New Zealand

Evolution ran riot to create some of the rarest and most unusual wildlife on Earth making New Zealand a strange land of amazing creatures

New Zealand transports you to an exotic, magnificent and isolated island chain where the mysterious and unexpected story of its true nature is revealed. Narrated by Sam Neill.

The most extreme and wild parts of New Zealand are in the South Island, which lie towards Antarctica, in the path of the tempestuous 'roaring forties'. This is home to some of the most rapidly rising mountains in the world, the Southern Alps. From hyper-intelligent parrots to sinister snails with teeth and magical constellations of glow-worms, this is the story of New Zealand's wildest places and its most resilient pioneers, all of whom must embrace radical solutions to survive.

The Truck Files – A New Zealand Story is a three-part documentary-style programme that traces the development of the road transport industry, from its earliest days of horse and cart to the modern era of High Productivity Motor Vehicles (HPMV) in the 21st century. Drawing upon archival footage where possible, the series traces the evolution of an industry that started out in the shadow of rail and coastal shipping.

Henry Cole sets off on another journey to find the greatest place on earth to ride a motorcycle.

There are landscapes that hardly anyone has entered or seen: this film takes the viewer through New Zealand from the southern edge to the northernmost tip. High-quality images from the air, on land and in the water bring paradise to the other end of the world.

The physical and mental demands of competitive kickboxing and Muay Thai ramp up considerably in the weeks leading up to big fights. Made to mark 125 years of women's suffrage, this Vice documentary follows preparations by female fighters for the Lethal Ladies tournament in Panmure, Auckland — where 28 fierce women try to punch and kick their way to victory. Wendy Talbot, a 'street fighter' who's given everything to her sport is pitted against 'dark horse' Kelly Broerse. Legendary fighter turned coach Baby 'The Pitbull' Nansen also features.

Grand Designs New Zealand is a series about New Zealanders taking on the challenge of building their own unique and inspirational homes… From architectural designer mansions to DIY homes using archaic or new school building techniques and material… From the beach, to the mountains, and the hills in between. Grand Designs charts the in-depth process of creating these unique homes, and the personal journeys of those building them.

You only need a passing acquaintance with current affairs to know that house prices and affordability are rarely out of the headlines, but what's the story behind the numbers? In one-off local doco Who Owns NZ Now journalist Bryan Bruce attempts to answer that question.He leaps into the topic with some figures on dwindling home ownership and increasing homelessness and yep, the numbers are a bit of a shock. And they just keep on coming. But numbers mean nothing without some explanation and that's what really interests here. Bruce uses his own life as an example.

Takes an epic overland train, boat and car journey through New Zealand’s breathtaking landscapes. The voyage beings in Auckland, but the city soon gives way to rolling pastures, volcanic extremes, tranquil waterways, the snowcapped grandeur of the Southern Alps and the beauty of Fiordland.