NZOA

In 2002, the family-friendly hip-hop track "It's On" by Nesian Mystik ushered in The Golden Age of New Zealand Hip Hop. Video

In 2004, with "I Got," the Fast Crew "came out of nowhere" to bring party music to the NZ hip-hop scene. Video

Ladi6 drew on her relationship with husband and writing partner, Brent Park, in the effortlessly crafted 2011 single "Like Water." Video

Melodownz demonstrated his unique flow and ability to craft conscious lyrics in the 2017 track "The Anthem." Video

Discover the stories behind some of Aotearoa's most influential hip-hop songs in this award-winning video series. Video

Both Mahe and his dad Tui were raised by their Tongan grandmothers. In the last episode of the series, father and son discuss namesakes, queerness, and parenting through fear and uncertainty. Video, Audio

[English Dub] Hương fell pregnant at 20, but she didn’t know it was twins until it was time to push. In this episode, she talks with daughters Hà and Ly about dependence, marriage, and homecomings. Video, Audio

[Vietnamese] Hương fell pregnant at 20, but she didn’t know it was twins until it was time to push. In this episode, she talks with daughters Hà and Ly about dependence, marriage, and homecomings. Video, Audio

Crown Lynn: A Māori Story is a riveting slice of New Zealand history, telling the iconic story of Crown Lynn pottery and the generations of Māori families that worked there. Video

Hine juggles family, studying, and rekindling her identity. TikTok creator Thomas Pakoti gets back into the rhythm of fitness training. Leon tells us how he has navigated his anxieties. Video

Tooba and her husband Habib chat with their teens about community and strength in Ōtautahi, a place that has been both a source of immense grief and love since they arrived in 2007 from Pakistan. Video, Audio

Crown Lynn: A Māori Story is a riveting slice of New Zealand history, telling the iconic story of Crown Lynn pottery and the generations of Maori families that worked there. Video

Lani returned from Germany to find her feet in te ao Māori. Kay plays basketball in the US but keeps connected to her Māori culture. Tina, of mixed heritage, inspires youth to embrace their beauty. Video

In Tūranganui-a-Kiwa, Mara and Beto learn how their son Jamil found out about the birds and the bees in Brazil, while their kids talk about growing up black in Gisborne and having DJs for parents. Video, Audio

Kirihika revisits her painful past. Half-Irish/half-Māori skater Bailey Te Maipi inspires other girls to follow their passion. Jaedyn tells us who influenced her passion for her culture and music. Video

Palestine is where the heart is for father Sameer and his daughters Wajd and Shahd. The family discuss the difficulties returning home, sisterhood, and what they learnt from Shortland Street. Video, Audio

Ruatōria rallies to reach cut-off, isolated whanau, when Cyclone Gabrielle ruptures State Highway 35, their lifeline. Video

A short film about the objects Muriwai residents took the night they had to evacuate from their homes. Video

Hawke's Bay families grapple to put their lives back together following the destruction caused by Cyclone Gabrielle. Video

Paige has faced many challenges; family and art have kept her grounded. Joe shares how he navigates the world with his unique POV. Maumahara shares what comes with the honour of wearing moko kauae. Video