NZEDGE Legends — New Zealand legend themed video clips from YouTube

‘Jean’ – Trailer

Kiwi Jean Batten TV biopic Jean has won nine awards at the 2017 New York Festivals International Television and Film Awards.

Burt Munro Challenge – Beach Race Final 2016

Every year hundreds of motor bikers follow into Burt Munro’s footsteps at the Burt Munro Challenge in Invercargill. Watch the beach race final here. To read more about the legendary Kiwi racer Burt Munro click here.

The Rutherford Documentary Trailer

Watch the 7-minute trailer for The Rutherford documentary, which is based on John Campbell’s book “Rutherford Scientist Supreme” and was directed and co-produced by Gillian Ashurst. Purchase your DVD copy of the Rutherford documentary from John Campbell at Rutherford.org.nz.

Antarctic Adventure

Watch this 1957 clip by the New Zealand National Film Unit to see the Antarctic Adventure of the New Zealand section of the British Commonwealth Trans-Antarctic Expedition’s Antarctic Adventure, which was led by Sir Edmund Hillary.

Maurice Wilkins on X-Rays

In this short video, Maurice Wilkins explains how x-rays work with atoms. Maurice Wilkins was a New Zealand-born English physicist and molecular biologist, and Nobel Laureate whose research contributed to the scientific understanding of phosphorescence, isotope separation, optical microscopy and …

Sylvia Trailer

New Zealand Film Commission presents ‘Sylvia’ a memorable true story of Sylvia Ashton Warner who overcame many obstacles to become an internationally acclaimed teacher and a best selling writer. Directed by Michael Firth.

Kiwibank New Zealander Of The Year 2015 – Finalist – Stephen Tindall

Most commonly associated with The Warehouse, New Zealand entrepreneur Sir Stephen Tindall has dedicated himself to reducing the gap between New Zealand’s “haves” and “have-nots”. Sir Stephen had worked tirelessly through the multiple initiatives he has helped found to create …

ONE News: Sir Edmund Hillary Obituary

ONE News’ Wendy Petrie looks back at the life of Sir Edmund Hillary, who passed away on January 11, 2008. The video takes you through Sir Edmund’s amazing life story from climbing Mount Everest to the tragic loss of his …

Tribute to Nancy Wake

Watch a Tribute to a World War Two heroine and French Resistance fighter, Nancy Wake. Nancy Grace Augusta Wake served as a British agent during the later part of World War II. She became a leading figure in the maquis …

A Tribute to Sir Edmund Hillary – Sand Art

Watch this video by Marcus Winter that celebrates one of New Zealand’s greatest achievements and acknowledges the man who conquered the world’s highest mountain, Sir Edmund Hillary.

Jack Lovelock’s Historic 1500m Win at 1936 Olympics

As the first New Zealand athlete to win an Olympic gold, Jack Lovelock was an enigmatic achiever whose running style was said to be ‘artistic’ in grace. Watch this footage with Italian commentary of Lovelock’s spectacular 1500m win at the 1936 Berlin Olympics – a race that began a rich history of achievement in New Zealand middle and long distance athletics.

Jack Lovelock Wins Gold at 1936 Berlin Olympics

As the first New Zealand athlete to win an Olympic gold, Jack Lovelock was an enigmatic achiever whose running style was said to be ‘artistic’ in grace. Watch this footage with English commentary of Lovelock’s spectacular 1500m win at the 1936 Berlin Olympics – a race that began a rich history of achievement in New Zealand middle and long distance athletics...

Tooned 50: Episode 2 – The Bruce McLaren Story

Watch Episode 2 of Tooned 50, a feel-good two series animation clip created for McLaren’s 50th Anniversary that offers a glimpse at Bruce McLaren’s early life in New Zealand in where “the 14-year-old discovers his passion for racing”.

Tooned 50: Episode 1 – A Night To Remember

Watch Episode 1 of Tooned 50, a feel-good two series animation clip created for McLaren’s 50th Anniversary that offers a glimpse at Bruce McLaren’s early life in New Zealand in where “the 14-year-old discovers his passion for racing”.

Bruce McLaren video: McLaren 50 – Courage

This short film sheds light on McLaren’s very human back-story by sharing insights into the courageous life of Bruce McLaren who founded his racing team five decades ago.

Sir Edmund Hillary on Omnibus in 1954

Take a look at this 1954 Omnibus clip featuring Sir Edmund Hillary and the climbers of Mount Everest. Hillary tells the story of his challenging expedition to become the first man to reach the summit of Mount Everest.