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1. Xena: Warrior Princess (1995–2001)
TV-PG | 45 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
Xena, a mighty Warrior Princess with a dark past, sets out to redeem herself. She is joined by small town bard, Gabrielle. Together they journey the ancient world and fight for the greater good against ruthless Warlords and Gods.
Stars: Lucy Lawless, Renée O'Connor, Ted Raimi, Kevin Smith
Votes: 48,748
2. Boy (I) (2010)
Not Rated | 87 min | Comedy, Drama
Boy, an 11-year-old child and devout Michael Jackson fan who lives on the east coast of New Zealand in 1984, gets a chance to know his absentee criminal father, who has returned to find a bag of money he buried years ago.
Director: Taika Waititi | Stars: James Rolleston, Te Aho Eketone-Whitu, Taika Waititi, Moerangi Tihore
Votes: 29,567 | Gross: $0.26M
3. Once Were Warriors (1994)
R | 102 min | Crime, Drama
A family descended from Maori warriors is bedeviled by a violent father and the societal problems of being treated as outcasts.
Director: Lee Tamahori | Stars: Rena Owen, Temuera Morrison, Mamaengaroa Kerr-Bell, Julian Arahanga
Votes: 36,884 | Gross: $2.20M
4. Alex (1992)
Unrated | 93 min | Drama, Sport
Headstrong New Zealand teen Alex Archer trains to qualify for the 1960 Rome Olympics in the women's 100 freestyle. Unlike the other top swimmers who train only for swimming, Alex takes ... See full summary »
Director: Megan Simpson Huberman | Stars: Lauren A Jackson, Chris Haywood, Josh Picker, Cathy Godbold
Votes: 152
5. Mataora (2001)
30 min | Drama
Matiu and Wai are having problems. Ever since Matiu came back from his last SAS (Elite Squad of NZ Army) mission, he has been a different man, a broken man. He must wage a fight within ... See full summary »
Stars: Anaru Baker, Hera Dunleavy, Wi Kuki Kaa, Sonny Kirikiri
6. Irikura (from Aroha Maori Drama series) (2001)
30 min | Drama
Irikura and Nga Tapuwae have been searching for each other for centuries. They each know their soul mate is out there, somewhere. when a love spells works its magic they find themselves going through sliding doors of their lives.
Stars: Kath Akuhata-Brown, Cliff Curtis, Ngarimu Daniels, Pirihira Hollings
7. Mananui (1996)
15 min | Drama, Short
Director: Poata Eruera | Stars: Cliff Curtis, George Henare, Tamar Howe, Michelle Huirama
Votes: 6
8. Te Whakarauora Tangata (2011)
86 min | Documentary
Director: Merata Mita | Stars: Cliff Curtis, Hone Kaa
9. Te Ao Mahana (2001)
30 min | Drama
Lily Kahaka loves her son Tungane so much she will do anything to keep him under her thumb. She feeds him so much he earns the nickname 'Meat Pie'. A surreal insight into his dreams and ... See full summary »
Stars: Vince Ata, Mere Boynton, Mana Epiha, Tame Iti
10. He Poraruraru (from Aroha Maori drama series) (2001)
30 min | Drama
Amokura and Johnny seem like the perfect couple, destined for a lifetime of love and happiness. But on their wedding day, Nanny Reko warns of a past unknown to them that will threaten their... See full summary »
11. Haka & Siva (2004)
Short, Drama
Director: Whetu Fala | Stars: Alvin Fitisemanu, Ngawai Greenwood, Erolia Ifopo, Pua Magasiva
12. Haka and Siva (from the Aroha Maori Drama series) (2001)
30 min | Drama
Haka, a 45 year old Maori woman and Siva, a 19 year old Samoan man, share a passion for love poetry ¬ and each other. Their public lovemaking shocks and angers their families and friends, who try to tear them apart.
Stars: Alvin Fitisemanu, Ngawai Greenwood, Erolia Ifopo, Wharetatao King
13. Tiare (from the Aroha Maori drama series) (2001)
30 min | Drama
Everybody loves Charlie, the sweet, shy young Rastafarian. He's in love with Erena, but can he ever tell her? He's keeping a secret from his sister, who has love troubles of her own. And ... See full summary »
Stars: Veeshayne Armstrong, Lawrence Campbell, Stacey Daniels, Dallas Emile
14. O Whakaaro (2010– )
26 min | Talk-Show
Tainui Tukiwaho takes the debate to the people - join him on O Whakaaro, Maori Television's first portable talk show. Experts, activists and audience members all give their whakaaro on the kaupapa of the day.
Stars: Tainui Tukiwaho, Pantea Farvid, Boni Te Rongopai Tukiwaho
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O Whakaaro (2010– )
Episode:
Episode #1.1
26 min | Talk-Show
Drowning in alcohol - should Aotearoa raise the legal drinking age? A recent poll shows 70% of New Zealanders want the legal drinking age returned to 20. A fiery debate ensues as Emma ... See full summary »
Director: Rangi Rangitukunoa | Stars: Pantea Farvid, Boni Te Rongopai Tukiwaho, Tainui Tukiwaho
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O Whakaaro (2010– )
Episode:
Episode #1.10
Talk-Show
Maori are flocking to Australia in droves; are we looking towards a future of empty marae? Tai is joined by economic lecturer Keith Rankin and future Australian Ngawati Apanui to discuss this issue and more.
Director: Rangi Rangitukunoa | Star: Tainui Tukiwaho
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O Whakaaro (2010– )
Episode:
Episode #1.11
Talk-Show
Facebook and Bebo; what are we up to online? Tainui asks if cyberspace a safe place for our tamariki to play.
Director: Rangi Rangitukunoa | Star: Tainui Tukiwaho
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O Whakaaro (2010– )
Episode:
Episode #1.12
Talk-Show
Monoamine oxidase, dubbed the 'Warrior Gene', is linked to aggressive behavior and is apparently over-represented in Maori. Professor Gary Hook and screen writer Albert Belz join Tainui to put the theory under the microscope.
Director: Rangi Rangitukunoa | Star: Tainui Tukiwaho
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O Whakaaro (2010– )
Episode:
Episode #1.13
Talk-Show
Join Tainui and his guests as they discuss whether Graffiti is a legitimate art form or just a neighborhood crime.
Director: Rangi Rangitukunoa | Star: Tainui Tukiwaho
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O Whakaaro (2010– )
Episode:
Episode #1.14
Talk-Show
This week Tainui is joined by National's Nikki Kaye and Labour's Carmel Sepuloni to see just how long is too long to stay on the dole. While that's got the policy covered, training provider... See full summary »
Director: Rangi Rangitukunoa | Star: Tainui Tukiwaho
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O Whakaaro (2010– )
Episode:
Episode #1.15
Talk-Show
Are race relations in Aotearoa admirable or are we more racist then we think? Tainui explores this whakaaro with a human rights representative and a refugee from Rawanda.
Director: Rangi Rangitukunoa | Star: Tainui Tukiwaho
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O Whakaaro (2010– )
Episode:
Episode #1.16
Talk-Show
Is moko really just skin deep? Tainui chats with ta moko practitioners Henriata Nicholas and Colin Taylor about fashion versus whakapa.
Director: Rangi Rangitukunoa | Star: Tainui Tukiwaho
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O Whakaaro (2010– )
Episode:
Episode #1.17
Talk-Show
Is it time for New Zealand to go it alone, or stick like jewels to crown of England? Join Tainui as he mediates a heated debate between republican movement chairman Lewis Holden and defender of the Monarchy Vincent Lapanovich.
Director: Rangi Rangitukunoa | Star: Tainui Tukiwaho
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O Whakaaro (2010– )
Episode:
Episode #1.18
Talk-Show
RWC2011; Are we ready to host it and can we win it? Hear Karl Te Nana and Bailey Mackie's whakaaro on how our little nation will perform on the world stage.
Director: Rangi Rangitukunoa | Star: Tainui Tukiwaho
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O Whakaaro (2010– )
Episode:
Episode #1.19
Talk-Show
Tainui talks careers, dreams and life on the outside with the school leavers of tomorrow.
Director: Rangi Rangitukunoa | Star: Tainui Tukiwaho
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O Whakaaro (2010– )
Episode:
Episode #1.2
Talk-Show
Kids having kids; are they ready to be good parents? Maori Television's Amanda Ashton and whanau support worker Shearna Brown share their opinions with Tainui.
Director: Rangi Rangitukunoa | Star: Tainui Tukiwaho
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O Whakaaro (2010– )
Episode:
Episode #1.20
Talk-Show
Love found on the internet, dating sites and Facebook - are these relationships doomed to fail? Pantea Farvid and Boni Te Rongopai help Tainui find the answers.
Director: Rangi Rangitukunoa | Star: Tainui Tukiwaho
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O Whakaaro (2010– )
Episode:
Episode #1.21
Talk-Show
Lazy, spoiled and demanding - are we describing you? Tainui asks the young women of Auckland Girls' Grammar about the stereotypes of Generation Y and what they really want out of life.
Director: Rangi Rangitukunoa | Star: Tainui Tukiwaho
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O Whakaaro (2010– )
Episode:
Episode #1.22
Talk-Show
Whanau is the basis of life in Aotearoa - but do modern times call for new interpretations? Destiny Chruch's Richard Lewis and a lesbian mother of four debate what it takes to be a 21st Century whanau.
Director: Rangi Rangitukunoa | Star: Tainui Tukiwaho
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O Whakaaro (2010– )
Episode:
Episode #1.23
Talk-Show
Hoodies, trackies, rugby socks and sandals; is this extent of kiwi style? Tainui teams up with Maori stylist Dena Jacob and the Rangitahi of Auckland Girls Grammar to find out if Aotearoa has steez.
Director: Rangi Rangitukunoa | Star: Tainui Tukiwaho
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O Whakaaro (2010– )
Episode:
Maori Party/Step Up or Sell Out?
Talk-Show
Is the Maori party in power a step up or a sell out? Join us as Tainui probes political reporters Annabelle Lee Harris and Heta Gardiner on whether the Maori Party's coalition with National is decisive or destructive for Maori.
Director: Rangi Rangitukunoa | Star: Tainui Tukiwaho
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O Whakaaro (2010– )
Episode:
Episode #1.25
Talk-Show
Are we losing our rangatahi to gang culture? We take this kaupapa to South Auckland to hear from the youth at the heart of the problem.
Director: Rangi Rangitukunoa | Star: Tainui Tukiwaho
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O Whakaaro (2010– )
Episode:
Episode #1.26
Talk-Show
The money is coming in, but where does it go? As the Crown settles Treaty claims is the Maori on the street any better off?
Director: Rangi Rangitukunoa | Star: Tainui Tukiwaho
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O Whakaaro (2010– )
Episode:
Episode #1.3
Talk-Show
Rodney Hide steps up to answer for the Super City, as HelenTe Hira from Iwi Have Influence asks him the questions all Maori want to know. Tainui has his job cut out controlling a boisterous audience who all want their say.
Director: Rangi Rangitukunoa | Star: Tainui Tukiwaho
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O Whakaaro (2010– )
Episode:
Episode #1.4
Talk-Show
Manu from play school is one, are you too? Join the Whakaaro team as they try to define what a Plastic Maori is.
Director: Rangi Rangitukunoa | Star: Tainui Tukiwaho
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O Whakaaro (2010– )
Episode:
Episode #1.5
Talk-Show
As our waistbands expand the health budget strains. Is it time to get tough on the obesity epidemic? Tainui weighs in on this heavy issue.
Director: Rangi Rangitukunoa | Star: Tainui Tukiwaho
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O Whakaaro (2010– )
Episode:
Episode #1.6
Talk-Show
Is pop music corrupting our society? Our children are bombarded with images of sex, violence, bad language and bad attitudes. Music star Fran Kora goes toe to toe with ethnomusicologist Kirsten Zemke defending his art.
Director: Rangi Rangitukunoa | Star: Tainui Tukiwaho
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O Whakaaro (2010– )
Episode:
Episode #1.7
Talk-Show
Is wider Aotearoa disrespecting the Haka? Has the over-use of the Haka robbed it of its mana? Kapa Haka exponents Maurits Kelderman and Valance Smith join Tainui to discuss this topic.
Director: Rangi Rangitukunoa | Star: Tainui Tukiwaho
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O Whakaaro (2010– )
Episode:
Episode #1.8
Talk-Show
Are we losing the gift of te reo? Tainui questions whether making it compulsory in schools would keep the language alive.
Director: Rangi Rangitukunoa | Star: Tainui Tukiwaho
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O Whakaaro (2010– )
Episode:
Episode #1.9
Talk-Show
Aroha in Aotearoa - are wahine and tane from different planets when it comes to love? It's a battle of the sexes with Aroha Hathaway and John Leota going at it. Who will come out on top?
Director: Rangi Rangitukunoa | Star: Tainui Tukiwaho