Seasons & Episodes
Episode 1
Tunohopu, a Kairākau from Ngāti Whakaue, falls into a deadly feud between two opposing warlords. Tunohopu is caught in
Episode 2
Te Matapihi o Rehua, a famous Kairākau of Ngāti Whakaue, is called on to defend his village in single combat against a
Episode 3
This is a story of a son, Herea of Tuwharetoa, who is forever trying to escape his father's shadow, even after his death
Episode 4
Mawaketaupo has a secret, the kawa of Tau-ma-ihi-o-rongo. He also has a son who feels he is ready to learn that secret.
Episode 5
Sometimes, in order to protect a vast area, one must become more than a man. This is an origin story of Haukeka, a dark
Episode 6
Takurua, a young Kairākau from Ngati Taka - Te Piri Rakau, wants nothing more than to join the rest of his men on a fis
Episode 7
Part 1 of 2: Poupoutahi is the orthodox position of all Toa, as it affords the greatest amount of body coverage and prot
Episode 8
Part 2 of 2: Te-O-Tane with the help of Rekareka, having disposed of Takapuai, is called on by the old warlord, Tapuwae
Episode 9
We go behind the scenes and hear from the cast and crew of Kairākau.
Episode 1
Early 20th Century Aotearoa, land and resources are scarce. To secure peace for his tribe, Ngāti Awa Chief Te Ramaapaku
Episode 2
An unwelcome stranger crosses a tribal boundary forcing Ngāti Rangitihi Chief Tionga to react with caution to a possibl
Episode 3
Uncertainty prevails after a failed attempt on Chief Te Ramaapakura’s life. Ruamahu settles into life with Te Ao and i
Episode 4
A grief stricken Te Ramaapakura ventures into unknown territory. Tionga faces the loss of one of his own while Te Purewa
Episode 5
Te Purewa declares war while Ruamahu is consumed by revenge. Te Huru’s loyalty is questioned and Tionga is lured into
Episode 6
Ruamahu settles the score as the battle at Pukekaikāhu erupts. Mokonuiārangi must choose between securing peace for hi
TE ROTO A TARA
It's the early 1820s, The northern tribes have muskets from the white man. They begin to invade other tribes and eventua
MOKOIA
Ngāpuhi decimate Te Arawa at Mokoia Island. Te Aokapurangi, the sacred female, saves her people of Ngāti Rangiwewehi.
TE WHITU O TŪ
Whareumu leads Te Wera Hauraki and his warriors to his tribe of Kahungunu. Te Heuheu marches further into Kahungunu kill
KAIUKU
Whareumu and Tahu return to their home village, from where they were taken by Hauraki. Te Heuheu of Tūwharetoa lays sie
E MOHO E
The war between Pareihe of Kahungunu and Te Heuheu of Tūwharetoa rages on for many years. Pareihe, fully armed with mus
TE ROTO O TE TARA II
Pareihe, Te Hapuku and Tiakitai have built an army and, with revenge on their minds, they return to Te Roto-a-Tara. Hihi
Episode 1
When her father’s people turn on their chief and his entire family, Te Ataakura must run for her life, leaving behind
Episode 2
Born and raised to seek revenge and reclaim his birthright, Tūwhakairiora grows into a ruthless lone wolf. But given hi
Episode 3
Marriage to Ruataupare comes at a price: Tūwhakairiora finds himself caught in a political dog fight, as a spy reports
Episode 4
Tūwhakairiora sets out to eliminate all who don’t support him – only to be offered the chance to save someone he on
Episode 5
On the eve of the deciding battle, Tūwhakairiora is caught up in unexpected mind games with an enemy that’s never bee
Episode 6
The climactic battle begins – Tūwhakairiora takes on his deceitful enemy, encounters betrayal, heartbreak, and an omi
