Whakaata Māori

Southern Thailand is the Thailand we think we all know. It is a place of both spectacular natural beauty and of wild parties, but behind this well-known image is also a place where spirituality pervad

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)

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

Seeking joy after a life-threatening diagnosis, a determined father attempts one last adventure with his daughter: an ambitious bike ride that will push them to physical and emotional limits. (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 Ngākau Tapu - Sacred Heart College, Whakaata Māori presents performances from the Māori Stage of ASB Polyfest 2025, as the festival marks 50 years of rangatahi excellence. (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)

Follow 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)

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

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

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

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

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

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)

An exploration of tino rangatiratanga and mana motuhake, Te Rāwhitiroa unpacks Te Tiriti o Waitangi and He Whakaputanga, calling for the establishment of a Māori parliament at Waitangi. (R)

A fierce, defiant performance filled with symbolism and fire. Te Rāwhitiroa makes a clear statement about Māori sovereignty, identity and unity in a time of political unrest. (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)

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!

NEW: From the Alps to the Andes, this series reveals the different ways these mountain-dwellers have adapted to the high life

NEW: Queenie tries to keep Junior close. Fay offers Marlene some help for her clinic. Zeke's proximity to Edwards leads to a devastating truth. Lucy may have found her ticket to the big time.

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

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

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)

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

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)

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)

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)

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. Uenuku Winitana and Montel Tivoli discuss their contributions behind the camera in te ao pāpāho. (R)

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

A shining light for her small town, Nikau Grace is hoping to inspire the tamariki of Kawerau and celebrate the spark that makes each individual shine. (R)

Down The Rabbit Hole - Conspiracy theories, aliens and fake news. (R)

From the Alps to the Andes, this series reveals the different ways these mountain-dwellers have adapted to the high life

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)

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)

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

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

Tiaki taiao and kaitiakitanga are core values in te ao Māori, making it essential to pass on this knowledge. Tune in as Hinewai and Hine Te Kura learn about composting from Arohanui West. (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.

Pateriki Rei tells the story of Te Rauparaha and his iwi before they left Kawhia to the Wellington region and the story of the intertribal wars that eventually lead to Ngāti Toa leaving the coveted h

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

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

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

Pio Terei is on a journey to discover Māori and Hawaiian indigenous connections through tourism. (R)

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

NEW: A mock-reality series that follows the comic misadventures of a pair of metrosexual Māori men on their quest to find themselves an authentic Māori bride.

The killer's ultimatum leaves Harry with an impossible choice - how far will he go to save his love? And at what cost to his city and the law? (R)

NEW: As Sabi braces for their father's return, Deenzie drops world-shaking news.

Food for the Soul - Food self sufficiency or self service takeout? (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)

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)

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

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)

Joe discovers the origins of his hometown 'The Hutt' and Kara uncovers the origins of Te Awakairangi, the river that runs through the area. (R)

Featuring Ngā Purapura o Te Taihauāuru, Whakaata Māori presents Te Matatini o Te Kāhui Maunga - the ultimate celebration of haka excellence. Experience the passion, precision, and power of Aotearo

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

Poohara Marae play Wairere Touch Club and Toko J.A.B take on Kahotea 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)

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)

Follow 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)

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 is in the kitchen doing magic things with kūtai. (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 Kapa Haka o Kahungunu, Whakaata Māori presents Te Matatini o Te Kāhui Maunga - the ultimate celebration of haka excellence. Experience the passion, precision, and power of Aotearoa's fi

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)

Bumper Cars, Big Snappers, and Sore Losers – Wasi Thomas, Rahera Hoterene, and Nikora Wharerau go head-to-head. On the water, someone lands a 20lb snapper. Wasi, and Chris face off in a game of tabl

NEW: When her son started kapa haka at school, Mridula wanted to learn more about Te Ao Māori. Now, she is an active learner of Te Reo who regularly engages with other speakers.

A foster kid in New York City sees her life change when taken in by a wealthy businessman. (R)

As if their pre-arranged date, organised by their Indian parents, wasn't uncomfortable enough, Ravi and Rita are forced to shelter in place together as COVID 19's reach intensifies. (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)

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)

Follow 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)

Amaia is trapped as her suspicions come true and Nan makes a hard decision. (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 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)

Will Hinewai and Hine Te Kura catch a fish today to end the day on a high, or will they return home empty-handed? Tune in to see as the manuhiri of the day, Te Aorere teaches them new fishing terms. (

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

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

A foster kid in New York City sees her life change when taken in by a wealthy businessman. (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 2026 Super 8 1st XV & 2026 CNI 1st XV plus Other Sports to Whakaata Māori YouTube – MĀORI ACTIVE.

As his tenth birthday approaches, Luka must navigate a profound Niuean rite of passage, where the weight of his heritage and the dawn of his autonomy converge in a single moment. (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)

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

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)

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)

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)

Poohara Marae play Wairere Touch Club and Toko J.A.B take on Kahotea 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)

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

An evil queen steals control of a kingdom and an exiled princess enlists the help of seven resourceful rebels to win back her birthright. (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)

A woman paralyzed in an accident finds hope and healing through an injured magpie. (R)

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

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

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

Kori Club is a captivating series for 0-8-year-olds that marries the charm of "The Wiggles" with the magic of Te Ao Māori. (R)

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)

Follow 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)

The truth comes out and Tai and Amaia mend their friendship. The crew go on a mission to stop Grace and Pāora Patero's evil plan. (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)

An evil queen steals control of a kingdom and an exiled princess enlists the help of seven resourceful rebels to win back her birthright. (R)

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

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

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)

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

The team return to Devonport to finish revamping the museum. Brigid puts in a request to fire a disappearing gun on North Head. (R)

An uplifting portrait of happiness sustaining people and their community. (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)

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)

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)

Alfriston reflects on the realities of being Māori in a mainstream school, confronting identity, inclusion, and belonging issues. (R)

A raw and honest performance that speaks to the Māori experience in mainstream spaces - Alfriston makes their mark with strength and authenticity. (R)

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

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

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

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 Morrison explores the origins of the kūmara, which was brought to Aotearoa on waka by Māori across the Pacific Ocean. Made with the support of NZ On Air. (R)

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

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

PREMIERE: Aspiring young writer Maddie (Manon Blackman, star of TV movie Mistress Mercy) returns to her family’s coastal home after a series of writing setbacks. Soon she finds herself caught in the

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)

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)

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)

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)

NEW: 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 Morrison explores the origins of the kūmara, which was brought to Aotearoa on waka by Māori across the Pacific Ocean. Made with the support of NZ On Air. (R)

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

Aspiring young writer Maddie (Manon Blackman, star of TV movie Mistress Mercy) returns to her family’s coastal home after a series of writing setbacks. Soon she finds herself caught in the middle of

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)

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

Anne prepares tomahawk steaks with Akaroa salad and lemon lime thyme chicken and yoghurt flatbreads on the bbq. (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)

Follow 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 how Rangitoto was carried from the West Coast of Tāmaki to the Te Waitematā Harbour. (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 feels betrayed by those around her. Rōhana is cyber stalking her, her mother is cutting off her financial support and everyone except India thinks she shouldn’t be going to Antarctica. (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)

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

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

Explores climate change indicators facing Te Tairāwhiti from sediment, water quality to rain anxiety. We hear from the experts and locals about what they've observed in the last year. (R)

Chef Sachie Nomura is in Auckland to taste the vibrant flavours of Pacific Island fine dining restaurant Tala, The Fresh Grower, a free-range chicken farm and Jungle 8. (R)

Exploring the impact of climate change from the perspective of Rangatahi Māori. Tessa, a PHD student is researching ways to revitalise Toheroa. (R)

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A fun, frivolous and fabulous journey of the extraordinary women who perform at the Tarnished Frocks and Divas Festival, a platform for them to express themselves and show their colours. (R)

Kava "˜o Aotearoa, a collective of Pasifika cultural leaders, reactivates the ancient Tu'i Tonga kava ceremony for contemporary use in Aotearoa in a way that honours tangata whenua. (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.

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)

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)

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

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

Kahu journeys from Bruce Bay to Auckland to receive his moko. (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 fun, frivolous and fabulous journey of the extraordinary women who perform at the Tarnished Frocks and Divas Festival, a platform for them to express themselves and show their colours.

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

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)

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

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

With India’s help and research money from Dr Sabine, Ārepa has finally found a way to get to Antarctica. However mysterious forces seem determined to stop her. (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)

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

Shaken but not deterred by her brush with death Kahu goes ‘LIVE’, again mocking stories of kēhua on the manuga and brushing off Tomai's growing unease. But he’s sure of it now, something or som

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

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

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Hunting Aotearoa joins up with the fulfilled hospitality of father and son duo Brandon and Blake on the hunt for Tia in beautiful Ākitio hills whilst catching some paua with Eli. (R)

Four city slickers get out of their comfort zones and connect with their whenua and whānau. The Haututū Hunters travel to Whakatane to see what Te Kohe's Uncle has instore for them. (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)

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)

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

Hetekia Te Amo shares his journey from childhood exposure to drugs and violence, through his struggles with meth addiction and time in prison, to 6 years of sobriety and redemption. (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)

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)

Niua and Hura travel to Te Rotorua-nui-a-Kahumatamomoe to uncover the origins of thermal energy and how it was brought from Hawaiki to Aotearoa. (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)

In central Thailand's forests, fertile plains and even city streets, nature finds a way of living alongside people. Spirituality can be found in human and animal relationships, both likely and unlikel