Episodes
1. Cyclone Giselle - 1968
December 31, 2015
45 min
ONE News meteorologist Karen Olsen revisits one of New Zealand's worst storms. On April 9th, 1968 Cyclone Giselle hit New Zealand with a force so ferocious it sank the Wahine inter-island ferry.
Guest Stars:
Karen Olsen
2. Brynderwyn Bus Crash - 1963
December 31, 2015
45 min
Veteran broadcaster Mark Sainsbury recounts the relatively unknown story of the 1963 Brynderwyn bus crash, which resulted in the death of 15 passengers after its brakes failed on a winding road.
Guest Stars:
Mark Rainsbury
3. Centennial Yatch Race - 1951
December 31, 2015
45 min
Kiwi yachting legend Peter Montgomery recounts the 1951 Centennial Yacht Race disaster, where ten men died in a brutal storm shortly after setting sail from Wellington.
Guest Stars:
Peter Montgomery
4. Taranaki Mountaineering Disaster - 1953
December 31, 2015
45 min
Toni Street travels to New Plymouth to rediscover the Taranaki Mountaineering Disaster.
Guest Stars:
Toni Street
5. Wreck Of The Ranui - 1950
December 31, 2015
45 min
22 lives were lost when the Ranui capsized, leaving families heartbroken and the small seaside communities of Mount Maunganui and Tauranga shattered. Presented by Peter Elliott.
Guest Stars:
Peter Elliott
