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'
Shihad: Beautiful Machine (2012)
7.8/10
Director: Sam Peacocke
Starring: Jon Toogood, Tom Larkin, Phil Knight, Karl Kippenberger
For over 20 years, Shihad has defined New Zealand rock music. From their roots in Wellington's furious 90's punk metal scene, to the wild Berlin days,... Read more
Silk Riders (2006)
Kiwi Gareth Morgan, his intrepid wife Jo and three motorcycle companions set off to retrace Marco Polo's legendary journey, overland from his home in... Read more
Sir Edmund Hillary: 1919-2008 (2008)
5.9/10
Starring: Edmund Hillary
Sir Edmund Hillary, one of New Zealand's most beloved and internationally recognised heroes is profiled in the documentary 'Remembering Sir Ed'. Born... Read more
Sisters From Siberia (2009)
Director: Russell Campbell
In 2006, Wellington City Councillor Stephanie Cook succeeds, after some difficulty, in adopting two sisters from a children's home in Siberia. Katya i... Read more
Someone Else's Country (1996)
Director: Alister Barry
Starring: Narrated by, Ian Johnstone
This feature documentary, narrated by Ian Johnstone, tells the story of how the 'new right' took power and exercised it relentlessly to turn our count... Read more
South (Marcus Lush) (2009)
8.7/10
Starring: Marcus Lush
Another offering from broadcaster Marcus Lush sees him on a heartfelt journey into the rugged and beautiful south of New Zealand. While work introduce... Read more
Spookers (2017)
6.1/10
Director: Florian Habicht
Starring: Huia Apiata, Barbara Armstrong
As night falls at Spookers, dozens of seemingly ordinary people become freaks, zombies and chainsaw-wielding clowns. Every weekend come rain, hail or... Read more
Squeegee Bandit (2006)
Director: Sandor Lau
Starfish is a Maori man who survives by washing car windows at intersections on the mean streets of South Auckland. A born hustler with charisma to sp... Read more
Surfing the Menu - New Zealand (2006)
Director: Rob McLaughlin
Starring: Mark Gardner, Ben O'Donoghue
Surf-mad New Zealand chef Mark Gardner joins Surfing the Menu's regular, Aussie Ben O'Donoghue, on an eight-part food safari of New Zealand. Showcasin... Read more
The Art of Recovery (2015)
Director: Peter Young
As demolition gangs reduce ruins to rubble, artists, innovators and entrepreneurs are bringing life back to the streets of post-quake Christchurch, em... Read more