Whakaata Māori

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

Kahu reconnects with his sister Maia in Hunts Beach, ventures into Franz Josef’s ice caves, searches for Aotea stone with Uncle Jeff, and explores the legacy of Te Tauraka Waka a Māui Marae. (R)

Te Ao with Moana is an award-winning and trusted force in current affairs. More than a current affairs show, it explores the rich diversity of today’s Māori experience. (R)

Reggae band Herbs hold a special place in the history of New Zealand pop music, mixing feel-good rhythms with burning social and environmental issues. (R)

Revisit the performance of rōpū from the 2026 Senior Kapa Haka Regional Competition. (R)

A story about the importance of keeping te reo Māori alive and thriving in New Zealand. (R)

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

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

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

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

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

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)

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

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

Ārepa finds herself drawn to the mysterious hei tiki, but she’s not the only one. Someone is lurking and listening to every development. (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)

Siblings Eraia and Lahaina Kiel teach basic skills in poi, haka and other traditional Māori performing arts. (R)

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

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

Northern Thailand is dominated by mountains and cloaked in forest. It hides ancient creatures and surprising partnerships. To survive here, both the wildlife and people rely on maintaining the natural

Hunting Aotearoa joins up with whānau Carter in the Tongariro region for the beginning of the roar. Early stages in the roar poses some challenges, but technology helps put food in the chiller. (R)

Four city slickers get out of their comfort zones and connect with their whenua and whānau. The boys visit Motiti Island to connect Xavier to his whenua for the first time. (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)

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

REWIND is a music video series with curated NZ and Reo Māori music. It also has old music videos updated with graphic factoids. (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)

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)

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

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)

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

Under the watchful gaze of the mountain ranges, young Māori boys navigate their way through winter mahi. The boys prep the hāngi and Matua Ue gets his gumboots dirty. (R)

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

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)

Northern Thailand is dominated by mountains and cloaked in forest. It hides ancient creatures and surprising partnerships. To survive here, both the wildlife and people rely on maintaining the natural

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

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)

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)

Celebrating the diversity of hunter-gatherers from around Aotearoa. Joe Rolston and the bros head to the Ruahine Ranges for deer; Amber Smith and whānau are fishing in the Bay of Islands. (R)

Explores and celebrates the world of kapa haka and the passionate haka community. Hosted by kapa haka "know it alls" - Chey Milne and Kereama Wright - with Anipatene Biddle and Montel Tivoli.

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

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

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

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

Featuring Kahurangi ki Uta - Papakura High School, Whakaata Māori presents performances from the Māori Stage of ASB Polyfest 2025, as the festival marks 50 years of rangatahi excellence.

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

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)

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

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)

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.

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

NEW: Host Lizzie Rangihuna (Ngāti Porou, Ngāti Kahungunu) invites urban Māori celebrities, matatau ki te reo to fulfill their native horse-riding fantasies and get a leg over!

Celebrated Tāmaki based Chef Kia Kanuta (Ngāti Kahungunu, Ngāti Mutunga) explores Māori food sovereignty, innovation, and community. (R)

NEW: Chancey has returned to the Far North to be close to his whānau, opening up about his battles with drug abuse and his journey toward healing and reconnection.

A comedy following Jasmeet Dutta, a turban-wearing millennial and online celebrity struggling to balance his ambitions for success with his commitment to his family, community, and culture.

NEW: Dinger blackmails Junior. A brothel raid puts Marlene and her clinic in jeopardy. Zeke leverages an unlikely ally to put integration to a vote. Lucy's new shot at stardom could cost her everythin

NEW: Reluctantly following in their father's footsteps, Everett and Eric Saunders run a dysfunctional office-moving company, Shazam Moving.

REWIND is a music video series with curated NZ and Reo Māori music. It also has 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)

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

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)

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

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

Under the watchful gaze of the mountain ranges, young Māori boys navigate their way through winter mahi. The boys saddle up with rodeo champion Mama Manu. (R)

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

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. (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. Huriana Mohi shares her insights into her creative expressions in both fashion and business. (R)

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

Wally Haumaha spent 40 years in the police force, where he played a pivotal role in major historical events and worked tirelessly to strengthen the relationship between Māori and police.

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

Enlightenment - God, tapu, and moonlighting with horoscopes. (R)

Celebrated Tāmaki based Chef Kia Kanuta (Ngāti Kahungunu, Ngāti Mutunga) explores Māori food sovereignty, innovation, and community. (R)

Tumoana lives in Nelson, surrounded by whānau on his koro’s farm. He shares the values he’s learned in mau rākau through Te Whare Tū Taua, and we see his mahi as a diver, gathering kai to feed

A comedy following Jasmeet Dutta, a turban-wearing millennial and online celebrity struggling to balance his ambitions for success with his commitment to his family, community, and culture.

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

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

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

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)

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

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

Under the watchful gaze of the mountain ranges, young Māori boys navigate their way through winter mahi. The boys saddle up with rodeo champion Mama Manu. (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)

ASB Polyfest 2026 is an annual secondary schools Polynesian cultural festival held over four days in Auckland. MĀORI+ brings you all the action from the ASB Polyfest Māori stage.

Hemi Whautere talks about The Bulldog pool at Ngawha springs and the story of Kareariki and her dog, the healing properties of Ngawha and the local taniwha that dwell in the nearby waterways. (R)

Rewi meets with celebrity chefs Kasey and Karena Bird. We find out how the girls run their empire from the small town of Maketu and what they have planned for Taste of Auckland. (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)

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

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)

You'd think a chance to score a $47,000 inheritance would get the average Māori's A into G. But property developer Tama and accountant George are not the sharpest naihi in the marae kitchen. (R)

Manaaki is in Egypt, writing his letter as he moves to the landings at Gallipoli. (R)

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

Sabi needs to get paid. Paul is blindsided when Bessy makes a big decision without telling anyone.

Growing Pains - Growth spurts and hair down there. (R)

REWIND is a music video series with curated NZ and Reo Māori music. It also has 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)

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

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)

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

Under the watchful gaze of the mountain ranges, young Māori boys navigate their way through winter mahi. Mama Manu shows the boys how to barrel race. (R)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Join Tiare Tawera and Pohoira Iopata for Māori stories, life hacks, recipes, health tips, DIY ideas and more. Māori-owned dairy company, Miraka, share their story. (R)

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

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

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)

This series focuses on the history, commemoration and people of a significant pa of Ngati Awa which has been lost since the severe Ngati Awa lands confiscation - Te Kupenga a Taramainuku in Te Teko. (

A Te Reo Game Show for Māori Language Week. (R)

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

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

Haka fans compete against haka experts using their knowledge on everything kapa haka. (R)

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

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)

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

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

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

Under the watchful gaze of the mountain ranges, young Māori boys navigate their way through winter mahi. Mama Manu shows the boys how to barrel race. (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)

Join Tiare Tawera and Pohoira Iopata for Māori stories, life hacks, recipes, health tips, DIY ideas and more. Exercises for the whānau, gardening tips and advice on raising your tamariki. (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)

Featuring Te Taha Tū, 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 teams as

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)

Karate Chops, Wet Socks, and Wobbly Rails – Tipene Rangihuna schools Wasi and Thomas in karate and nunchucks skills. At Rainbow’s End, Wasi, Rahera Hoterene, and Nikora Wharerau make a splash. Was

NEW: This mini docu-series highlights ‘many faces’ and cultures gathered under Matariki, told through the lens of 7 Tangata Tiriti with migrant/ethnic whakapapa. Each episode will show us how they

A boy is abducted by an alien spaceship and returns eight years later, having not aged, and helps the ship return home. (R)

In a dystopian 1997, Manhattan is converted into a prison. Ex-soldier Snake Plissken (Kurt Russell) is coerced into rescuing the President from the island’s criminal underworld, blending gritty acti

REWIND is a music video series with curated NZ and Reo Māori music. It also has 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)

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)

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

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

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

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

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)

A boy is abducted by an alien spaceship and returns eight years later, having not aged, and helps the ship return home. (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)

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)

The NZSS 3x3 Basketball Championships are being livestreamed from Akau Tangi Sports Centre, Wellington. (R)

The 2025 NZSS 3x3 Basketball Nationals are being livestreamed from Haumaru Sport and Recreation Centre, Tauranga. (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)

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. (R)

Ricco Tito is new to gardening but he’s jumped in the deep end planting 3000 Kūmara seedlings for the community. (R)

Māori broadcasting legend, Tini Molyneux, discusses the struggles they faced getting te reo Māori on television while also issuing a challenge to the current crop of Māori broadcasters. (R)

Kiwi songwriter Tim Finn, guided by Hana Mereraiha and a group of strong wāhine Māori, experiences the joy of translation and reinterpretation of 'Six Months in a Leaky Boat'. (R)

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

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

Explore Zambia's diverse wildlife, from majestic elephants to playful baboons, through this captivating collection. Venture into breathtaking habitats and witness fascinating animal behaviours. (R)

Finns are furry creatures that take care of a house and keep the hearth. Finnick is a young Finn who doesn’t seem to care about his responsibility. (R)

PREMIERE: Years after a tragic event shattered her future, a brilliant medical school dropout lives a secret double life, seeking a unique brand of vengeance against predators.

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)

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)

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

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

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

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

Tai and her superhuman whānau run their local vege shop from their kūmara farm. The tupu are dying and Tai pushes past her fear of her matakitetanga. (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)

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

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

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

Finns are furry creatures that take care of a house and keep the hearth. Finnick is a young Finn who doesn’t seem to care about his responsibility. (R)

we cross the waters of Tauranga Moana to the island of Matakana. There, we meet the people of Oruarahi Marae and explore the rich histories of the land and their ancestor, Te Rangihouhiri. We journey

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)

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)

When a land claim faces opposition, Kaea Williams is drawn into a world rich in heritage and mystery. The past and the present collide in unexpected ways. (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)

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

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

Presenter Nore Martin shows when and where to fish according to the Māori lunar calendar. (R)

Meretini Bennett-Huxtable prepares her soil after the long winter using the Maramataka, the Māori lunar calendar as her guide. (R)

Explore Zambia's diverse wildlife, from majestic elephants to playful baboons, through this captivating collection. Venture into breathtaking habitats and witness fascinating animal behaviours. (R)

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

Capturing the critical moments of building, developing and living on your tupuna whenua. Pio discovers a modern, innovative and stylish modular housing approach to kainga whenua development. (R)

NEW: He aha te Whakatau? is a seven-part election podcast from Te Ao Māori News. It will help Māori audiences understand the key election issues, hear from Māori voices, and take part in the politi

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

Te Ao with Moana is an award-winning and trusted force in current affairs. More than a current affairs show, it explores the rich diversity of today’s Māori experience. (R)

Scotty Te Manahau Morrison tracks the voyage of waka on their journey to Aotearoa before landing on our shores. (R)

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

A young woman caught between expectation and self-acceptance, finds herself confronting her repressed sexuality when a chance reunion with her first love stirs old feelings. (R)

Henare Kaa of Ōtautahi based band Dillastrate along with producer Tiki Taane lead us through a stirring exploration of identity, heritage, and resilience. (R)

When a young Māori woman is summoned from New Zealand to North Yorkshire, she uncovers her horrific colonial heritage and is compelled to confront and destroy the titled Englishman who devastated her

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

A half-hour youth documentary series where a host investigates Aboriginal linkages to 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)

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

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)

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

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

Under the watchful gaze of the mountain ranges, young Māori boys navigate their way through winter mahi. The boys go to Tokaanu to catch the boat and go fishing on lake Taupo. (R)

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

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

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

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)

Made for the iwi by the iwi, an authentic collection of distinctive korero from around the motu. Tonight: Nga reo a Te Tairawhiti.

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.

Scotty Te Manahau Morrison tracks the voyage of waka on their journey to Aotearoa before landing on our shores. (R)

A story about the importance of keeping te reo Māori alive and thriving in New Zealand. (R)

NEW: The origin story of Red Dog, a legendary Australian canine, and his bond with a young boy.

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

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

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

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)

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

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

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

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

Under the watchful gaze of the mountain ranges, young Māori boys navigate their way through winter mahi. The boys go to Tokaanu to catch the boat and go fishing on lake Taupo. (R)

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

On edge and rattled, Ārepa retrieves the hei tiki back from the strange Dr Sabine However even once she has it back she can’t shake the uneasy feeling that something isn’t right. (R)

A great horse adventure across Aotearoa, meeting our amazing horses and riders of Te Ao Māori. (R)

Revisit the performance of rōpū from the 2026 Senior Kapa Haka Regional Competition. (R)

New Zealand's first Tongan swimming champion battles self-doubt and setbacks as she fights for a medal at the Commonwealth Games. (R)

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 Tiare Teinakore. (R)

A passionate video gamer leads his team on a turbulent battle to be the first New Zealanders to compete in Esports in the Commonwealth Games. (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)

Exploring the impact of climate change from the perspective of Rangatahi Māori. Quack, an activist, is advocating for the moana and wants to stop Deep Sea Mining before it starts. (R)

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

NEW: Te Ao with Moana is an award-winning and trusted force in current affairs. More than a current affairs show, it explores the rich diversity of today’s Māori experience.

Brothers Henry and Lewis de Jong, aka Alien Weaponry, are rewriting what it means to be metal, with te reo Māori anthems channelling the power and pride of their culture. (R)

REWIND is a music video series with curated NZ and Reo Māori music. It also has old music videos updated with graphic factoids.

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