Movies and TvShows featuring "auckland-new-zealand" theme.

Shortland Street is a long-running medical drama series set in the fictional Shortland Street Clinic, located in Auckland, New Zealand. The show follows the personal and professional lives of the doctors, nurses, and other staff as they face various medical cases and navigate relationships.

In 1943, a female pilot embarks on a mission aboard a B-17 Flying Fortress. As she fights off enemy planes, she discovers a gremlin on board that threatens the safety of everyone on the plane.

The Dark Horse tells the true story of Genesis Potini, a brilliant but troubled chess player who struggles with bipolar disorder. After spending time in a mental institution, Genesis returns to his hometown of Auckland, New Zealand. There, he forms a chess club for underprivileged children and helps them overcome their struggles. Through his dedication and compassion, Genesis finds redemption and stability in his own life.

1985: Greenpeace ship Rainbow Warrior is bombed. The attack exposed a murky world of nuclear testing and abuse of power - and inspired a generation of environmental activists.

Maiden is a documentary film that tells the remarkable story of Tracy Edwards and her all-female crew who defied the odds and shattered stereotypes by competing in the grueling Whitbread Round the World Race. Facing sexism, misogyny, and doubters, they proved that women can excel in the male-dominated sport of yachting. The film chronicles their journey of empowerment, determination, and triumph, showcasing their trailblazing spirit and inspiring a new generation of female sailors.

You Move You Die is a high-octane dark comedy that follows a gangster engagement ring heist in Auckland, New Zealand. The story revolves around a group of criminals who plan and execute a daring robbery at a laundromat, leading to a series of shootouts, fights, and unexpected twists. As the tension rises, the line between life and death becomes blurred, and the characters must navigate a dangerous underworld fueled by greed, sex, and violence.

Harry is a single story, six-part crime drama series set in Auckland which follows the intense psychological journey of Detective Harry Anglesea.

Clive de Roo scientist discovers a new source of seismic activity beneath the Gulf of Waitemata. Provides that a new volcanic eruption could occur within the next few days. But it's hard to convince skeptical colleagues, undertook efforts to minimize the effects of this disaster. When the talks on the radio about the threat, we all think he's a harmless lunatic. An ambitious wife of Clive fears, however, that the discovery of her husband may deter investors, which would win for the company, in which he works.

It's 1965 and rock music is shaking up the world but not in New Zealand. A 23-year-old journalist is determined to break the government's monopoly on broadcasting and bring rock 'n' roll to a younger generation while staying with the woman he loves.

Everyone is chasing a little wooden dog. Old and young, they all think it contains an elixir of life. Miranda, a manic cosmetics tycoon, thinks it's worth millions. A mob of old folk led by a pair of deranged doctors is convinced it contains the secret of eternal youth.

Tyrannical Love is a film about the quirkiness of life and love when you are no longer a kid but not quite an adult. There is something for everyone in this ensemble piece about a close knit group of friends and the events that take place on New Years 1999. Most people believe that finding love is the greatest thing than can ever hapen to you, but some believe it is nothing but a fascist dictator that rules over your life.

This Traveltalk series short visit to New Zealand starts in Auckland, a bustling, modern city. Next is Christchurch, home of Canterbury University, where rowing teams participate in a regatta. Nearby is Lake Wakatipu, which inspires artists to put their impressions on canvas. We then visit Rotorua, a city famous for its geysers, hot springs, bubbling mud pools, and other geothermal activity. At Ferry Springs there is lots of trout for fishing. Later, a group of natives performs a canoe dance.

The Boat and the Bomb (2005) is a documentary crime movie that depicts the sabotage and sinking of the Rainbow Warrior ship in Auckland, New Zealand. It explores the story of the anti-nuclear activists and their struggle against state-sponsored terrorism. The film highlights the environmental issues surrounding the incident and the subsequent anti-nuclear protests.

Set in 1965, a true story of one man’s struggle to bring rock music to a nation, an iconic New Zealand story with a universal ‘David and Goliath’ theme. The youth will find it incredible this actually happened and existed as part of New Zealand society in the 1960′s. It’s a titanic struggle for freedom and ‘the choice to choose’.

Aorere College in Auckland, New Zealand struggles to cope with truancy, poor academic achievement and the pervasive influence of gangs. With the morale of both students and teachers at an all time low, Mr Peach single-handedly persists in his belief in the kids and their right to an education. Witness his fight to keep them in school and instil a sense of their self-worth, through dogged compassion, tough discipline, and mutual respect.

In this politically charged documentary, survivors of the 1985 attack on the Greenpeace ship the &NFi;Rainbow Warrior&NFi_; recount the vessel's history and its key role in increasing public awareness of nuclear testing on Mururoa Atoll in the Pacific. What began as a "rusty old ship" became a symbol of Greenpeace's environmental activism -- and eventually attracted the attention of the French secret service.

Back Of The Y previously known as Back Of The Y Masterpiece Television is a cult New Zealand TV series, created by Chris Stapp and Matt Heath. Featuring such memorable characters as Randy Campbell, Danny Parker, Dick Johansonson, Cindy Cockburn and Spanners Watson, the show glorified stunts and the consumption of copious amounts of alcohol. The Hollywood special episode featured Randy Campbell jumping off the back of the Y in the famous Hollywood sign. Back of the Y is centred around a mock live TV show, featuring segments such as Randy Campbell's Extreme Stunts and "Cunstables". The show was low budget and apparently filmed with amateur equipment and edited on home computers. The show description at the start of the first episode references one of the cast members and sets the agenda for the rest of the show "Phil Bruff had a dream. To make a New Zealand TV show that wasn't complete shit. He failed... Miserably!!!" The show consisted of 7 episodes of Back Of The Y Masterpiece Television and The Back Of The Y Goes To Hollywood Special. In addition to being screened upon New Zealand television, the show has been given airtime on MTV2 in the UK and on Channel V in Australia. They are also responsible for 'That Cunt Rabbit', Heck and Balls Of Steel.

A young woman in Auckland, New Zealand finds herself facing an unplanned pregnancy and contemplates having an abortion. While working as a supermarket clerk, she listens to music on her headphones to drown out the noise of her difficult decision. As she travels by bus, she receives a text message from a drug dealer offering her a way out. With hair dye in hand, she contemplates her options and leaves a voice mail for her family planning clinic.

Lost Years is a documentary film that examines the hardships faced by Chinese immigrants during the period of Chinese head tax and exclusion in Canada. It sheds light on their struggles, challenges, and contributions to the country's development. The film also highlights the discrimination, racism, and injustice that Chinese immigrants endured during this time.