Whakaata Māori

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

Join Tiare Tawera and Pohoira Iopata for Māori stories, life hacks, recipes, health tips, DIY ideas and more. Jay and Sarah share some great ideas for the kids' lunch boxes. (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.

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)

Both the J19 Elite teams have landed in Hawaii and are enjoying the warmer tropical weather that’s on offer. But course familiarisation is top priority, as both teams try to adjust to the conditions

NEW: An unscripted un-filtered and unparalleled aged Māori humour. Youth is a gift of nature, getting old is a work of art. Ngau Tuarā features some of our most outspoken and prolific koeke, who tak

Te Marunui is an artist from Te Whārua o Ruātoki whose experience of poverty and urban drift has shaped the purpose of his work a story of reclamation, reconnection, and revitalisation. (R)

At the height of World War II, a tiny wood pigeon enlists in the elite Royal Homing Pigeon Service to serve Britain, as the fearsome General Von Talon (Tim Curry) and his deadly squadron of falcons pa

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

A teen discovers she's descended from a line of warriors who protect the world from demons. (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)

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)

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

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

It's the school holidays. While Pāora Patero and Grace are still plotting, Nan has a fun surprise for the tamariki. (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)

In this episode, we return to the shores of Lake Ōkataina, where Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Hoani Waititi takes on team Kahukuranui - the current champions. (R)

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

At the height of World War II, a tiny wood pigeon enlists in the elite Royal Homing Pigeon Service to serve Britain, as the fearsome General Von Talon (Tim Curry) and his deadly squadron of falcons pa

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)

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

As seven Black Ferns remember the poi phenomenon from the last World Cup, they attempt to master the art and perform as a group, at the same time facing great expectations on the rugby field. (R)

The 2026 NZSS Basketball Nationals live from Palmerston North Events Centre.

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)

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)

Exploring what makes a building Māori, Derek visits Te Raukura in Wellington and Scion in Rotorua, which provide a built canvas for Te Ao Māori and declare mana whenua in a very physical way. (R)

Traditional tāmoko practitioner, Mokonuiarangi Smith (Ngāti Rangiwewehi, Te Aitanga-a-Mahaki, Ngāti Maniapoto, Ngāti Whakaue, Ngāti Te Roro-o-Te-Rangi, Rongowhakaata) explores the conversati

For Fly My Pretties' lead singer Barnaby Weir, translating his song 'Family Tree' becomes a vessel to process the grief of a severe connection to his mother's Māori whakapapa. (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)

Kawiti and Jess showcase their minimalist lifestyle as whānau living in a tiny home, discussing the benefits and challenges of raising pēpi in a small space. (R)

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

Manga puts in the hard yards on site as the race is on to meet the Council Code of Compliance. A visit to Whangārei Hospital brings some mixed news for Mungzy's whānau. (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)

After a nanosized trio of crime-fighting aliens crash inside teenager Norman’s brain, they must work with him to thwart Zolthard, an intergalactic villain who’s invading Earth via the school princ

PREMIERE: The sci-fi trilogy reaches its epic climax as Neo (Keanu Reeves) ventures into the heart of the Machine City, while the human resistance makes a desperate last stand in Zion.

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)

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)

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)

It's the third rock from the Sun and the Aorangi we live on, with the help of Ihi learn more about Te Ao. (R)

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

Marama has a new crush. The tamariki are offered a once in a lifetime opportunity. Tai and Amaia become distant. (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)

After a nanosized trio of crime-fighting aliens crash inside teenager Norman’s brain, they must work with him to thwart Zolthard, an intergalactic villain who’s invading Earth via the school princ

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

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

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)

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 meets with two Hollywood indigenous stuntmen in Alberta, hits the pro wrestling ring with some very wild characters, and straps on the gloves and hits the mat with a native Muay Thai champ (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)

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

Aaron returns home to his old stomping ground, the Northern Peninsula Area at the tip of Cape York. (R)

Kia visits Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei to harvest seasonal produce grown through generations of mātauranga and care for the whenua. He then heads west to Piha, where he joins chef Lucas Parkinson at Arye

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)

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)

LIVE: 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)

Investigates the latest scientific research into alcohol, challenging long-held assumptions about drinking, health and addiction.

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

A young African-American man grapples with identity and sexuality while growing up in a rough Miami neighborhood.

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)

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)

The reddest Aorangi in the Solar System, join Ihi as he learns how Matawhero gets its colour. (R)

Muster mayhem. The whanau heads to the farm, but the sheep aren't cooperating. Koro Noel saves the day, and the boys have a blast with some playful lambs. (R)

KINA Ko Rangitoto kei runga, ko Te Waitematā kei raro, Hinewai and Hine Te Kura head out to Rangitoto with Hinerapa Rupuha to dive for kina, learning how to safely open and prepare them before enjoyi

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)

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)

Investigates the latest scientific research into alcohol, challenging long-held assumptions about drinking, health and addiction.

A young African-American man grapples with identity and sexuality while growing up in a rough Miami neighborhood.

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.

The reddest Aorangi in the Solar System, join Ihi as he learns how Matawhero gets its colour. (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 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)

Muster mayhem. The whanau heads to the farm, but the sheep aren't cooperating. Koro Noel saves the day, and the boys have a blast with some playful lambs. (R)

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

KINA Ko Rangitoto kei runga, ko Te Waitematā kei raro, Hinewai and Hine Te Kura head out to Rangitoto with Hinerapa Rupuha to dive for kina, learning how to safely open and prepare them before enjoyi

On her tenth birthday Māia gets a big surprise when she discovers she can talk to horses. (R)

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

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

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

NEW: Te Karere journalist Harata Brown, covers local Muriwhenua stories while remaining deeply connected to her whanau, iwi and whenua.

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)

The award-winning feature documentary Plastic People investigates our addiction to plastic and the growing threat of microplastics on human health (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)

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)

With the help of Aroha we learn more about the biggest planet in the Solar System, Kōpūnui. (R)

Sheep docked, lambs chased, fears faced! Now, onto the horses. (R)

TUNA Kei hea te tuna? Hinewai and Hine Te Kura head to Ruatoki to join the Apiata whānau, where they observe hot to set a hīnaki, prepare tuna, the cook and taste this treasured taonga for the first

Niua and Hura travel to Tāmaki Makaurau to uncover the story behind a cave located in Piha where the taniwhā Kaiwhare lived. (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)

Keelan and Peter trace ancestral footsteps at the Wairau Bar, Hamuera shares stories of weaving and colonisation at Rotomairewhenua, and Lee-Ann and Todd inspire indigenous care through waka ama. (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)

The award-winning feature documentary Plastic People investigates our addiction to plastic and the growing threat of microplastics on human health (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)

With the help of Aroha we learn more about the biggest planet in the Solar System, Kōpūnui. (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 a cave located in Piha where the taniwhā Kaiwhare lived. (R)

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

Sheep docked, lambs chased, fears faced! Now, onto the horses. (R)

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

TUNA Kei hea te tuna? Hinewai and Hine Te Kura head to Ruatoki to join the Apiata whānau, where they observe hot to set a hīnaki, prepare tuna, the cook and taste this treasured taonga for the first

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)

Not the type to be ‘ghosted’ Kahu shows up at Tomai’s house to confront him. Instead she finds Miri in a flap trying to capture the injured kererū. Tomai’s been arrested for the disappearance

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)

Tūhoe Tuawhenua Trust is committed to ensuring that Ruatāhuna is a thriving community, reconnecting their people with their whenua and whakapapa. (R)

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

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

NEW: 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)

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)

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.

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.

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.

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

With it's beautiful rings visible from Te Ao, Paraeārau is the known as the jewel of the Solar System. Join Aroha as she learns more about this beautiful aorangi.

Pig wrangling, horse catching - the boys have their hands full. After a successful mission, they reward their trusty steeds with some grooming love.

HĪ IKA Mahi Tika Ana! Heads back to Te Tai Tokerau this time to the Bay of Islands. With the guidance of mātanga Eli Smith, Hinewai and Hine Te Kura go head-to-head in a friendly competition to catc

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

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.

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

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

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

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

Rahui Papa discusses Māori proverbs with tribal authorities on the subject. To begin the show, language experts brainstorm about the benefits of these proverbs.

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.

Celebrating the diversity of hunter-gatherers from around Aotearoa. Shannon Neho is off of the Rangiputa entrance soft baiting for snapper while Gavin shows us why he's at the top of his game.

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

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

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

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

Featuring McAuley High School, Whakaata Māori presents performances from the Māori Stage of ASB Polyfest 2025, as the festival marks 50 years of rangatahi excellence.

With it's beautiful rings visible from Te Ao, Paraeārau is the known as the jewel of the Solar System. Join Aroha as she learns more about this beautiful aorangi.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

Annette is helping her dear friend Kaye marry her sweetheart of 19 years in their hometown of Ōpōtiki. With Kaye in a wheelchair and bad weather, will all the planning be for nothing?

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

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

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

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.

Dreams and reality keep merging for Ārepa and while the party seemed like a good distraction, Ārepa is starting to realise she can’t escape whatever it is that is happening.

A ten-cent mix, a gobstopper or two, a quick run down to the dairy for mum and pocketing the change - all part of growing up Kiwi. This documentary tells the story of the person behind the counter. (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.

NEW: Braving a recent breakup, host Shane Chartrand visits the Blood Tribe to cook a bison heart over an open fire. Combining rare zhylem syrup harvested from balsam poplar trees, a phenomenon which o

NEW: Elli Anne wakes up covered in bruises with no memory of the night before. She tells no one. But the whole town is already talking about her and the school's golden boy.

Born and raised to seek revenge and reclaim his birthright, Tūwhakairiora grows into a ruthless lone wolf. But given his enemy’s rise, he will need allies – fast.

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.

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.

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)

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)

The coldest of the aorangi in our Solar System, Kamaka explores more chilly facts about Rangipō. (R)

Deep in the bush, the whanau clears tracks for hunters with karakia and teamwork. A delicious reward of milo and pihikete awaits. (R)

PĪ Deep in the heart of Ruatāhuna, Hinewai and Hine Te Kura spend the day with Koro Taawi at Manawa Honey. From getting up close and personal with the queen bee to seeing how honey is processed, they follow the journey from hive to jar before sampling the delicious range of products Manawa Honey have to offer. (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)

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)

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 the dynamic trio Chey Milne, Tawaroa Kawana and Kaaterama Pou as they celebrate music through a distinctly Māori lens. Dive into the spoken word poetry world with Stevie Davis-Tana. (R)

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