The Brokenwood Mysteries

Following Brokenwood's first drum 'n' bass festival, the van belonging to the band Starscraper suddenly explodes seemingly from the volume of the music it was playing

Following Brokenwood's first drum 'n' bass festival, the van belonging to the band Starscraper suddenly explodes seemingly from the volume of the music it was playing

When an animal activist is killed on the first day of duck-hunting season, Mike and the team must determine whether it was an accidental shooting, or something more sinister

When an animal activist is killed on the first day of duck-hunting season, Mike and the team must determine whether it was an accidental shooting, or something more sinister

Mike and the team are reacquainted with some familiar faces when investigating a suspicious suicide at the Brokenwood Women's Prison

Mike and the team are reacquainted with some familiar faces when investigating a suspicious suicide at the Brokenwood Women's Prison

Mike and his team explore the world of antiquities when one of the hosts of a hit series is found murdered

Mike and his team explore the world of antiquities when one of the hosts of a hit series is found murdered

The Brokenwood Health Retreat suffers a massive public relations problem when a spa guest dies in the steam room. Drama, starring Neil Rea

The Brokenwood Health Retreat suffers a massive public relations problem when a spa guest dies in the steam room. Drama, starring Neil Rea

Shepherd and his team’ve been called to the isolated cluster of beaches at Pateke Point after authorities report a fatal incident. The call brings them to a remote community where a resident has been found dead, the circumstances surrounding the death shrouded in mystery and unsettling. The deceased was discovered having been bludgeoned with an unknown blunt instrument, the nature of the weapon remaining unidentified. This grim and baffling discovery forces the team to sift through the otherwise quiet settlement, searching for any hint that might explain how such a violent act could have occurred in such a secluded locale.

Shepherd and his team’ve been called to the isolated cluster of beaches at Pateke Point after authorities report a fatal incident. The call brings them to a remote community where a resident has been found dead, the circumstances surrounding the death shrouded in mystery and unsettling. The deceased was discovered having been bludgeoned with an unknown blunt instrument, the nature of the weapon remaining unidentified. This grim and baffling discovery forces the team to sift through the otherwise quiet settlement, searching for any hint that might explain how such a violent act could have occurred in such a secluded locale.

Four men, all wearing masks, stage a robbery at the Brokenwood Savings Bank. During the attempted heist, the bank’s manager is shot dead, and Detective Mike, together with his colleagues, is tasked with determining which of the four assailants actually fired the fatal shot. To achieve this, they sift through the scant evidence left behind, compare each suspect’s statements and try to piece together what happened in those crucial seconds. The pressure mounts as they race against time, knowing that identifying the shooter is the only way to bring justice for the murdered manager.

Four men, all wearing masks, stage a robbery at the Brokenwood Savings Bank. During the attempted heist, the bank’s manager is shot dead, and Detective Mike, together with his colleagues, is tasked with determining which of the four assailants actually fired the fatal shot. To achieve this, they sift through the scant evidence left behind, compare each suspect’s statements and try to piece together what happened in those crucial seconds. The pressure mounts as they race against time, knowing that identifying the shooter is the only way to bring justice for the murdered manager.

In this instalment, Mike, Kristin and their team launch an inquiry into the murder of the farmer’s market proprietor. They canvass the surrounding area, speak to locals and piece together the scant evidence that points to a sudden, brutal attack. The focal point of their search is the harrowing scene where the victim, clutching at her wound, staggered into the throng of shoppers with a garden implement driven into her back. Determined to uncover the perpetrator, they trace the tool’s origin, question market vendors and examine any surveillance that might have captured the assailant’s movements. Their relentless pursuit drives the episode toward a tense confrontation.

In this instalment, Mike, Kristin and their team launch an inquiry into the murder of the farmer’s market proprietor. They canvass the surrounding area, speak to locals and piece together the scant evidence that points to a sudden, brutal attack. The focal point of their search is the harrowing scene where the victim, clutching at her wound, staggered into the throng of shoppers with a garden implement driven into her back. Determined to uncover the perpetrator, they trace the tool’s origin, question market vendors and examine any surveillance that might have captured the assailant’s movements. Their relentless pursuit drives the episode toward a tense confrontation.

The night was organised as a fundraising gala held within the venerable walls of the Brokenwood Empire Cinema, a historic venue cherished by the community. Attendees gathered to support the cause, unaware that the evening would soon turn tragic. The atmosphere was festive, with music and refreshments adding to the celebratory mood. Suddenly, flames erupted, engulfing parts of the cinema and sending smoke billowing through the auditorium. When the fire was finally brought under control and the haze cleared, investigators discovered the lifeless body of a businessman, who had been strangled. The shocking combination of the blaze and the homicide left the community reeling.

The night was organised as a fundraising gala held within the venerable walls of the Brokenwood Empire Cinema, a historic venue cherished by the community. Attendees gathered to support the cause, unaware that the evening would soon turn tragic. The atmosphere was festive, with music and refreshments adding to the celebratory mood. Suddenly, flames erupted, engulfing parts of the cinema and sending smoke billowing through the auditorium. When the fire was finally brought under control and the haze cleared, investigators discovered the lifeless body of a businessman, who had been strangled. The shocking combination of the blaze and the homicide left the community reeling.

Detective Mike suddenly disappears from Brokenwood, being sent off on an unexplained police matter, leaving his partner in the dark. In his absence, Detective Kristin takes command of the case, spearheading the probe into a retro‑styled gathering that has been billed as a 1970s‑themed party. The celebration, meant to evoke the era’s music and fashion, quickly turns grim when several attendees are found dead. Kristin is tasked with untangling the events that led to the multiple fatalities, piecing together clues while coping with the mystery of Mike’s abrupt departure. The investigation centres on identifying who, if anyone, is responsible for the deaths at the party.

Detective Mike suddenly disappears from Brokenwood, being sent off on an unexplained police matter, leaving his partner in the dark. In his absence, Detective Kristin takes command of the case, spearheading the probe into a retro‑styled gathering that has been billed as a 1970s‑themed party. The celebration, meant to evoke the era’s music and fashion, quickly turns grim when several attendees are found dead. Kristin is tasked with untangling the events that led to the multiple fatalities, piecing together clues while coping with the mystery of Mike’s abrupt departure. The investigation centres on identifying who, if anyone, is responsible for the deaths at the party.

The Brokenwood fountain is shown spewing a murky, reddish‑brown stream, the colour caused by a grim scene at its centre. A man has been impaled upon the fountain’s decorative sculpture, his body lodged in the metalwork, and the resulting contamination colours the water that flows from the basin. The victim is revealed to be an American tourist; at the moment of his death he was in possession of three gold coins. These three pieces of gold are the only personal items mentioned, and they lie with the tourist as the fountain continues to emit the discoloured water still in the surrounding area.

The Brokenwood fountain is shown spewing a murky, reddish‑brown stream, the colour caused by a grim scene at its centre. A man has been impaled upon the fountain’s decorative sculpture, his body lodged in the metalwork, and the resulting contamination colours the water that flows from the basin. The victim is revealed to be an American tourist; at the moment of his death he was in possession of three gold coins. These three pieces of gold are the only personal items mentioned, and they lie with the tourist as the fountain continues to emit the discoloured water still in the surrounding area.

While she’s panning for gold in the Brokenwood River, Jane Fergusson is suddenly shot. The incident draws the attention of the local detectives, who soon uncover that the Fergusson lineage has been locked in a rivalry with the Holland family ever since the 1860s, each side vying for control of the same precious metal. The investigation reveals that the blood‑shed is rooted in a decades‑long dispute over gold, rather than a random act of violence. As the case unfolds, the detectives must untangle a history of animosity that stretches back more than a century, linking the present crime to the old family feud.

While she’s panning for gold in the Brokenwood River, Jane Fergusson is suddenly shot. The incident draws the attention of the local detectives, who soon uncover that the Fergusson lineage has been locked in a rivalry with the Holland family ever since the 1860s, each side vying for control of the same precious metal. The investigation reveals that the blood‑shed is rooted in a decades‑long dispute over gold, rather than a random act of violence. As the case unfolds, the detectives must untangle a history of animosity that stretches back more than a century, linking the present crime to the old family feud.