Whakaata Māori

NEW: Youth is a gift of nature, getting old is a work of art.

Rua grew up in the small East Coast town of Te Araroa, where faith and whānau run deep. He takes us through his hometown — from leading kapa haka at Hinerupe Marae to fulfilling his Sunday duties a

Lorde is opening up about the controversial release of her new collection of waiata and what drove her to express her aroha for her homeland and its indigenous culture. (R)

NEW: Live comedy special hosted by Tiare Tawera & Chey Milne. One night. One table. Te Reo Māori at full boil.

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)

Channing Tatum plays a veteran male stripper takes a young, up-and-coming dancer under his wing, introducing him to the wild world of partying, easy money, and beautiful women.

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)

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

An aorangi windier than Wellington, join Kamaka as he explores the depths of space to learn more about Tangaroa. (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)

Maramataka Māori has heavily influenced te ao Māori since the beginning of time. Follow Hinewai and Hine Te Kura as they learn from Heeni Hoterene about living according to the maramataka Māori. (R

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

More trees mean more oxygen! Makoha Nightingale-Pene has challenged Hinewai and Hine Te Kura to plant 60 native trees. Will they rise to the challenge? Watch to find out! (R)

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

A tough-as-nails NYPD Rottweiler police dog goes deep undercover as a primped contestant at a prestigious Las Vegas dog show to foil an animal smuggling ring.

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

Nerves are rising as fight night approaches. The gym experiences the loss of a loved one. The group focus is on the mental preparation leading up to the fight. (R)

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

All Black hero Piri Weepu combines his love for Rugby with his skill at diving and hunting 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)

Levi Makoare loves his Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei community, the taiao, the bush, bees, gardening, and the lessons gardening has given him raising his own whānau. (R)

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

An uplifting series documenting the extraordinary lives of Māori wedding celebrants. Celebrants Iripa and Jess Rangi are working overtime to juggle their busy lives and their new business. (R)

Norelle and Marika discuss their unique challenges as a same-sex couple raising pēpi, including navigating social stigma and legal hurdles. (R)

In the season opener of Uka 2, Toko J.A.B take on Wairere Touch Club and Kahotea Marae plays Poohara Marae. (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)

From hyper-intelligent parrots to sinister snails and magical constellations of glow-worms, this is the story of New Zealand's wildest places and resilient pioneers. (R)

A plover chick gets separated from his family during migration and must learn to survive on his own. (R)

PREMIERE: Keanu Reeves plays a disillusioned computer hacker learns a shocking truth about his reality from a group of underground rebels, discovering he holds the key to freeing humanity.

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

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)

With the help of Aroha we learn all about the mighty mako and the many types found in the depths of the moana. (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. 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)

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

A plover chick gets separated from his family during migration and must learn to survive on his own. (R)

A documentary that raises awareness about the personal and community impact of childhood cancer. (R)

Māori entrepreneurs Piripi Winiata, Te Uranga Lee-Belk and Peter Lucas explain why it’s important for future generations to understand history behind the Māori economy and investment, in order to

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)

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

Ko ngā putanga reo Māori o ngā pakiwaituihi reorua 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)

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

Aunty Hanui’s community garden is famous in Hastings. Every morning she’s up and in the garden, as she has been all her life. (R)

The wild extremes of Patagonia shape the lives of the remarkable animals that survive in one of the planet’s most rugged and windswept regions. (R)

Pio visits with various whanau at the beginning of their papakāinga development journeys to answer the question, how do I get started? (R)

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

An election podcast from Te Ao Māori News that helps Māori audiences understand key election issues, hear Māori voices, and take part in political kōrero ahead of the 2026 election.

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)

Chronicles one of the most peaceful and improbable transitions to nationhood in modern history. In 1975, Papua New Guinea, home to over 840 languages and hundreds of distinct tribes, defied prediction

A person with sweaty hands searches for a dance partner who, like them, bears the clammy burden of a gloss finish. (R)

A young couple in Senegal must contend with the disapproval of their remote village. (R)

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

Ngā Kapa Haka Kura Tuarua o Aotearoa 2026 is the national premier kapa haka event for secondary school students, bringing together the best kura from across Aotearoa to celebrate excellence in Māori

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 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)

We take a deep dive into the ocean exploring the interesting world of whales with Kamaka along for the ride. (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)

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

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

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

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)

Chronicles one of the most peaceful and improbable transitions to nationhood in modern history. In 1975, Papua New Guinea, home to over 840 languages and hundreds of distinct tribes, defied prediction

Reo Māori. Heir to his father's throne, young lion Simba embarks on a quest to find his rightful place as king of the Pride Lands. (R)

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

Join Hera Te Kurapa as she cooks up delicious, restaurant quality 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.

We take a deep dive into the ocean exploring the interesting world of whales with Kamaka along for the ride. (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 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)

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

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

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

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 Kym Morgan. (R)

NEW: Te Aupōuri CEO Tipene Kapa-Kingi receives his mataora, marking a powerful journey of whakapapa, legacy, and young iwi leadership in Te Kao.

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)

PREMIERE: Once a failing city that by 1990 had over 2,200 murders and 93,000 violent robberies annually, New York went on to be the revitalized word capital.

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)

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

The whanau arrive in Otukou for a pest hunt with a twist! After learning about the harmful impact of feral cats, they shift focus to rabbits, scoring a bullseye with some impressive shooting. (R)

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

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)

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)

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

Roihana faces his biggest challenge yet. Post-surgery Faren battles body dysmorphia and ridicule. (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)

A white lion cub must survive the wild and fulfill his destiny as a legendary king of the jungle. (R)

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

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

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

The whanau arrive in Otukou for a pest hunt with a twist! After learning about the harmful impact of feral cats, they shift focus to rabbits, scoring a bullseye with some impressive shooting. (R)

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

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

Tomai tries to get Kahu to see Ururangi through his eyes and she has to admit she’s drawn to him, but she’s focused on facts and finding the truth. The Whitehalls, the maunga, she knows the answer

NEW: Rahui’s story is one of ambition and scale, moving to Sydney to work on major international legal deals.

Artist Marei transforms her inner struggles with anger and frustration into the empowering waiata ‘Tahi Ka Riri,’ a raw and powerful testament to the resilience found in creativity. (R)

NEW: Luke moved to Australia in 2008 to pursue greater opportunities in the music and arts scene. After years of touring and success, he moved to the Gold Coast for a more balanced lifestyle near his

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

LIVE: Maori Electorate Debate - Te Tai Hauauru. Featuring candidates from all the main political parties. Moderated by Maiki Sherman and Julian Wilcox.

See Earth as never before from space. Using breathtaking satellite imagery, this series shows how powerful planetary forces shape life on Earth.

Capturing the pace, excitement and personalities that come with hunting wild game in the stunning outdoors of Aotearoa. (R)

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)

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)

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)

Along with host Te Ataakura Pewhairangi the taniwha are back for Season 2 of Mahi Pai. This episode looks at kōura Kori. (R)

The whanau are off to fetch water with Moeariki learning a valuable knot-tying skill along the way. A karakia honors the awa before the water pumps, and a haka marks the end of a job well done. (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 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)

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)

See Earth as never before from space. Using breathtaking satellite imagery, this series shows how powerful planetary forces shape life on Earth.

Four city slickers get out of their comfort zones and connect with their whenua and whānau. Jordan takes the boys to meet his cousin Louis in Ōakura for some fishing off the rocks. (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)

Celebrating the diversity of hunter-gatherers from around Aotearoa. Nore is in the far north to catch big kingfish and the Clarke boys head to Ohakune to hunt down deer to fill their freezers. (R)

Maori Electorate Debate - Te Tai Tonga. Featuring candidates from all the main political parties. Moderated by Maiki Sherman and Julian Wilcox. (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 Te Pou Herenga Waka - 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)

Along with host Te Ataakura Pewhairangi the taniwha are back for Season 2 of Mahi Pai. This episode looks at kōura Kori. (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)

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)

Auckland based wedding celebrant Lois Hawley-Simmonds is a busy principal during the week but come Saturday she switches pōtae to her other vocation. (R)

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

Geneva gave birth to her son at home on Waiheke Island. Determined experience inspired Geneva to pen 'IHO', an electronic dance anthem for wāhine everywhere. (R)

NEW: Hosted by Mātai Smith. The ultimate Māori language showdown where the sharpest minds, quickest wits, and cheekiest tongues battle it out to see who is the ultimate clever dickie.

Geneva gave birth to her son at home on Waiheke Island. Determined experience inspired Geneva to pen 'IHO', an electronic dance anthem for wāhine everywhere. (R)

NEW: Haka Hopefuls is a laugh out loud, heart-warming mockumentary that follows two aspiring kaihaka vying for a spot with Angitu to compete at this year's Tāmaki Regionals. A high-octane digital ser

A series of unnerving experiences has Ārepa starting to believe her friends are right - she is doing too much. Nothing is stacking up and she has no real answers. (R)

LIVE: Maori Electorate Debate - Te Tai Hauauru. Featuring candidates from all the main political parties. Moderated by Maiki Sherman and Julian Wilcox.

NEW: Host Shane Chartrand explores the iconic North Pacific Cannery on Canada’s West Coast. A place where Chinese, Indigenous and Japanese communities converged. Struggling to connect with his own i

NEW: With time running out, the whānau face an impossible choice: sell or lose everything. Kara’s final gamble results in a shocking return that will change the family forever.

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

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)

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

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)

Along with Waiata we're learning about one of the most famous creatures to inhabit the ocean, the Ika. (R)

Kennels get a makeover. The whanau leaves the awa to sweep, hose, and clean the dog boxes. (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)

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

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

Join the dynamic trio Chey Milne, Tawaroa Kawana and Jordyn With A Why as they celebrate music through a distinctly Māori lens. Eugene Temara shares his insights into the world of Māori music. (R)

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

ir Richard Faull is a world-renowned neuroscientist whose re-search on the human brain has been profoundly influenced by his Māori and Pāheka heritage. (R)

Showcasing mōteatea with live action and graphic animation. The story of how Ueoneone wooed the beautiful twins from Tauranga Mirumiru, sending for them to be collected by his ‘manu’ nui. (R)

Speed, Smack Talk & Smelly Surprises – The boys visit Drift Kartz Rotorua, where it’s all about speed, cheek and who can take the corners. The koroua are put to the test – it’s juicier and sme

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

Maori Electorate Debate - Te Tai Hauauru. Featuring candidates from all the main political parties. Moderated by Maiki Sherman and Julian Wilcox. (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.

Along with Waiata we're learning about one of the most famous creatures to inhabit the ocean, the Ika. (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 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)

Kennels get a makeover. The whanau leaves the awa to sweep, hose, and clean the dog boxes. (R)

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

Māori have always shared a spiritual connection to the whenua. In this episode, Hinewai and Hine Te Kura will join Awhitia Mihaere to discover the importance of native plants and their healing proper

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.

Whaikōrero recorded during centenary celebrations of the Kiingitanga in 1958, Dr Maharaia Winiata, staunch advocate of the Kiingitanga expresses his concern about the effect of the pākehā world on

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

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

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

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

Karen is starting to feel threatened by Kyle's confidence. She lets him know who the star of the show is. (R)

Robyn and Gidge arrive at Coober Pedy in search of Steve, bringing them face-to-face with Maxine and Robert, as well as two federal detectives determined to bring Robyn to justice. (R)

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

NEW: Paul attempts to win his ex-girlfriend Rose back with the promise of a big surprise.

Geneva gave birth to her son at home on Waiheke Island. Determined experience inspired Geneva to pen 'IHO', an electronic dance anthem for wāhine everywhere. (R)

Kuini makes a decision that changes everyone's lives forever. Mariana's lies are working as everyone is distracted by grief. (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)

Te Ataakura and Ihi learn fun facts about the fascinating wheke. We also get creative and make a wheke inspired craft. (R)

Axe in hand, the boys gather firewood for a tasty springtime treat. (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)

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. Nichola Te Kiri, who creates contemporary Māori clothing and jewellery. (R)

Whaikōrero recorded during centenary celebrations of the Kiingitanga in 1958, Dr Maharaia Winiata, staunch advocate of the Kiingitanga expresses his concern about the effect of the pākehā world on

Featuring Ngā Waihotanga, 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

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

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

Flirty Work. Āwhina's husband follows her to work only to find that she is absolutely infatuated with Mr Wai. (R)

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

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

Join us tonight as we witness haka expert Tiahuia face off against returning haka enthusiasts Uenuku and Ash. (R)

Te Ataakura and Ihi learn fun facts about the fascinating wheke. We also get creative and make a wheke inspired craft. (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)

Axe in hand, the boys gather firewood for a tasty springtime treat. (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. Hera Te Kurapa has three ways to make brown rice more appealing for whānau. (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)

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

It’s their final camps before heading over to Hawaii. While the J19 Men struggle with consistency, in Gisborne the ladies lack focus and Gabby give’s them a shake up. (R)

NEW: It's Wasi's birthday! The talent celebrate with an interesting dance battle. The talent get creative with pottery, and test their vocab in a play-on-words showdown. Fun for the whole whānau!

Malanai is a Hawaiian raised in Aotearoa within Te Ao Māori. Returning home to Hawai‘i, she reconnected with her roots through non-instrumental navigation on the va‘a Kānehūnāmoku and traditio

PREMIERE: The lives of two hearing-impaired children from separate eras—a boy in 1977 and a girl in 1927—parallel each other as they both run away to New York on epic quests.