Whakaata Māori

Whakaata Māori specialises in the stories of Aotearoa. Be entertained and informed with news, current affairs, sports, drama, documentaries and much more.

A fun sing-along Māori performing arts series for children. (R)

Children from kura across the country showcase their haka skills. Te Kura o Nga Ruahine Rangi and Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Ngāti Ruanui. (R)

Join Te Haakura and Atareta on the adventure of creating their own kapa haka group. It's the second wānanga for Te Nūtube Haka. Things are ramping up as they get into the poi and haka. (R)

Follow reigning champions, Te Wharekura o Hoani Waititi Marae, as they compete against other kura tuarua at Ngā Kapa Haka Kura Tuarua o Aotearoa 2024 in Whakatū. (R)

Game show testing the Māori language skills of two teams. (R)

Highlights from the Haka Regionals 2024. (R)

Joe heads to Picton to find out who this town is named after. While Kara is with local iwi learning about Waitohi. (R)

This hilarious game show hosted by Stacey Morrison will ensure to fill your belly full of laughter, force those happy tears. (R)

Papatūānuku - The Ragers tell us what they really think about how adults have taken care of the planet. (R)

Short and sharp comedy skits from a Māori perspective. (R)

After eating fried chicken and crying in her car, Ma heads home. Together with her best friend Pua and cousin Liz, Ma gets ready for a Mean Māori Mean costume party. (R)

Pareihe, Te Hapuku and Tiakitai have built an army and with revenge on their minds, they return to Te Roto a Tara. Hihiko and Tarakawa's kinship is threatened. (R)

As the election candidates continue to battle it out, an opiate overdose at the high school blindsides the community. (R)

A big-hearted series about Sabi Mehboob, a fluid millennial who straddles various identities. (R)

Jeff gets the verdict on his knee and Shemar lets his emotions get the best of him, risking the championship. (R)

Whakaata Māori specialises in the stories of Aotearoa. Be entertained and informed with news, current affairs, sports, drama, documentaries and much more.

Join the CoComelon family in a world that centres on the everyday experiences of young children through toe-tapping music.

Join the CoComelon family in a world that centres on the everyday experiences of young children through toe-tapping music.

Niua and Hura travel to Whangārei to uncover the story behind the sacred waters Ōtuihau. (R)

U is asked to mihi the forest’s birds, but he doesn’t know what to do, so the Tribe asks Pāpā Rākau to help him out. (R)

An animated series for youngsters who love to figure out how things work. (R)

Still trying to make up for her mistake, Rangi calls on mysterious friends in the mist to help them trick the ponaturi and get the godstick back. (R)

Te Nūtube, Series 4 Episode 2

A fun sing-along Māori performing arts series for children. (R)

Children from kura across the country showcase their haka skills. (R)

Welcome to the fifth season of Te Nūtube. A brand-new show with a twist- a kapa haka called Te Nūtube Haka. Join Atareta, Te Haakura and their whānau as they set the plan for Te Nūtube Haka. (R)

Follow reigning champions, Te Wharekura o Hoani Waititi Marae, as they compete against other kura tuarua at Ngā Kapa Haka Kura Tuarua o Aotearoa 2024 in Whakatū. (R)

LIVE: Six days of live racing coverage of the 2025 Waka Ama National Sprint Championships held at Lake Karapiro.

Whakaata Māori specialises in the stories of Aotearoa. Be entertained and informed with news, current affairs, sports, drama, documentaries and much more.

A fun sing-along Māori performing arts series for children. (R)

Children from kura across the country showcase their haka skills. Te Wharekura o Rūātoki. (R)

Join Te Haakura and Atareta on the adventure of creating their own kapa haka group. Te Nūtube Haka is made up of performers from different regions. We see how practicing separately will go down. (R)

Follow reigning champions, Te Wharekura o Hoani Waititi Marae, as they compete against other kura tuarua at Ngā Kapa Haka Kura Tuarua o Aotearoa 2024 in Whakatū. (R)

Game show testing the Māori language skills of two teams. (R)

Highlights from the Haka Regionals 2024. (R)

Taramainuku comes to life, through animation. Dr Jeremy Tātere Macleod and Professor Rangi Mātāmua share with us tales of Matariki and the journey through the stars. (R)

Celebrity episode full of laughs and energy as Marcia and Luke of Lucky Dip go up against Tiahuia in the final episode. (R)

Six indigenous strangers travel within the territory of Kespukwik aka Nova Scotia, and must work together, as they are immersed in culture and faced with their own survival. (R)

Pio Terei is on a journey to discover Māori and Hawaiian indigenous connections through tourism. In this episode we visit, North Shore Eco Tours, and Manea: Footprints of Kupe. (R)

Kiwi celebrities travel the back roads of some of the world's most beautiful countries. Ruben Wiki in Laos. (R)

Fluent reo Māori speakers are in the hot seat to answer the tough questions. (R)

Hilarious 'debating' competition showcasing Māori humour and wit entirely in the Māori language. (R)

Ki Tua is a podcast with a difference, covering current events and important issues through to formative moments in their lives. (R)

Riapo Panapa heads to Whitianga to meet hip hop MC Tipene Harmer as he shares the story behind his biggest track "West Side Hori" before catching up with reggae legends 1814 in Rotorua. (R)

Whakaata Māori specialises in the stories of Aotearoa. Be entertained and informed with news, current affairs, sports, drama, documentaries and much more.

Te Ataakura and Waiata learn about the speediest aorangi in our solar system, Apārangi! (R)

With help from Waiata it's all about the second and hottest planet in te whānau a Tamanuiterā, Meremere. (R)

An instructional cooking series aimed at tamariki and whānau. (R)

An animated series for youngsters who love to figure out how things work. (R)

Kura is furious that they have lost the godstick again and tries her best to stop her sister and Josh from making a deal with Hikuroa. (R)

Te Nūtube, Series 4 Episode 3

A fun sing-along Māori performing arts series for children. (R)

Tai and her superhuman whānau run their local vege shop from their kūmara farm. Nan falls sick so Marama and Nīkau return to look after Tai and the farm. (R)

Cube, Series 1 Episode 19

Te Reo Māori entertainment programme for Kura and Kura Kaupapa tamariki / taiohi. (R)

LIVE: Six days of live racing coverage of the 2025 Waka Ama National Sprint Championships held at Lake Karapiro.

Whakaata Māori specialises in the stories of Aotearoa. Be entertained and informed with news, current affairs, sports, drama, documentaries and much more.

Fighting for a spot in the semi-finals, Rānui Primary take on Wairere Touch Club and Puurekireki Marae play against Kahotea Marae. (R)

A family game show series with a heartland community feel. Hosts Luke Bird and Marcia Hopa take the show on the road. (R)

Kalani and Te Rina highlight the importance of preserving and passing on their indigenous language and culture to their pēpi. (R)

Sarah and Alexi struggle with their 3 year old daughter whose screaming is causing distress within the whānau. They are also looking for ways to stay connected to their eldest son.

Clara applies to the renowned NAPA therapy Centre in Sydney, hoping they can help to reduce Mungzy’s reliance on his feeding tube. (R)

Kevin and Holly are thrilled that Bernie has come back. But so has their old enemy Winston, who's about to kidnap the talented dolphin. (R)

PREMIERE: A young woman who dreams of becoming a children's book author makes an unlikely friendship with a cantankerous, rich old widower.

Te Hāmua Nikora hits the streets in search of karaoke talent. (R)

Whakaata Māori specialises in the stories of Aotearoa. Be entertained and informed with news, current affairs, sports, drama, documentaries and much more.

With help from Waiata it's all about the second and hottest planet in te whānau a Tamanuiterā, Meremere. (R)

It's the third rock from the Sun and the Aorangi we live on, with the help of Ihi learn more about Te Ao. (R)

An instructional cooking series aimed at tamariki and whānau. (R)

An animated series for youngsters who love to figure out how things work. (R)

After crashing down into a valley of lava streams, Kura is determined to find a way back up the cliff and get their godstick back from. (R)

Te Nūtube, Series 4 Episode 4

A fun sing-along Māori performing arts series for children. (R)

Tai and her superhuman whānau run their local vege shop from their kūmara farm. Tai and Amaia devise a plan to bust Nan out of hospital. (R)

An exciting youth series and a hub for rangatahi content. (R)

NEW: The daily adventures of 10-year-old Alaska native Molly Mabray, her family, her dog Suki and her friends Tooey and Trini.

The top primary schools from around the Aotearoa compete at the national competition held at Trafalgar Centre, Nelson. (R)

The top primary schools from around the Aotearoa compete at the national competition held at Trafalgar Centre, Nelson. (R)

A video podcast series that provides a unique insight into the world of moko and the life of a kai tā. Artists from Moko 101 discuss the establishment of Moko Ora. (R)

NEW: Waka Huia is an iconic archival series recording the unique stories and histories of Maori for all New Zealanders.

A series of conversations examining the political legacies of Māori politicians. Te Ururoa Flavell. (R)

Julian Wilcox goes one-on-one with indigenous thought leaders from around the world. (R)

Iwi Anthems are the waiata and haka we love to perform. They reveal who we are as a tribe and what is important to us all the while providing entertainment. (R)

Iwi Anthems are the waiata and haka we love to perform. They reveal who we are as a tribe and what is important to us all the while providing entertainment. (R)

Fighting for a spot in the semi-finals, Rānui Primary take on Wairere Touch Club and Puurekireki Marae play against Kahotea Marae. (R)

A joyful celebration of pacific cuisine. Across Fiji, Samoa, the Kingdom of Tonga and Vanuatu, contestants will face incredible challenges bringing Pacific Island cuisine into the spotlight. (R)

Brigid Gallagher travels NZ to visit a different heritage site each episode. Along with her team, Brigid gets the exhibition organised, creating new exhibits and uncovering fascinating stories. (R)

A series which explores the gospel music scene in Aotearoa with a focus on Pacific musicians and artists. Featuring The Shades. (R)

Annie Crummer embraces her dyslexia and channels her inner diva to create a waiata, bringing together the sounds of Māori of Aotearoa and the Cook Islands. (R)

Kevin and Holly are thrilled that Bernie has come back. But so has their old enemy Winston, who's about to kidnap the talented dolphin. (R)

The Coral Triangle has created an ecosystem of its own and manages to thrive despite external aggressions, creating a feeding magic circle among species. (R)

The story of Dancer and Choreographer Taiaroa Royal takes us deeper into his world, his connection with the land and how that informs his creative vision.

Meet some of the living legends of Aotearoa, the Māori leaders who were raised through the challenging years where te reo Māori was shunned. Rawiri Paratene. (R)

The first instalment of Whānau introduced four families welcoming Maori children in the year 2000. Seven years on, its time to revisit the four families and their tamariki. (R)

A confronting dramatic debut revisiting the events that took place around the fatal robbery of a Manurewa liquor store in 2008. (R)

During WWII, two intelligence officers use a corpse and false papers to outwit German troops. (R)

Whakaata Māori specialises in the stories of Aotearoa. Be entertained and informed with news, current affairs, sports, drama, documentaries and much more.

Join the CoComelon family in a world that centres on the everyday experiences of young children through toe-tapping music.

Join the CoComelon family in a world that centres on the everyday experiences of young children through toe-tapping music.

Niua and Hura travel to Te Rotorua-nui-a-Kahumatamomoe to uncover the landmarks connected to the ancient love story of Hinemoa and Tutānekai. (R)

Tākaro Tribe practises waewae nuku with Moa, and E learns how to use the taiaha. (R)

An animated series for youngsters who love to figure out how things work. (R)

After a narrow escape, Kura realises she has no choice and sets off to find a way through the treacherous lava streams towards the misty maunga. (R)

Te Nūtube, Series 4 Episode 5

A fun sing-along Māori performing arts series for children. (R)

Children from kura across the country showcase their haka skills. (R)

Amazing content curated for rangatahi, whānau and pakeke. Made by the Mataora team. (R)

NEW: Te Reo Māori entertainment programme for Kura and Kura Kaupapa tamariki / taiohi.

Yvonne Te Wanihi Edwards presents uniquely Māori exercise workouts for young and old to keep fit and healthy. (R)

Join Hera Te Kurapa as she cooks up delicious, restaurant quality dishes. (R)

Whānau Bake Off, Series 2 Episode 1

Rewi meets with Ben Bayly, head chef at The Grove. Ben tells us about his international cooking career and we find out what he has planned for Taste of Auckland. (R)

The story of Dancer and Choreographer Taiaroa Royal takes us deeper into his world, his connection with the land and how that informs his creative vision.

The first instalment of Whānau introduced four families welcoming Maori children in the year 2000. Seven years on, its time to revisit the four families and their tamariki. (R)

A young boy embarks on an intergalactic mission to save his little sister from the clutches of a vengeful man on the moon. (R)

Professor John Moorfield's Māori language course supported by an interactive website. (R)

Ōpaki, Series 2 Episode 6

Pānia Papa presents Māori language lessons for intermediate-level learners. (R)

Pānia Papa presents Māori language lessons for intermediate-level learners. (R)

Join the CoComelon family in a world that centres on the everyday experiences of young children through toe-tapping music. (R)

Join the CoComelon family in a world that centres on the everyday experiences of young children through toe-tapping music. (R)

Niua and his drone sidekick Hura travel to Te Rotorua-nui-a-Kahumatamomoe to uncover the story behind the sacred spring ‘Te Puna a Tūhoe’ located at the base of Ngongotahā maunga. (R)

Follow our cute characters as they enter the magical alphabet forest where our talking Papa Rākau and talking pond Kōkā live. (R)

An animated series for youngsters who love to figure out how things work. (R)

Josh and his dog Kazumi crash back in time to face a fearsome girl and her acrobatic sister. (R)

Two clever cousins, Atareta and Te Haakura, share their world with their followers. (R)

A fun sing-along Māori performing arts series for children. (R)

Children from kura across the country showcase their haka skills.Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Ngāti Kahungunu. (R)

Amazing content curated for rangatahi, whānau and pakeke. Made by the Mataora team. (R)

Te Reo Māori entertainment programme for Kura and Kura Kaupapa tamariki / taiohi. (R)

Game show testing the Māori language skills of two teams. (R)

Highlights from the Haka Regionals 2024. (R)

Duality is a raw look at young Māori with mixed whakapapa who culturally have a foot in two worlds. (R)

Sarah and Alexi struggle with their 3 year old daughter whose screaming is causing distress within the whānau. They are also looking for ways to stay connected to their eldest son. (R)

Stories of seven homesteads through the eyes of the ahi kā who are maintaining and strengthening Māori ties to their tūrangawaewae. Kitemoana Street. (R)

Arrowtown based Louise Wright delivers bespoke architecture with environmental engagement and considered construction. (R)

Two passionate filmmakers connect with activists, indigenous leaders, and scientists to understand the fate of the endangered southern resident orca and find solutions to environmental threats. (R)

What is wairua? Answered from a Māori perspective. Explanations about the wairua of human beings and the wairua contained in all living things everywhere. (R)

Iconic archival series documenting the unique stories and histories of Māori. (R)

Whakaata Māori specialises in the stories of Aotearoa. Be entertained and informed with news, current affairs, sports, drama, documentaries and much more.

Join the CoComelon family in a world that centres on the everyday experiences of young children through toe-tapping music.

Join the CoComelon family in a world that centres on the everyday experiences of young children through toe-tapping music.

Niua and Hura travel to Tāmaki Makaurau to uncover the story behind how Rangitoto was carried from the West Coast of Tāmaki to the Te Waitematā Harbour. (R)

A surprise gift from Rongo-mā-tāne leads to Tākaro Tribe learning how to plant seeds. (R)

An animated series for youngsters who love to figure out how things work. (R)

After a deep sleep, Kura and Josh wake up to find Rangi gone. Fearing the worst, they begin to search for clues. (R)

Te Nūtube, Series 4 Episode 6

A fun sing-along Māori performing arts series for children. (R)

Children from kura across the country showcase their haka skills. (R)

Amazing content curated for rangatahi, whānau and pakeke. Made by the Mataora team. (R)

We join Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Hoani Waititi Marae. They'll be highlighting some reasons why this competition is important. (R)

Yvonne Te Wanihi Edwards presents uniquely Māori exercise workouts for young and old to keep fit and healthy. (R)

Whānau Bake Off, Series 2 Episode 2

What is wairua? Answered from a Māori perspective. Explanations about the wairua of human beings and the wairua contained in all living things everywhere. (R)

Stories of seven homesteads through the eyes of the ahi kā who are maintaining and strengthening Māori ties to their tūrangawaewae. Kitemoana Street. (R)

Arrowtown based Louise Wright delivers bespoke architecture with environmental engagement and considered construction. (R)

Sarah and Alexi struggle with their 3 year old daughter whose screaming is causing distress within the whānau. They are also looking for ways to stay connected to their eldest son. (R)

Two passionate filmmakers connect with activists, indigenous leaders, and scientists to understand the fate of the endangered southern resident orca and find solutions to environmental threats. (R)

When a shocking survey reveals the horrific extent of sexual harassment at her old high school, a filmmaker returns to discover what the school & students plan to do now. (R)

A rural community's way of life is being threatened. Follow the community of Te Araroa as we take one last stand to protect our way of life. (R)

Ōpaki, Series 2 Episode 7

Pānia Papa presents Māori language lessons for intermediate-level learners. (R)

Pānia Papa presents Māori language lessons for intermediate-level learners. (R)

Join the CoComelon family in a world that centres on the everyday experiences of young children through toe-tapping music. (R)

Join the CoComelon family in a world that centres on the everyday experiences of young children through toe-tapping music. (R)

Niua and Hura travel to Tāmaki Makaurau to uncover the story behind the rock formation at Karekare beach called ‘Te Kākāwhakaara.’ (R)

Follow our cute characters as they enter the magical alphabet forest where our talking Papa Rākau and talking pond Kōkā live. (R)

An animated series for youngsters who love to figure out how things work. (R)

With danger averted, Josh plays along with Kura, Rangi and Toro and decides to help them look for the stolen godstick. (R)

Te Nūtube, Series 4 Episode 2

A fun sing-along Māori performing arts series for children. (R)

Children from kura across the country showcase their haka skills. Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Hurungaterangi. (R)

Amazing content curated for rangatahi, whānau and pakeke. Made by the Mataora team. (R)

A magazine style bilingual series featuring short-form content exploring youth culture through the eyes of Gen Z. (R)

Game show testing the Māori language skills of two teams. (R)

Highlights from the Haka Regionals 2024. (R)

Alby Waititi goes on a voyage of discovery, paddling and sailing the waterways of Aotearoa meeting people who are passionate about waka and their traditions. (R)

Nore seizes the opportunity presented by the Ariroa moon phase. Witness the battle between man and nature in an unforgettable fishing showdown. (R)

Lizzie Rangihuna is back to explore the nations back country and reveal the great stories from the paddock, meeting the people making a difference in their communities through their Hoiho. (R)

The stunning Coral Triangle, home to over 18,000 islands and the largest marine biodiversity on the planet. (R)

Celebrating the diversity of hunter-gatherers from around Aotearoa. Nore has a visitor who wants to bag a snapper. Gavin is in the west Ruahine Ranges stalking deer. (R)

Adventurer Owen Boynton presents a holistic view of gathering kai as he travels the country to meet like-minded kaitiaki and outdoor experts. (R)

NEW: All Black hero Piri Weepu combines his love for Rugby with his skill at diving and hunting around Aotearoa meeting up with locals.

Hosts Piri Weepu and Matua Parkinson travel around Aotearoa to see what some of our sporting heroes have been up too. Piri and Mutts catch up with NZ Māori legend Rua Tipoki. (R)

Whakaata Māori specialises in the stories of Aotearoa. Be entertained and informed with news, current affairs, sports, drama, documentaries and much more.

Join the CoComelon family in a world that centres on the everyday experiences of young children through toe-tapping music.

Join the CoComelon family in a world that centres on the everyday experiences of young children through toe-tapping music.

Niua and Hura travel to Whangārei to uncover the story behind the sacred maunga Parihaka. (R)

It’s Pāpā Rākau’s birthday, so Tākaro Tribe fly with Pū to find a special gift. (R)

An animated series for youngsters who love to figure out how things work. (R)

While Kura, Josh and Kazumi follow a trail of maero footprints, Rangi is playing games with rangatira o patupaiarehe on top of the misty maunga. (R)

Te Nūtube, Series 4 Episode 7

A fun sing-along Māori performing arts series for children. (R)

Children from kura across the country showcase their haka skills. Te Kura o Te Pāroa. (R)

Amazing content curated for rangatahi, whānau and pakeke. Made by the Mataora team. (R)

NEW: Te Reo Māori entertainment programme for Kura and Kura Kaupapa tamariki / taiohi.

Yvonne Te Wanihi Edwards presents uniquely Māori exercise workouts for young and old to keep fit and healthy. (R)

Whānau Bake Off, Series 2 Episode 3

The stunning Coral Triangle, home to over 18,000 islands and the largest marine biodiversity on the planet. (R)

Nore seizes the opportunity presented by the Ariroa moon phase. Witness the battle between man and nature in an unforgettable fishing showdown. (R)

Lizzie Rangihuna is back to explore the nations back country and reveal the great stories from the paddock, meeting the people making a difference in their communities through their Hoiho. (R)

Celebrating the diversity of hunter-gatherers from around Aotearoa. Amber is trying to land the 'kingy' of her dreams; Owen and Thane are thick in the Ruahine Ranges hunting red deer. (R)

All Black hero Piri Weepu combines his love for Rugby with his skill at diving and hunting around Aotearoa meeting up with locals. (R)

Nore seizes the opportunity presented by the Ariroa moon phase. Witness the battle between man and nature in an unforgettable fishing showdown. (R)

Professor John Moorfield's Māori language course supported by an interactive website. (R)

Ōpaki, Series 2 Episode 8

Pānia Papa presents Māori language lessons for intermediate-level learners. (R)

Pānia Papa presents Māori language lessons for intermediate-level learners. (R)

Join the CoComelon family in a world that centres on the everyday experiences of young children through toe-tapping music. (R)

Join the CoComelon family in a world that centres on the everyday experiences of young children through toe-tapping music. (R)

Niua and Hura travel to Te Hokianga-nui-ā-Kupe to uncover the story behind the taniwhā ‘Ārai Te Uru & Niua’ who guard the mouth of Hokianga harbour. (R)

Follow our cute characters as they enter the magical alphabet forest where our talking Papa Rākau and talking pond Kōkā live. (R)

An animated series for youngsters who love to figure out how things work. (R)

Tired of this weird game, Josh decides it's time to go home but is soon running for his life from creatures emerging from a strange bone-lined fort. (R)

Te Nūtube, Series 4 Episode 3

A fun sing-along Māori performing arts series for children. (R)

Children from kura across the country showcase their haka skills. Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Otepou. (R)

Amazing content curated for rangatahi, whānau and pakeke. Made by the Mataora team. (R)

Te Reo Māori entertainment programme for Kura and Kura Kaupapa tamariki / taiohi. (R)

Game show testing the Māori language skills of two teams. (R)

Highlights from the Haka Regionals 2024. (R)

A new wave of M-Pop is here! Follow Maimoa and their journey to create their first album. (R)

PREMIERE: Nine elite sportswomen transcend the boundaries of their sport to inspire a nation through the traditional Māori art of Poi.

Sons of Zion founder Riapo Panapa is on the road again in the USA with Aotearoa music legends and the hardest working band in the industry - Katchafire. (R)

13 part original documentary music series that features some of today's top Indigenous talent telling powerful stories through new compositions (R)

A young mother escapes her abusive husband and fights back against a broken housing system. She sets out to build her own home and in the process rebuilds her life and re-discovers herself. (R)

Te Hāmua Nikora hits the streets in search of karaoke talent. (R)

A whole new group of Maori artists take on the challenge to create their own waiata, and become the next maori songbird. (R)

Whakaata Māori specialises in the stories of Aotearoa. Be entertained and informed with news, current affairs, sports, drama, documentaries and much more.