New Zealand Today
Overview
Originally a segment on Jono And Ben, New Zealand Today cleverly satirizes clickbait journalism and contemporary media trends. Evolving into a standalone feature, its engaging clips have garnered widespread popularity, amassing hundreds of thousands of online views. Host Guy Williams embarks on a journey across New Zealand, exploring the quirky and bizarre happenings in various regions, showcasing the country’s unique charm and eccentricities. This blend of humor and local culture resonates with audiences, making it a standout in New Zealand's entertainment landscape.
Episodes
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Episode 1 - Hawera and Whanganui
Guy travels to Hawera to look into claims of racism in the community. Following that, he makes his way to Whanganui to uncover the mystery behind the ...
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Episode 2 - Gisborne and Marton
Guy travels to Gisborne to look into Heil's Kitchen, which is operated by the Mongrel Mob. He also returns to Marton to reconnect with Josh and Isaac ...
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Episode 3 - Opononi and Gore
Title: Episode 3 - Opononi and Gore Plot: Guy travels to Opononi to delve into the community's fascination with Opo, a dolphin that captured hearts m...
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Episode 4 - Christchurch and Murupara
Guy travels to Christchurch to check if Karen has received her $20 back. He also makes his way to Murupara to investigate the theft of their sole ATM.
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Episode 5 - Invercargill and Ellerslie
Guy travels to Invercargill to encounter the famed Ukuledy/Ukulady. Following that, he makes his way to Ellerslie to delve into the issue of performan...
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Episode 6 - Taranaki and Otaki
Guy travels to Taranaki to look into acquiring the 'Like No Other' trademark. After that, he makes his way to Otaki to find out what's happening at By...
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Episode 7 - Flat Earth and Mount Albert
Guy delves into the New Zealand Flat Earth Society, seeking to uncover its mysteries. His journey takes him to Mount Albert, where he looks into the c...
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Episode 8 - Invercargill and
Guy returns to Invercargill to look into the unsolved mystery of the 'Invercargill Pool Pooper.' After that, he travels to Orewa to delve into the sto...
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Guy heads to Feilding in Manawatu
Title: Guy Travels to Feilding in Manawatu Plot: Guy journeys to Feilding in Manawatu, a town that proudly asserts its status as New Zealand’s most...
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Episode 2
Title: Episode 2 Plot: Guy travels to the blustery capital city to uncover what may be the most significant news of the year—a daring burglary at W...
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Episode 3
Guy ventures beyond his usual boundaries as he journeys to Geraldine and deeper into the Southern Alps to delve into the ‘art’ of hunting Tahr.
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Episode 4
Title: Episode 4 Plot: Guy returns to Christchurch determined to uncover the fate of the Wizard, a renowned figure who has captivated Cathedral Squ...
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Episode 5
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Episode 6
Guy travels to Christchurch to delve into the nighttime culture of boy racers. After that, he hops on a flight to Huntly to look into a peculiar surge...
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Episode 7
Title: Episode 7 Plot: Guy heads to Mermaids, the renowned strip club in Wellington, to look into the disappearance of a fish tank. Following that,...
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Episode 8
Guy returns to his hometown of Nelson to delve into the conspiracy theories linked to 5G technology. As part of his investigation, he decides to go in...
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Episode 9
Guy makes a trip back to Taranaki to meet with the candid and outspoken New Plymouth district councillor, Murray Chong, who recently ran as a candidat...
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Episode 10
Guy travels to Granity in an effort to rescue the struggling town, and later makes his way to Bedrock FM, Millterton's top punk rock radio station, to...
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Episode 1
Guy comes back to Golden Bay to check on Nganga, who has become deeply entrenched in Covid-19 conspiracy theories. While there, he also looks into the...
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Episode 2
Guy sets out to mend the friendship between two best friends who have fallen out due to a car accident. In the midst of his efforts, he encounters Cro...
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Episode 3
Guy orchestrates a sting operation against a Hamilton burger bar owner known for his refusal to hire Indian employees, only to discover that the owner...
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Episode 4
Title: Episode 4 Plot: Guy delves into the puzzling disappearance of a playground in Tokoroa while simultaneously searching for the last recruit to...
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Episode 5
Title: Episode 5 Plot: A decade has passed since Guy first encountered the suspected con artist Ken Eastwood. Now, Guy is left wondering whether Ken ...
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Episode 6
Title: Episode 6 Plot: Guy sets out to thwart Leo Malloy's bid for mayor of Auckland while delving into the mystery surrounding the vanishing local...
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Episode 7
Guy revives the beloved Dargaville Beauty Pageant and decides to lend a hand to Crazy Craig, an ambitious yet bumbling stuntman, in his quest to becom...
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Episode 8
Guy encounters a farmer claiming to have grown the world's heaviest potato and embarks on a quest to find out where the infectious Vengaboys music is ...
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Episode 9
Guy encounters the cultivator of a potato that might just be the heaviest in the world. This meeting sparks a journey where he learns about the proper...
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Episode 10
Guy reaches out to his former friend, Pebbles Hooper, in hopes of helping her regain her standing after being canceled. During this journey, he unexpe...
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Episode 1
It's time for Guy to settle the debate over which Mt Albert BBQ Noodle House reigns supreme. To assist him in this culinary showdown, he's enlisted th...
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Episode 2
Title: Episode 2 Plot: Guy successfully locates the individual featured in the infamous "Otahuhu Bomb Scare" news footage.
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Episode 3
Title: Episode 3 Plot: Back in 2019, Guy faced ridicule in Oamaru after he struggled to say the town's name correctly. Now, he returns with a missi...
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Episode 4
Title: Episode 4 Plot: Former coal miners discover that their longstanding arrangement for receiving 10 tonnes of significantly reduced coal annually...
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Episode 5
Title: Episode 5 Plot: Guy sets out to face off against New Zealand's most notorious criminal, driven by the need to secure an apology for a woman ...
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Episode 6
Guy embarks on a quest to find New Zealand's most iconic lawn mower and is both thrilled and surprised when he finally meets the legendary "Jim." Mean...
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Episode 7
Guy makes his way back to Invercargill to address the issues surrounding the new Mayor. Meanwhile, in Paraparaumu, he encounters a former Councillor w...
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Episode 8
Title: Episode 8 Plot: Guy sets out to track down a notorious man in Timaru, known for his ability to evade law enforcement while riding a mobility...
