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Blue Rose, The (TV Series) (2013): An inquisitive office temp (Prebble) learns that the woman she is replacing in a law firm has been murdered, and becomes obsessed with solving the…; DVD $39.95
First Crossings (TV Series) (2012): This rugged adventure series literally retraces the steps of New Zealand's pioneer explorers in the intrepid, no–holds–barred style of…; DVD $34.95
Golden (TV Series) (2012): The Olympic spirit makes for comedy gold in this Kiwi sitcom about a washed up former rowing world champion who's determined to make a comeback,…; DVD $29.95
Hounds (TV Series) (2012): Quirky kiwi comedy concerns the mis–adventures of a lawyer who inherits both a twelve year old half–sister and a share in a racing…; DVD $29.95
Politically Incorrect Guide to Grown Ups, The (2012): Psychologist Nigel Latta's third installment in his popular 'politically incorrect' series turns the spotlight on the adults and the complexities of…; DVD $29.95, $59.95
Almighty Johnsons, The (TV Series) (2011): From the creators of Outrageous Fortune, this fantastical series follows the misadventures of four brothers who happen to be the living incarnations…; DVD $39.95, $39.95
Billy (2011): A sound, praiseworthy biopic of New Zealand's greatest ever comedian, played here by Tainui Tukiwaho with equal parts sobriety and jolly…; DVD $29.95
Bliss: The Beginning of Katherine Mansfield (2011): Revealing portrait of the early years of New Zealand's most celebrated writer Katharine Mansfield, movingly played by Kate Elliot.; DVD $29.95
Chef on a Mission (TV Series) (2011): Masterchef maestro Simon Gault muscles in on a few Kiwi kitchens set in their way – an offshore gas platform, or a girls bordering school, for…; DVD $39.95
Food Truck, The (TV Series) (2011): Outgoing Auckland chef Michael Van de Elzen takes on New Zealand's fast–food favourites in this enterprising local series aimed at…; DVD $29.95, $29.95
Get Fresh with Al Brown (2011): Down–to–earth chef Al Brown continues to plod around the country, this time sourcing the best fresh produce and ingredients to whip up…; DVD $29.95
Global Radar (TV Series) (2011): Te Radar seeks out environmental do–gooders both here and abroad in these further 'sustainable adventures' from the intrepid Kiwi comedian.; DVD $29.95
My Kind of Place (TV Series) (2011): Kiwi celebrities swan around various Australian holiday hotspots for our entertainment in this thinly veiled tourism advertisement for the lucky…; DVD $29.95
Night at the Classic (TV Series) (2011): Caustic Kiwi comedian Brendhan Lovegrove fronts this clever send–up of the stand–up circuit, where various guests get the chance to…; DVD $29.95
Nothing Trivial (TV Series) (2011): An agreeable and endearingly performed 'singles' comedy by way of modern day Auckland, centred on the romantic hang ups of five friends who compete…; DVD $39.95, $39.95
Super City (TV Series) (2011): Award–winning comedy series directed by Taika Waititi and starring the brilliant Madeleine Sami, who transforms into five very different…; DVD $34.95
Underbelly - Season 4 (TV Mini-series) (Land of the Long Green Cloud) (2011): World famous in New Zealand, drug trafficker Marty Johnstone – aka, Mr. Asia – steals the Underbelly spotlight in this locally made…; DVD ~~$39.95~~ $29.95
Wild Coasts (TV Series) (Wild Coasts with Craig Potton) (2011): Photographer Craig Potton continues his exploration of New Zealand's celebrated landscape with this new series dedicated to the nation's rich and…; DVD $29.95
Coasters with Al Brown (TV Series) (2010): HUNGER FOR THE WILD's Al Brown circumnavigates New Zealand's rugged coastline in search of Kiwi characters and spectacular scenery while cooking up a…; DVD $29.95
Kaitangata Twitch (TV Series) (2010): A fine adaptation of Margaret Mahy's novel about a teenager who possesses a strange connection to a mysterious island where a young girl vanished…; DVD $24.95
Leigh Hart's Mysterious Planet (2010): Comedian Leigh "That Guy" Hart fronts this irreverent, ham–fisted send–up of Arthur C Clarke's Mysterious World, visiting various corners…; DVD $24.95
Nights in the Gardens of Spain (2010): Psychological drama of a family man coming to terms with his homosexuality and whose decision to come out plunges his family into crisis. Based on…; DVD $29.95
Outrageous Fortune (TV Series) - Series 6 (2010): Explosive final season of the popular NZ series, set around a family of 'Westie' (West Auckland) criminals trying to go straight.; DVD $19.95, $39.95, $159.95
Politically Incorrect Guide to Teenagers, The (2010): The irreverent and provocative Nigel Latta returns with advice on how parents can navigate the pitfalls of raising teenagers.; DVD $29.95, $59.95
Radar's Patch (TV Series) (2010): Resourceful comedian Te Radar attempts to create a green backyard both lush in life and sustainable in this amusing and enlightening series.; DVD $29.95
Rivers (TV Series) (Rivers with Craig Potton) (2010): Striking documentary series follows renowned photographer and conservationist Craig Potton as he traverses along some of our most significant…; DVD $29.95
Spartacus: Blood and Sand (TV Series) (2010): Outlandish sword–and–sandal serial features Lucy Lawless and a line–up of Kiwi faces in various states of dismemberment and/or…; DVD $49.95 | Blu-Ray $79.95
Billy T & Me (2009): Peter Rowley looks back on the time he spent writing and performing with his mate, Billy T James.; DVD $12, $19.95
Billy T James - The Legend, The Man, The Cuz (2009): Latest compilation of the most popular sketches from irrepressible comedian Billy T James, including Te News, the Traffic Cop, the Hard Case, the…; DVD $19.95
Birdland with Jeremy Wells (2009): Offbeat ornithology with the typically droll Jeremy Wells taking the viewer on a tour of some of New Zealand's finest scenery in pursuit of our most…; DVD ~~$34.95~~ $24.95
Bro' Town - Series 5 (TV Series) (2009): Final series of animated adventures set in South Auckland. Series 5 episodes: The Summer Of Samson, To Sam With Love, A Vegetarian At My Table,…; DVD $14.95
Cult, The (TV Series) (2009): A group of brainwashed cult members are desperate to escape the mysterious compound and its deranged leader they're imprisoned by in this ambitious…; DVD ~~$39.95~~ $29.95
Diplomatic Immunity (TV Series) (2009): Mischievous Kiwi comedy series set on a small scattering of islands in the South Pacific ruled by a group of irreverent Pacific Islanders, who refuse…; DVD $29.95
Go Girls (TV Series) (2009): A North Shore equivalent of OUTRAGEOUS FORTUNE perhaps, but with considerably less bite, this follows four middle–class 20–somethings as…; DVD $39.95, $39.95, $39.95, $39.95
Line of Fire (TV Series) (2009): In–depth documentary series delves deep inside the New Zealand police force's highly regarded Armed Offenders Squad, with interviews and…; DVD $29.95
Outrageous Fortune (TV Series) - Series 5 (2009): Further outrageous episodes in the popular NZ series, set around a family of 'Westie' (West Auckland) criminals trying to go straight. Series 5:…; DVD $39.95
Politically Incorrect Parenting Show, The (2009): Straight–shooting Clinical Psychologist Nigel Latta presents this series that teaches parents parenting tips in a hilariously frank manner…; DVD $29.95, $59.95
South (TV Series) (2009): Another "love story" from intrepid broadcaster Marcus Lush, who this time explores the South Island of New Zealand, an area he fell in love with…; DVD $29.95, $39.95
Until Proven Innocent (2009): Credible homegrown teledrama tells the true story of the crusade to free David Dougherty, wrongly imprisoned for the rape and abduction of an…; DVD $29.95
Burying Brian (TV Series) (2008): Kiwi black comedy series centred on four friends who find themselves entangled in a scandalous cover–up when one of the ladies accidentally…; DVD ~~$29.95~~ $14.95
Comic Genius of Billy T James, The - Legacy Edition (2008): Must–have DVD & CD collection of Billy T. James Greatest Hits. DVD includes over an hour of newly released material from the TVNZ vaults…; DVD $29.95
Flight of the Conchords - Season 2 (TV Series) (2008): Second series of the hit musical sitcom starring Kiwis Jermaine Clement and Bret McKenzie as they continue to haplessly chase success in New York…; DVD $15, ~~$39.95~~ $29.95
Jaquie Brown Diaries, The (TV Series) (The Jacquie Brown Odyssey) (2008): Pert Kiwi satire series starring former 'Campbell Live' comic relief reporter Jaquie Brown as a self–centred TV reporter attempting to further…; DVD $15, $29.95, $29.95
Outrageous Fortune (TV Series) - Series 4 (2008): Further outrageous episodes in the popular NZ series, set around a family of 'Westie' (West Auckland) criminals trying to go straight. Series…; DVD $39.95
Seven Periods with Mr Gormsby (TV Series) - Series 2 (2008): Second series of this un–PC yet tremendously popular Kiwi comedy series tracking the old fashioned teaching methods of Mr Gormsby and his…; DVD $39.95
Big Picture, The (TV Series) (2007): Commentator Hamish Keith brings New Zealand’s imposing arts history down to earth in this appealing, highly accessible reappraisal of everything from…; DVD $39.95
Bro' Town - Series 4 (TV Series) (2007): Further animated adventures from the excellent comedy series set in South Auckland. Series 4 episodes: tba; DVD $14.95
Flight of the Conchords - Season 1 (TV Series) (2007): Local heroes Jemaine Clement and Bret McKenzie's unique two–man 'digi–folk' routine finds its way onto American screens in this applauded…; DVD ~~$39.95~~ $29.95
Here to Stay (TV Series) (2007): An enlightening, culturally pertinent reference point for the current make up of New Zealand society, this six part series revisits a number of key…; DVD ~~$29.95~~ $14.95, ~~$29.95~~ $14.95
Ice (TV Series) (2007): Radio and TV Personality Marcus Lush goes well and truly off the rails, here embarking on a month–long sojourn in the below–zero…; DVD $29.95
Outrageous Fortune (TV Series) - Series 3 (2007): Further outrageous episodes in the popular NZ series, set around a family of 'Westie' (West Auckland) criminals trying to go straight. Series…; DVD $39.95, $159.95
Pretender, The (TV Series) (2007): Acclaimed Kiwi mocko series centred on a self–serving New Zealand MP weaselling his way from the overlooked bank bench into second in charge of…; DVD ~~$29.95~~ $19.95
Amazing Extraordinary Friends (TV Series) (2006): Lightweight, tongue–in–cheek Kiwi kids series focused around a young boy who gains heroic powers and goes on a quest to recruit other…; DVD $19.95, $29.95, $29.95
Bro' Town - Series 3 (TV Series) (2006): Further animated adventures from the excellent comedy series set in South Auckland. Series 3 episodes: tba; DVD $14.95
Killian Curse, The (TV Series) (2006): Local fantasy–horror series in which the 21 students of Room 21, must each defeat a demon sent by the spirit of their long–dead school…; DVD ~~$29.95~~ $19.95
Let's Get Inventin' (TV Series) (2006): Interesting local series has some ambitious kids bring their ideas for various inventions to fruition with the help of Kidventor 'Build Buddy' Sam…; DVD $19.95
Lost Children, The (2006): Well–crafted adventure series follows three children washed ashore from a shipwreck as they search for their parents..; DVD $19.95
Maddigan's Quest (TV Series) (2006): Nicely–produced local series for children – adapted from Margaret Mahy's bestseller – set in a post–technological future…; DVD $29.95
Outrageous Fortune (TV Series) - Series 2 (2006): Further outrageous episodes in the popular NZ series, set around a family of 'Westie' (West Auckland) criminals trying to go straight. Series Two:…; DVD $39.95, $159.95
Tough Act (TV Series) (2006): Compelling 'reality TV' show follows a class of aspiring actors in their first year at Toi Whakaari – New Zealand Drama School in Wellington,…; DVD $39.95, $74.95
What Lies Beneath (TV Series) (2006): An eight–part series about New Zealand's archaeological heritage, presenting a series of intriguing site studies, with Simon Dallow asking the…; DVD $29.95
Bro' Town - Series 2 (TV Series) (2005): Further animated adventures from the excellent comedy series set in South Auckland. Series 2 episodes: Zeelander, Survival of the Fattest, Honky…; DVD $14.95
Holly's Heroes (TV Series) (2005): Trans–Tasman co–production about an ex–pat Kiwi new to Australian and mad about basketball. Follow the titular Holly as she scores…; DVD $24.95, $24.95, $24.95, $24.95
Marcus Lush Collection Boxset (Off the Rails, North, South, Ice) (2005-2011): Four quality documentary series on New Zealand's natural and personal history from television personality Marcus Lush.; DVD $69.95
Off the Rails - A Love Story (TV Series) (2005): Quality TV series that journeys with presenter and train buff Marcus Lush from Bluff in the South to Opua in the North on a variety of railways…; DVD $24.95
Outrageous Fortune (TV Series) - Series 1 (2005): Mining similar territory to the feature–film SAVAGE HONEYMOON, this is a considerably more successful attempt at capturing the customs, mores…; DVD $39.95, $159.95
Rediscovering Intrepid Journeys (TV Series) (2005): Generally enlightening TV series in which New Zealand celebrities journey to various exotic climes and give a running version of their…; DVD ~~$39.95~~ $24.95, ~~$29.95~~ $24.95, ~~$29.95~~ $24.95, ~~$29.95~~ $24.95
Seven Periods with Mr Gormsby (TV Series) - Series 1 (2005): Gleefully un–PC series stars David McPhail as an aggressively behind the times 'relief teacher' in a small New Zealand secondary school, whose…; DVD $29.95
Bro' Town - Series 1 (TV Series) (2004): An instant hit with local audiences, this 'Simpsons of the South Pacific', catches a humourous and authentic South Auckland vibe, with its teenage…; DVD $14.95
Facelift (TV Series) (2004-2006): A genuinely hilarious, Kiwi–centric sketch satire spoofing many of New Zealand’s best known ‘faces’, with various masked actors accentuating…; DVD $19.95
Captain's Log (2002): Peter Elliot sails around New Zealand retracing Captain Cook's voyage of discovery in 1769. Travelling on 20 different boats, this television series…; Poster (VG) $19.95
Living Room, The (TV Series) (2002-2006): Nicely quirky and unpretentious TV series about different (mostly young) local artists living in New Zealand and overseas. Each episode is presented…; DVD $30
Strip, The (TV Series) (2002): A highly strung corporate lawyer finds her life in disarray upon discovering her husband in bed with another man, so naturally she chucks in her job…; DVD $19.95
Back of the Y - Masterpiece Television (TV Series) (2001): Masterfully original TV–trash that follows in the tradition of BAD TASTE, this enacts a satirical reality–TV show of…; DVD $29.95, $39.95
Being Eve (TV Series) (2001): Spunky, good–natured Kiwi comedy essays the angsty teenage years of girl philosopher Eve Baxter, whose unconventional outlook on life is…; DVD $39.95
New Zealand Wars, The (1999): Praised, yet inevitably controversial documentary series on New Zealand's 19th century history, in particular the various land–wars between…; DVD $14.95, $14.95, $14.95, $14.95
Tribe, The (TV Series) (1999-2003): Set in an post–apocalyptic future where all adults have been wiped out by a virus and children must fend for themselves by ganging up together,…; DVD $59.95
Zoo, The (TV Series) (1999-2006): Selected highlights from New Zealand's own animal documentary series, which looks at the goings–on at the Auckland Zoo among the various animal…; DVD $19.95, $24.95, $29.95, $29.95
Duggan (Death in Paradise, Sins of the Fathers) (1997-1998): Detective inspector John Bach heads up these made–for–TV policiers as a recluse drawn into a murder cases near his Marlborough Sounds…; DVD $39.95, $39.95
Telly Laughs (TV Series) (1997-1998): A spin–off of SKITZ, this irreverent Kiwi comedy hour parodies a variety of popular television shows, movies and commercials. DVD features…; DVD $39.95
Topp Twins, The (TV Series) (1997): Choice episodes from Lynda and Jools' brazenly Kiwi hit comedy series, with Camp Mother and Leader, Ken and Ken and other beloved character pairings…; DVD ~~$24.95~~ $14.95, ~~$39.95~~ $24.95
Mirror, Mirror (TV Series) (1995): Kiwi family series about two teenage girls from alternate periods who can see through identical twin mirrors and travel to one another's time. A…; DVD $29.95
Shortland Street: 15 Years Of (TV Series) (1992-2007): New Zealand's most successful primetime drama – a regular weeknight fixture for homes nationwide, and a port–of–call for almost every…; DVD $19.95, $19.95, $19.95
Adventures of the Black Stallion, The (TV Series) (1990): Fine televisation of Walter Farley’s famous thoroughbred novels, chronicling the learning curve of a 15–year–old jockey and his…; DVD $39.95
New Adventures of Black Beauty, The (1990): The continuing adventures of Black Beauty, this time shot on location in picturesque New Zealand. Series One: 12 episodes across four discs.; DVD $49.95
Billy T James Show, The (TV Series) (CUZ FM) (1989): Episodes from the hit sitcom "CUZ FM", centred around the unique persona of NZ's best loved entertainer. Billy plays a radio personality who…; DVD $19.95, $19.95, $19.95, $34.95
Funny Business (TV Series) (1987-1989): Popular yet smart Kiwi comedy show from the 80's, based on a sketch format and starring some of New Zealand's favourite comics.; DVD $19.95
Children Of The Dog Star (TV Mini-series) (1984): Beloved New Zealand sci–fi series following 12–year–old Gretchen (Dunn) who discovers a link to an extra–extraterrestrial…; DVD $19.95
Our Heritage (TV Series) (1981): A unique series of television snippets, in which seven ballads by legendary Waitakere historian Jack Diamond are recited over historical imagery and…; DVD $19.95
Children of Fire Mountain (TV Mini-Series) (1979): Fondly–remembered Kiwi period drama set in 1900 New Zealand, depicting the conflict between Maori and British settlers from the point of view…; DVD $29.95
Kiwi Gold (feat. Letter to Blanchy, Gliding On, Pete & Pio, A Week of It, More Issues, Rabbiter's Rest, Radio Times Theatre) (1977-1994): Three tasty samplers of Kiwi television sitcoms and current affairs skit shows featuring some of our best known comic talents. VOLUME 1 contains…; DVD $24.95, $24.95, $24.95
Hunter's Gold (TV Series) (1976): Classic kidult series follows young Scott Hunter as he searches for his father amidst the Otago Gold Rush in thismagnificent recreation of early New…; DVD $29.95
Fred Dagg - All Purpose (1974-2006): Fred Dagg finally makes it to DVD in this “Authorised Daggography” from legendary Kiwi comic (and now honorary Australian) John Clarke, collating his…; DVD $19.95, $29.95

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