Whakaata Māori

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

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

At the Gate Unleashed: Hāni struggles to maintain control as the young Taikākā grow restless and a lost treasure is unearthed. (R)

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)

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

Beneath the water, a toxic algae silently spreads, suffocating the lifeforce of the seafloor, its reach a creeping shadow over Aotearoa's ocean depths. (R)

Starring Aubrey Plaza. A filmmaker at a creative impasse seeks solace from her tumultuous past at a rural retreat, only to find that the woods summon her inner demons in intense and surprising ways. (

Powerful people. Powerful stories. Eight insightful short documentaries from strong New Zealand voices. (R)

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.

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)

Te Ataakura and Kaitiaki learn all about this crafty sideway-walking crustaceans, the pāpaka! (R)

Binnabånnas and their friend Ujjujju are two taking Sami culture puppets, who explore what it means to be a three-year-old. (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)

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

An animated series for tamariki about two little kororā living their lives between the moving of the tides. (R)

It's the school holidays. While Pāora Patero and Grace are still plotting, Nan has a fun surprise for the tamariki. (R)

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)

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

Highlights of the most prestigious Māori kapa haka event on the school calendar. (R)

Highlights of the most prestigious Māori kapa haka event on the school calendar. (R)

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

A mysterious outbreak of tic disorders among young people leads Dr Robert Bartholomew to question whether social media is making us sick."¯ (R)

A proud son of Ngāti Manawa, war veteran Richard Dargaville, once a soldier for the New Zealand Army, he remains forever a soldier for te ao Māori. His service reflects not just commitment to a nati

Through the act of karanga, we traverse both the physical and spiritual realms, guided by ancestral voices that echo through time. This sacred practice is far more than a ritual—it is a powerful for

A thrilling drama from Margaret Mahy. The island of Kaitangata is twitching, it's waking up! Only 13 year old Meredith can stop it. Can she discover what it wants before it is too late? (R)

Ko nga putanga reo maori o nga pakiwaituihi e rua, o Avatar. (R)

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)

Hard-core band Bleeders' punk attitude and Ara Poutama Aotearoa - Department of Corrections come together in a surprising connection to improve the statistics of Māori incarceration and offending. (R

Red Earth Uncovered is a half-hour youth documentary series where a host investigates Aboriginal linkages to archaeological discoveries and ancient myths and legends.

Ngāti Whātua singer, MAJIC PĀORA, crafts music to inspire her iwi and provide a positive example for her tamariki. (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)

After years hiding his Māori identity while in the Navy, Corella lead singer Pipiwharauroa Campbell sheds that past shame and proudly embraces the band's Māori pride with a new waiata reo Māori. (R

See the stories of people who are at different stages of 'rangatiratanga' in their community. Derek Ashley works to change the narrative of his community. (R)

The Schmidt-Peke sisters and Maipi/Paenga whānau attempt to talk to animals, train a pack of dogs, and battle it out in a sheep-shearing competition. Will the animals come out on top? (R)

Pūniu River Care is based at Mangatoatoa Marae in the King Country. Established by Shannon Te Huia eight years ago, they aim to rejuvenate the life force of the Pūniu River. (R)

Capturing the critical moments of building, developing and living on your tupuna whenua. The Panapa whanau show Pio around Te Mahurehure urban marae. (R)

Ariki is a revolutionary Māori martial arts series where teams of rangatahi battle it out. Based on the ancestral art form, ARIKI was created by Te Whare Tū Taua o Aotearoa. (R)

Featuring Kōkō Tangiwai, Whakaata Māori presents Te Matatini o Te Kāhui Maunga - the ultimate celebration of haka excellence. Experience the passion, precision, and power of Aotearoa's finest team

Featuring Te Kuru Marutea, Whakaata Māori presents Te Matatini o Te Kāhui Maunga - the ultimate celebration of haka excellence. Experience the passion, precision, and power of Aotearoa's finest team

Since its 2019 debut, Te Ao with Moana has become 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

This two-part documentary is the much-anticipated story of one of Australia's most gifted and controversial athletes, and how a social media post landed him at the heart of our culture wars. (R)

NEW: Desperate for his big break, an aspiring musician discovers a forgotten, musical icon at a nightclub who may hold the key to his dreams—but the answers come with a heavy cost.

An aspiring singer living with his grandmother in the capital of Bhutan dreams of getting a visa to move to Australia. (R)

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)

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)

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

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)

Niua and Hura travel to Te Hokianga-nui-ā-Kupe to uncover the story one of most well-known fortified Pā of Ngāpuhi. (R)

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 Rakau and Talking Pond Koka live. (R)

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

With the maero no longer a threat, Kura invites Ruiha to join them on the journey up the maunga to find the godstick and hopefully Rangi too. (R)

Muster mayhem. The whanau heads to the farm, but the sheep aren't cooperating. Koro Noel saves the day, and the boys have a blast with some playful lambs. (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)

A fusion of haka and tamariki awesome-ness with Te Nūtube stars Atareta and Te Haakura. (R)

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

The journey of Māori reconnecting with their whakapapa and whenua. Shyla felt like she was never enough. Finding out where she comes from may help her discover who she really is. (R)

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)

This two-part documentary is the much-anticipated story of one of Australia's most gifted and controversial athletes, and how a social media post landed him at the heart of our culture wars. (R)

An aspiring singer living with his grandmother in the capital of Bhutan dreams of getting a visa to move to Australia. (R)

Once self-conscious of her fair skin, pop singer YAHYAH finally lets go of her insecurities and sings in te reo Māori to honour her heritage and connect with her late mother. (R)

Culinary rising star Sachie Nomura hosts this new cooking series celebrating Japanese cuisine and inspiring viewers at home with simple-to-make, amazing dishes. (R)

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)

Pānia Papa uses games, music and activities to teach Māori. (R)

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

Relive the best of this year's Te Mana Kuratahi regional kapa haka competition held in Tauranga.

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)

Niua and Hura travel to Te Hokianga-nui-ā-Kupe to uncover the story one of most well-known fortified Pā of Ngāpuhi. (R)

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 Rakau and Talking Pond Koka live. (R)

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

With the maero no longer a threat, Kura invites Ruiha to join them on the journey up the maunga to find the godstick and hopefully Rangi too. (R)

Muster mayhem. The whanau heads to the farm, but the sheep aren't cooperating. Koro Noel saves the day, and the boys have a blast with some playful lambs. (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)

Distinctive kōrero from around the country made by iwi for iwi. (R)

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)

NEW: A podcast series that will explore the compelling world of kapa haka through the eyes and experiences of those most passionate about this taonga. Featuring Ora Kihi.

For Fly My Pretties' lead singer Barnaby Weir, translating his song 'Family Tree' becomes a vessel to process the grief of a severe connection to his mother's Māori whakapapa. (R)

Pūniu River Care is based at Mangatoatoa Marae in the King Country. Established by Shannon Te Huia eight years ago, they aim to rejuvenate the life force of the Pūniu River. (R)

Gordon Toi is a tā moko artist, an actor and a carver with an intriguing story- traversing the light and dark of each of these vocations.

NEW: Since its 2019 debut, Te Ao with Moana has become an award-winning and trusted force in current affairs. More than a current affairs show, it explores the rich diversity of today’s Māori exper

Reveals a forgotten chapter in New Zealand's history, exploring the profound impact of Māori children being separated from their families and communities by the state. (R)

A film making challenge for rangatahi to tell stories about issues they care about. (R)

Music video series with curated NZ and Reo Māori music. Includes old music videos updated with graphic factoids. (R)

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

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)

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)

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 Rakau and Talking Pond Koka live. (R)

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

Follow Josh and his boisterous dog Kazumi as they unwittingly crash back 700 years in time.

Sheep docked, lambs chased, fears faced! Now, onto the horses. (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)

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

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

Pio Terei is on a journey to discover Māori and Hawaiian indigenous connections through tourism. We visit Kā"˜anapali Beach Hotel in Maui, Kohutapu Lodge and Tribal Tours in the Bay of plenty. (R)

Featuring Te Ahikaaroa - Manurewa High School, Whakaata Māori presents performances from the Māori Stage of ASB Polyfest 2025, as the festival marks 50 years of rangatahi excellence. (R)

The spotlight shines brightly on the remarkable wāhine of Te Tai o Poutini. (R)

Since its 2019 debut, Te Ao with Moana has become 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

Reveals a forgotten chapter in New Zealand's history, exploring the profound impact of Māori children being separated from their families and communities by the state. (R)

A global race to discover the weird and wonderful wild hidden in our city streets. (R)

A weekly live series that masterfully blends comedy, lively banter and high quality Te Reo Māori to offer a fresh engaging perspective on contemporary Māori issues. Hosted by Chey Milne, Kereama Wri

Zane Wedding, a world-class tree climber, finds himself torn between his dream of becoming a champion and his duty to protect ancient trees and vulnerable communi????es. (R)

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

A fusion of haka and tamariki awesome-ness with Te Nūtube stars Atareta and Te Haakura. (R)

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)

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)

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 Rakau and Talking Pond Koka live. (R)

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

Follow Josh and his boisterous dog Kazumi as they unwittingly crash back 700 years in time.

Sheep docked, lambs chased, fears faced! Now, onto the horses. (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)

In this episode, Te Aka Matua from Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Puau Te Moananui-a-Kiwa are taking on Te Whaitua o Uenuku from South Auckland. (R)

Mauri Reo, Mauri Ora is a series of programme content that focus on entertaining and education Kōhungahunga and Kura Tuatahi audiences. (R)

Mauri Reo, Mauri Ora is a series of programme content that focus on entertaining and education Kōhungahunga and Kura Tuatahi audiences. (R)

Mauri Reo, Mauri Ora is a series of programme content that focus on entertaining and education Kōhungahunga and Kura Tuatahi audiences. (R)

Aro Wairua - Nadine Anne Hura shares her journey travelling through the seasons of grief following the loss of her brother to suicide. (R)

After Cyclone Hale hit Te Tai Rawhiti, local taiao warrior Graeme Atikns put out the call to come and clean up the beach at Tikapa. The clean up happened exactly one week before Cyclone Gabrielle hit.

NEW: NZ's longest-running, bilingual, weekly current affairs show returns for 2026, featuring a Māori perspective on politics and culture.

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)

Chef Sachie Nomura is in Taranaki visiting the internationally famous Roebuck Farms, Chef Landon Elder and expert coffee roasters Proof and Stock. (R)

Capturing the critical moments of building, developing and living on your tupuna whenua. Whānau in Kohupatiki share how they created rental and home ownership opportunities. (R)

Hunting Aotearoa joins up with Brandon Ward in South Island’s mountain ranges of Kingston on the hunt for pigs and Ram. (R)

Lifestyle series that celebrates the wide diversity of Māori hunters, fishers and gatherers from all around Aotearoa. (R)

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)

Living in London, emerging artist Len Blake explores the heartbreak of distance, the need to hold on to cultural connection, and the longing for home, in a captivating new waiata 'Te Piringa'. (R)

Music video series with curated NZ and Reo Māori music. Includes old music videos updated with graphic factoids. (R)

What was once a traditional love song becomes a celebration of universal love and connection in te reo Māori, when iconic band The Black Seeds revisit their anthemic tune "˜So True'. (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)

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

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)

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

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 Rakau and Talking Pond Koka live. (R)

Animated tamariki series Kiri & Lou follows the adventures of two friends living in pre-historic Aotearoa NZ. (R)

Animated tamariki series Kiri & Lou follows the adventures of two friends living in pre-historic Aotearoa NZ. (R)

Follow Josh and his boisterous dog Kazumi as they unwittingly crash back 700 years in time.

Pig wrangling, horse catching - the boys have their hands full. After a successful mission, they reward their trusty steeds with some grooming love. (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)

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

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

NZ's longest-running, bilingual, weekly current affairs show returns for 2026, featuring a Māori perspective on politics and culture. (R)

Featuring Te Tini o Rehua, Whakaata Māori presents Te Matatini o Te Kāhui Maunga - the ultimate celebration of haka excellence. This is haka at its finest! (R)

Featuring Te Atawhai Puumanawa, Whakaata Māori presents Te Matatini o Te Kāhui Maunga - the ultimate celebration of haka excellence. Experience the passion, precision, and power of Aotearoa's finest

Five days after a full moon, Nore unravels the mysteries of Manawatāwhi. Harnessing its unique bounty, and striving to land a monster kingfish. (R)

The origin and history of whaikōrero featuring Te Ripowai Higgins, Turuhira Hare, Te Kahautu Maxwell and Waldo Houia, and they look at the role of the women in whaikōrero. (R)

Iwi around the motu explore and celebrate karanga in contemporary Aotearoa. (R)

"Ako Roshi" is a group of 47 former retainers of Lord Asano. Lord Asano was forced to commit suicide after attempting to kill Lord Kira. Once the retainers hear about their Lord's death, they sacrifice their lives to regain the honor of their former master.

"Ako Roshi" is a group of 47 former retainers of Lord Asano. Lord Asano was forced to commit suicide after attempting to kill Lord Kira. Once the retainers hear about their Lord's death, they sacrifice their lives to regain the honor of their former master.

Māori wordplay and wit in action as two teams go head-to-head on a given topic. (R)

Pānia Papa uses games, music and activities to teach Māori. (R)

Featuring Te Kahikātoa - Alfriston College, Whakaata Māori presents performances from the Māori Stage of ASB Polyfest 2025, as the festival marks 50 years of rangatahi excellence. (R)

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)

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

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 Rakau and Talking Pond Koka live. (R)

Animated tamariki series Kiri & Lou follows the adventures of two friends living in pre-historic Aotearoa NZ. (R)

Animated tamariki series Kiri & Lou follows the adventures of two friends living in pre-historic Aotearoa NZ. (R)

Follow Josh and his boisterous dog Kazumi as they unwittingly crash back 700 years in time.

Ko nga putanga reo maori o nga pakiwaituihi e rua, o Avatar.

Mauri Reo, Mauri Ora is a series of programme content that focus on entertaining and education Kōhungahunga and Kura Tuatahi audiences. (R)

Mauri Reo, Mauri Ora is a series of programme content that focus on entertaining and education Kōhungahunga and Kura Tuatahi audiences. (R)

Mauri Reo, Mauri Ora is a series of programme content that focus on entertaining and education Kōhungahunga and Kura Tuatahi audiences. (R)

Relive the best of this year's Te Mana Kuratahi regional kapa haka competition held in Tauranga. (R)

Living in London, emerging artist Len Blake explores the heartbreak of distance, the need to hold on to cultural connection, and the longing for home, in a captivating new waiata 'Te Piringa'. (R)

A new voice in Autaia, Pukekohe High, shares its roots in working the land, highlighting whānau connections to kai cultivation, particularly potatoes, and what it means to be Māori in Pukekohe. (R)

A grounded and locally-inspired piece, Pukekohe High presents a performance steeped in whenua, whānau, and working the land - honouring the generations who tilled the soil before them. (R)

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)

Trojahn and Lysiah share their emotional journey of undergoing in-vitro fertilisation to start their whānau, dealing with the ups and downs and the toll it took on their relationship. (R)

NEW: Aaron travels to the island of Boigu, the most western island in the Torres Strait, where he learns of the rich history of fierce warriors and dugong hunters.

A half-hour youth documentary series where a host investigates Aboriginal linkages to ancient myths and legends. (R)

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)

PREMIERE: When We Go To War chronicles a New Zealand family at the outbreak of WWI, from optimism to despair as war's toll mounts. It follows their experiences from the home-front to the battlefields

Powerful people. Powerful stories. Eight insightful short documentaries from strong New Zealand voices. (R)

Heps and Taaps throw a huge party at their flat. Ma insists she's a changed woman, Pua meets a potential lover, and Taaps tries his best to ask someone out. (R)

Music video series with curated NZ and Reo Māori music. Includes old music videos updated with graphic factoids. (R)

What was once a traditional love song becomes a celebration of universal love and connection in te reo Māori, when iconic band The Black Seeds revisit their anthemic tune "˜So True'. (R)

A showcase of New Zealand musicians performing entirely in te reo Māori. Presented by Amanda Ashton. (R)

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

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)

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)

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 Rakau and Talking Pond Koka live. (R)

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

Follow Josh and his boisterous dog Kazumi as they unwittingly crash back 700 years in time.

Deep in the bush, the whanau clears tracks for hunters with karakia and teamwork. A delicious reward of milo and pihikete awaits. (R)

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

Pipi picking can be both enjoyable and tricky. Will Hinewai and Hine Te Kura have a successful time picking pipi with Te Aorere, or will they come home with nothing? (R)

Ko nga putanga reo maori o nga pakiwaituihi e rua, o Avatar. (R)

Pānia Papa uses games, music and activities to teach Māori. (R)

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

Join presenters Te Aumihi Hohepa and Tawhanga Rika as they celebrate the world of Māori art. John Turi-Tiakitai engages in a riveting kōrero about his world of mahi raranga and kapa haka. (R)

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

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

The Schmidt-Peke and Rupuha/Ripikoi sisters embark on a journey of mind, body, and soul, immersing themselves in the serenity of a sound bath, bond in a sweat lodge, and wrap it up with Zumba. (R)

Follow the kahu kōrako around Kahungungu as we share in the tales of the synonymous leader and the history of the woman along his path. (R)

Te Kōhanga o Tokomaru play against Te Tapuaekura o Hatupatu, while Rānui Primary take on Puurekireki Marae. (R)

Aaron travels to the island of Boigu, the most western island in the Torres Strait, where he learns of the rich history of fierce warriors and dugong hunters.

A half-hour youth documentary series where a host investigates Aboriginal linkages to ancient myths and legends. (R)

Once self-conscious of her fair skin, pop singer YAHYAH finally lets go of her insecurities and sings in te reo Māori to honour her heritage and connect with her late mother. (R)

Pānia Papa uses games, music and activities to teach Māori. (R)

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

Relive the best of this year's Te Mana Kuratahi regional kapa haka competition held in Tauranga. (R)

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)

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)

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 Rakau and Talking Pond Koka live. (R)

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

Follow Josh and his boisterous dog Kazumi as they unwittingly crash back 700 years in time.

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

Four city slickers get out of their comfort zones and connect with their whenua and whānau. The boys travel to Samoa to try heal the past and give pig hunting with a Samoan twist a go. (R)

Anne prepares slow braised lamb shoulder, twice cooked titi, kingfish ika mata as well as a healthy juice. (R)

Once Were Warriors has a big impact on Lifebuoy. Nanny Fanny tries her best to take over where Teeps left off and Tdub has a terrifying dream. (R)

Following the lives of the New Zealand Waka Ama Elite Junior Men and Women's teams as they train their hearts out in the quest for gold at the 2022 IVF World Sprint Championships. (R)

NEW: Featuring Te Kapa Haka o Te Ahi a Tahurangi , Whakaata Māori presents Te Matatini o Te Kāhui Maunga - the ultimate celebration of haka excellence. Experience the passion, precision, and power o

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

Hard-core band Bleeders' punk attitude and Ara Poutama Aotearoa - Department of Corrections come together in a surprising connection to improve the statistics of Māori incarceration and offending. (R

Aniwa meets filmmaker Alesha Ahdar, who found healing through turning to film. He goes to Auckland's Pride Parade and meets up with some bears. Wait, what is a bear? (R)

A grief stricken Te Ramaapakura ventures into unknown territory. Tionga faces the loss of one of his own while Te Purewa waits for the signal of war from Te Rehu o Tainui. (R)

Algonquin brother and sister were taken away from their parents and sent to an Indian residential school. Years later both siblings are still trying to make peace with their painful past. (R)

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

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)

Niua and Hura travel to Te Rotorua-nui-a-Kahumatamomoe to uncover the story behind the original name of Mokoia island, ‘Te Motu Tapu a Tinirau’. (R)

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 Rakau and Talking Pond Koka live. (R)

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

Follow Josh and his boisterous dog Kazumi as they unwittingly crash back 700 years in time. (R)

With the bush track clear, the whanau returns to brush their trusty steeds. (R)

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

A fusion of haka and tamariki awesome-ness with Te Nūtube stars Atareta and Te Haakura. (R)

LIVE: The Home of Haka - Whakaata Maori - partners with Te Matatini Enterprises to bring the Kapa Haka Regionals to screens across Aotearoa, Ahitereiria, and the Pacific.

Mauri Reo, Mauri Ora is a series of programme content that focus on entertaining and education Kōhungahunga and Kura Tuatahi audiences. (R)

Mauri Reo, Mauri Ora is a series of programme content that focus on entertaining and education Kōhungahunga and Kura Tuatahi audiences. (R)

Mauri Reo, Mauri Ora is a series of programme content that focus on entertaining and education Kōhungahunga and Kura Tuatahi audiences. (R)

Featuring Te Reanga Morehu o Rātana, Whakaata Māori presents Te Matatini o Te Kāhui Maunga - the ultimate celebration of haka excellence. Experience the passion, precision, and power of Aotearoa's

The ultimate game show where Haka freaks battle it out. Kapa Haka Power Couple Lincoln Savage vs Renae Savage. Do they still have it in them to win? (R)

This premium 8-part series will explore the diverse ways in which Food and Soil Sovereignty is being realised in Aotearoa by Māori growers and communities around the motu. (R)

After her human husband is killed by a powerful gangster, a young pixie (voiced by Christopher Plummer) may be the only hope to bring him back. A whimsical and dark fairy tale adventure of love and re

A mysterious outbreak of tic disorders among young people leads Dr Robert Bartholomew to question whether social media is making us sick."¯ (R)

An ornery, chain-smoking, newly widowed grandma is eager to live life as an independent woman. A local fortune teller predicts her future and she lands herself on the wrong side of luck. (R)

Georgia Lines opens up about her uncertainty as Pākehā taking on the challenge of performing in te reo Māori. (R)

Family game show where the audience are the stars. Presented by Luke Bird with co-host Marcia Hopa. (R)

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

LIVE: Live coverage from Anzac Cove in Gallipoli.

Set against the brutal backdrop of the Sinai-Palestine campaigns in WWI, this powerful story reveals the unbreakable bond between soldiers and their horses, trusted companions that offered comfort, co

PREMIERE: The story of Edward Te Whiti 'Tiwi' Love, of D Company, who served in Greece and Crete and during one stage of the 1942 Libyan campaign.

Remarkable tales of our Māori Battalion warriors, revealed by Major Wally Wordley’s secret WW2 photos and diaries. (R)

PREMIERE: Anthony Hopkins stars in this uplifting true story of British humanitarian Nicholas Winton, who helped rescue hundreds of children from Nazi-occupied Europe on the eve of World War II.

Reveals the sacrifices, the personal stories, and celebrates the contribution of Cook Island soldiers to the New Zealand armed forces from World War I through Vietnam and to present day. (R)

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)

LIVE: Live coverage from Anzac Cove in Gallipoli.

A proud son of Ngāti Manawa, war veteran Richard Dargaville, once a soldier for the New Zealand Army, he remains forever a soldier for te ao Māori. His service reflects not just commitment to a nati

PREMIERE: This British documentary traces the legendary Supermarine Spitfire — from its origin and design to its pivotal role in the Battle of Britain and beyond. Narrated by Charles Dance and enric