🎼Chart-topper anthem ‘Brother’ by hip-hop trio ‘Smashproof’ hit #1 #OnThisDay in 2009. Gin Wigmore joins the melancholic Horatian ode to South Auckland, offering a reflective commentary on neighbourhood crime and violence. Watch here: nzonscreen.com/title/brother-…

#OnThisDay in 1904, the establishment of Fiordland National Park commenced with the reservation of its first allocation of land. This ep of Journeys in National Parks explores the origins of the national reserve, becoming NZ's largest national park in '52: nzonscreen.com/title/journeys…

#OnThisDay in 1938, actor Martyn Sanderson was born. From "The Governor" to "The Lord of the Rings," his iconic voice and distinctive sideburns shaped New Zealand's screen for three decades. In "Utu Redux," he brilliantly portrays the character Vicar: nzonscreen.com/title/utu-redu…

Follow the chaos of a dying DVD store in this darkly comic web series! 💿 Yvette Parsons attempts to keep the shop afloat through movie nerd face-offs, legal drama, snack-induced adventures, and a wild management meltdown. Watch The Video Store here: nzonscreen.com/title/the-vide…

From Len Lye to Wētā Workshop, our Animation Collection showcases a wealth of talent from Aotearoa NZ's animators. There are 57 titles to view, which cover docos, short films, music videos and more, across a variety of animation techniques. Explore here: nzos.me/1OjJjuK

Remembering broadcaster Phillip Leishman, who left us #OnThisDay in 2013 🕊️ In this #ScreenTalk interview from 2012, Leishman shares reflections on his impressive 41-year career presenting television in Aotearoa. nzonscreen.com/interviews/scr…

#OnThisDay in 1943, a tragic incident claimed the lives of 48 Japanese prisoners of war and a guard in the Featherston POW camp. Learn about the harsh realities of WW II through stories, films, doco's, and interviews in our World War II Collection: nzonscreen.com/collection/wor…

Join some familiar Kiwi faces, and journey the less-travelled path to far-reaching corners of the globe, in the Intrepid Journeys series. 🌏✈️ There are more than 30 episodes to view in full on NZ On Screen! Explore here: nzos.me/34j7m9Z

A mysterious galleon, landmines and smuggling plots are the order of the day in the WWII-set kidult adventure series, 'Raider of the South Seas'. 📺 Watch Martin Henderson and Dean O'Gorman in some of their earliest screen roles here: bit.ly/3t0syBa

Hari Huritau to former PM & former UN Development Administrator Helen Clark! 🎂 In this snippet from "Helen Clark: The Road to Power," she reminisces about receiving advice to adjust her public image after assuming the role of opposition leader.: nzonscreen.com/title/helen-cl…

American country Legend Johnny Cash was born #OnThisDay in 1932 ⭐️ In this excerpt from 1994, Sir Paul Holmes chats with the country singer and his wife, June Carter Cash, prior their concert at the Auckland Town Hall: nzonscreen.com/title/holmes-j…

Remembering broadcaster Selwyn Toogood, who left us #OnThisDay in 2001 🕊️ See him in this NFU doco as he prepares for a radio episode of It’s In The Bag - years before the format was aired on TV: nzonscreen.com/title/pictoria…

🎸NZ rock band The Mutton Birds flew to #1 in the charts with their song The Heater #OnThisDay in 1994. Lifted from the 1993 Salty LP, this track claimed their sole #1 hit—a surprise, given the album also boasted the timeless classic "Anchor Me." nzonscreen.com/title/the-heat…

Honouring the memory today of comic genius Spike Milligan who passed away #OnThisDay in 2002 🕊️ In these unreleased '76 commercials, the poet encourages Kiwis to support the Campaign Half Million petition opposing the introduction of nuclear power. nzonscreen.com/title/spike-mi…

The opening of the Beehive happened #OnThisDay in 1977, by none other than the queen bee herself 👑🐝 No, not Beyonce, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II alongside former PM Robert Muldoon. This NFU doco explores the history & design of the iconic building: nzonscreen.com/title/the-beeh…

Hari Huritau to cricket broadcaster and former BLACKCAPS batter, Ian Smith (@SENZMornings)🏏 Spot him in this 1988 instructional video where Sir Richard Hadlee breaks down the fundamentals of cricket playing: nzonscreen.com/title/hadlee-o…

The satire series Eating Media Lunch poked the stick at mainstream media over seven seasons 😅 Somehow host Jeremy Wells managed to keep a straight face throughout even its most bizarre and controversial moments: nzonscreen.com/title/eating-m…

The unexpected twist plot twist in February? The Leap Year 🌌 Check out our Sci-Fi Collection for more surprises and intergalactic fun to watch with all the extra time you have this month. nzonscreen.com/collection/sci…

Unearth the secrets behind New Zealand's unique nature with passion, humour, and Bellamy's iconic beard🧔🏼🔍 Produced by TVNZ's Natural History Unit, Moa’s Ark is a wild journey you won't want to miss: nzonscreen.com/title/moas-ark…

When blessed with an additional day, it only seems right to leap into the heart of rural NZ with Country Calendar 🗓️ Since 1966, this award-winning series unfolds the stories of people and the land with patient observation. nzonscreen.com/title/country-…