Video chat in New Zealand: say kia ora to someone new
From Auckland to Invercargill, La Ruleta Caliente lets you start a live, one-to-one video chat with someone you’ve never met, in just a click. It works in your browser on phone or computer, it’s free to start, and it’s open to adults 18+ only. Meet fellow Kiwis or people from the other side of the planet — which, from New Zealand, is most of it.
Jump in free, no sign-up needed, and meet someone new in seconds.
Close to home or a world away
Random matching means you could be talking to someone in Wellington one minute and someone in Spain the next. If you’d rather meet people in Aotearoa, Premium includes a My country filter, a distance filter for people near you, and age filters. With a smaller population spread across two main islands, the distance filter can be the difference between a nice chat and a coffee you could actually go for.
Languages and translation
The website is available in English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, German and Italian. When your match writes in another language, the text chat translates automatically, so you can have a proper conversation with someone in Brazil or Germany even if you never studied their language. And if words run out, Draw & guess and Rock, paper, scissors need none.
Shy about the first “kia ora”? Send one of the built-in icebreaker topics with a tap, or use a Super hello so your greeting pops up highlighted the moment you connect. A round of Would you rather? usually gets the conversation going from there.
Paying in NZ dollars
Using the random video chat costs nothing. Premium is priced in euros, at €7.99 per week or €19.99 per month, and can be cancelled at any time. Your bank converts the charge to New Zealand dollars, so the final figure depends on the exchange rate and your card’s fees. You can also unlock free days by inviting a friend or by finishing in the top three of the weekly ranking.
Hot hour from the far side of the world
Hot hour runs every night from 10 to 11 pm Spanish time, and during it every chili you earn is doubled. Seen from New Zealand, that falls at a very different time of your day, and daylight saving in both hemispheres moves it around. The app shows a countdown, so there’s no need to work it out. Chilis come from daily streaks, games, ❤️ reactions and weekly challenges, and buy you superpowers like Hot flame and Incognito — see games and powers.
Look after yourself
When you chat, the other person never sees your IP address, because the video is relayed through our server. Recording is not allowed and calls carry an invisible watermark. Report anyone who crosses the line; a real person checks every report. Keep your full name, street and workplace private, and treat any request for money, vouchers or crypto as a red flag. The safety page has advice on scams and sextortion.
Chatting mostly from your phone? Have a look at mobile video chat.
Frequently asked questions
Can I chat with other New Zealanders?
Yes. Free matches are worldwide, and Premium adds a My country filter and a distance filter to meet people in New Zealand or near you.
How much does Premium cost in NZ dollars?
Premium is €7.99 a week or €19.99 a month. Your bank converts it to NZ dollars, so the exact amount depends on the exchange rate.
Does it work on Android and iPhone?
Yes, in the mobile browser. You can also add it to your home screen so it opens like an app.
Jump in free, no sign-up needed, and meet someone new in seconds.