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1. My Life Is Murder (2019– )
TV-14 | 60 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
My Life is Murder follows the adventures of fearless private investigator Alexa Crowe, who solves the most baffling crimes as well as coping with the frustrations of everyday life.
Stars: Lucy Lawless, Ebony Vagulans, Rawiri Jobe, Joseph Naufahu
Votes: 5,172
2. What We Do in the Shadows (2014)
R | 86 min | Comedy, Horror
Viago, Deacon, and Vladislav are vampires who are struggling with the mundane aspects of modern life, like paying rent, keeping up with the chore wheel, trying to get into nightclubs, and overcoming flatmate conflicts.
Directors: Jemaine Clement, Taika Waititi | Stars: Jemaine Clement, Taika Waititi, Cori Gonzalez-Macuer, Jonny Brugh
Votes: 200,495 | Gross: $3.33M
3. Our Flag Means Death (2022–2023)
TV-MA | 30 min | Action, Adventure, Biography
The year is 1717. Wealthy land-owner Stede Bonnet has a midlife crisis and decides to blow up his cushy life to become a pirate. It does not go well. Based on a true story.
Stars: Rhys Darby, Joel Fry, Samson Kayo, Matthew Maher
Votes: 43,097
4. Xena: Warrior Princess (1995–2001)
TV-PG | 45 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
Xena, a mighty Warrior Princess with a dark past, sets out to redeem herself. She is joined by small town bard, Gabrielle. Together they journey the ancient world and fight for the greater good against ruthless Warlords and Gods.
Stars: Lucy Lawless, Renée O'Connor, Ted Raimi, Kevin Smith
Votes: 48,742
5. Deadloch (2023– )
60 min | Comedy, Crime
A feminist noir comedy set against a bucolic backdrop with a rising body count.
Stars: Kate Box, Madeleine Sami, Alicia Gardiner, Nina Oyama
Votes: 12,038
6. Top of the Lake (2013–2017)
TV-MA | 750 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Obsessed with the disappearance of a 12-year-old pregnant girl near a freezing lake in New Zealand, a brave detective will find herself up against small-town secrets and a side of herself that was meticulously kept at bay.
Stars: Elisabeth Moss, David Wenham, Peter Mullan, Thomas M. Wright
Votes: 37,751
7. Boy (I) (2010)
Not Rated | 87 min | Comedy, Drama
Boy, an 11-year-old child and devout Michael Jackson fan who lives on the east coast of New Zealand in 1984, gets a chance to know his absentee criminal father, who has returned to find a bag of money he buried years ago.
Director: Taika Waititi | Stars: James Rolleston, Te Aho Eketone-Whitu, Taika Waititi, Moerangi Tihore
Votes: 29,568 | Gross: $0.26M
8. Outrageous Fortune (2005–2010)
TV-MA | 45 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
When career criminal Wolfgang West gets put away for four years, his wife Cheryl decides it's time for her family to go straight. But can the Wests change the habits of a lifetime?
Stars: Robyn Malcolm, Antony Starr, Siobhan Marshall, Antonia Prebble
Votes: 2,400
9. Shortland Street (1992– )
TV-PG | 30 min | Drama
A five-night-a-week soap set in an Auckland City hospital that follows the complicated personal and professional lives of its staff and their families and friends.
Stars: Michael Galvin, Ben Mitchell, Sally Martin, Ben Barrington
Votes: 1,063
10. Slow West (2015)
R | 84 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
A young Scottish man travels across America in pursuit of the woman he loves, attracting the attention of an outlaw who is willing to serve as a guide.
Director: John Maclean | Stars: Kodi Smit-McPhee, Caren Pistorius, Aorere Paki, Jeffrey Thomas
Votes: 48,011 | Gross: $0.23M
11. Come to Daddy (2019)
R | 96 min | Comedy, Mystery, Thriller
A man in his thirties travels to a remote cabin to reconnect with his estranged father.
Director: Ant Timpson | Stars: Elijah Wood, Stephen McHattie, Garfield Wilson, Madeleine Sami
Votes: 20,449
12. Eagle vs Shark (2007)
R | 88 min | Comedy, Romance
The tale of two socially-awkward misfits and the strange ways they try to find love: through revenge on high-school bullies, burgers, and video games.
Director: Taika Waititi | Stars: Loren Taylor, Jemaine Clement, Craig Hall, Joel Tobeck
Votes: 26,277 | Gross: $0.22M
13. Taskmaster NZ (2020– )
Comedy
Jeremy Wells acts as Taskmaster in this New Zealand edition of Taskmaster (2015), with Paul Williams acting as his assistant.
Stars: Jeremy Wells, Paul Williams, Angella Dravid, David Correos
Votes: 801
14. Gold Diggers (2023– )
25 min | Comedy, Drama
It's 1853, and two ratbag sisters from Sydney travel to the Australian Gold Rush in search of their own treasure: newly rich idiots.
Stars: Claire Lovering, Danielle Walker, Eddie Perfect, Megan Lilly Wilding
Votes: 356
15. Baby Done (2020)
91 min | Comedy
Wannabe-adventurer Zoe freaks out when she falls pregnant to her long-term boyfriend Tim. As Tim embraces the prospect of fatherhood, Zoe attempts to rush through her dreams.
Director: Curtis Vowell | Stars: Rose Matafeo, Matthew Lewis, Emily Barclay, Rachel House
Votes: 1,774
16. The Breaker Upperers (2018)
90 min | Comedy
For the right price, BFFs Jen and Mel will ruthlessly end any romance. But when one grows a conscience, it threatens to derail their relationship.
Directors: Madeleine Sami, Jackie van Beek | Stars: Madeleine Sami, Jackie van Beek, James Rolleston, Celia Pacquola
Votes: 6,898
17. Kiri and Lou (2019– )
TV-Y | 5 min | Animation, Family
Kiri and Lou is an animated series for children, hand-crafted in stop motion with creatures made of clay, in a forest of cut out paper. Each five minute story is told with humour and joy, ... See full summary »
Stars: Jemaine Clement, Olivia Tennet, Rima Te Wiata, Jaquie Brown
Votes: 211
18. Double Parked (2023– )
Comedy
Young lesbian couple Nat and Steph are left dumbfounded when a 'disappointing' trip to the IVF clinic and a 'botched' home insemination job actually leaves both women pregnant.
Stars: Madeleine Sami, Antonia Prebble, Dominic Ona-Ariki, Kura Forrester
Votes: 148
19. Funny Girls (II) (2015– )
22 min | Comedy
Rose Matafeo leads a cast of New Zealand's finest comedy talent in this female-driven sketch comedy show.
Stars: Nic Sampson, Rose Matafeo, Jackie van Beek, Laura Daniel
Votes: 96
20. Under the Mountain (2009)
PG-13 | 90 min | Adventure, Drama, Fantasy
Teenage twins Rachel and Theo travel to Auckland to stay with relatives after their mother suddenly dies. They find an alien environment and overhear Mr. Wilberforce talking about something stirring beneath the ground - the fire-raiser.
Director: Jonathan King | Stars: Tom Cameron, Sam Neill, Sophie McBride, Oliver Driver
Votes: 2,235
21. Samoan Wedding (2006)
Not Rated | 97 min | Comedy, Romance
Four raucous Samoans are banned from their best friend's wedding. To get in, they have to prove themselves as mature individuals by getting and keeping girlfriends.
Director: Chris Graham | Stars: Oscar Kightley, Heto Ah Hi, Shimpal Lelisi, Robbie Magasiva
Votes: 1,623 | Gross: $0.07M
22. Madam (III)
Comedy | Post-production
Mack Leigh (Rachel Griffiths), faced with a philandering husband and a mountain of debt starts up an ethical brothel in small town New Zealand to provide for her family and put a new spin on sex and work.
Stars: Rachel Griffiths, Martin Henderson, Danielle Cormack, Robbie Magasiva
23. Educators (2019– )
18 min | Comedy
An unscripted comedy series set behind-the-scenes of an ordinary Kiwi secondary school, about the people in charge of educating the next generation.
Stars: Jonny Brugh, Jackie van Beek, Rick Donald, Kura Forrester
Votes: 130
24. Bro'Town (2004–2009)
22 min | Animation, Comedy
A modern day fairytale about five Auckland teenagers growing up in the big bad city, bro'Town chronicles the schoolboy misadventures of Vale, Valea, Sione, Mack and Jeff da Maori in a proudly suburban, non PC satire.
Stars: David Fane, Mario Gaoa, Oscar Kightley, Shimpal Lelisi
Votes: 315
25. Golden Boy (2019– )
23 min | Comedy
The Golden Boy is Tama, He's an All Black and everyone in Crawdon is basking in his reflected glory. Everyone but his older sister; Mitch, who's returned home from Auckland to find that the... See full summary »
Stars: Kimberley Crossman, James Rolleston, Alison Bruce, Dean O'Gorman
Votes: 92
26. The Bad Seed (2018–2019)
Drama
The Bad Seed tells the story of two brothers from a dysfunctional family who have raised themselves up from the desperate days of their early childhood, only to have their newly ordered ... See full summary »
Stars: Matt Minto, Dean O'Gorman, Jodie Hillock, Zoe Jansson-Bush
Votes: 266
27. Perfect Strangers (2003)
PG-13 | 96 min | Drama, Romance, Thriller
A woman goes home with the best-looking stranger, only to discover she's been kidnapped.
Director: Gaylene Preston | Stars: Rachael Blake, Robyn Malcolm, Madeleine Sami, Jed Brophy
Votes: 1,610
28. 7 Days (2009– )
30 min | Comedy, Game-Show
Two teams of three stand-up comedians take the news from the last 7 days and do what they do best - take the piss out of everything and everyone.
Stars: Jeremy Corbett, Paul Ego, Dai Henwood, Ben Hurley
Votes: 183
29. Rude Awakenings (2007)
40 min | Comedy, Drama
Dimity Rush, a woman in a hurry to reconnect with the Auckland city vibe and escape the lifestyle block in Kumeu, where she has been stranded with her husband, Stuart, and their two sons Julian and Ollie.
Stars: Danielle Cormack, Patrick Wilson, Marise Wipani, Carl Bland
Votes: 30
30. Get Krack!n (2017–2019)
30 min | Comedy
Having conquered the cutthroat world of satirical cooking shows Kate McLennan and Kate McCartney take a Sassy Swipe at the bright, chirpy world of morning TV with their signature brand of social awkwardness and unprofessionalism.
Stars: Kate McCartney, Kate McLennan, Bec Petraitis, Kate Dehnert
Votes: 505
31. Super City (2011–2013)
23 min | Comedy
Sami hilariously transforms into acutely observed and very different characters all living in our country's super city. In season two, Ofa is a welfare case-manager demanding everyone ... See full summary »
Stars: Madeleine Sami, Vanessa Riddell, Renee Lyons, Rose McIver
Votes: 87
32. Diplomatic Immunity (2009)
30 min | Comedy
A disgraced New Zealand diplomat is assigned to the embassy of the island nation Fe'ausi to curb the devious conduct of its scheming ambassador and staff while dealing with odd customs and his attraction to the ambassador's daughter.
Stars: David Fane, Craig Parker, Lesley-Ann Brandt, John Leigh
Votes: 126
33. Sione's 2: Unfinished Business (2012)
92 min | Comedy
Five years ago our heroes the Duckrockers thought they had figured it all out - they had found themselves girlfriends to take to Siones wedding and the future was looking bright: Michael ... See full synopsis »
Director: Simon Bennett | Stars: Oscar Kightley, Robbie Magasiva, Shimpal Lelisi, Heto Ah Hi
Votes: 308
34. Raised by Refugees (2022– )
22 min | Comedy
Pax is your typical 12-year-old from the early 2000s. His parents came to NZ in the late '80s as refugees and want him to get good grades, but all Pax wants to do is fit in. However, a major international incident changes that.
Stars: Kenus Binu, Pax Assadi, Kalyani Nagarajan, Adam Lobo
Votes: 100
35. Hope (XXIII)
Comedy | Announced
A romantic comedy about the crazy lengths a woman in her mid-30s is willing to go to when she discovers the perfect man.
Directors: Madeleine Sami, Jackie van Beek | Star: Aubrey Plaza
36. The Project (2017–2023)
30 min | Comedy, News
The Project is a New Zealand current affairs show hosted by Jesse Mulligan, Kanoa Lloyd and Jeremy Corbett with rotating guest panelists. It draws topical and controversial current affairs content as well as comedy from recent news stories.
Stars: Jesse Mulligan, Kanoa Lloyd, Jeremy Corbett, Josh Thomson
Votes: 105
37. Patriot Brains (2022– )
44 min | Comedy, Game-Show, History
Bill Bailey hosts the fast-paced quiz show that pits two teams of comedians against each other, to find out once and for all who's best - Kiwis or Aussies.
Stars: Bill Bailey, Sue Perkins, Mel Buttle, Melanie Bracewell
Votes: 15
38. Flat3 (2013– )
10 min | Short, Comedy, Drama
Sometimes smart, often silly and a lot awkward, Flat3 is a Kiwi comedy with a unique cultural takes. Following the travails of 3 Kiwi-Asian girls living together in Auckland, we see Lee, ... See full summary »
Stars: Ally Xue, JJ Fong, Perlina Lau, Katrina Wesseling
Votes: 43
39. The Jaquie Brown Diaries (2008–2009)
30 min | Comedy
Stars: Jaquie Brown, Hannah Tolich, Madeleine Sami, Ryan Lampp
Votes: 130
40. The Great Kiwi Bake Off (2018– )
Reality-TV
From biscuits to bread, pies to pavlovas, 12 amateur Kiwi bakers have their skills put to the test. Will they rise to the challenge?
Stars: Madeleine Sami, Hayley Sproull
Votes: 37
41. Radiradirah (2010)
Comedy
Sketch comedy from the makers of 'Bro'town'.
Stars: Guy Capper, Tarun Mohanbhai, Madeleine Sami, Jordaan Tuitama
Votes: 63
42. Have You Been Paying Attention? NZ (2019– )
44 min | Comedy, Game-Show
The New Zealand version of Have You Been Paying Attention? (2013), where comedians are quizzed on the previous week of news.
Stars: Hayley Sproull, Vaughan Smith, Urzila Carlson, Ray O'Leary
43. Tales of Nai Nai (2019– )
Animation
Kiwi twins, Maggie and Michael, go on amazing adventures all around Asia with their dog Baobao through their grandmother's magical stories. They meet new friends, sometimes foes, and ... See full summary »
Stars: Xana Tang, Amanda Grace Leo, Becky Kuek, Tian Tan
44. The Insiders Guide to Happiness (2004– )
45 min | Drama
The Insider's Guide to Happiness is based around a diverse group of people whose lives become inextricably inter-linked. The series looks at life, love and above all, the every-day pursuit of happiness.
Stars: Fasitua Amosa, Ben Barrington, Fraser Brown, Will Hall
Votes: 91
45. 13th AACTA Awards (2024 TV Special)
Stars: Rebel Wilson, Ron Howard, Harriet Dyer, Harry Connick Jr.
46. Buzzy Bee and Friends (2009– )
5 min | Animation
Stars: Madeleine Sami, Stephanie Liebert, Richard Simpson, Jennifer Ward-Lealand
Votes: 17
47. What's Your Problem? (2019)
Comedy, Family
Stars: Joseph Herscher, Mikayla Stokes, Brett Doar, John Osborne
48. 3 News (1989–2016)
News
Stars: Michael Hurst, Mike McRoberts, Jennifer Ward-Lealand, John Campbell
Votes: 16
49. (Time) Travel Centre (2016)
Short, Sci-Fi
Director: Thomas Sainsbury | Stars: Chris Parker, Hamish Russell, Thomas Sainsbury, Madeleine Sami
50. Aroha Bridge (2013–2019)
Short
'Aroha Bridge' is a cartoon snapshot of a multicultural melting pot that is New Zealand.
Stars: Jessica Hansell, Rachel House, Julian Dennison, Oscar Kightley
Votes: 13