Advanced search
- TITLES
- NAMES
- COLLABORATIONS
Search filters
Enter full date
to
or just enter yyyy, or yyyy-mm below
to
to
to
Exclude
Only includes titles with the selected topics
to
In minutes
to
1-32 of 32
- In 19th century Japan, Nathan Algren, a US army captain, is hired by the Japanese emperor to train his army in the modern warfare techniques. Captain Algren finds himself trapped in a struggle between two eras and two worlds.
- Explores the journey of three young people as they seek solace under the watchful gaze of the Taranaki mountain and companionship in the spirit of adventure.
- After skipping town a decade ago, transgender activist Caz Davis returns to the remote, politically divided dairy community of Rurangi, hoping to reconnect with his estranged father, who hasn't heard from him since before Caz transitioned.
- Baldy and King Kong shuttle between New Zealand and Hong Kong to recover a hi-tech prism that can impart superhuman powers
- This eccentric rural New Zealand tale follows two con men as they attempt to trick a small town into their illegal gambling scheme.
- A young man from a rural area is on the brink of success in the big city, but it all falls apart and he returns to his small home town, to his family and friends who all think he's a hero. His city girlfriend follows and they both discover that going home isn't always easy.
- Coming of age crime comedy set in 1930's New Zealand. Adaptation of the Ronald Hugh Morrieson novel.
- Jess is a solo mother and reluctant parking warden. Tom is a self-obsessed greeting-card salesman with an addiction to competitions who will do anything to win. They are just two of the competitors in a grueling endurance test to win a car: whoever keeps a hand on it the longest wins. As the sleepless days wear by, what price will they pay for winning this competition, and will it be worth more than the car itself? Show of Hands is a tale of desperation, determination--and love.
- Tawhai Bennett, a young Maori boy, goes to work for Mrs Jones, a Pakeha; woman, helping her deliver groceries and mail. However, things take an unexpected turn when he fears that a local Maori elder has placed a curse (makutu) on her.
- A young man on the run escapes to a rugged New Zealand mountain hut only to find that freedom isn't as easy as running.
- Two shady guys in dark suits. A mysterious girl out of nowhere. A gloomy figure in a parking garage. All of them looking for the same thing: A black folder from New York. And all of them seem to think that it is Tim who can lead them to it and help them understand its contents.
- In 2019 Athol embarked on two marathon swims in the South Taranaki Bight. These swims were designed to highlight the issue and potential impacts of a proposed seabed mining operation in the area. The plan was to swim a diagonal cross over the 66km square proposed mine site, representing an 'X' or keep out symbolic message to those who want to extract seabed sands there. This short documentary recalls Athol's attempt to do something truly unique, in an effort to show us all what we could loose forever. Originally released in 2019 with the support of Greenpeace NZ and taken on a screening tour around the country by Athol and his team.
- An elderly artist invites a model around to his house for a sitting. But is painting the only thing on his mind ?
- A documentary about religion versus spirituality, oneness, meditation, shamanism and connecting with nature.
- Helen is suffering from chronic depression and uses self inflicted pain as a means of escape. Alex loves her so keeps trying to care for her.
- When an oil company moves in next door to a family farm, the residents challenge not only the oil company but the entire industry.
- In a society obsessed with coffee, two lonely decaf drinkers overcome hostility and prejudice to find love.
- After a sporting hero's death, transgender activist Caz Davis finds himself stranded back in his hometown of Rurangi.
- Caz reconnects with his shocked and delighted childhood friend, Anahera, but struggles to reconcile with his dad.
- Caz cannot bring himself to enter his childhood home with Gerald; Caz gets drunk with his old high school boyfriend, who is more intrigued than shocked by Caz's transition.
- Caz finally musters up the strength and crosses the threshold into his old family home, where he confronts his dad.
- Heroes emerge as Caz, Anahera and Jem get thrust into the environmental debate which has been dividing Rurangi.
- 200859mTV-G8.6 (15)TV EpisodeMonty starts his tour of Australia in Syndey, like colonization did, initially struggling to establish any agriculture. A public park and royal botanical gardens demonstrate how most ornamental plants were introduced from Europe, the home country (which in turn imported from elsewhere). A seemingly wild native plants park in the desert calls to contemplate what a garden is. Next Melbourne, the country's gardening capital. Finally overseas to New Zealand.
- The rising conflicts between Rurangi's farming and Maori communities lead to a situation that brings the past to life.
- Anahera has a confrontation with Aunty Beth at the marae; Caz embarks on a journey back to Auckland to locate Ellie; Jem checks out his first queer nightclub.
- Jem is heartbroken upon hearing that the town is buzzing with talk about his sexual orientation; Caz makes an effort to encourage Anahera to grant permission for the local queer youth to set up a Rainbow Youth Group.
- Caz is made to watch the documentary about his deceased partner; Anahera and Ellie have a showdown in a karaoke session; Jem yearns to go back to a time when his sexual orientation was a secret.
- Anahera expresses her genuine emotions; Jem faces a challenging choice; Caz's quest to find Andy's spirit takes him to a perilous location.
- The ride to North Palmerston takes Billy close to where Mother Mary Aubert lived in Jerusalem. His next stop in New Plymouth sees him pass the Wind Wand sculpture. A water tank in Eltham reminds him that he's in the dairy capital of New Zealand. Two very different stories are offered about how Lake Taupo was created. A cruise through Napier shows how an earthquake turned the town into an Art Deco paradise. A low tide reveals the remains of a shipwreck in the Bay of Plenty. A pair of unusual swimming trunks are donned for a dip in a thermal spring in Rotorua. A wander through Wai-O-Tupa leads him to a weird and colourful collection of geothermal pools.