Adman-turned-filmmaker Luke Nola turned his back on a successful advertising career to follow his passion for making things, and created the multi-award-winning reality TV series Let’s Get Inventin’, featuring kids aged 8-14 years with amazing invention ideas competing to build …
After losing her daughter Evie, who had a rare chromosome condition, award winning NZ Wedding and Portrait photographer Rachel Callander turned her talent to capturing the beauty and abilities of other children with ‘Super Powers’. Rachel has traveled the length …
Air New Zealand pilot, Everest mountaineer, adventurer and extreme marathon competitor Mike Allsop is an ordinary family man proving that anybody can accomplish extraordinary things. At this TEDx event Mike talks about crash landing a commercial plane in the pacific ocean, …
Glen Compain, is an Auckland frontline policeman working largely with troubled youth and was the co-founder of the Village Community Services Trust helping deliver mentoring to over 500 young people at risk. Whilst not claiming to have all the answers he …
Natural, cheeky and straight-up South African-born, New Zealand-based Urzila Carlson took to the stage for the first time in 2008, and has since racked up an impressive array of awards for her stand-up comedy. Some of the awards she holds to …
Dai is one of New Zealand’s best known and loved comedians. Born and raised in Wellington, Dai has toured Melbourne, Edinburgh, Britain, and Australia. He’s performed the sell-out shows “The Hot Stepper” and “Champagne Table Tennis” at the New Zealand …
Hokey Pokey is a popular sweet in New Zealand, and is often used as an example of ‘kiwiana’ culture. But how and where was it first created? Watch a short clip by Archives NZ about the classic New Zealand treat …
Take a look at a video posted by The New Zealand Herald about the building of the Auckland Harbour Bridge in the 50’s. Around 180 skilled workmen were brought out from England in 1955 to supplement the local workforce, still …
One farmer in Kansas has an unusual way of calling in the cattle, he plays Lorde’s hit song Royals on the trombone. In the video the cattle can be seen coming over the horizon and eventually start galloping across the …
Watch a short clip about the Kiwi from the documentary series Mutant Planet. The series is about the magic of evolution and the forces of nature have together shaped eccentric animals, eclectic lifestyles and unorthodox patterns of behavior.
Would you take a leap of faith free-falling 134m from the Nevis bungy jump in Queenstown? Take a look at a brave Sweedish tourist who takes a nerve-wrecking jump from the highest bungy in New Zealand over the wild Nevis …
Take a look at the Award Winning Kauri Museum at Matakohe, located just 90 minutes north of Auckland. The Kauri Museum tells the stories of settlers and how it has shaped the lives of these pioneers through its superb timber …
Watch the short clip of Lorde talking about why it is so important for youths should recognise their heroes. The I Am Auckland Awards acknowledge youth organisations and individuals supporting children and young people.
New Zealanders have being living side by side with volcanoes for hundreds of years but nothing prepared them for the Tangiwai Disaster. In this video, a devastating eruption shakes the people and one unfortunate locomotive on the railway. On Christmas …
This beautifully made video was shot during 10 days in Northland New Zealand, showcasing the fantastic and most amazing scenery New Zealand has to offer. Music by: Craig Armstrong – Weather Storm, Sunlounger – the_downtempo_edition & Rahda Ramana (Tulku).
Watch the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge on their first trip to New Zealand, visiting the large crowds of kiwis braving the rain at the waterfront in Auckland city.
Hop to the music and have the best holidays this Easter! The bunnies from the Alfresco’s crew in Paihia wish you a Happy Easter as they sing the 50’s rock and roll song “At the Hop” by Danny and the …
Thingee pops into the Good Morning studio for a chat about the Goodnight Kiwi, what he’s been doing with himself and what the future holds for Thingee. Thingee is a puppet which was used as an unofficial ambassador and icon …
Ceroc helps Ken propose to his partner in a very special way. So on Saturday 15th February 2014 in Northlands mall, Christchurch, he did just that. Edited and produced by The West Studio, Christchurch New Zealand.
Ever wonder what Americans think of New Zealand? Kiwis in New York ask simple questions to some friendly people like “Where is New Zealand?” or “What do you know about New Zealand?” You may find some answers quite surprising.
It’s all fun and games until someone loses an eye. Watch one of the most famous scenes on New Zealand television where Thingee a well-known puppet, pops off one of his eyes during the filming of kid’s TV show ‘The …
New Zealand Post and the Telegraph Department presents: From Black-Blocks to High Seas, A Romance of the Radio Telegraph Service. This is a 1939 Government film about communication to and from New Zealand on these shortwaves, using Morse code.
The New Zealand Army Band steals the show at the 2013 Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. Throw in some marching, music, a bit of haka and a dash of Gangnam Style at the end and the crowd goes wild!
Watch a clip of a documentary Queen Elizabeth II, by William Shawcross, about Queen Elizabeth’s first commonwealth tour to New Zealand in 1953. During the tour, New Zealanders came out in droves to greet Her Majesty and some even followed …
Take a look at this adorable white kiwi chick, Manukura (meaning ‘of chiefly status’). The kiwi was born at Pukaha Mount Bruce National Wildlife Centre, north of Masteron. Manukura is not albino, but a rare white North Island Brown Kiwi …
The Hobbit actors Orlando Bloom, Evangeline Lilly and Lee Pace chuckle in delight to the reaction of two happy hobbits watching the new trailer for Peter Jackson’s The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug.
‘Fush’n’chups anyone?’ Ever wondered how New Zealanders got their accent? Watch this clip of this interesting documentary presented by Jim Mora, explaining the evolution of New Zealand English, featuring Elton John and Sam Neill.
Air New Zealand invited Lynley Bendall and Ally Wanikau, who have been together almost 14 years, to finally tie the knot in the skies to celebrate same-sex marriage becoming legal in New Zealand. New Zealand became the first Asia-Pacific country …
This short film from the New Zealand Book Council features an excerpt from Maurice Gee’s novel Going West. The film was awarded an international prize for paper cut animation by New York’s Museum of Art and Design.
Watch NZEDGE producer Brian Sweeney's inspirational talk at TEDxAuckland 2013. In the 18 minute talk Brian discusses nation branding, Punk Eek and New Zealand's role in the world.
Former Prime Minister speaks at TEDxAuckland 2013about women and leadership. TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience.
Get your taste buds going with the video for Dilmah’s 2013 Real High Tea Challenge 2013. Over two days, 14 Teams took up the challenge to create and serve to the judges their interpretation of a contemporary high tea at …
New Zealand adrenaline pioneer AJ Hackett is just months from completing AJ Hackett Sochi – a Russian adventure park that will include a multitude of activities including the world’s longest suspended public walkway.
According to an Auckland University of Technology study the New Zealand accent has changed noticeably over the past 30 years. One News took to the streets to find out what we sound like now – and it turns out we’re …
Activity on New Zealand’s White Volcano, 50km off the East Coast of the North Island with amazing mud explosions.
Aakash Polra and Jade Tan from technology start-up Mobileeye speak at TEDxAuckland 2012 about using smartphones to give sight to the blind.
Professor David Krofcheck speaks about New Zealand’s involvement in the search for the Higgs Boson particle at TEDxAuckland 2012.
Alistair Knott speaks at TEDxAuckland 2012 about teaching computers to talk.
Prince Charles and Camilla arrive in New Zealand as part of their tour celebrating the Queen’s Golden Jubilee.
Internationally recognised architect Andrew Patterson presents his talk, Rebuilding Architecture from the Ground Up, at TEDxAuckland 2012.
Professor John Windsor talks about advancements in fighting organ failure at TEDxAuckland 2012.
Emma Rogan shares insights from New Zealand’s 100 Days Project at TEDxAuckland 2012.
Dentist and ICARE founder Assil Russell shares her presentation, Changing Lives in Iraq, at TEDXAuckland 2012.
Michelle Dickinson speaks at TEDxAuckland 2012 about ‘Nanogirl, my quest to become a superhero’.
New Zealand Trade & Enterprise ask business leaders why New Zealand is a great place to do business.
Scientists have discovered a ‘supergiant’ amphipod in waters north of New Zealand which dwarfs the Antarctic ‘giant’.
Bear Grylls takes on a weta while in New Zealand filming for his show, Man vs. Wild.
Man vs. Wild star Bear Grylls eats a Huhu grub to see if they really taste like peanut butter.
Wild octopus steals while recording in the Wellington Harbour.
The King of Pop, Michael Jackson, perform's his hit track Beat It to New Zealand crowds in 1996.
Phil Keoghan, host of the Amazing Race, speaks on his book, No Opportunity Wasted.
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