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- Truly obsessed by the power of music, Wayne Anderson is no ordinary man. He's a man with a dream: a dream to one day break into the music scene and release an album; an album of covers versions of the Evergreens, Tom Jones, Englebert Humperdink and Tony Christie. With his inexperienced yet committed manager Orlando giving his all to see Wayne succeed, this is a journey into the very heart of the New Zealand dream. Two men with a cause, two men fighting against public indifference, two men who refuse to give up.
- Each week Professor John Watt takes you to the forefront of New Zealand science, asking big questions,exploring the major breakthroughs and going over some of the world-changing discoveries happening here in New Zealand. John will meet and rub shoulders with some of the top minds in the country and go behind the scenes at major research centers introducing viewers to ground breaking and mind blowing world of science and technology.
- Over 13 stunning episodes we get to know the dedicated and diverse group of Maori professionals and iwi health workers providing services for Maori in and around scenic Whanganui. It's a series full of drama and emotion, set in a region that offers health workers unique challenges - from urbanisation to restricted access into some of New Zealand's most isolated communities.
- In this touching documentary Kurdish refugee Sirwan Namo travels across the world from New Zealand to Iraq in order to reconnect with the family he was forced to leave in 1982. When Sirwan Namo was just a boy his family fled from Iraq during the Kurdish genocide of Saddam Husseins' regime. He and his family would eventually find a new home in New Zealand as political refugees. Now, in the face of escalating violence, Sirwan risks his life to retrace his journey to freedom and to fulfill his promise to be reunited with his dying grandmother. Relocated Mountains takes the viewer on a personal journey through the Middle East and into Iraq, offering a rare opportunity to witness the reality of life in and around the war-zone, while giving insight into the Kurds, a people who have lived through one of the most devastating dictatorships in modern history.
- He left legendary NRL club the Manly Warringah Sea-Eagles twenty years ago after suffering a massive brain hemorrhage but Kiwi super Coach Graham Lowe has returned, this time as CEO, to finish what he started in a dramatic new series.
- Rodeo Kaupoai follows a group of genuine Kiwi cowboys as they battle it out through the summer Rodeo circuit. The dream to be crowned Cowboy of the Year. These characters are truly remarkable athletes who compete not only with each other but with the bulls and horses who make up Rodeo. Rodeo Kaupoai gives us a backstage pass to this exhilarating world.1000kg Bucking Bulls who actually travel the rodeo circuit with the cowboys, bulls who have their own names and fan clubs. We meet the Barrel racers a super competitive competition for the cowgirls where the difference between 1st and 4th is about half a second and a glimpse into what it takes to truly be called a cowboy.
- Action packed wrestling series where sports meets entertainment with Kiwi Impact Pro Wrestling
- This Documentary tells the extraordinary story of a boy from small-town New Zealand who, not only became an American Football legend but a key figure in US missile defense. This intimate documentary explores the career of one of New Zealand's unsung Maori heroes who, has made his presence felt- in no small way- on the world stage. Charting Riki's momentous journey as a South Island boy in the 60's to the Super Bowl hero and beyond. This intriguing documentary covers Riki's whole career tracking his transition from the San Francisco 49ers into his current role in the world of missile defense systems.
- Truly obsessed by the power of music, Wayne Anderson is no ordinary man. He's a man with a dream: a dream to one day break into the music scene and release an album; an album of covers versions of the Evergreens, Tom Jones, Englebert Humperdink and Tony Christie. With his inexperienced yet committed manager Orlando giving his all to see Wayne succeed, this is a journey into the very heart of the New Zealand dream. Two men with a cause, two men fighting against public indifference, two men who refuse to give up.
- 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.
- Glory Days rejoins Wayne, the sexy singer of songs, 18 months after the fickle finger of fate has pulled the trappings of fame out from under him. Wayne is back out on the rest home circuit and his trusty manager, Orlando, has been forced to take a job at the K'Road Carpark. An intimate portrait of a man and his dream, Wayne Anderson: Glory Days is a heart-warming tale of the everyday folk who truly believe in Wayne and the determination they have to put South Auckland's finest voice back on the map and pull off one of the most audacious comebacks in pop history. Glory Days is champagne television and a timely reminder to us all that dreams only die if we let them.
- 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 Mellow a Keep it 18 campaigner and Drug Free World representative Te Rata Hikairo face off.
- 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.
- Facebook and Bebo; what are we up to online? Tainui asks if cyberspace a safe place for our tamariki to play.
- 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.
- Join Tainui and his guests as they discuss whether Graffiti is a legitimate art form or just a neighborhood crime.
- 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 Lynn Lawton and long-term beneficiary Cheryl Rangi give us first hand insight on how being on a benefit is not always a choice.
- 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.
- Is moko really just skin deep? Tainui chats with ta moko practitioners Henriata Nicholas and Colin Taylor about fashion versus whakapa.
- 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.
- 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.
- Tainui talks careers, dreams and life on the outside with the school leavers of tomorrow.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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?
- 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.
- Manu from play school is one, are you too? Join the Whakaaro team as they try to define what a Plastic Maori is.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Are we losing the gift of te reo? Tainui questions whether making it compulsory in schools would keep the language alive.
- 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?
- Ever Wondered...? How much do we really know about the human brain and what's new when it comes to treatments for brain disease? Scientist, TV host and our own guide to the human brain, Dr John Watt introduces us to some key players in the world of brain research who are adopting some new innovative ways of looking at the human brain and developing treatments for Alzheimer's Disease and Strokes. A half hour of television you'd be wiser not to miss.