Whakaata Māori

In this stunning series journey across the tropics, where animals and plants evolve in isolation in remote islands.

NEW: It is wrong to think that proverbs do not affiliate to the female gender, when it is indeed this topic that stems from various 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. (R)

Celebrating the diversity of hunter-gatherers from around Aotearoa. A look back over the most compelling hunts, from smashing Kingys in the north, to hunting goats and pigs in Tokoroa. (R)

Māori General Electoral Debate. Featuring candidates from all the main political parties. Moderated by Maiki Sherman and Julian Wilcox. (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 Rōpū Kapa Haka o Hato Kēneti - St Kentigern College, Whakaata Māori presents performances from the Māori Stage of ASB Polyfest 2025, as the festival marks 50 years of rangatahi excellence. (R)

The coldest of the aorangi in our Solar System, Kamaka explores more chilly facts about Rangipō. (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 Rakau and Talking Pond Koka 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 Hokianga-nui-ā-Kupe to uncover the story behind the taniwhā ‘Ārai Te Uru & Niua’ who guard the mouth of Hokianga harbour. (R)

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

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

NEW: Tāne-nui-ā-Rangi wharenui belies the story of the struggle for a Māori presence in an academic environment. After a fight that spanned decades, Paki Harrison was able to create a peaceful space for all students for generations to come at Auckland University.

Professional entertainer Luke Bird loves being the centre of attention but this week he shares the stage with a beautiful couple in Tāhuna. (R)

Relive the best of this year's Te Mana Kuratahi regional kapa haka competition held in Tauranga. (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 series that promises to deliver heart, hilarity and haka!

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

Turia CHATS with Montel Tivoli about life, haka, hauora and how he turned “iLovit” from a mindset into a movement. (R)

Ani and Rangipare team up with Kamaea Hakaraia to break down the anatomy of the vulva and the kupu that we use, with laughs, honesty, and kore whakamā. (R)

Aaron travels to Thursday Island in the Kaywalagal region, home of the Kaurareg people and the administrative hub of the Torres Strait region. (R)

NEW: One year after the death of their friend, four Native teens commit crimes to fund their efforts to leave their home in rural Oklahoma.

NEW: Elli Anne begs Sajje to help her find proof, but Sajje betrays her. Lemet threatens to out Issát. Both are being silenced, from opposite sides.

On the eve of the deciding battle, Tūwhakairiora is caught up in unexpected mind games with an enemy that’s never been stronger, and a last minute side mission ends badly. (R)

NEW: As time runs out to find the missing boys, pressure mounts on Shevorne to reveal what she knows.

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

This is a placeholder programme for this channel, as no airings could be found for this timeslot. For more information see https://nzxmltv.com.

Whakaata Maori specialises in the stories of Aotearoa. Be entertained and informed with news, current affairs, sports, drama, documentaries and more. Visit www.maoriplus.co.nz

Whakaata Maori specialises in the stories of Aotearoa. Be entertained and informed with news, current affairs, sports, drama, documentaries and more. Visit www.maoriplus.co.nz

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)

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

Hangi clean-up, whanau fun. The boys learn community spirit by cleaning the steam hangi area. Laughter and lessons blend as they honour the whenua and strengthen their whanau bond. (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 shares value of manaakitanga through kai, and teaches them how to really smoke a fish. A first taste of smoked ika leaves Hine Te Kura pleasantly suprised. (R)

Niua and Hura travel to Te Rotorua-nui-a-Kahumatamomoe to uncover the story behind the original name of Mokoia island, ‘Te Motu Tapu a Tinirau’. (R)

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 Jordyn With A Why as they celebrate music through a distinctly Māori lens. Pere Wihongi discusses the many facets of kapa haka. (R)

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

Hosts Piri Weepu and Matua Parkinson travel around Aotearoa to see what some of our sporting heroes have been up too. Mutts catches up with ex-NZ Māori Captain Deon Muir. (R)

Tatai Henare explains to us the simplicity involved in his composition and his philosophies on storytelling. (R)

Golf Swings, High Notes, and Higher Screams – It’s tee-off time in Whakatāne. Pem Bird, Wasi, and Chris Winitana get into the helium before Tihini Grant, John Turi, and Wasi get into cake decorating. Wasi, Tipene and Thomas Rangihuna battle for (hypothetical) NZ Idol crown. It’s back to Rainbow’s End, for Rahera Hoterene, Tukoroirangi Morgan and Wasi. (R)

Teen Romance - Are Māori teens romantic? (R)

A new crew threatens the Reservation Dogs while they try and make some money selling meat pies outside the local IHS Clinic.

The eclectic singer Kristi Lane Sinclair (Haida/Cree) shares her emotional journey of returning home to Haida Gwaii to find love and forgiveness. Directed by Shane Belcourt & Sean Stiller. (R)

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.

An aorangi windier than Wellington, join Kamaka as he explores the depths of space to learn more about Tangaroa. (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 Rakau and Talking Pond Koka 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 story behind the original name of Mokoia island, ‘Te Motu Tapu a Tinirau’. (R)

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

Hangi clean-up, whanau fun. The boys learn community spirit by cleaning the steam hangi area. Laughter and lessons blend as they honour the whenua and strengthen their whanau bond. (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 shares value of manaakitanga through kai, and teaches them how to really smoke a fish. A first taste of smoked ika leaves Hine Te Kura pleasantly suprised. (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.

Paikea, the eponymus ancestor of Ngāti Porou leaves Hawaiiki and journeys to Aotearoa. Master carver and storyteller Pine Taiapa gives the reasons why he left for the East Coast of Aotearoa. (R)

For over 100 years Mataatua wharepuni was uprooted from its home soil in Whakatāne, over 100 years in which Ngāti Awa could not be there to keep its fires burning. Ngāti Awa still mourns. Let the ancestral carvings of the house that came home arise! Arise! (R)

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

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)

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

Short and sharp comedy skits from a Maori perspective. Featuring Reo Grammar Police, Heeeey Tiki, The Real Hui and Appropriation Boardroom. (R)

Family, Right? Pressure from Kaea’s family begins to build while Ngāti Kiokio mourns a loved one. (R)

Ma and Pua practise for Pua's upcoming interview. Taaps asks his Nan for advice on how to deal with Heps. An emotionally lost Ma gets some surprisingly solid advice from a stranger. (R)

NEW: Paul sets out to prove Jo wrong when she bets him $1,000 that his rekindled relationship with Rose won’t last a week.

B-Rad makes himself useful at Te Pā. Hemi makes a big decision to help Rua. Ata loses the plot while the Haus of La Renta put on a special show. (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)

This is a placeholder programme for this channel, as no airings could be found for this timeslot. For more information see https://nzxmltv.com.

Whakaata Maori specialises in the stories of Aotearoa. Be entertained and informed with news, current affairs, sports, drama, documentaries and more. Visit www.maoriplus.co.nz

Whakaata Maori specialises in the stories of Aotearoa. Be entertained and informed with news, current affairs, sports, drama, documentaries and more. Visit www.maoriplus.co.nz

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 all about the mighty mako and the many types found in the depths of the moana. (R)

Future gardens take root. The season wraps with a celebration of hard mahi and the joy of whanau connection. (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, Hinewai and Hine Te Kura discover a day filled with fishing, gathering kūtai and cooking together over a beachside fire. Through shared mahi and shared kai, they experience the true spirit of whanaungatang

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

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

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. The best gardening stories of the season. (R)

Paikea, the eponymus ancestor of Ngāti Porou leaves Hawaiiki and journeys to Aotearoa. Master carver and storyteller Pine Taiapa gives the reasons why he left for the East Coast of Aotearoa. (R)

Featuring Te Tū Mataora, Whakaata Māori presents Te Matatini o Te Kāhui Maunga - the ultimate celebration of haka excellence. Experience the passion, precision, and power of Aotearoa's finest teams as they bring te reo, identity, and tradition to the stage. This is haka at its finest! (R)

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

Toko J.A.B face-off against Te Tapuaekura o Hatupatu and Poohara Marae face Te Kōhanga o Tokomaru, fighting for a spot in the semi-finals. (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. (R)

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

Hukarere Māori Girls’ School marks 150 years, honouring resilience through challenges and triumphs, celebrating generations of wāhine toa who carried its legacy with strength, faith, and pride. (R)

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

Tyia and Tamihana do their best to test their haka knowledge up against haka expert Tom. (R)

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

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 Rakau and Talking Pond Koka 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 the cliffs on west coast of Auckland. (R)

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

Future gardens take root. The season wraps with a celebration of hard mahi and the joy of whanau connection. (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, Hinewai and Hine Te Kura discover a day filled with fishing, gathering kūtai and cooking together over a beachside fire. Through shared mahi and shared kai, they experience the true spirit of whanaungatang

Join Tiare Tawera and Pohoira Iopata for Māori stories, life hacks, recipes, health tips, DIY ideas and more. The best business stories of the season. (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.

The ultimate game show where Haka freaks battle it out. Toitū Te Tiriti - Muriwhenua vs Muriwhenua. (R)

NEW: Ngau Tuara travels Aotearoa visiting our most outspoken kaumatua as they take on bold, not-so-age-appropriate challenges. Old but never boring.

Kahu and Kingi are a young couple from Rotorua, dedicated to preserving the ancient Māori arts of weaving and carving. Together, they’re driven by a desire to uplift their community and leave a legacy for the next generation. (R)

Two unlikely heroes team up to stop an alien villain from destroying every planet in the galaxy. (R)

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

Connected by blood but separated by circumstances, three cousins spend a lifetime in search of each other. (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)

This is a placeholder programme for this channel, as no airings could be found for this timeslot. For more information see https://nzxmltv.com.

Whakaata Maori specialises in the stories of Aotearoa. Be entertained and informed with news, current affairs, sports, drama, documentaries and more. Visit www.maoriplus.co.nz

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)

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)

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

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

Tai and her superhuman whānau run their local vege shop from their kūmara farm. Tai and Amaia devise a plan to bust Nan out of hospital. (R)

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

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

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)

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

Two unlikely heroes team up to stop an alien villain from destroying every planet in the galaxy. (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)

Luka and Ruahei head to their homes before they fly out for the end of year tour. Last poi practices are held and the arrival in London includes a royal welcome and a move that goes viral. (R)

NEW: Koori Knockout is Rugby League at its best. Join us for one of the biggest Indigenous events and cultural gatherings of the year.

NEW: Koori Knockout is Rugby League at its best. Join us for one of the biggest Indigenous events and cultural gatherings of the year.

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.

Derek visits post-quake Christchurch to see if the rebuild of our most quintessentially English city has shaken off its colonial past and embraced the rich Māori heritage of Ōtautahi. (R)

A family game show series with a heartland community feel. Hosts Luke Bird and Marcia Hopa take the show on the road. (R)

Wellington celebrant Richard Tankersly gets to wed one of his good mates in Akaroa. Despite living in different cities, the wedding planning has been a breeze until he arrives at the venue. (R)

Kalani and Te Rina highlight the importance of preserving and passing on their indigenous language and culture to their pēpi. (R)

Toko J.A.B face-off against Te Tapuaekura o Hatupatu and Poohara Marae face Te Kōhanga o Tokomaru, fighting for a spot in the semi-finals. (R)

Two years after Clara's big idea, she and her dedicated kaiako can get on with providing a safe haven, where the vulnerable yet super-capable tama ariki children can thrive. (R)

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

LIVE: Elections Night.

This is a placeholder programme for this channel, as no airings could be found for this timeslot. For more information see https://nzxmltv.com.

Whakaata Maori specialises in the stories of Aotearoa. Be entertained and informed with news, current affairs, sports, drama, documentaries and more. Visit www.maoriplus.co.nz

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Aotearoa’s longest-running Pacific news and current affairs television programme, Tagata Pasifika covers stories of Pacific Island communities here and around the Pacific region. (R)

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

Ko 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)

A half-hour youth documentary series where a host investigates Aboriginal linkages to 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 reveals how gender and sexuality has been viewed differently by native people. He takes part in a drag show, meets two queer street performers, and visits a political force for trans-rights. (R)

Emerging young singer Nikau Grace always felt judged, often being told she wasn't Māori enough. Now she is taking back her power and confidence in her Māori identity. (R)

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

Activist and educator Wikātana Popata challenges conventional learning by running a kura focused on the Maramataka, the Māori lunar calendar. (R)

The Great Barrier Reef is one of the natural wonders of the world and the largest living structure on our planet. (R)

LIVE: Post Elections Special.

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

PREMIERE: An in-depth look at the global scramble for lithium in Argentina and the role of Elon Musk and electric vehicle demand in reshaping local communities, politics and the environment.

NEW: After suddenly losing his father, a Māori music producer returns home to Kāpiti Island. In his grief, he finds solitude and guidance in the songs of the birds that surround him. (R)

PREMIERE: When a writer is accused of killing her husband, the truth becomes increasingly complex in this gripping Oscar-winning courtroom drama.

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 performing arts.

This is a placeholder programme for this channel, as no airings could be found for this timeslot. For more information see https://nzxmltv.com.

Whakaata Maori specialises in the stories of Aotearoa. Be entertained and informed with news, current affairs, sports, drama, documentaries and more. Visit www.maoriplus.co.nz

Whakaata Maori specialises in the stories of Aotearoa. Be entertained and informed with news, current affairs, sports, drama, documentaries and more. Visit www.maoriplus.co.nz

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)

Along with host Te Ataakura Pewhairangi the taniwha are back for Season 2 of Mahi Pai. This episode looks at kōura Kori. (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 enjoying this prized kai from Tangaroa. (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

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

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

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

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

An in-depth look at the global scramble for lithium in Argentina and the role of Elon Musk and electric vehicle demand in reshaping local communities, politics and the environment.

When a writer is accused of killing her husband, the truth becomes increasingly complex in this gripping Oscar-winning courtroom drama.

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

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

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

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

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

Takaro Tribe is an animated series for 0-6 year olds. We follow our cute characters as they enter the magical Alphabet Forest where our talking Papa Rakau and Talking Pond Koka 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 waters Ōtuihau. (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 enjoying this prized kai from Tangaroa. (R)

Puti decides to become a show pony and Māia earns another feather to add to her taonga. (R)

After a narrow escape, Kura realises she has no choice and sets off to find a way through the treacherous lava streams towards the misty maunga. (R)

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

Dr Natalie Robertson is a renowned photographer and academic whose work is deeply connected to her ancestral land on the East Coast. (R)

Uncover Te Tai o Poutini's essence: history, pūrākau, community, and the sacred Pounamu. (R)

Wiremu Sarich, storyteller and advocate for Ngā Taonga Tākaro, shares his philosophy of play to the kura in the FFN.

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

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.

A free-wheeling documentary celebrating the groundbreaking career and influence of rock pioneer Little Richard.

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

A showcase of New Zealand musicians performing entirely in te reo Māori. Presented by Amanda Ashton. (R)

Whakaata Maori specialises in the stories of Aotearoa. Be entertained and informed with news, current affairs, sports, drama, documentaries and more. Visit www.maoriplus.co.nz

Whakaata Maori specialises in the stories of Aotearoa. Be entertained and informed with news, current affairs, sports, drama, documentaries and more. Visit www.maoriplus.co.nz

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)

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

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

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)

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)

Hamuera reflects on hapū weaving knowledge in Te Tauihu. We follow Kiley’s men’s wānanga, Kahu’s community mahi, Michael’s kaitiakitanga, Marnie’s healing through horses, waka ama's revival, and Keelan sharing the Crown’s apology to Rangitāne. (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 free-wheeling documentary celebrating the groundbreaking career and influence of rock pioneer Little Richard.

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)

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

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

Takaro Tribe is an animated series for 0-6 year olds. We follow our cute characters as they enter the magical Alphabet Forest where our talking Papa Rakau and Talking Pond Koka 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)

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

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 time. (R)

Rangatahi Māori showcase a popular combat sport in mau rākau. Teams come together to compete and fight as our tūpuna once did. It's exciting, thrilling and authentically Māori. (R)

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

Manāki Whitebait has set out to revitalise a declining Aotearoa whitebait population, shaking up the entire commercial whitebaiting industry in the process. (R)

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! (R)

In this stunning series journey across the tropics, where animals and plants evolve in isolation in remote islands.

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

The Matau Bros reunite and head out from Great Barrier in search of monster Tāmure; In Ohakune, Harry Clarke takes out keen novice shooter Bonnie. (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)

Four city slickers get out of their comfort zones and connect with their whenua and whānau. The boys visit Kakahi to hunt and gather with Beulah's father-in-law, but things don't go as planned. (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)

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

This is a placeholder programme for this channel, as no airings could be found for this timeslot. For more information see https://nzxmltv.com.

Whakaata Maori specialises in the stories of Aotearoa. Be entertained and informed with news, current affairs, sports, drama, documentaries and more. Visit www.maoriplus.co.nz

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)

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

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

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

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 catch the biggest ika, before Hine Te Kura gives a new style of ika mata a chance. (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

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.

In this stunning series journey across the tropics, where animals and plants evolve in isolation in remote islands.