Whakaata Māori

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.

In 2019 New Zealand commemorated the 250th anniversary of the first onshore encounters between Māori and non-Māori, and the feats of Pacific navigators and explorers who reached and settled in Aotea

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

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

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)

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

Anne prepares beef wellington, carpet bag steak and tornodos rossini. (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.

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

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

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

An animated series for tamariki about two little kororā living their lives between the moving of the tides. (R)

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

Niua and Hura travel to 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)

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

On edge and rattled, Ārepa retrieves the hei tiki back from the strange Dr Sabine However even once she has it back she can’t shake the uneasy feeling that something isn’t right. (R)

A handful of unforgettable Māori characters stride out on a 100-day quest to tame a totally wild Ruatahuna horse for a grand competition in this stunning and poignant series. (R)

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

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

Explores the current forestry situation in Te Tairāwhiti post Cyclone Gabrielle. (R)

Abandoned by the law, a woman’s flatmates struggle to protect her from a relentless stalker, forcing them all to become the protagonists in a real-life thriller. (R)

Chef Sachie Nomura travels to Hong Kong and mainland China to discover the vibrant street food scene, uncover the origins of Oyster Sauce and meet fish farmer Alex Lam. (R)

Exploring the impact of climate change from the perspective of Rangatahi Māori. Pania wants to share her passion for environmental justice and inspire other rangatahi to take action. (R)

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

NEW: 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.

PREMIERE: the Whare tupuna Hinemihi o Te Ao Tawhito saved Jim Schuster's ancestors during the Tarawera eruption of 1886 but since then she has resided in an English country garden in Clandon Park, Sur

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 a

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

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

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

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

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

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

An animated series for tamariki about two little kororā living their lives between the moving of the tides. (R)

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)

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

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

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

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)

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)

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

Kahu casts his net for whitebait, fishes for tuna with an old family friend, and joins Hui-Ā-Iwi in Kaikōura, celebrating Ngāi Tahu identity and connection. (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 Whare tupuna Hinemihi o Te Ao Tawhito saved Jim Schuster's ancestors during the Tarawera eruption of 1886 but since then she has resided in an English country garden in Clandon Park, Surrey for th

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 a

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

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

A weekly live series that masterfully blends comedy, lively banter and high quality Te Reo Māori to offer a fresh engaging perspective on contemporary Māori issues. Hosted by Chey Milne, Kereama Wri

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

A fun sing-along Māori performing arts series for children. (R)

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

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

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

An animated series for tamariki about two little kororā living their lives between the moving of the tides. (R)

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)

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

Determined to understand the whakapapa of the mysterious taonga Ārepa does some research and discovers the tohunga in her dreams is somehow linked to the hei tiki. (R)

Ariki is a revolutionary Māori martial arts series where teams of rangatahi battle it out. Based on the ancestral art form, ARIKI was created by Te Whare Tū Taua o Aotearoa. (R)

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

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

In his new waiata, Reti Hedley of the indigenous soul music group IA delves into the beauty and self-assurance that te reo Māori can bestow upon its speakers. (R)

The even moe remote Rangihaute or Pitt Island - population 46 - is an entirely different world. (R)

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

NEW: Shiray and Gillies sit down with Stacey Morrison, to create a reo Māori-speaking home strategy. Ruby Tui visits to brainstorm a new podcast project, and we watch Shiray lace up her boots for the

NEW: The Great Barrier Reef is one of the natural wonders of the world and the largest living structure on our planet.

We are welcomed by Tiki’s family, who fill us in on his his background and his passion for hunting starting with pest control in Rotoiti. (R)

A glimpse into the St. Laurent Métis nation on Lake Manitoba, taking viewers on a journey with the most active and talented hunters, trappers, and fishermen in the community. (R)

When Chad "˜The Boogieman' Chambers' hometown, Tokomaru Bay, is devastated by Cyclone Gabrielle, the reggae artist hits the studio to record a poignant new waiata. (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 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)

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

A video podcast confronting kaupapa often silenced or hidden within te ao Māori. This series lifts the metaphorical whāriki to expose and explore issues we often shy away from. (R)

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

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

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

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

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

An animated series for tamariki about two little kororā living their lives between the moving of the tides. (R)

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

Under the watchful gaze of the mountain ranges, young Māori boys navigate their way through winter mahi. The boys prep the hāngi and Matua Ue gets his gumboots dirty. (R)

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

Niua and Hura travel to Te Rotorua-nui-a-Kahumatamomoe to uncover the landmarks connected to the ancient love story of Hinemoa and Tutānekai. (R)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Shiray and Gillies sit down with Stacey Morrison, to create a reo Māori-speaking home strategy. Ruby Tui visits to brainstorm a new podcast project, and we watch Shiray lace up her boots for the firs

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)

When Chad "˜The Boogieman' Chambers' hometown, Tokomaru Bay, is devastated by Cyclone Gabrielle, the reggae artist hits the studio to record a poignant new waiata. (R)

Lifestyle series that celebrates the wide diversity of Māori hunters, fishers and gatherers from all around Aotearoa. (R)

NEW: Explores and celebrates the world of kapa haka and the passionate haka community. Hosted by kapa haka "know it alls" - Chey Milne and Kereama Wright - with Anipatene Biddle and Montel Tivoli.

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

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

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

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

Featuring Te Kapa Haka o Pukeroihi - Rosehill College, Whakaata Māori presents performances from the Māori Stage of ASB Polyfest 2025, as the festival marks 50 years of rangatahi excellence. (R)

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

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

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

An animated series for tamariki about two little kororā living their lives between the moving of the tides. (R)

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)

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

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

We follow the heartfelt journey of Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Kaikohe as they honor the legacy of Kupe and the arrival to Aotearoa. (R)

A moving and spiritual performance that carries the wairua of Kupe. Kaikohe lays down their aroha and mana on the stage with raw emotion and fierce pride (R)

NEW: Host Lizzie Rangihuna (Ngāti Porou, Ngāti Kahungunu) invites urban Māori celebrities, matatau ki te reo to fulfill their native horse-riding fantasies and get a leg over!

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

NEW: Junior starts a gambling sideline backed by Queenie; Zeke's pursuit of union integration costs the community; Lucy finds her Stardust dream at risk; Marlene campaigns for an essential medical cli

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

NEW: Kei te haere mai koe? Ani and Rangipare link up with Chrissy Looker to kōrero about pleasure - tuning into your body, knowing what you like, and not settling for less.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

An animated series for tamariki about two little kororā living their lives between the moving of the tides. (R)

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

Under the watchful gaze of the mountain ranges, young Māori boys navigate their way through winter mahi. The boys saddle up with rodeo champion Mama Manu. (R)

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

Niua and Hura travel to Tāmaki Makaurau to uncover the story behind how Rangitoto was carried from the West Coast of Tāmaki to the Te Waitematā Harbour. (R)

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

Ko ngā putanga reo Māori o ngā pakiwaituihi reorua o Avatar. (R)

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

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

Join presenters Te Aumihi Hohepa and Tawhanga Rika as they celebrate the world of Māori art. Rangitiaria Rika shares her journey and her mahi raranga. (R)

APTN’s Digital Drum Studio Sessions provide an up-close and personal look at some of today’s hottest Indigenous artists and the process they use to create their music. (R)

In his new waiata, Reti Hedley of the indigenous soul music group IA delves into the beauty and self-assurance that te reo Māori can bestow upon its speakers. (R)

APTN’s Digital Drum Studio Sessions provide an up-close and personal look at some of today’s hottest Indigenous artists and the process they use to create their music. (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)

A weekly live series that masterfully blends comedy, lively banter and high quality Te Reo Māori to offer a fresh engaging perspective on contemporary Māori issues. Hosted by Chey Milne, Kereama Wri

Forty-five years after his parents were wrongfully imprisoned for overstaying, a Tongan New Zealander finally admits the painful truth behind what happened to his family during the Dawn Raids. (R)

Spirited Away - Taniwha, ghosts and other supernatural beings. (R)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

An animated series for tamariki about two little kororā living their lives between the moving of the tides. (R)

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

Under the watchful gaze of the mountain ranges, young Māori boys navigate their way through winter mahi. The boys saddle up with rodeo champion Mama Manu. (R)

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

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

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.

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

Amiiria Stirling recalls her early life with her kōkā and kaumatua, working for the local Pākehā land owner Sydney Thomas Williams; and gives an account of the naming of Ruatōria. (R)

Rewi is in Ponsonby to meet with Augustus head chef Juan Balsami. Juan tells us about his upbringing in Argentina and his influences. He provides Rewi with his toughest hāngi challenge yet. (R)

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

Pio Terei is on a journey to discover Māori and Hawaiian indigenous connections through tourism. In this episode we visit some of the national parks in Hawai'i. (R)

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

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

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

The killer's game turns personal, forcing Harry to relive a trauma from his past. Meanwhile, a chance discovery prompts Saima to question what she knows about Harry and her brother. (R)

With the boys not talking to each other, Liz tries to get the group back together over text. Pua is nervous about her interview. Ma makes a risky move. (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)

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)

Tired of this weird game, Josh decides it's time to go home but is soon running for his life from creatures emerging from a strange bone-lined fort. (R)

Under the watchful gaze of the mountain ranges, young Māori boys navigate their way through winter mahi. Mama Manu shows the boys how to barrel race. (R)

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

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

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

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)

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)

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

Joe Daymond and Kara Rickard travel around Aotearoa, uncovering the origins of our place names. Delving deep into our history uncovering the good, the bad and the ugly. (R)

When Chad "˜The Boogieman' Chambers' hometown, Tokomaru Bay, is devastated by Cyclone Gabrielle, the reggae artist hits the studio to record a poignant new waiata. (R)

Featuring Te Kuru Marutea, Whakaata Māori presents Te Matatini o Te Kāhui Maunga - the ultimate celebration of haka excellence. Experience the passion, precision, and power of Aotearoa's finest team

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

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

This series focuses on the history, commemoration and people of a significant pa of Ngati Awa which has been lost since the severe Ngati Awa lands confiscation - Te Kupenga a Taramainuku in Te Teko. (

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

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

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

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

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

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

An animated series for tamariki about two little kororā living their lives between the moving of the tides. (R)

Tired of this weird game, Josh decides it's time to go home but is soon running for his life from creatures emerging from a strange bone-lined fort. (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)

Under the watchful gaze of the mountain ranges, young Māori boys navigate their way through winter mahi. Mama Manu shows the boys how to barrel race. (R)

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

Follow reigning champions, Te Wharekura o Hoani Waititi Marae, as they compete against other kura tuarua at Ngā Kapa Haka Kura Tuarua o Aotearoa 2024 in Whakatū. (R)

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

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

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

Featuring Te Hokowhitu a Tū, 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

Haka fans compete against haka experts using their knowledge on everything kapa haka. (R)

Tipene, Wasi & Thomas go horseback riding. Deep in the heart of Tūhoe country, Ruatoki serves up rotten corn and mini golf takes a turn. (R)

NEW: This mini docu-series highlights ‘many faces’ and cultures gathered under Matariki, told through the lens of 7 Tangata Tiriti with migrant/ethnic whakapapa. Each episode will show us how they

A boy discovers a talent for making paper planes and competes in the world championships. (R)

Troubled teenager Laura Chant must journey inside herself to become a witch and save her little brother Jacko from an ancient spirit. (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)

After escaping the slimy, scale-covered ponaturi, Josh, Kazumi, Rangi, Kura, and Toro decide to search the creatures' village for the godstick. (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)

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)

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

Niua and Hura travel to Tāmaki Makaurau to uncover the story behind how Rangitoto was carried from the West Coast of Tāmaki to the Te Waitematā Harbour. (R)

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

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

A boy discovers a talent for making paper planes and competes in the world championships. (R)

A showcase of Australia’s most diverse and stunning landscapes, shot from the air and inspired by the word Bamay, which means land in the Bundjalung language from northern New South Wales.

A team connected by blood, who uphold the legacy of our tīpuna and that of the players whose shoulders they stand on. Join the Māori All Blacks on their first tour of Japan since 2014. (R)

The 2026 Toarahi Kī-ō-Rahi are being livestreamed from Rolleston, Canterbury. (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)

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)

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)

Follows hard-case Māori anglers, Matene, Dazza and Jeff Cleave (Ngati Wai, Te Rarawa, Tainui) as they fish for knowledge, and fish for kai mo te tēpū. (R)

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

Look into the world of touch with some of the legends of the game. Touch is often underfunded and kept alive from volunteers – we learn the history, meet the legends and are with those who owe their

Kōhanga Reo National Trust co-chair, Raneira Procter, reveals how Māori in the Gisborne area disputed the establishment of its first Kura Kaupapa Māori, while also sharing the work that he is doing

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)

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

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

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

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

Explore Zambia's diverse wildlife, from majestic elephants to playful baboons, through this captivating collection. Venture into breathtaking habitats and witness fascinating animal behaviours. (R)

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

Soviet Captain Ivan Danko (Arnold Schwarzenegger) teams up with Chicago detective Art Ridzik (Jim Belushi) to track a Georgian drug lord across Chicago in a classic “odd couple” buddy-cop road act

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

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

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

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

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

Binnabånnas and their friend Ujjujju are two taking Sami culture puppets, who explore what it means to be a three-year-old. (R)

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

An animated series for tamariki about two little kororā living their lives between the moving of the tides. (R)

When an old ponaturi warrior outsmarts the group and escapes, Rangi blames herself and dives into the dangerous waters to follow it to its underwater lair. (R)

Two clever cousins, Atareta and Te Haakura, share their world with their followers. (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)

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

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

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

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

Te Reo a Tū explores how Te Arawa experts are reviving mau rākau. We hear from key voices on restoring this once-lost art and the vision to grow it in the community today. (R)

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

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

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

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

It's off to the races for Te Wehi Preston, Lyndsay and Eli, setting up a steady pace for this week's Nanakia set in Te Arawa. (R)

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

The team head to Waihi Museum, where they hope to showcase the stories of the Waihi mines. (R)

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

Follows hard-case Māori anglers, Matene, Dazza and Jeff Cleave (Ngati Wai, Te Rarawa, Tainui) as they fish for knowledge, and fish for kai mo te tēpū. (R)

A handful of unforgettable Māori characters stride out on a 100-day quest to tame a totally wild Ruatahuna horse for a grand competition in this stunning and poignant series. (R)

Explore Zambia's diverse wildlife, from majestic elephants to playful baboons, through this captivating collection. Venture into breathtaking habitats and witness fascinating animal behaviours. (R)

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

A showcase of Australia’s most diverse and stunning landscapes, shot from the air and inspired by the word Bamay, which means land in the Bundjalung language from northern New South Wales. (R)

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

A fresh voice in Autaia, Massey High navigates its cultural journey through the lens of early Māori and Pākēhā encounters during Te Tiriti o Waitangi. (R)

Massey brings a historic lens to the stage with a performance that examines early bicultural relationships. It is challengeing and expressive in form and delivery. (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)

The journey of Māori reconnecting with their whakapapa and whenua. Raiha is trying to find out what happened to her Moriori ancestor. (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)

From an imagined point one thousand years into the future, we give a sliver of our most recent history the perspective of distance. We consider the 21 years after the 1984 Hui Taumata when a resurgent

One afternoon while waiting for her Mother to visit, Maysa revisits early childhood memories of coming to New Zealand which help her connect with her stoic Middle Eastern mother. (R)

A headstrong journalist whose investigative podcast uncovers a strange artifact, an alien conspiracy, and the lies at the heart of her own story. (R)

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

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

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