Sophie, a girl struggling with her family's move from Auckland to rural Otago, visits the mysterious Moeraki Boulders. She discovers the spherical stones hold ancient memories and stories from Māori legend, which are awakened by the touch of the tide. Through connecting with these whispers of the past – tales of wreck, survival, patience, and joy – and with the gentle guidance of a local man...
After getting accidentally locked inside Te Papa Tongarewa following a late-night visit, siblings Ben and Marama must navigate a series of hilarious and nerve-wracking obstacles—including the infamous earthquake house and the eerie Colossal Squid exhibit—to escape before triggering the museum’s alarms. Filled with Kiwi slang, sibling banter, and playful nods to Aotearoa’s culture and landmarks...
When three tech-savvy friends—Kenji, Mei, and Hiro—discover a malicious digital glitch threatening to plunge Auckland into a city-wide blackout, they must race against time to save their home. With the elevators disabled, they embark on a grueling climb up the Sky Tower's 1,267 steps, solving riddles and bypassing security locks left by a mysterious prankster. Combining Mei’s strength, Hiro’s...
The Glow from Below is a magical realism adventure set in the iconic Waitomo Caves of New Zealand. Ari, a twelve-year-old boy of Asian descent, embarks on a secret mission with his cousin Jun to recover their grandmother’s lost jade pendant from the cave's depths. During the journey, Ari discovers a supernatural connection with the glowworms, realizing they respond to his thoughts and emotions...
Liam, a twelve-year-old boy struggling with a paralyzing fear of heights, travels to Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park with his family. While hiking the Hooker Valley Track, he loses his grandfather’s precious vintage compass and must overcome his phobia to retrieve it from a dangerous slope. Through this solo ordeal in the shadow of New Zealand's tallest peak, Liam learns that true courage is not...