Browse documentary series in New Zealand
Dive into the world of documentary series in New Zealand. From timeless classics to trending hits, explore an exciting collection of titles that define the documentary genre.
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A new "treasure map" of the Maya world is transforming what we thought we knew of one of the world most mysterious ancient civilizations.
Lost Treasures of the Maya (2019 )
Seconda Guerra: Nuove Rivelazioni (2019 )
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Rob Bell brings to life the stories of six important battles that shaped British history.
Britain's Lost Battlefields With Rob Bell (2020 )
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Doctor Michael Mosley devises a lifestyle intervention and diet to help five volunteers get their health back on track, post-lockdown
Lose a Stone in 21 Days with Michael Mosley (2020 )
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Patrick Gower investigates vaping. Is this just the latest moral panic or are we looking down the barrel of 'Cigarettes - the sequel'? More people are vaping in NZ than ever before but is it safe? Made with the support of NZ on Air.
Patrick Gower: On Vaping (2023 )
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POWER HOUR breaks down the biggest news and latest videos in rock. Fun, fast paced, and full of music with an explosion of witty commentary! Hosted by Matt Pinfield, Caity Babs and Josh Bernstein.
Power Hour (2020 )
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A gripping road movie that follows two free spirits on a daredevil journey as they explore monumental landscapes on their motorcycles, discover the magic of foreign cultures, and laugh in the face of the toughest of trials. In six months they cover 28,000 kilometers, from Germany to Goa in India.
Himalaya Calling: Auf dem Landweg zu den höchsten Pässen der Welt (2020 )
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Embark on a gastronomic adventure of kimchi and discover what makes it Korea's most symbolic food of unity, history and ever-evolving creativity.
A Nation of Kimchi (2023 )
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Gold Coast Ocean Rescue gives viewers a front row seat aboard the drama-packed missions of the Sea World Foundation as they work tirelessly to protect the world’s most vulnerable marine creatures. From rescue to rehab, no mission is too risky for this dedicated team of vets and marine scientists, whether that means wrestling with man-eating sharks, releasing distressed whales from fishing nets, or even removing a polar bear’s sore tooth.
Gold Coast Ocean Rescue (2023 )
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A poetic journey through the incomparable beauty of Italy's cities, which are told through the peculiar handcrafting skills known worldwide as Made in Italy.
Italy Artisans (2023 )
Way Back (2024 )
Mega-Projekte der Nazis: Russlands Krieg (2018 )
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Architect Danny Forster takes you inside some of the most head-scratching builds in the world. Join Danny as he meets the men and women tackling the unique challenges of constructing the tallest buildings, the most effective military tanks, the largest luxury cruise ships, and the most extreme thrill rides. How do you build a 3,113-foot-long wooden roller coaster in winter temperatures of minus 40 degrees? Or get your workers safely to and from a worksite on a skyscraper that's 1,614 feet above street level? Or dig a water tunnel - along the San Adreas Fault and 1,000 feet below the earth's surface - without it collapsing on itself ... or flooding? Our intrepid host answers these puzzles and more. Don't miss the big stories behind these even bigger engineering marvels.
Build It Bigger (2006 )
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What happens after we die? This docuseries explores personal stories and research on near-death experiences, reincarnation and paranormal phenomena.
Surviving Death (2021 )
Drugs Inc.: World’s Deadliest Drugs (2021 )
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The Racing Years is the first ever race-by-race, week-by-week, month-by-month summary of all the major international motor sport events & legends. Travel with us from Continent to Continent as we revisit the excitement, glory, crashes, close-calls, heartaches and milestones from early days of motor racing to now. Each half hour episode covers one Racing Year of major motoring milestones.
The Racing Years (2014 )
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'Dead of Night' features nail-biting true stories of victims working the graveyard shift who are thrust into real-life nightmares. A killer lies in wait to strike the most vulnerable, those alone in the dark. When the sun sets, the body count will rise.
Dead of Night (2018 )
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In BuzzFeed Unsolved: Sports, sports geek and mystery enthusiast Ryan Bergara and fellow sports nut Zack Evans investigate sports' greatest myths and conspiracies, and debate their validity.
BuzzFeed Unsolved: Sports Conspiracies (2018 )
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Five volunteers put their lives in Michael Mosley's hands. Can food, fitness and lifestyle changes really transform their health and well-being in just three weeks?
21 Day Body Turnaround with Michael Mosley (2021 )
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Jimmy Doherty meets builders who are turning everyday vehicles into campervans. He lends a hand to these ambitious projects and gets inspiration for his own dream build.
Jimmy Doherty's Dream Builds on Wheels (2021 )
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Dr Jane Goodall and her team rescue and help chimpanzees in danger and elaborate on the beautiful bond that one can create with animals, providing a remarkable window into humankind's closest living relatives. Discover Dr Jane Goodall's journey to create Tchimpounga, the largest chimpanzee sanctuary in Africa, and follow the rehabilitation of a cast of orphaned chimpanzees.
Rescued Chimpanzees of the Congo with Jane Goodall (2021 )
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Roller Derby Till I Die is a 13 part television documentary series following the lives of skaters from Europe’s number one Roller Derby league - the London Rollergirls. Roller Derby Till I Die lifts the lid on the UK derby scene by following the lives of 17 unique skaters to discover what it takes to be a roller girl.
Roller Derby Till i Die (2013 )
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Nadia Lim & husband Carlos Bagrie take on their biggest project yet - taming 1200 acres of rugged Central Otago farmland at Royalburn Station. Follow them on their dream of becoming one of the best farms in the South.
Nadia's Farm (2022 )
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The stories of homesteads through the eyes of the people that occupy them, exploring the culturally significant role they've played in maintaining Māori ties to their ancestral land.
Homesteads (2022 )
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The extraordinary development of modern techniques and equipment has heralded an inspiring new era in historical research. Now, with exclusive access to a team of experts and historians in Norway who are making astonishing new discoveries, this enlightening and entertaining two-part documentary challenges much of what we think we know about the great Nordic ‘warrior race', the Vikings.
Vikings: The True Story (2022 )
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In 2004, Brazil is shaken by the disappearance of Priscila, sister of MMA world champion Vitor Belfort. The police are racing against time to solve the case, but twenty years later, they have more questions than answers.
Finding Priscila (2024 )
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One of New Zealand's most loved comedians and broadcasters, Dai Henwood, offers an open and honest look into his courageous fight against cancer.
Live and Let Dai (2024 )
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Actor and author Ross Kemp dives into the deep ocean to uncover long lost stories and mysteries in this new Sky series, `Ross Kemp: Shipwreck Treasure'. Accompanying him for the dives of a lifetime is expert diver Emily Turton, and together they will go on many expeditions to some of the most famous shipwrecks around the UK. They hope to find answers to long-standing questions, hidden secrets, and any potential treasures that could be lost on the sea floor. Through these wrecks, Britain's complex history will become a little more clear.
Ross Kemp: Shipwreck Treasure Hunter (2022 )
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World's Deadliest is a clip show in Amazon Prime that covers a wide range of topics from holidays to phobias. The dramatic clips showcase everything from demolitions gone wrong to a bus driver suffering a stroke mid-journey.
World's Deadliest (India) (2022 )
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The show recounts incredible true stories of some of the greatest prison escapes in history.
I Escaped: Real Prison Breaks (2010 )
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A unique social experiment that brings together elderly people in a retirement community with a group of 4-year-olds. Could this encounter between young and old help transform the lives of the elderly?
Old People's Home for 4 Year Olds (2019 )
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A gripping series with extraordinary access to the police as they investigate murders and search for missing people.
Catching a Killer (2017 )