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The Best Episodes of Descent from Disaster Season 2

Every episode of Descent from Disaster Season 2 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Descent from Disaster Season 2!

The Best Episodes of Descent from Disaster Season 2

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

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  1. Background image for Cyclone Giselle - 1968
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    #1 - Cyclone Giselle - 1968

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    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.

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    Director:Unknown
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  2. Background image for Brynderwyn Bus Crash - 1963
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    #2 - Brynderwyn Bus Crash - 1963

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    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.

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    Director:Unknown
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    #3 - Centennial Yatch Race - 1951

    S2:E3

    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.

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    Director:Unknown
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    #4 - Taranaki Mountaineering Disaster - 1953

    S2:E4

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

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  5. Background image for Wreck Of The Ranui - 1950
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    #5 - Wreck Of The Ranui - 1950

    S2:E5

    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.

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    Director:Unknown
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  6. Background image for Ruapheu Plane Crash - 1948
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    #6 - Ruapheu Plane Crash - 1948

    S2:E6

    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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Season 2 Ratings Summary

"Cyclone Giselle - 1968" is the best rated episode of "Descent from Disaster" season 2. It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 12/31/2015. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Brynderwyn Bus Crash - 1963".