sharing her love of New Zealands nature and history. Read more
Not Only Fred Dagg But Also John Clarke (2026)
Starring: John Clarke, Sam Neill, Ben Elton, David Wenham, Wendy Harmer
When satirist John Clarke died in 2017, the world mourned an icon. A defining comedic voice who wrote and appeared in numerous films and TV production... Read more
Nuclear Reaction: How New Zealand Became Nuclear Free (1995)
Director: Alan Erson
Starring: David Lange, Norman Kirk, Linus Pauling, Robert Oppenheimer, Richard Prebble
This documentary chronicles the remarkable way New Zealand moved from blind support for the bombing of Hiroshima to become the first nation in the wor... Read more