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EP1 Cyclone Giselle - 1968 Dec 31, 2015

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.

EP2 Brynderwyn Bus Crash - 1963 Dec 31, 2015

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.

EP3 Centennial Yatch Race - 1951 Dec 31, 2015

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.

EP4 Taranaki Mountaineering Disaster - 1953 Dec 31, 2015

Toni Street travels to New Plymouth to rediscover the Taranaki Mountaineering Disaster.

EP5 Wreck Of The Ranui - 1950 Dec 31, 2015

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.

EP6 Ruapheu Plane Crash - 1948 Dec 31, 2015

Former One News weatherman Jim hickey recounts the tragic 1948 National Airways Corporation plane crash on Mt Ruapehu. At the time this was the worst civilian plane crash in New Zealand.

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Released: 16 July 2013 Returning Series

Producted By: Television New Zealand

Country: New Zealand

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Revenue: 0

Official Website: http://www.screentime.co.nz/#!descent-from-disaster/c1efb

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Retrace some of NZ's darkest days to reveal the stories, secrets and lessons learnt from our most famous disasters.

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