TV3’s ‘Against the Odds’ a series about survivors – ordinary New Zealanders thrown into extreme situations they combat with courage, tenacity and resourcefulness. People who survived terrible ordeals through courage, spirit and resourcefulness.
Buried in a snow storm, attacked by a shark, trapped in a burning car, adrift at sea for 65 days: these are inspirational tales about ordinary people who refused to die.
Presented by Paul Gittins, survivors share their stories through recollections, and those of family, friends, caregivers and the support teams that helped them through their often harrowing ordeals. “They are amazing stories”, says Gittins, “and I like what the programme promotes – that never-say-die aspect of people, and the human qualities that make someone survive. It comes through really strongly.”

In 2002 Greenstone again produced a survival series, Do or Die in the Bush, six people, who came perilously close to losing their lives in the bush, return for a weekend with an experienced bush instructor. While away they share their near death stories and learn vital new survival skills.
and Do or Die at Sea, eight people who had frightening experiences at sea return for a weekend with an experienced marine safety consultant. The survivors share their near-death stories and learn vital new survival skills.