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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.

A teenage bodybuilder must take extreme measures to sculpt the perfect body as he pursues his ultimate goal of winning his first bodybuilding competition. (R)

A woman and her young son escape captivity and must adjust to life in the real world. (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)

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 amazing ocean voyaging, Aroha takes a deep dive into the world of the Honu. (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 kids prank Grace to leave their farm. (R)

Tamariki series offering an immersive journey into the heart of the rich landscapes of Aotearoa and Māori history. Using drone technology, viewers will explore diverse landscapes and traditions. (R)

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

Eight rangatahi teams from kura around the motu have converged on the shores of Ōkataina to see who this season's Ariki will be. (R)

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

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.

Weigh-ins are the last step before fight night. The hard work has been put in, now is the time to see what they have to show for it. (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.

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

Committed the regeneration of the Māori cultural practice of aute, Nikau Hindin (Ngāpuhi, Te Rarawa), reveals the process of harvesting aute and readying it for mark making. (R)

Musician Fran Kora, confronts his biggest fear about learning te reo Māori - getting it wrong. Setting out to repair his lost connection he returns to Tūhoe seeking the courage he needs. (R)

The extraordinary lives of Māori wedding celebrants. Ōpōtiki celebrant, Annette Papuni Mcllenan, goes back in time to her own wedding venue to marry a couple whose wedding ends with a bang. (R)

Jorian and Rhan share their unconventional whānau arrangement, as they co-parent their pēpi conceived through IVF with the help of a close friend. (R)

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

Speech therapist Bridget helps Mungzy to communicate with his whānau, and the parents of a young tāne with takiwātanga (autism) can't wait for the Puna Reo to open. (R)

New Zealand was one of the last land masses to be found and settled by people. Lush and fertile, almost everything brought here flourishes, often with surprising consequences. (R)

Violetta, a mischievous tooth fairy who fails her exam, becomes stranded in the human world. There she befriends Maxie—a girl adjusting to a new family—and together they embark on a quest to help

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

PREMIERE: As Zion prepares for a massive machine invasion, Neo, Trinity, and Morpheus wage an explosive battle against the system to reach the Source and save humanity.

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)

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)

Kamaka is excited to learn about this clever creature, the Aihe. (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 tries to figure out why the tupu are still dying. (R)

Tamariki series offering an immersive journey into the heart of the rich landscapes of Aotearoa and Māori history. Using drone technology, viewers will explore diverse landscapes and traditions. (R)

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)

Violetta, a mischievous tooth fairy who fails her exam, becomes stranded in the human world. There she befriends Maxie—a girl adjusting to a new family—and together they embark on a quest to help

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

For more 35 years, the people of Waimārama have fought to reclaim their reo and revive their marae, training speakers, running Kura Reo, and calling their whānau home. But they still have work ahead

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.

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)

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)

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)

Drew explores how wild-rice is harvested by canoe, how birchbark canoes are traditionally constructed, and why it was a sacred and necessary invention of indigenous peoples. (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)

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

Rawiri Pihama and Tia Waitai-Henare work hard with the Muriwhenua Haka rōpu and carry on the whānau legacy in the lead-up to Matatini 2025. (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)

Starting his journey in the Western Islands of the Torres Strait, Aaron Fa'aoso meets an old friend. As well as warriors, sailors and fishermen, the island of Badu is also home to some amazing cooks.

Kia, chef Jono Thevenard and diver Benny Meredith hit the Hauraki Gulf in search of one of Aotearoa's most divisive delicacies—kina. Back at Pici in St Kevin's Arcade, the challenge is on: create fi

In the face of historical language loss and underrepresentation, Jordyn with a Why showcases the unyielding spirit of Māori reclamation in the digital era. (R)

A decade of collaboration has forged an unbreakable creative synergy between Dillastrate’s Henare Kaa and Tim Driver, with their enduring bond ensuring that the kaupapa always comes first. (R)

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

A series of six sustainability-focused short films by emerging young film-makers form Aotearoa New Zealand. (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)

It is one of the West’s most powerful myths. The story of how the American West was won - by great heroes and white men. Black West tells the flip side of that myth. These anonymous heroes were the

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)

Amid the nightlife of a new city, a young Māori trans woman reckons with safety, isolation, and the fragile bonds of old friendships outgrown, as the promise of belonging rises just beyond the horizo

PREMIERE: As an outbreak of leprosy engulfs 19th-century colonial Hawai'i, a small group of infected Native Hawaiians resist government-mandated exile, taking a courageous stand against the provisiona

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. (R)

Takaro Tribe is an animated series for 0-6 year olds. We follow our cute characters as they enter the magical Alphabet Forest where our talking Papa Rakau, Pond Koka, Pu and Waea Wao live. (R)

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

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)

This episode looks at Porohita Kaitiaki. (R)

Unsure faces meet sizzling lambs tails, but hesitant bites turn into happy smiles. (R)

RARANGA From one treasured taonga to another, Hinewai and Hine Te Kura spend the day with Krystal Worters, exploring the whakapapa of harakeke or kōrari. From harvesting and preparing the rau to weav

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)

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)

It is one of the West’s most powerful myths. The story of how the American West was won - by great heroes and white men. Black West tells the flip side of that myth. These anonymous heroes were the

Reo Māori. Queen Elsa inadvertently uses her power to make her kingdom experience constant wintriness. Her sister Anna teams up with mountaineer Kristoff and his reindeer to end the snowy spell. (R)

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)

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.

This episode looks at Porohita Kaitiaki. (R)

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

Takaro Tribe is an animated series for 0-6 year olds. We follow our cute characters as they enter the magical Alphabet Forest where our talking Papa Rakau, Pond Koka, Pu and Waea Wao live. (R)

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

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)

Unsure faces meet sizzling lambs tails, but hesitant bites turn into happy smiles. (R)

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

RARANGA From one treasured taonga to another, Hinewai and Hine Te Kura spend the day with Krystal Worters, exploring the whakapapa of harakeke or kōrari. From harvesting and preparing the rau to weav

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)

In the face of historical language loss and underrepresentation, Jordyn with a Why showcases the unyielding spirit of Māori reclamation in the digital era. (R)

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

NEW: Urban-raised Kailah & Kenape Saupese return to Kailah’s Ngāti Kahu roots for a powerful journey of cultural reconnection and life-altering transformation.

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)

A documentary about Takahanga Marae in Kaikōura. Rangi Soloman (Kāti Kuri) said he wanted to “build the future of our people on the bones of our past”. Last year was its 30th anniversary. (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)

NEW: Reversioned into reo Māori. Follows the adventures of two friends living in pre-historic Aotearoa NZ.

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)

Found in the tukutuku panels in our wharenui, Kori learns about two very cool shapes, Tapatoru and Taimana. (R)

From truck to earth, the whanau plants hope for the future. (R)

NEW: PAIHAMU Back in the Whārua, Hinewai and Hine Te Kura discover the importance of kaitiakitanga and caring for the ngahere. Guided by Matua Bill, they learn how to set kati paihamu before taking o

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

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

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)

Faren is thinner, but not necessarily happier. Roihana returns to India. (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)

In a world where elephant-like “thoriphants” are enslaved, Mosley is born different—destined to be an evolutionary leader. When his family risks losing him to servitude, Mosley embarks on a peri

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)

Found in the tukutuku panels in our wharenui, Kori learns about two very cool shapes, Tapatoru and Taimana. (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)

NEW: Reversioned into reo Māori. Follows the adventures of two friends living in pre-historic Aotearoa NZ.

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 Whangārei to uncover the story behind the sacred waters Ōtuihau. (R)

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

From truck to earth, the whanau plants hope for the future. (R)

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

NEW: PAIHAMU Back in the Whārua, Hinewai and Hine Te Kura discover the importance of kaitiakitanga and caring for the ngahere. Guided by Matua Bill, they learn how to set kati paihamu before taking o

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)

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)

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

NEW: Following a decade in New Zealand politics, Tory sought anonymity in Melbourne. While currently enjoying the momentum of a fresh start, she remains committed to eventually returning to New Zealan

Nikora Edwards aka Swizl Jager, defies societal expectations in more ways than one and, through his music, explores the dynamics of not fitting the traditional mould. (R)

NEW: Sisters Kennedy and Rueben Cherrington, playing for the Parramatta Eels, share a journey of navigating professional sports while staying deeply connected to their Māori roots.

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 - Waiariki. Featuring candidates from all the main political parties. Moderated by Maiki Sherman and Julian Wilcox.

From the Amazon to the Nile, the world’s great rivers create rich habitats that sustain remarkable wildlife

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)

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.

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)

NEW: Reversioned into reo Māori. Follows the adventures of two friends living in pre-historic Aotearoa NZ.

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)

Katiaki learns some fun facts about the Manawa and Whetū, and we show you how to create greeting cards for Māmā or Pāpā. (R)

From clearing grass to counting eggs, the whanau prepares the maara for a bountiful spring harvest, with a giggle-filled lesson in manure along the way. (R)

NEW: RUKU KŪTAI Hinewai and Hine Te Kura return to Te Peōwhairangi, where they head out to Te Moana o PIkopiko i Whiti with Tāmati Rākena to dive for kūtai. Along the way, they share some laughs,

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)

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

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)

From the Amazon to the Nile, the world’s great rivers create rich habitats that sustain remarkable wildlife

Four city slickers get out of their comfort zones and connect with their whenua and whānau. The Haututū Hunters go international and visit Kaina Makua on the island of Kaua'i. (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)

Celebrating the diversity of hunter-gatherers from around Aotearoa. Amber is in the Hauraki Gulf in search of a 20 pound snapper and the Clarke boys are on the hunt for pork in their back yard. (R)

Maori Electorate Debate - Hauraki-Waikato. 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 Ngā Oho - Ngā puna o Waiōrea, Whakaata Māori presents performances from the Māori Stage of ASB Polyfest 2025, as the festival marks 50 years of rangatahi excellence. (R)

Katiaki learns some fun facts about the Manawa and Whetū, and we show you how to create greeting cards for Māmā or Pāpā. (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)

NEW: Reversioned into reo Māori. Follows the adventures of two friends living in pre-historic Aotearoa NZ.

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 landmarks connected to the ancient love story of Hinemoa and Tutānekai. (R)

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

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

Papamoa-based celebrants Iripa and Jess take control of a Māori wedding in Te Papaioea. The vows, the rehearsal, and the weather are only a few of the challenges that keep them on their toes. (R)

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

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.

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

Ārepa is still convinced someone is following her but lets her friends distract her from her worries with a party. Everything seems to go well until an uninvited guest makes an eerie appearance. (R)

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

NEW: Following an epidemic of suicides and gun violence, youth of Maskwacis are re-writing their future. Host Rich Francis finds new meaning to reconciliation by cooking moose nose ragu for the commun

PREMIERE: Elli Anne hates life in Karasjok. Her one rule? Avoid everyone. Then the new girl Sajje drags her to a party. By the end of the night, nothing will be the same.

When her father’s people turn on their chief and his entire family, Te Ataakura must run for her life to give birth to her only hope, a son to seek utu: Tūwhakairiora. (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)

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)

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)

Reversioned into reo Māori. 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)

Kori learns all about his favourite shape, tapawhā, and we make some amazing square bubbles! (R)

Challenge accepted. Papa Ahu equips the boys, assigns a leaf-finding mission, and leads them up the mountain with blindfolds on. (R)

TARAUTE There's only one Koro Rap in Ruatoki, and Hinewai and Hine Te Kura go back to spend time with him once again. This time, they take a trip down Ōhinemataroa to fish for taraute, where Koro Rap

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)

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 Kaaterama Pou as they celebrate music through a distinctly Māori lens. Chey discusses the intricacies of Whaikōrero raps. (R)

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

Occasional documentary series charting the progress of a group of children in 21st century Britain. The children are now 14. Where have their lives taken them so far?

Way-finder, Captain and name-finder, Mahara Nicholas explains to us the important duty of naming his irāmutu and how he came about his ingoa whilst journeying on Ngāhiraka mai Tawhiti. (R)

Mama, Save Me! – Lenny Bristowe and Wasi Waaka go parasailing. In Mātaatua, some of the crew realise that paintball shooting is not easy. A few of our crew are treated to a luxury spa pedicure at L

One Night Out - How to have the best night of your life. (R)

Maori Electorate Debate - Waiariki. 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.

Kori learns all about his favourite shape, tapawhā, and we make some amazing square bubbles! (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)

Reversioned into reo Māori. 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 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)

Challenge accepted. Papa Ahu equips the boys, assigns a leaf-finding mission, and leads them up the mountain with blindfolds on. (R)

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

TARAUTE There's only one Koro Rap in Ruatoki, and Hinewai and Hine Te Kura go back to spend time with him once again. This time, they take a trip down Ōhinemataroa to fish for taraute, where Koro Rap

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 Te Rei, kaumātua of Ngāti Toa, Raukawa and Te Arawa talks about his life, from his birth in the far North to his recruitment into the New Zealand airforce. He recalls his return home from w

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.

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)

The show may be in jeopardy and it's war on the set of Ka Pai Living. (R)

Tensions rise for Robyn on her father’s farm and when the detectives finally catch up to her, she is forced into making a mad dash to reunite with Gidge. (R)

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

NEW: The NDN Wrestling Federation returns with the annual Battle in the Bush but when the most infamous wrestler misses the plane, someone must step in.

Haki's new business is booming. Ata buries herself in mahi toavoid her pain and Mariana's deception is catching up with her. (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)

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)

Reversioned into reo Māori. 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 Waiata learn about the speediest aorangi in our solar system, Apārangi! (R)

Lost and found. With walkie-talkies buzzing and dogs by their side, the big boys follow clues and gather leaves, navigating their way back to a proud Hiramai who's built a fire. (R)

HĪ IKA ME TE KŪTAI Mahi Tika Ana! Terenga 2 comes to a close on the stunning southwest coast of Te Waipounamu, in Mahi Tahi with Kahuraki Mahuika and his whānau. In a remote corner of the coast, Hi

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)

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. Hera Te Kurapa shows us three ways to use roasted vegetables. (R)

Pateriki Te Rei, kaumātua of Ngāti Toa, Raukawa and Te Arawa talks about his life, from his birth in the far North to his recruitment into the New Zealand airforce. He recalls his return home from w

Featuring Manawa Mai Tawhiti, 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 t

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. (

Panoni - the most timid of them all - makes a stand and takes control from Mr Wai Howw with a war of words for the ages. (R)

Charlie Rahiri describes himself as a reluctant iwi leader. But he was destined by his kaumātua to lead his iwi, Ngati Ranginui. He’s a direct descendant of Iwi chief Paraone Koikoi who surrendered

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

Celebrity episode has our famous faces Nepia Takuira-Mita and Aniwa Whaiapu Kolomatangi of Ahikāroa facing off against Tiahuia. (R)

Te Ataakura and Waiata learn about the speediest aorangi in our solar system, Apārangi! (R)

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

Takaro Tribe is an animated series for 0-6 year olds. We follow our cute characters as they enter the magical Alphabet Forest where our talking Papa Rakau, Pond Koka, Pu and Waea Wao live. (R)

Reversioned into reo Māori. 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 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)

HĪ IKA ME TE KŪTAI Mahi Tika Ana! Terenga 2 comes to a close on the stunning southwest coast of Te Waipounamu, in Mahi Tahi with Kahuraki Mahuika and his whānau. In a remote corner of the coast, Hi