Whakaata Māori

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)

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

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

Darwin and Newts are two siblings who discover and experiment with early scientific principles as they explore the natural wonders of their incredible New Zealand home.

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

Tai and her superhuman whānau run their local vege shop from their kūmara farm. The kids prank Grace to leave their farm. (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)

Niua and Hura travel to Tāmaki Makaurau to uncover the story behind the cliffs on west coast of Auckland. (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)

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

Our forests are full of pests, and it's time to take action! Join Hinewai and Hine Te Kura as they team up with Makoha Nightingale-Pene to set rat traps in Maungakawa. (R)

Communities give some much needed love to tired and run-down kōhanga across New Zealand. (R)

Blanket lives in the city with his son, Cape. One day, Cape decides to leave home on an adventure to find the legendary cat's paradise. To find his son, Blanket must overcome his fears. (R)

A showcase of Australia’s most diverse and stunning landscapes, shot from the air and inspired by the word Bamay, which means land in the Bundjalung language from northern New South Wales.

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)

Live coverage of the Annual ANZ Pre-Season netball tournament. This is the last hit out for teams ahead of the ANZ Premiership.

Live coverage of the Annual ANZ Pre-Season netball tournament. This is the last hit out for teams ahead of the ANZ Premiership.

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)

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

Te Taumata o Kupe at Mahurehure Marae blends storytelling with innovative design honouring the legacy of Kupe, showcasing Mātauranga Māori and celestial navigation. (R)

Dr Cathy Dewes, a member of the Te Reo Māori Society responsible for the birth of Māori Language Week, and stalwart of the Kura Kaupapa Māori movement, shares her story. (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)

Award winning composer, singer and song writer, Pere Wihongi, speaks about the benefits of using platforms like Disney for the normalisation of te reo Māori. (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)

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

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

Kahotea Marae take on Wairere Touch Club, while Toko J.A.B play against Poohara Marae. (R)

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

As mahi continues to get the preschool open, Clara and Manga are worried about Mungzy's seizures. Also, we meet a young boy with brittle bone disease who just wants to run and play. (R)

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

This fairy‑tale spoof reimagines Snow White as “Red Shoes,” who steals a magic pair of red shoes and transforms herself. When seven cursed princes (turned into green dwarfs) seek a kiss from the

A documentary exploring how young people connect with music in schools. (R)

An undocumented Filipina immigrant lands a job as a care-worker for a terminally ill old man, securing a better life for her and her daughter. But a dark discovery threatens to destroy everything she'

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)

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)

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

Darwin and Newts are two siblings who discover and experiment with early scientific principles as they explore the natural wonders of their incredible New Zealand home.

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

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

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)

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)

This fairy‑tale spoof reimagines Snow White as “Red Shoes,” who steals a magic pair of red shoes and transforms herself. When seven cursed princes (turned into green dwarfs) seek a kiss from the

The life and practice of Kumeroa Gregory, a skilled rongoā and weaving practitioner. Raised in Te Urewera under the guidance of her kuia and koroua, Ruakenana, Kumeroa’s journey took a significant

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)

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)

NEW: Our favourite flavours of the Pacific are presented in a Fresh Poly-platter in this series dedicated to inspiring Islanders worldwide.

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

The Bones Ultimatum: Hāni makes an unlikely decision while Te Pāhua stands on ceremony in the season finale of End Of The Valley. (R)

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

In his new waiata, Reti Hedley of the indigenous soul music group IA delves into the beauty and self-assurance that te reo Māori can bestow upon its speakers. (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)

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)

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)

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)

Pio Terei is on a journey to discover Māori and Hawaiian indigenous connections through tourism. In this episode we visit some of the national parks in Hawai'i. (R)

From their Paeroa-based factory, AgriSea blends science with Mātauranga Māori, creating innovative products like seaweed-based fertilisers and water filtration systems for a sustainable future. (R)

A showcase of Australia’s most diverse and stunning landscapes, shot from the air and inspired by the word Bamay, which means land in the Bundjalung language from northern New South Wales. (R)

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

We follow the heartfelt journey of Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Kaikohe as they honor the legacy of Kupe and the arrival to Aotearoa. (R)

A moving and spiritual performance that carries the wairua of Kupe. Kaikohe lays down their aroha and mana on the stage with raw emotion and fierce pride (R)

The journey of Māori reconnecting with their whakapapa and whenua. In the small coastal Hawkes Bay settlement of Waimarama people are returning home. (R)

A compelling mix of current affairs investigations, human interest and arts and culture stories. (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

An investigation into the treatment of Muslims in China. Whistleblowers who work in so-called re-education centres share accounts of abuse and systematic violence. (R)

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

From his home in O’ahu, Hawai’i, Hone Bailey (Ngāti Tūwharetoa), demonstrates the process of weaving Māori tukutuku panels. (R)

Two estranged sheep-farming brothers must reunite to save their flock from disease. (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 Whangārei to uncover the story behind the sacred waters Ōtuihau. (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 Rakau, Pond Koka, Pu and Waea Wao live. (R)

Darwin and Newts are two siblings who discover and experiment with early scientific principles as they explore the natural wonders of their incredible New Zealand home.

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

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

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

Shorter, sharper and cooler, Pūkana has been reinvented for our digitally savvy tamariki and taiohi

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

Hangi Master Rewi Spraggon visits Italian native Sergio Maglione's Ponsonby Restaurant, Farina. He finds out what he plans to cook in the hangi at Taste of Auckland. (R)

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.

An investigation into the treatment of Muslims in China. Whistleblowers who work in so-called re-education centres share accounts of abuse and systematic violence. (R)

Two estranged sheep-farming brothers must reunite to save their flock from disease. (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)

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)

LIVE: The 2026 Youth Basketball Nationals are being livestreamed from Te Rauparaha Arena, Porirua and Pulman Arena, Takanini.

Witness the profound trials and tribulations faced by this land. (R)

Live coverage of the Government’s budget announcements for 2026. Analysis provided by a panel of Māori financial experts, and live updates from Parliament and around the country. (R)

Look into the world of touch with some of the legends of the game. Touch is often underfunded and kept alive from volunteers – we learn the history, meet the legends and are with those who owe their

What began as a partnership experiment in biculturalism between Māori and Pākehā grew into Taki Rua Theatre, the unofficial national Māori theatre company. (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 Hura travel to Te Rotorua-nui-a-Kahumatamomoe to uncover the landmarks connected to the ancient love story of Hinemoa and Tutānekai. (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 Rakau, Pond Koka, Pu and Waea Wao live. (R)

Darwin and Newts are two siblings who discover and experiment with early scientific principles as they explore the natural wonders of their incredible New Zealand home.

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)

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

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

Shorter, sharper and cooler, Pūkana has been reinvented for our digitally savvy tamariki and taiohi (R)

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

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)

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)

People came from all over Ōtiria to help build the Piritaha Homestead, a humble farmhouse built in the 1900s using kauri milled from their own whenua. (R)

Looking after the land and sea as well as each other is an essential part of life for the islanders. (R)

Look into the world of touch with some of the legends of the game. Touch is often underfunded and kept alive from volunteers – we learn the history, meet the legends and are with those who owe their

What began as a partnership experiment in biculturalism between Māori and Pākehā grew into Taki Rua Theatre, the unofficial national Māori theatre company. (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)

Embark on an awe-inspiring journey into the heart of Raukūmara, a forest teetering on the edge of ecological disaster. (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

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 Hura travel to Te Rotorua-nui-a-Kahumatamomoe to uncover the landmarks connected to the ancient love story of Hinemoa and Tutānekai. (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 Rakau, Pond Koka, Pu and Waea Wao live. (R)

Darwin and Newts are two siblings who discover and experiment with early scientific principles as they explore the natural wonders of their incredible New Zealand home.

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)

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

Shorter, sharper and cooler, Pūkana has been reinvented for our digitally savvy tamariki and taiohi (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)

Rangatahi Māori showcase a popular combat sport in mau rākau. Teams come together to compete and fight as our tūpuna once did. It's exciting, thrilling and authentically Māori. (R)

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

NEW: Kahu fears someone is following her, but is it a sign she’s getting closer to the truth? Dr Ani Tū-Motu evidence all points to something bigger than a tourist scam and Kahu isn’t about to le

In his new waiata, Reti Hedley of the indigenous soul music group IA delves into the beauty and self-assurance that te reo Māori can bestow upon its speakers. (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.

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

NEW: Rapaera Black, born and bred in the Tuhoe Valley, still carries on the legacy of traditional fermented Māori kai. He is a born hunter-gatherer known locally as Tuna Dundee.

NEW: Narrated by Sir David Attenborough, this series explores the dramatic landscapes and the extraordinary wildlife of Aotearoa, found nowhere else on Earth.

NEW: Capturing the pace, excitement and personalities that come with hunting wild game in the stunning outdoors of Aotearoa.

A glimpse into the St. Laurent Métis nation on Lake Manitoba, taking viewers on a journey with the most active and talented hunters, trappers, and fishermen in the community. (R)

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

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

After realising the generational disconnect caused by her father's adoption, Jordyn with a Why has dedicated herself to revitalising te reo Māori within her whānau. (R)

Riana Te Ngahue, a lawyer and social media influencer, helps to break down some of the misconceptions and complicated aspects of the dirty politics in Aotearoa. (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 how Rangitoto was carried from the West Coast of Tāmaki to the Te Waitematā 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 Rakau, Pond Koka, Pu and Waea Wao 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)

Island of Mystery is an animation series that features Josh and his boisterous dog Kazumi as they unwittingly crash back 700 years in time.

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

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

Shorter, sharper and cooler, Pūkana has been reinvented for our digitally savvy tamariki and taiohi (R)

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

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

Narrated by Sir David Attenborough, this series explores the dramatic landscapes and the extraordinary wildlife of Aotearoa, found nowhere else on Earth.

Rapaera Black, born and bred in the Tuhoe Valley, still carries on the legacy of traditional fermented Māori kai. He is a born hunter-gatherer known locally as Tuna Dundee. (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)

When Chad "˜The Boogieman' Chambers' hometown, Tokomaru Bay, is devastated by Cyclone Gabrielle, the reggae artist hits the studio to record a poignant new waiata. (R)

LIVE: The 2026 Super 8 1st XV & 2026 CNI 1st XV plus Other Sports to Whakaata Māori YouTube – MĀORI ACTIVE.

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

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

Featuring Te Kapunga - James Cook High School , 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 how Rangitoto was carried from the West Coast of Tāmaki to the Te Waitematā 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 Rakau, Pond Koka, Pu and Waea Wao 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)

Island of Mystery is an animation series that features Josh and his boisterous dog Kazumi as they unwittingly crash back 700 years in time.

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

Shorter, sharper and cooler, Pūkana has been reinvented for our digitally savvy tamariki and taiohi (R)

Ko ngā putanga reo Māori o ngā pakiwaituihi reorua o Avatar.

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

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

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

As they explore Te Aho Matua, we step inside one of Tāmaki Makaurau's Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Te Kōtuku. Their story touches on the realities rangatahi Māori face today. (R)

Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Te Kōtuku (performance) (R)

With his new waiata reo Māori Me Pēhea Rā about to drop, MOHI confronts his dedication to Māori music, questioning whether making music in English might be an easier career choice. (R)

Nikau and Jessie discuss the complexities of raising a blended whānau, navigating different parenting styles and cultural backgrounds, and the importance of open communication. (R)

NEW: 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)

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

PREMIERE: Robyn breaks out of juvenile detention to see her dying grandfather Ringer, only to discover that he wants her help to escape the hospital and return home to do one last thing.

Driven by a quest for self-understanding, filmmaker Alexis Smith joins a secret network dedicated to contac????ng extraterrestrial life. When she encounters something that pushes her to the edge of be

NEW: Turia CHATS with Te Kanawa Ngarotata about teen fatherhood, life in Waipukurau and the journey from rehab to winning at life.

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)

NEW: Real talk, in real reo, about the realest kaupapa wāhine face — from periods to pleasure, shame to strength. The Wahine Show is bold, bilingual, and built to normalise the kōrero we never gre

Music video series with curated NZ and Reo Māori music. Includes old music videos updated with graphic factoids. (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 Whangārei to uncover the story behind the sacred maunga Parihaka. (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 Rakau, Pond Koka, Pu and Waea Wao live. (R)

Darwin and Newts are two siblings who discover and experiment with early scientific principles as they explore the natural wonders of their incredible New Zealand home.

Island of Mystery is an animation series that features Josh and his boisterous dog Kazumi as they unwittingly crash back 700 years in time.

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

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

Shorter, sharper and cooler, Pūkana has been reinvented for our digitally savvy tamariki and taiohi (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. Actor Aniwa Whaiapuchats about their acting mahi and passions for makeup and kapa haka. (R)

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

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

Chef Sachie Nomura travels to the Coromandel to meet local seaweed harvesters AgriSea, the Opito Bay Salt Company and the creators of Awildian Gin. (R)

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

NEW: The 2026 Super 8 1st XV & 2026 CNI 1st XV plus Other Sports to Whakaata Māori YouTube – MĀORI ACTIVE.

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 Whangārei to uncover the story behind the sacred maunga Parihaka. (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 Rakau, Pond Koka, Pu and Waea Wao live. (R)

Darwin and Newts are two siblings who discover and experiment with early scientific principles as they explore the natural wonders of their incredible New Zealand home.

Island of Mystery is an animation series that features Josh and his boisterous dog Kazumi as they unwittingly crash back 700 years in time.

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

Shorter, sharper and cooler, Pūkana has been reinvented for our digitally savvy tamariki and taiohi (R)

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

Who would have thought fermented foods could be so good for your health? Watch as Hinewai and Hine Te Kura learn the secrets from the one and only Koro Rapaera Black in Te Whārua o Ruatoki! (R)

Combining his love for Rugby with his skill at diving and hunting, All Black Piri Weepu sets out on a tour around Aotearoa meeting up with locals. (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)

Pei Jones and Tiaki Hira talk about Tainui history, from the ascension of the Māori King to the throne of the Kiingitanga movement and the involvement of Tainui with the signing of the Treaty. (R)

Anne prepares oysters rockafella, oysters and chorizo, bang bang chicken and kaimoana dashi broth. (R)

Our favourite flavours of the Pacific are presented in a Fresh Poly-platter in this series dedicated to inspiring Islanders worldwide. (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)

Pio Terei is on a journey to discover Māori and Hawaiian indigenous connections through tourism. In this episode we visit Haku Maui, Native Intelligence and Tegan Yorwarth surfs in Raglan. (R)

NEW: Revisit the performance of rōpū from the 2026 Senior Kapa Haka Regional Competition.

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

Short and sharp comedy skits from a Maori perspective. Featuring Ghost Watchers and The Judge Who Doesn't Judge. (R)

Kruze Tangira is a netball national champion and a sports commentator for Te Karere. As the world becomes more inclusive can the same be said for sports within Aotearoa? (R)

Whareumu and Tahu return to their home village. Te Heuheu of Tūwharetoa lays siege to the pā to starve them out. Chief Mokonuiārangi taunts Hauraki over the massacre at Mokoia. (R)

Working at the Ministry of Justice, Heps looks back to his childhood growing up in Wainuiomata. In the present day, Heps comes across research that sends him into a downward spiral. (R)

Love and Light - Self love before loving another? (R)

Taupua Winikerei, prominent Tainui orator of the 1950’s recounts the history of the Kiingitanga movement in whaikōrero at the Kiingitanga centenary celebrations held at Tūrangawaewae in 1958. (R)

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