Channel 5: Whakaata Maori on May 28, 2026
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11:00 PM - 06:30 AM Whakaata Maori Whakaata Maori specialises in the stories of Aotearoa. Be entertained and informed with news, current affairs, sports, drama, documentaries and much more. 7 hrs 30 mins
06:30 AM - 06:37 AM Kori Club G Kori Club is a captivating series for 0-8-year-olds that marries the charm of "The Wiggles" with the magic of Te Ao Maori. (R) 7 mins
06:37 AM - 06:42 AM Tuhura G 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) 5 mins
06:42 AM - 06:57 AM Takaro Tribe G Takaro 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, Pond Koka, Pu and Waea Wao live. (R) 15 mins
06:57 AM - 07:09 AM Darwin and Newts G An animated series for youngsters who love to figure out how things work. (R) 12 mins
07:09 AM - 07:20 AM Island of Mystery G Follow Josh and his boisterous dog Kazumi as they unwittingly crash back 700 years in time. (R) 11 mins
07:20 AM - 07:30 AM Te Nutube G Two clever cousins, Atareta and Te Haakura, share their world with their followers. (R) 10 mins
07:30 AM - 07:40 AM Tamaiti Tu Spring G Axe in hand, the boys gather firewood for a tasty springtime treat. (R) 10 mins
07:40 AM - 07:51 AM Tamariki Haka G Children from kura across the country showcase their haka skills. (R) 11 mins
07:51 AM - 07:57 AM Kiri and Lou G Animated tamariki series Kiri & Lou follows the adventures of two friends living in pre-historic Aotearoa NZ. (R) 6 mins
07:57 AM - 08:02 AM Te Ohu o Pukana Shorter, sharper and cooler, Pukana has been reinvented for our digitally savvy tamariki and taiohi 5 mins
08:02 AM - 08:30 AM Avatar: The Last Airbender G Ko nga putanga reo maori o nga pakiwaituihi e rua, o Avatar. (R) 28 mins
08:30 AM - 09:00 AM Opaki G Pania Papa uses games, music and activities to teach Maori. (R) 30 mins
09:00 AM - 09:30 AM Toku Reo G Professor John Moorfield's Maori language course supported by an interactive website. (R) 30 mins
09:30 AM - 10:00 AM Ata Toi + Wai G Join presenters Te Aumihi Hohepa and Tawhanga Rika as they celebrate the world of Maori art. Explore the artistic expressions of Tuhoe Tamaiparea, in the mediums of kakahu and fashion. (R) 30 mins
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM Mura O Te Ahi PG Hilarious 'debating' competition showcasing Maori humour and wit entirely in the Maori language. (R) 30 mins
10:30 AM - 11:02 AM Pathfinders G Dennis Marsh, country boy turned country music legend. His story is one of perse-verance and strength. Passion and faith have given him a lease on life that will sur-prise most. (R) 32 mins
11:02 AM - 11:33 AM Red Chef Revival PG Host Shane Chartrand explores the iconic North Pacific Cannery on Canada's West Coast. A place where Chinese, Indigenous and Japanese communities converged. 31 mins
11:33 AM - 12:00 PM Red Earth Uncovered G A half-hour youth documentary series where a host investigates Aboriginal linkages to ancient myths and legends. (R) 27 mins
12:00 PM - 02:00 PM 2026 1st XV Super 8 CNI Rugby NEW: The 2026 Super 8 1st XV & 2026 CNI 1st XV plus Other Sports to Whakaata Maori YouTube - MAORI ACTIVE. 2 hrs
02:00 PM - 02:30 PM Opaki G Pania Papa uses games, music and activities to teach Maori. (R) 30 mins
02:30 PM - 03:00 PM Toku Reo G Professor John Moorfield's Maori language course supported by an interactive website. (R) 30 mins
03:00 PM - 03:22 PM Te Mana Kuratahi 2025 G Relive the best of this year's Te Mana Kuratahi regional kapa haka competition held in Tauranga. (R) 22 mins
03:22 PM - 03:29 PM Kori Club G Kori Club is a captivating series for 0-8-year-olds that marries the charm of "The Wiggles" with the magic of Te Ao Maori. (R) 7 mins
03:29 PM - 03:35 PM Tuhura G 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) 6 mins
03:35 PM - 03:50 PM Takaro Tribe G Takaro 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, Pond Koka, Pu and Waea Wao live. (R) 15 mins
03:50 PM - 04:02 PM Darwin and Newts G An animated series for youngsters who love to figure out how things work. (R) 12 mins
04:02 PM - 04:13 PM Island of Mystery G Follow Josh and his boisterous dog Kazumi as they unwittingly crash back 700 years in time. (R) 11 mins
04:13 PM - 04:19 PM Kiri & Lou G Animated tamariki series Kiri & Lou follows the adventures of two friends living in pre-historic Aotearoa NZ. (R) 6 mins
04:19 PM - 04:26 PM Te Ohu o Pukana Shorter, sharper and cooler, Pukana has been reinvented for our digitally savvy tamariki and taiohi (R) 7 mins
04:26 PM - 04:36 PM Tamaiti Tu Spring G Axe in hand, the boys gather firewood for a tasty springtime treat. (R) 10 mins
04:36 PM - 04:46 PM Tamariki Haka G Children from kura across the country showcase their haka skills. (R) 10 mins
04:46 PM - 05:00 PM Mahi Tika Ana! G Will Hinewai and Hine Te Kura catch a fish today to end the day on a high, or will they return home empty-handed? Tune in to see as the manuhiri of the day, Te Aorere teaches them new fishing terms. 14 mins
05:00 PM - 05:27 PM Piri's Tiki Tour PG 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) 27 mins
05:27 PM - 05:30 PM Waiata Anthems G 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) 3 mins
05:30 PM - 06:00 PM Te Pataka Korero G Waata Te Pania recounts the story of Tohe and his journey to find his daughter Raninikura in the Kaipara region. (R) 30 mins
06:00 PM - 06:30 PM Kai With Anne Thorp G Anne prepares duck confit with an avocado and beet salad as well as steamed pork buns and coconut jelly dessert. (R) 30 mins
06:30 PM - 07:00 PM The Ring Inz PG The kapa are surprised by a wedding on the weekend of the Matatinoiti performance, and Te Huinga has her own surprise for Lifebuoy and Manu. (R) 30 mins
07:00 PM - 08:00 PM Tahua 2026 - Repackage NEW: Join Te Ao Maori News for in-depth coverage and discussion on kaupapa shaping the future of Aotearoa - live this Budget Day 2026. 1 hr
08:00 PM - 08:30 PM Only In Aotearoa - Wahine Edition M Short and sharp comedy skits from a Maori perspective. Featuring Kapa Haka Mums and Picnic. (R) 30 mins
08:30 PM - 09:00 PM Queer And Here Series 2 PG Actress and presenter, Aroha Newby and her partner Pooja want to start a family. Aroha goes on a hikoi to uncover what resources are available and just how much it all costs. (R) 30 mins
09:00 PM - 09:30 PM Kairakau M Whareumu leads Te Wera Hauraki and his warriors to his tribe of Kahungunu. Te Heuheu marches further into Kahungunu killing Te Hauwaho. The alliance of Taiamai and Mahia hangs together. (R) 30 mins
09:30 PM - 10:00 PM Not Even M Liz tries to impress her whanau by singing at karaoke, but this only makes her feel like more of an outsider. A sympathetic Taaps helps her learn a waiata to sing at Aunty Bella's party. (R) 30 mins
10:00 PM - 10:30 PM Rage Against The Rangatahi 2 PG Spirited Away - Taniwha, ghosts and other supernatural beings. (R) 30 mins
10:30 PM - 10:56 PM Te Pataka Korero G Te Rangiaroha Huhana Clark, Heeni Sunderland and Iranui Haig talk of their experiences of the karanga, the kawa (practices) surrounding karanga, and how as young teenagers they were thrust into the 26 mins
10:56 PM - 06:30 AM Whakaata Maori Whakaata Maori specialises in the stories of Aotearoa. Be entertained and informed with news, current affairs, sports, drama, documentaries and much more. 7 hrs 34 mins