Browse documentary series in New Zealand
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The white Bronco. The gloves. The trial of the century. This documentary series investigates the shocking murder case that became a cultural phenomenon.
American Manhunt: O.J. Simpson (2025 )
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Black Coast Vanishings is a true-crime mystery series about the disappearance of six people in a small town on the wild west coast of New Zealand that has given rise to fear and suspicion among the locals.
Black Coast Vanishings (2024 )
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Shay Mitchell explores the world one drink at a time as she visits exotic locations, samples unique ingredients, and meets expert hosts. On her journey, she encounters the latest drink trends, the best bars, and 8,000 years of sipping history.
Thirst with Shay Mitchell (2024 )
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Follow the feud between global poster Swift and music industry exec Braun, looking at the $300M dispute after Braun bought the rights to Swift’s first six albums. Hear from legal experts, journalists and those close to both Swift and Braun, presenting each side of the argument.
Taylor Swift vs Scooter Braun: Bad Blood (2024 )
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"Kill or Be Killed" reveals the stories of those who lost their lives at the hands of someone they knew, who then claimed it was self-defense. In these complex cases, the lines between murder and justifiable homicide are blurred, making them some of the hardest cases to solve. When the killer is the best and sometimes only witness, investigators must scrutinize every other detail. Law enforcement, prosecutors and defense attorneys unravel every detail, from the harrowing stories, forensics, interrogations and witness statements that led up to the gruesome event in order to find answers.
Kill or Be Killed (2024 )
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Discover the untold story of the toxic and abusive environment inside '90s kids' TV. Hear harrowing accounts from former child stars and crew who probe the balance of power in the industry and reveal an era that inflicted lasting wounds still felt today.
Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV (2024 )
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Explore the controversy surrounding allegations of sexual assault against Nick Carter and the personal battles faced by his brother Aaron, including mental health issues and substance abuse that led to his tragic death in 2022.
Fallen Idols: Nick and Aaron Carter (2024 )
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Explore the life and crimes of Hadden Clark, a lesser-known serial killer. Dive into the inner workings of the volatile and dysfunctional Clark family, Hadden's path of depravity, and the shocking confessions he made to his cellmate that sent investigators on a search to solve the cold cases allegedly linked to him.
Born Evil: The Serial Killer and the Savior (2024 )
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Six real life couples relive their unique love stories in this heartfelt series celebrating the triumph of love against all odds.
Love Storiyaan (2024 )
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In 2023, Kevin Spacey was acquitted of sexual offences against four men in a UK trial. This documentary investigates Spacey's conduct and talks to multiple men, unconnected to that case, about their experiences with Kevin Spacey, almost all of whom have never spoken before.
Spacey Unmasked (2024 )
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Thomas Randolph has been married six times, and four of his wives are dead. Several died under mysterious circumstances, leading some to call the Nevada man a “Black Widower.” Is Randolph really a calculated killer, or is he simply unlucky in love?
The Black Widower: The Six Wives of Thomas Randolph (2024 )
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Offering unprecedented access to the lives of the wives and girlfriends of renowned Premier League footballers during the summer break and the transfer window.
Married To The Game (2024 )
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Orlando Bloom takes viewers on a thrilling journey of self-discovery as he pushes his limits physically and mentally in order to reach his personal edge of what is possible.
Orlando Bloom: To the Edge (2024 )
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Frank Bruno, Nigel Benn, Chris Eubank and Lennox Lewis. Four sporting heroes, driven by ambition in the ring and often forced to face even greater challenges outside it. This series focuses on the rise of each boxer from the late 1980s through to the early 2000s, charting their journeys and the prejudices they encountered.
Four Kings (2024 )
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The story of Ol' Dirty Bastard, co-founder of legendary hip-hop group the Wu-Tang Clan, through the eyes of his friends, family, and collaborators.
ODB: Wu Tang Forever (2024 )
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What would you do if you inherited a home that you didn't know existed? Jean Johansson follows the hunt for the rightful heirs to properties, but will they keep or sell their key to a fortune?
Key to a Fortune (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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A sun-soaked true crime series that sees Captain Lee search for answers to some of the most remarkable, unsolved crimes ever to have taken place on the high seas. The captain sets sail for some of the world's most exotic locations, but he's not investigating small-scale vacation-gone-wrong crimes, he's looking into the craziest, most remarkable and downright bizarre crimes that have happened just off the coast of paradise. With on-location shooting, eyewitness testimony, shocking revelations and new evidence, this is one voyage no one will forget.
Deadly Waters with Captain Lee (2024 )
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At the peak of their successful careers as content creators, Calle and Poché return to Colombia to reunite with their families, their group of friends, and confront the challenges of their romantic relationship combined with their individual ambitions.
Calle y Poché: No Labels (2023 )
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Robert Downey Jr. loves restoring classic cars. But he's also become dedicated to fighting climate change. So he's bringing his beloved old cars into the future, making them faster, more powerful, and more efficient while keeping their souls intact.
Downey's Dream Cars (2023 )
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On 22 acres of backcountry land in the American South lies The Garden - a community that lives by its own laws, free from the pressures of modern society. They maintain an open-door policy to anyone seeking to join their ranks, but new people must submit to an initiation period. Some barely last a week, others are forced to leave, and a chosen few will call The Garden home for good. Questions continue to arise about the cult-like vibes of the controversial community, but this spring is different. Cameras have been granted unprecedented access to The Garden, documenting its spread to new locations deep in the Ozarks. Founded as a cooperative, "leaderless" community, The Garden could be viewed as a post-apocalyptic wonderland free of societal rules.
The Garden: Commune or Cult (2023 )
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Tarek and Heather Rae El Moussa are a real estate power couple looking to expand their business and take on bigger and better flips. Newly married, it's all about family as they grow together with Tarek's two kids and a new baby on the way!
The Flipping El Moussas (2023 )
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Documenting the ups, downs and everything in between as polyandrous relationships navigate boundaries and life-changing decisions while working to add additional husbands to their families.
Seeking Brother Husband (2023 )
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Community members across the country, who nominated their hometown for rejuvenation projects, are selected for a surprise home renovation of their dreams.
Build It Forward (2023 )
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Texas is a mecca for truck customization, an uber-diverse metal cranking mash of everything from trophy-winning show trucks to drop it down lowriders. While Bill Carlton, host of TEXAS METAL, is still the reigning champion in the Lone Star State's custom truck world, TEXAS METAL'S LOUD AND LIFTED has been super-sized with three of the most talented, up-and-coming custom auto garages in the state: Wide Open Garage, Mod Mafia, and 1 Way Diesel Performance.
Texas Metal's Loud and Lifted (2023 )
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In AP Dhillon - First of a Kind, the secretive global superstar and the small, close team behind his massive success finally tell their story. Featuring unseen personal footage and unique behind-the-scenes access, AP takes us on a journey from his early days in a small village in Punjab and tells us his incredible plan to change the music industry and inspire a nation.
AP Dhillon: First of a Kind (2023 )
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Hop on the road with Jason Bateman, Will Arnett, and Sean Hayes as they take us on an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the sold-out live tour of their wildly successful podcast, “SmartLess.” Traveling from city to city all over the country, the trio is joined by celebrities such as Conan O'Brien, Will Ferrell, Matt Damon, Jimmy Kimmel, Kevin Hart, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, David Letterman, and other surprise guests.
SmartLess: On the Road (2023 )
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Glee's cast and crew reveal surprising truths behind making the series and recount the meteoric rise of a Hollywood hit as well as the tragedies of some of its stars.
The Price of Glee (2023 )
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This stranger-than-fiction series explores the question of whether Natalia Barnett is an exploited Ukrainian child with dwarfism or a dangerous adult masquerading as a child. Featuring exclusive bombshell interviews with members of Natalia's adoptive family, relatives, friends, legal experts, and neighbors, this docuseries offers a never-before-seen glimpse into the Barnett family, Natalia's identity, Michael Barnett's October 2022 trial, as well as key insights into new theories and evidence.
The Curious Case of Natalia Grace (2023 )
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Wedding.con is a true crime documentary series about five women who seek to fulfill a universal dream - Marriage. However, in their search for the perfect life-partner, they end up getting exploited financially and emotionally by conmen with fake identities, posing as suitable grooms on popular online platforms.
Wedding.con (2023 )
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These real-life mysteries explore the dark side of female connections and rivalry: the inner workings of cutthroat cliques, vicious backbiting and cruel intentions. Who are the queen bees and the wannabes -- and who thrives on jealousy and gossip? Sometimes these dynamics lead to shocking acts of psychological and physical violence.
Mean Girl Murders (2023 )
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With extensive research, That Chapter reveals the details of some of the most chilling true crime cases, some of which remain unsolved today.
That Chapter (2023 )
