Film | YouTube
12 April 2016
Have a laugh with the ‘Hunt for the Wilderpeople’ cast (Taika Waititi, Sam Neill, Rhys Darby and Julian Dennison) as they stop by the Sundance studio to discuss their new film adaptation of Barry Crump’s Wild Pork and Watercress.
Anthem | YouTube
11 April 2016
Listen to the harmonious voices of the Musical Island Boys at the Barbershop Harmony Society’s 2014 International Convention in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Musical Island Boys performed God Defend New Zealand in front of 7,000 people. 24 hours later they …
Travel | YouTube
8 April 2016
Take a trip back in time to 1946 Auckland and discover the familiar landscape and architecture that has not changed since, as well as many things that have changed from the transport to clothing. Video uploaded by Archives NZ.
Sport | YouTube
7 April 2016
Take a look at New Zealand’s Bombing Competition 2016 hosted in Taupo. The brainchild of Taupo’s Laity brothers, Matt and Jono, the NZ Bomb Comp is a mix of madness and genius, with a 10-metre-tall scaffold built on a steep …
X Files | YouTube
6 April 2016
Take a look at a viral video of Jarryd Stoneman as he films himself dancing with his 93 year-old grandmother, Katie. Little did he know that it would become a big hit all over the internet and was humbled by …
Arts | YouTube
5 April 2016
Watch a short documentary by 20/20 on Parris Goebel and her four groups practicing and taking on competitions head on. Parris Goebel is an award winning New Zealand choreographer, dancer, actress and rapper who has worked with artists including Justin …
Comedy | YouTube
4 April 2016
Jase & PJ from ZM Radio finally get their revenge on Fletch, Vaughan and Laura during their live prank about surgically removing and re-attaching Riley’s toe for $5000.
Comedy | YouTube
1 April 2016
Jono and Ben are traveling around New Zealand, going to various towns and seeing what makes it a #COOLTOWNBRO by taking in suggestions by the locals on social media.
Film | YouTube
31 March 2016
Have a look at the official trailer for Hunt for the Wilderpeople. A story about a national manhunt when a kid and his foster uncle go missing in the New Zealand bush, based on the novel ‘Wild Pork and Watercress’ …
Music | Oscars | YouTube
30 March 2016
Take a look at the hilarious Will Ferrell and Zach Galifianakis as they present Bret McKenzie the Oscar for Music (Original Song) for “Man or Muppet” from The Muppets at the 84th Academy Awards. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts …
X Files | Otago Daily Times | YouTube
29 March 2016
Watch as large crowds gather for the bi-annual Warbirds Over Wanaka International Airshow at Easter 2016. The show celebrates classic aircraft and warbirds, as well as modern jets, sport aircraft and many more aviation attractions.
Anthem | YouTube
28 March 2016
Listen to the national anthems of New Zealand and Australia at the 2016 Sydney 7’s. The 2016 Sydney Sevens was the fourth tournament of the 2015–16 World Rugby Sevens Series, held over the weekend of 6–7 February 2016 at Sydney …
Arts | Stuff.co.nz | YouTube
25 March 2016
A talented New Zealand artist does an amazing 3D art work in recognition of the Wellington Sevens Rugby Tournament. Footage by stuff.co.nz.
X Files | YouTube
24 March 2016
Take a look at the next book after ‘The Great New Zealand Cook Book’, presents The Great New Zealand Baking Book. Full of great kiwi baking recipes we know and love from sixty of our finest bakers.
Film | YouTube
23 March 2016
Watch the unique movie trailer ‘Tickled’ a documentary by New Zealander David Farrier, a journalist who stumbles upon a mysterious tickling competition online. As he delves deeper he comes up against fierce resistance, but that doesn’t stop him getting to …
Music | YouTube
22 March 2016
Check out Sam V’s new music video, choreographed by Parris Goebel. Watch ANZ’s previous video “Fortune Favors The Brave” of Parris Goebel surprising this young student, giving him an opportunity of a lifetime.
Haka
21 March 2016
Watch an amazing haka by Auckland Girls Grammar as they perform their haka in peruperu and taparahi styles. “Tāne mā tukua te whiri mā ngā wāhine e whakawā i taku haka.”
Travel | YouTube
18 March 2016
Air New Zealand presents a heart-warming love story of Norwood and Joyce who have been separated for 71 years.
Sport | YouTube
17 March 2016
Do you want to find a great place to go mountain biking? Try out Makara Peak in Wellington as Rosara Joseph, Kieran Bennett and Craig Pattle show you what’s it all about. Renowned kiwi riders pounded up the hill many …
Music | YouTube
16 March 2016
Take a look at the Auckland City Limits Music Festival held in Western Springs, Auckland, New Zealand. The Auckland City Limits Music Festival has 4 stages and 40 artists, and is perfect for any music lovers or just a fun …
Arts | YouTube
15 March 2016
Learn how to make a pohutukawa, paua and recycled bottle Kiwiana floristry arrangement by Astar on her YouTube Astar’s Place. Perfect gift for those homesick Kiwi’s overseas.
Ads | YouTube
14 March 2016
Fortune Favours The Brave: ANZ teams up with world renowned Kiwi choreographer Parris Goebel surprises and rewards a daring, unsuspecting student musician with his own music video.
Film | YouTube
13 March 2016
Watch the behind the scenes at Weta Workshop as they help to produce a new series of the 1960’s “Thunderbirds Are Go”. The television series made by ITV Studios and Pukeko Pictures, produced using a combination of CGI and miniatures …
Travel | YouTube
11 March 2016
Take a look at 100% Pure NZ’s video on New Zealand’s top Freeride mountain biker Conor MacFarlane as he pulls a ‘wheelie’ through Queenstown’s stunning mountain vistas, Christchurch’s urban bike scene, and finishes in Rotorua, host city of Crankworx.
Music | YouTube
10 March 2016
Listen to “Dynamite!”, the title track and third single off of Tami Neilson’s album release, “DYNAMITE!”. The music video features male lead/villain as Tom Trevella and housewife/victim as Lizzie Tollemache in a classic 1940’s style.
Comedy | YouTube
9 March 2016
Guy Williams from the show ‘Jono and Ben’ goes out and tries to learn the ways of being a real-estate agent and tries to sell a house. Just one word: “entertainers delight”.
Arts | YouTube
8 March 2016
Take a look at some talking eggs at the For The Birds exhibition. The installation was made by talented New Zealand artists to create an enchanting walk-through art experience in the native forest of Otari-Wilton’s Bush, Wellington.
Legends | YouTube
7 March 2016
In this short video, Maurice Wilkins explains how x-rays work with atoms. Maurice Wilkins was a New Zealand-born English physicist and molecular biologist, and Nobel Laureate whose research contributed to the scientific understanding of phosphorescence, isotope separation, optical microscopy and …
Arts | YouTube
4 March 2016
Watch this mesmerizing fire dance by a talented Auckland group of fire dancers. The video was filmed during the winter in the tunnels of North Head, for an amazing backdrop. Filmed and edited by Trendy MF.
Travel | YouTube
3 March 2016
Watch this beautiful timelapse video of Piha beach located in Auckland, New Zealand. The timelapse taken with GX8 at 1 second intervals.
Comedy | YouTube
2 March 2016
Watch part 2 of Jono and Ben as they challenge to cross the Cook Strait via Banana Boat. Will they make it? Watch part two of their adventures to find out.
Music | YouTube
1 March 2016
Listen to the beats of SACHI’s new single ‘No More’ featuring Zoe & SYSYI. ‘No More’ is a track that will keep you company all summer and may slide into your playlists.
X Files | YouTube
29 February 2016
Watch this spectacular footage of a Kiwirail train plowing through deep snow on a route going to Christchurch from Arthurs Pass.
Ads | YouTube
26 February 2016
Take a look at this little advertisement with New Zealand hip hop group The Royal Family crew as they promote the Super Rugby NZ.
Film | YouTube
25 February 2016
Watch the inspiring trailer for the movie Mahana based on Witi Ihimaera novel Bulibasha and directed by Lee Tamahori. Māori cast also includes Temuera Morrison, Nancy Brunning and Jim Moriarty. Mahana debuted at the 2016 Berlin Film Festival.
Comedy | YouTube
24 February 2016
Jono and Ben have been challenged by The Rock FM to cross the Cook Strait via Banana Boat. Will they make it? Watch part one of their adventures to find out.
Travel | YouTube
23 February 2016
Check out a beautiful time-lapse of New Zealand’s Waitomo Glowworm caves by Youtubers ‘Stoked for Saturday’ from their series ‘Living a Kiwi Life’.
Music | YouTube
22 February 2016
Listen to the tunes of Ciaran McMeeken’s ‘City’ from his sophomore EP ‘Screaming Man’. Ciaran is a kiwi singer and song writer from Arrowtown, New Zealand, and has been playing music since he was 11 years old.
Arts | YouTube
19 February 2016
Take a look at the beautiful light of the Auckland Lantern Festival celebrating the Chinese New Year, the year of the monkey. The video was uploaded and created by 90 Seconds Media.
Arts | YouTube
18 February 2016
Auckland Arts Festival presents Marama, a powerful call from women of the Pacific – the voices of a vanishing world. Directed by Nina Nawalowal, composed by renowned New Zealand composer Gareth Farr, and design by Fabiana Piccioli.
Legends | YouTube
17 February 2016
New Zealand Film Commission presents ‘Sylvia’ a memorable true story of Sylvia Ashton Warner who overcame many obstacles to become an internationally acclaimed teacher and a best selling writer. Directed by Michael Firth.
X Files | YouTube
16 February 2016
Watch this viral video of Otaika Valley Free Range Chickens and Eggs in New Zealand. The video shows Otaika Valley’s hens enjoying the great outdoors and doing what chickens do best.
Music | YouTube
15 February 2016
Feel some nostalgia with New Zealand’s movie Footrot Flats: The Dog’s Tale. Watch as Wal Footrot sings his love song “You Oughta Be In Love” to Cheeky Hobson. Footrot Flats: The Dog’s Tale is a 1986 New Zealand-Australian animated comedy …
Sport | YouTube
12 February 2016
New Zealand National Film Unit presents Flare – A Ski Trip (1977). The video was filmed in Queenstown and is an International Film Festival award winner. Produced by Tom Williamson and uploaded by archivesnz.
Te Reo | YouTube
11 February 2016
Rodrigo’s HDTV takes his GoPro HD around New Zealand to discover the amazing sights and see what the Maori culture is all about. Follow Rodrigo through Auckland, Piha, Rotorua, Te Puia, and more.
Music | YouTube
10 February 2016
Listen to the the beats of Freddy’s BAYS Studio, Slings And Arrows jam session in the house. Fat Freddy’s Drop are a New Zealand seven-piece band from Wellington, whose musical style has been characterised as any combination of dub, reggae, …
Arts | YouTube
9 February 2016
Take a look at the thriving arts and creative scene in the Hamilton & Waikato region. Sarah Nathan, Arts advocate, shares her passion for some of the unique artistic experiences in the region including galleries, museums, sculptors, art installations, performing …
Travel | YouTube
8 February 2016
See what amazing experiences Rotorua has to offer with whitewater rafting, rolling down a hill in an inflatable ball at Ogo, soaking it up in a natural hot pool, taking in a Maori cultural performance and enjoying a traditional hangi …
X Files | YouTube
5 February 2016
Take a look at this video featuring The Free Store. The Free store is a non-profit organisation founded in 2010 located in Wellington with the purpose of re-distributing perfectly edible food to those in need instead of wasting precious resources.
Sport | YouTube
4 February 2016
Watch the 2015 Bowl-A-Rama series by RedBull kicked off in Wellington, New Zealand, where the best new schoolers and old schoolers how awesome bowl skating is. Check out the best moments from the session.
Music | YouTube
3 February 2016
Listen to the tunes of The Phoenix Foundation’s single Give Up Your Dreams. The Phoenix Foundation is a progressive indie rock band formed in Wellington, New Zealand.
Arts | YouTube
2 February 2016
Weta Workshop creates an amazing new art piece… Two, in fact. Commissioned by the city’s Arts in Public Places Committee, Weta Workshop has brought the iconic stars from Footrot Flats, Wal and Dog, to life in bronze. The sculptures will …
Te Reo | YouTube
1 February 2016
Take a look at s new Māori drama series ‘This is Piki’ currently being filmed in Rotorua. Kereama Wright went behind the scenes to ‘This is Piki’ and met some of the cast and crew. Video by Te Karere TVNZ.
Travel | YouTube
29 January 2016
100% Pure New Zealand presents an amazing Queenstown experience with surfing, seal spotting, bungy jumping, skydiving and enjoying a few drinks and an epic view with new friends.
Music | YouTube
28 January 2016
Listen to the beats of Tomorrow People’s single ‘Get it back’ from sophomore album ‘BASS & BASSINETS’. Tomorrow People is a New Zealand ‘sunshine reggae’ band consisting of 7 musicians who found common ground in their love for reggae music.
Sport | YouTube
27 January 2016
New Zealand National Film Unit presents ‘Winter Sports at Mt Cook’ a 1946 film uploaded by archivesnz. The video focuses on skiing and other snow sports around the Hermitage Hotel in New Zealand’s Southern Alps.