Descent from Disaster(2013)
Overview
Retrace some of NZ's darkest days to reveal the stories, secrets and lessons learnt from our most famous disasters.
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No imageSeason 1
6 episodes • 2013
Season 1
6 episodes • 2013
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hyde Train Crash - 1943 | Jul 16, 2013 | 0.0 |
| 2 | Kaimai Plane Crash - 1963 | Jul 23, 2013 | 0.0 |
| 3 | Strongman Mine Disaster - 1967 | Jul 30, 2013 | 0.0 |
| 4 | Shipwreck of the S.S. Wairarapa - 1894 | Aug 6, 2013 | 0.0 |
| 5 | Hawkes Bay Earthquake - 1931 | Aug 13, 2013 | 0.0 |
| 6 | Influenza Pandemic - 1918 | Aug 20, 2013 | 0.0 |
No imageSeason 2
6 episodes • 2015
Season 2
6 episodes • 2015
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cyclone Giselle - 1968 | Dec 31, 2015 | 0.0 |
| 2 | Brynderwyn Bus Crash - 1963 | Dec 31, 2015 | 0.0 |
| 3 | Centennial Yatch Race - 1951 | Dec 31, 2015 | 0.0 |
| 4 | Taranaki Mountaineering Disaster - 1953 | Dec 31, 2015 | 0.0 |
| 5 | Wreck Of The Ranui - 1950 | Dec 31, 2015 | 0.0 |
| 6 | Ruapheu Plane Crash - 1948 | Dec 31, 2015 | 0.0 |
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