Whakaata Māori A team connected by blood, who uphold the legacy of our tīpuna and that of the players whose shoulders they stand on. Join the Māori All Blacks on their first tour of Japan since 2014. (R) 2026-10-03 All Black hero Piri Weepu combines his love for Rugby with his skill at diving and hunting around Aotearoa meeting up with locals. (R) 2026-10-03 Follows hard-case Māori anglers, Matene, Dazza and Jeff Cleave (Ngati Wai, Te Rarawa, Tainui) as they fish for knowledge, and fish for kai mo te tēpū. (R) 2026-10-03 NZ's longest-running, bilingual, weekly current affairs show returns for 2026, featuring a Māori perspective on politics and culture. 2026-10-03 Meretini Bennett-Huxtable prepares her soil after the long winter using the Maramataka, the Māori lunar calendar as her guide. (R) 2026-10-03 Committed the regeneration of the Māori cultural practice of aute, Nikau Hindin (Ngāpuhi, Te Rarawa), reveals the process of harvesting aute and readying it for mark making. (R) 2026-10-03 Musician Fran Kora, confronts his biggest fear about learning te reo Māori - getting it wrong. Setting out to repair his lost connection he returns to Tūhoe seeking the courage he needs. (R) 2026-10-03 The extraordinary lives of Māori wedding celebrants. Ōpōtiki celebrant, Annette Papuni Mcllenan, goes back in time to her own wedding venue to marry a couple whose wedding ends with a bang. (R) 2026-10-03 Jorian and Rhan share their unconventional whānau arrangement, as they co-parent their pēpi conceived through IVF with the help of a close friend. (R) 2026-10-03 Te Kōhanga o Tokomaru play against Te Tapuaekura o Hatupatu, while Rānui Primary take on Puurekireki Marae. (R) 2026-10-03 Speech therapist Bridget helps Mungzy to communicate with his whānau, and the parents of a young tāne with takiwātanga (autism) can't wait for the Puna Reo to open. (R) 2026-10-03 New Zealand was one of the last land masses to be found and settled by people. Lush and fertile, almost everything brought here flourishes, often with surprising consequences. (R) 2026-10-03 Violetta, a mischievous tooth fairy who fails her exam, becomes stranded in the human world. There she befriends Maxie—a girl adjusting to a new family—and together they embark on a quest to help 2026-10-03 A documentary exploring how young people connect with music in schools. (R) 2026-10-03 PREMIERE: As Zion prepares for a massive machine invasion, Neo, Trinity, and Morpheus wage an explosive battle against the system to reach the Source and save humanity. 2026-10-03 Geneva gave birth to her son at home on Waiheke Island. Determined experience inspired Geneva to pen 'IHO', an electronic dance anthem for wāhine everywhere. (R) 2026-10-03 REWIND is a music video series with curated NZ and Reo Māori music. It also has old music videos updated with graphic factoids. (R) 2026-10-03 Whakaata Māori specialises in the stories of Aotearoa. Be entertained and informed with news, current affairs, sports, drama, documentaries and much more. 2026-10-03 Kori Club is a captivating series for 0-8-year-olds that marries the charm of "The Wiggles" with the magic of Te Ao Māori. (R) 2026-10-03 Join the CoComelon family in a world that centres on the everyday experiences of young children through toe-tapping music. (R) 2026-10-03 Join the CoComelon family in a world that centres on the everyday experiences of young children through toe-tapping music. (R) 2026-10-03 Binnabånnas and their friend Ujjujju are two taking Sami culture puppets, who explore what it means to be a three-year-old. (R) 2026-10-03 Animated tamariki series Kiri & Lou follows the adventures of two friends living in pre-historic Aotearoa NZ. (R) 2026-10-03 An animated series for tamariki about two little kororā living their lives between the moving of the tides. (R) 2026-10-03 Island of Mystery is an animation series that features Josh and his boisterous dog Kazumi as they unwittingly crash back 700 years in time. (R) 2026-10-03 Kamaka is excited to learn about this clever creature, the Aihe. (R) 2026-10-03 An animated series for youngsters who love to figure out how things work. (R) 2026-10-03 Tai and her superhuman whānau run their local vege shop from their kūmara farm. Tai tries to figure out why the tupu are still dying. (R) 2026-10-03 Tamariki series offering an immersive journey into the heart of the rich landscapes of Aotearoa and Māori history. Using drone technology, viewers will explore diverse landscapes and traditions. (R) 2026-10-03 Mauri Reo, Mauri Ora is a series of programme content that focus on entertaining and education Kōhungahunga and Kura Tuatahi audiences. (R) 2026-10-03 2026-10-03 Highlights of the most prestigious Māori kapa haka event on the school calendar. (R) 2026-10-03 Violetta, a mischievous tooth fairy who fails her exam, becomes stranded in the human world. There she befriends Maxie—a girl adjusting to a new family—and together they embark on a quest to help 2026-10-03 A film making challenge for rangatahi to tell stories about issues they care about. (R) 2026-10-03 For more 35 years, the people of Waimārama have fought to reclaim their reo and revive their marae, training speakers, running Kura Reo, and calling their whānau home. But they still have work ahead 2026-10-03 NEW: Aotearoa’s longest-running Pacific news and current affairs television programme, Tagata Pasifika covers stories of Pacific Island communities here and around the Pacific region. 2026-10-03 Our favourite flavours of the Pacific are presented in a Fresh Poly-platter in this series dedicated to inspiring Islanders worldwide. (R) 2026-10-03 Ko ngā putanga reo Māori o ngā pakiwaituihi reorua o Avatar. (R) 2026-10-03 From wild hog hunting to silver carp fishing, adventure-loving culinary explorer Via Vang is ready to chase, kill, cook, and eat all the crazy creatures that have overstayed their welcome (R) 2026-10-04 Red Earth Uncovered is a half-hour youth documentary series where a host investigates Aboriginal linkages to archaeological discoveries and ancient myths and legends. (R) 2026-10-04 A handful of unforgettable Māori characters stride out on a 100-day quest to tame a totally wild Ruatahuna horse for a grand competition in this stunning and poignant series. (R) 2026-10-04 Drew explores how wild-rice is harvested by canoe, how birchbark canoes are traditionally constructed, and why it was a sacred and necessary invention of indigenous peoples. (R) 2026-10-04 Commercial success made William Singe lose his sense of self. At his lowest point, Will turns to his whakapapa and finds the connection with his first te reo Māori single: Whānau. (R) 2026-10-04 Presenter Nore Martin shows when and where to fish according to the Māori lunar calendar. (R) 2026-10-04 Rawiri Pihama and Tia Waitai-Henare work hard with the Muriwhenua Haka rōpu and carry on the whānau legacy in the lead-up to Matatini 2025. (R) 2026-10-04 The wild extremes of Patagonia shape the lives of the remarkable animals that survive in one of the planet’s most rugged and windswept regions. (R) 2026-10-04 Starting his journey in the Western Islands of the Torres Strait, Aaron Fa'aoso meets an old friend. As well as warriors, sailors and fishermen, the island of Badu is also home to some amazing cooks. 2026-10-04 Kia, chef Jono Thevenard and diver Benny Meredith hit the Hauraki Gulf in search of one of Aotearoa's most divisive delicacies—kina. Back at Pici in St Kevin's Arcade, the challenge is on: create fi 2026-10-04 In the face of historical language loss and underrepresentation, Jordyn with a Why showcases the unyielding spirit of Māori reclamation in the digital era. (R) 2026-10-04 A decade of collaboration has forged an unbreakable creative synergy between Dillastrate’s Henare Kaa and Tim Driver, with their enduring bond ensuring that the kaupapa always comes first. (R) 2026-10-04 Revisit the performance of rōpū from the 2026 Senior Kapa Haka Regional Competition. (R) 2026-10-04 A series of six sustainability-focused short films by emerging young film-makers form Aotearoa New Zealand. (R) 2026-10-04 A compelling mix of current affairs investigations, human interest and arts and culture stories. (R) 2026-10-04 Te Ao with Moana is an award-winning and trusted force in current affairs. More than a current affairs show, it explores the rich diversity of today’s Māori experience. (R) 2026-10-04 It is one of the West’s most powerful myths. The story of how the American West was won - by great heroes and white men. Black West tells the flip side of that myth. These anonymous heroes were the 2026-10-04 Nikora Edwards aka Swizl Jager, defies societal expectations in more ways than one and, through his music, explores the dynamics of not fitting the traditional mould. (R) 2026-10-04 Amid the nightlife of a new city, a young Māori trans woman reckons with safety, isolation, and the fragile bonds of old friendships outgrown, as the promise of belonging rises just beyond the horizo 2026-10-04 PREMIERE: As an outbreak of leprosy engulfs 19th-century colonial Hawai'i, a small group of infected Native Hawaiians resist government-mandated exile, taking a courageous stand against the provisiona 2026-10-04 Ngā Kapa Haka Kura Tuarua o Aotearoa 2026 is the national premier kapa haka event for secondary school students, bringing together the best kura from across Aotearoa to celebrate excellence in Māori 2026-10-04 Whakaata Māori specialises in the stories of Aotearoa. Be entertained and informed with news, current affairs, sports, drama, documentaries and much more. 2026-10-04 Kori Club is a captivating series for 0-8-year-olds that marries the charm of "The Wiggles" with the magic of Te Ao Māori. (R) 2026-10-04 Join the CoComelon family in a world that centres on the everyday experiences of young children through toe-tapping music. (R) 2026-10-04 Takaro Tribe is an animated series for 0-6 year olds. We follow our cute characters as they enter the magical Alphabet Forest where our talking Papa Rakau, Pond Koka, Pu and Waea Wao live. (R) 2026-10-04 Animated tamariki series Kiri & Lou follows the adventures of two friends living in pre-historic Aotearoa NZ. (R) 2026-10-04 An animated series for tamariki about two little kororā living their lives between the moving of the tides. (R) 2026-10-04 Island of Mystery is an animation series that features Josh and his boisterous dog Kazumi as they unwittingly crash back 700 years in time. (R) 2026-10-04 This episode looks at Porohita Kaitiaki. (R) 2026-10-04 Unsure faces meet sizzling lambs tails, but hesitant bites turn into happy smiles. (R) 2026-10-04 RARANGA From one treasured taonga to another, Hinewai and Hine Te Kura spend the day with Krystal Worters, exploring the whakapapa of harakeke or kōrari. From harvesting and preparing the rau to weav 2026-10-04 Niua and Hura travel to Tāmaki Makaurau to uncover the story behind the cliffs on west coast of Auckland. (R) 2026-10-04 Shorter, sharper and cooler, Pūkana has been reinvented for our digitally savvy tamariki and taiohi (R) 2026-10-04 A fusion of haka and tamariki awesome-ness with Te Nūtube stars Atareta and Te Haakura. (R) 2026-10-04 2026-10-04 Professor John Moorfield's Māori language course supported by an interactive website. (R) 2026-10-04 NEW: Made for the iwi by the iwi, an authentic collection of distinctive korero from around the motu. Tonight: Nga reo a Te Tairawhiti. 2026-10-04 Aotearoa’s longest-running Pacific news and current affairs television programme, Tagata Pasifika covers stories of Pacific Island communities here and around the Pacific region. (R) 2026-10-04 It is one of the West’s most powerful myths. The story of how the American West was won - by great heroes and white men. Black West tells the flip side of that myth. These anonymous heroes were the 2026-10-04 Reo Māori. Queen Elsa inadvertently uses her power to make her kingdom experience constant wintriness. Her sister Anna teams up with mountaineer Kristoff and his reindeer to end the snowy spell. (R) 2026-10-04