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Te Karere brings you key events and stories of interest to Māori as well as bringing a Māori perspective to the day's news and current affairs.

Kawhia: It's a west coast adventure as the boys head to Kawhia to fish the harbour and coast. with the challenge set to land their fish, Scott and Mig get amongst everything this epic location has to offer.

Developing a land based fin fish supply for New Zealand at NIWA, using technologies for the rapid prediction of livestock performance on farm; and an update on Heartland Chips.

Shear Joy: After many years working away from the land, a couple return to take over the family farms where they were brought up and develop new outlets for their lambswool.

Firecracker Police pup Wren blasts onto the scene, test time for the Biosecurity Beagles at the International Mail centre and find out what’s next for Mobility pup Fletcher.

Tagata Pasifika is TVNZ's flagship Pacific news show, telling the stories of Pacific Islanders and its community. Made with the support of NZ on Air.

Lions Bay 1: Couples looking to relocate from the city find their perfect country house in a regional, Canadian location.

John & Lisa's Weekend Kitchen: John and Lisa present four restaurant quality meals including Lisa's favourite butter chicken and sticky toffee pudding madeleines that are easily recreated at home.

Nisha Katona: Season Finale: Jeremy teams up with his good friend and TV chef Nisha Katona to explore Hong Kong's vibrant international food scene with trips to Bar Leone and Arcane.

Pottery & Contemporary Upholstery: Potter Emily, from Staffordshire, and upholsterer Hayley, from Hampshire, are both hoping Dom and his team of mentors can help them turn their talents into profitable businesses.

Fishing Rods Lure in Bidders: Research, restore and ready for sale! An intrepid team of antiques experts and master crafters help families turn unwanted items into winning lots.

This time on Highway Cops: Woolly road hazards in the Maniototo, bikers behaving badly, and a driver with a fake license.

Quiz show hosted by Adil Ray in which three pairs of contestants use their powers of deduction to work out words that appear in the Lingo grids and Puzzlewords.

Battle of the Duds. Four favourites get a second shot at being the #HardQuiz champion. Back for more are Kristy (Expert topic: the Arab Israeli conflict), Julie (Dingoes), Charlie Vincent motorcycles

It's game on as teams of complete strangers work together to win money and try and defeat the Chaser, a ruthless quiz genius, who wants to leave them with nothing! Hosted by Bradley Walsh.

The nation's leading team of journalists brings viewers the latest news and sport, plus the most comprehensive weather report.

The auditions continue as further acts take to the stage with performances to impress the crowd and judges as they try to win themselves a coveted space in the semi finals.

Britain's Got Talent: the auditions continue as further acts take to the stage with performances to impress the crowd and judges as they try to win themselves a coveted space in the semi finals.

Season Finale: When a tempestuous chef is murdered during the launch of his latest cookbook, there’s no shortage of suspects in the search for the killer.

Mangawhai: 4 months pregnant Jordan & Will, and toddler Jude, race to move a 1920s bungalow to Mangawhai before 2nd baby arrives, navigating the Johnstones Hill tunnel and some narrow country lanes.

Season Finale: Niall and Ruben are not related by blood but as close as you can get. When things fall apart, it's the tightest bonds that break the hardest.

With the Critical Incident investigation heating up, Zil's fixation on Dalia puts her under increased police scrutiny and subjects her to a traumatic ordeal.

Series Premiere: When a mysterious au pair enters Zoe's home with her own hidden agenda, Zoe is unwittingly propelled on a journey that will unearth a terrible truth.

Chateau DIY at Christmas 3: Paul and Julia have grand plans to create a room for an even grander antique billiard table. Eco enthusiast Trish looks to make her Christmas more sustainable.

A new strong wool product designed for interior and acoustic applications; a North Canterbury dairy farmer’s passion for technology and innovation; and the rapid growth of Southern Alp Sprouts.

Silly Hat Catastrophe: Elmo, Cookie Monster, and Abby Cadabby are robot heroes in training who use their STEM superpowers to solve wacky larger than life problems.

Takaro Tribe Goes Surfing: Come join the Tākaro Tribe! They sing and dance their way through their magical alphabet forest, meeting friends and whānau and learning as they go.

Bubbles: Maddie, an adventurous youngster who happens to be visually impaired, sets out with her best doggy friend Triggs to discover the music and adventure in the sounds of the world around them.

Alert at the Hideout: Sherwood is in danger from the tyrannical Prince John! Teenage Robin and his merry band of outlaws fight back.

Hardly Working: Tired of being the "losers" in class, three buddies are on a mission to become cool realising along the way that just accepting themselves is the coolest way to be.

On a a Wish and a Preyer: When two evil brothers manipulate the past and future to control all of Ninjago, the ninjas must retrieve the lost time blades to stop them.

Nine Tailed Fox: Four beybladers and their genius friend travel the world as team 'Bladebreakers' to win a championship, realising there's much more at stake on the go.

Family and Friends: After the end of the Transformers' war, the Malto family moves to Witwicky, Pennsylvania, to start a new life but their lives soon get entangled with a group of Terran Transformers.

Everybody Needs a Bubby: Fran's grandmother moves in and begins giving Maggie advice about sex.

We lock into Samoan language week with soulful R&B Samoan songstress JARNA! Joe & Harlim show US how they make Koko Alaisa in D for Diaspora if they got no Koko Samoa, can it work? Find out here!

Chris gets cut down.

The Twlight End Zone: as Homecoming unfolds at Split River, Maddie finds herself divided between accepting her fate in purgatory and a newly hatched plan to crack a new suspect.

Farm to Fork takes you on a journey across Australia, showcasing fresh local produce to inspire healthy cooking. Discover where your food comes from, support local farmers, and learn how to eat well.

Bye Bye Booty Bump: Denise has a growth on her booty, but scarring from a previous trauma has kept her from getting it removed; Zachary's career is dragged down by his psoriasis.

Drive Ory Tower: Colette tries to bridge a growing divide at the office by bringing the driving examiners and counter clerks together; Vic stubbornly avoids seeing a doctor after an unusual injury.

LIVE coverage of the opening match of Round 9 in the 2026 ANZ Premiership season as the Tactix host the Mystics from Wolfbrook Arena in Christchurch.

The Meemaw Materialization: Sheldon's thrilled when his Meemaw comes to visit, but his excitement quickly fades when she clashes with Amy! S9 E14

LIVE coverage of the second match of Round 9 in the 2026 ANZ Premiership season as the Magic take on the Pulse from Claudelands Arena in Hamilton.

A reluctant Hobbit, Bilbo Baggins, sets out to the Lonely Mountain with a group of dwarves to reclaim their mountain home and the gold within it from the dragon Smaug. Stars Ian McKellen. (2012).

Putting Things on Things: Armando Iannucci and Joanna Page contemplate a possible alien invasion.

Queen Interrupted: Amanda tries to make some changes at the Royal Renaissance Festival but bumps up against the old guard. Juan Andres wants to take Brian out on a date.

Round Six: Community Men: Detective Hudson works in secrecy to help prove Chicken Man's innocence.

Molnija: During campaign season on the Royal Tour, Rose tries to find peace as Lissa seeks answers about her magic from an unlikely source.

Luce learns Daniel hasn't aged in over twenty years; determined to expose the truth, she plans a breakout with Daniel as proof; Howson is tipped off, and the Outcast injures Daniel.

We lock into Samoan language week with soulful R&B Samoan songstress JARNA! Joe & Harlim show US how they make Koko Alaisa in D for Diaspora if they got no Koko Samoa, can it work? Find out here!

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Lots of Toppings Lots of Surprises: There's a rule breaking surprise when the chefs make street food. Next, Alex Guarnaschelli challenges them to load up their dishes with toppings.

Maggie the Magnificent: Technology from California is brought to the aquarium to monitor beluga whale activity. And, a sea star undergoes a check up after suspicious growths form.

Amanda Freitag vs Drew: It's Noodle palooza! Eddie Jackson hosts an epic battle between home cook, Drew, and celebrity chef, Amanda Freitag.

The Addams Family: Four skilled cake artists compete over two rounds of competition taking on an iconic movie as the theme. Who will take home the big cash prize?

The Good the Bad and the Randomizer: It's the final four first round battles as Guy Fieri welcomes culinary rockstars, newcomers and battle tested all stars to the kitchen arena.

Garage Gambling: the Brothers help an investor finish their garage project and choose between experienced flippers with a duplex and a 21 year old's income property.

Find out how clever you are as Lee Mack presents the quiz where it doesn't matter how good you are at quizzes and where 100 contestants could win up to 100,000 pounds.

Norway to Portugal 1: This week on Getaway Livinia Nixon is embarking on a luxurious journey exploring several cultures and countries from the fjords of Norway to the bright lights of Amsterdam.

Attack of the Cell Foes: Mark and the team target rude phone zombies with pranks that exact payback on loud mobile phone talkers and inattentive text walkers.

ThreeNews presents comprehensive coverage of global and local news.

It's the busiest day in a decade for Bondi lifeguards, with more than one hundred rescues.

The team who saved Winter's life reassemble in the wake of her mother's passing in order to find her a companion so she can stay at the Clearwater Marine Aquarium. Stars Morgan Freeman (2014)

New Yorkers Jack and Joy drunkenly marry in Vegas. Seeking a quick divorce, they're ordered by a judge to stay married, forcing the feuding pair together. Stars Ashton Kutcher (2008).

Max's childhood bestie visits, pulling her into her old con ways; while Ellis investigates the murder of a former tennis pro, the BFFs go undercover to find the killer.

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Leading the Way

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pipi picking can be both enjoyable and tricky. Will Hinewai and Hine Te Kura have a successful time picking pipi with Te Aorere, or will they come home with nothing?

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

Our forests are full of pests, and it's time to take action! Join Hinewai and Hine Te Kura as they team up with Makoha Nightingale Pene to set rat traps in Maungakawa.

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

Four children (The Swallows) on holiday in the Lake District sail on their own to an island and start a war with rival children (The Amazons). in the meantime, a mysterious man on a houseboat accuses them of a crime they did not commit.

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.

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

Combining his love for Rugby with his skill at diving and hunting, All Black Piri Weepu sets out on a tour around New Zealand meeting up with locals.

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.

Since its 2019 debut, Te with Moana has become 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.

The Pā unites Waikato Tainui and Waikato University in a visionary project that merges Māori design, innovation and kotahitanga to reflect shared mana.

Acushla Dee Sciascia is an accomplished Māori researcher currently working in a broad range of areas including; climate change, Māori agribusiness, the Fourth Industrial Revolution, te reo Māori, education and resilience sectors.

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

Mini series exploring the deep connection that Māori have with water. After his own miraculous survival at sea, ex Navy diver Rob Hewitt turned his focus to helping Māori dive safely.

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'.

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

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

Puurekireki Marae play Te Kōhanga o Tokomaru and Rānui Primary play against Te Tapuaekura.

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

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

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

Smart but socially awkward Danny transfers to a secret boarding school and accidentally opens a portal to another dimension. with rival student Liz and their hybrid professor, he must save the school from invading monsters.

A sequel where a reprogrammed T 800 (Schwarzenegger) safeguards young John Connor from a more advanced, shape shifting T 1000 sent back to kill him, all while preventing a future nuclear apocalypse.

Whakaata Māori specialises in the stories of New Zealand. 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 Māori.