Whakamīere - Reo Māori Stories

The wolf accuses the fox of having stolen some meat, but whose side will the ape judge take when both sides are just as dishonest as the other? Translation by Taurapa

A wolf is left for dead by some dogs, and is his dying breaths, he asks for help from the sheep. Is he hypocritical in his asking for help though? Translation by Taurapa

The lion, devious as always, tries his luck and capturing a horse for dinner. What's his cunning plan, and how does it work out for him? Translation by Taurapa

A young man is asked as to why he struggles with deciding whether or not to get up and out of bed. Translation by Taurapa

The wind and the sun challenge each other to figure out who is the stronger of the two. Perhaps, though, strength is not always what's required to come out on top. Translation by Taurapa

While walking down a road together, two men turn to talk about the heroes of their respective cities, with each showing a bit of bias. Who really is the better hero, though - Hercules, or Theseus? Translation by Taurapa

Pū, Kiritopa Rōpene and all their hoa embark on an "expotition" to find the North Pole. Things go awry, Īō feels sorry for himself, and Rū goes for a swim. Translation by Taurapa

An ass greets a boar with impudence, and although violence is the boar's initial reaction, the ass is taught a lesson he will remember. Translation by Taurapa

A mule has a wonderful life and is proud of his heritage, but things take a change and his mind shifts. Translation by Taurapa

Ever jumped into something without really thinking too much about it first? Well, the hunter did, and it wasn't the best idea. He sets a trap for a fox and all seems fine until his concentration lapses. Translation by Taurapa

Falcons and geese clearly live different lives, and although the falcon might be ignorant of this, he is quickly reminded by the goose. Translation by Taurapa

The frog and mouse are good friends, and enjoy each other's company. The frog extends an invitation to the mouse to visit him, but things take a turn for the worse. Translation by Taurapa

Two men, one envious, and one covetous, try to out-do each other for their own selfish benefit. Translation by Taurapa

Wondering why the little dog was favoured so much by their master, the ass tries to imitate. Things turn sour quickly, though, and a servant needs to intervene. Translation by Taurapa

We continue our journey to Oz with te Upoko 2 from Te Kirimatarau Mīharo o Oz. Translation by Taurapa

Two soldiers are ambushed, one is afraid, the other, however, is not. He quickly gets a harsh word from his companion in response to his actions. Translation by Taurapa

A classic dispute between two men over a woman leads to bloodshed, and a curious request comes from the fallen man. Why does he make this request with his dying breath? Translation by Taurapa

We've all heard of Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing, but did you know that Aesop wrote a kōrero about this same kaupapa 2000 years earlier?` Translation by Taurapa

While cooped up at his home during a paticularly bad storm, the man makes some difficult decisions to help feed his family. Evidently, the dogs become wary of him. Translation by Taurapa

The lynx is known for having incredible eyesight, but the mole has ears which are equally as sensitive. Who then is likeliest to evade danger? Translation by Taurapa

A greedy man tries to find the secret of his goose's golden eggs, but he makes a grave mistake. Translation by Taurapa

Jupiter decides to hold a seemingly innocent lottery, but may have an ulterior motive. He comes up with a plan to put people's minds at ease, though. Translation by Taurapa

Join us as we step onto the yellow brick road and begin our journey to the land of Oz with Te Kirimatarau Mīharo o Oz. In this episode, we start at the very beginning, with L. Frank Baum’s own introduction, followed by Chapter One of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz in te reo Māori. Translation by Taurapa

It's always hard picking a favourite fruit when they're all delicious! Peach and Apple get into an argument about who is the better fruit. Translation by Taurapa

The kōkopu nui is carried out to sea and learns an important lesson from the new fishes he meets. Translation by Taurapa

Being greedy will often come back to bite oneself, and the dog finds this out the hard way. Translation by Taurapa

The cat catches himself a nice little meal, and the cock pleads his case. Will the cat listen though? Translation by Taurapa

Beavers are clever creatures, and this paki poto is another example of their presence of mind. Sometimes self preservation is more important than other things. Translation by Taurapa

While being chased by a lion, a bull seeks refuge in a cave, but is confronted by a bold goat who has other plans. Translation by Taurapa

A fox is being hunted and comes across a man who helps him, or at least the fox believes he will help. Translation by Taurapa

Pū, Punua and Rāpeti are not too sure about two new creatures who have appeared in the woods. They decide that kidnapping Pēpi Rū from Kānga is probably the best idea. Translation by Taurapa

The creatures of the night are caught gossiping and given a warning by the sun. Translation by Taurapa

A fawn asks its father about his fear of dogs, and puts forth a reasonable argument so as to help him set aside his fears. Translation by Taurapa

A poor unfortunate child is bitten by a snake while playing at home, and their father takes matters into his own hands. Translation by Taurapa

The viper slithers its way into a smith's shop looking for food, but makes a poor choice. Translation by Taurapa

The ant gets stuck and nearly drowns but finds a friend in the dove. How ever can the ant repay the dove for its help? Translation by Taurapa

A dolphin is chasing a flying-fish but gets into strife when he finds himself in shallow waters. Translation by Taurapa

A hungry little mouse finds himself a nice stash of corn on which he can feast, but he might have gone a little too far in satisfying his hunger. Translation by Taurapa

A short kōrero about a coachman and his wagon, and how some might perceive grumblers and complainers. Translation by Taurapa

A slave is confronted by a lion seeking his help for a wounded foot. Should he help the lion or run away? Translation by Taurapa

The Invisible Collection by Stefan Zweig - An art dealer from Berlin, visits an old customer who purchased many items from his store long ago. Something seems a little off though when he encounters the old man, and it doesn’t take long to realise too that his wife and daughter have a secret of their own as well. Translation by Taurapa

A man is cast ashore, and understandably, is upset with the sea for being so rough. He may not be right, though, in placing his blame there. Translation by Taurapa

Our 100th episode has this troublesome threesome go out hunting. There seems to be some confusion as to how the spoils of the hunt ought to be divided. Who gets it right, and who gets it wrong? Translation by Taurapa

A weasel is captured by a farmer. Can he escape with his life? Translation by Taurapa

The Miser's life-long savings go missing, but after receiving advice from a neighbour, perhaps it isn't quite the end of the world. Translation by Taurapa

The Prince is unfortunately confined to a tower by the King, and gets fed up with his confinement. Translation by Taurapa

A farmer tries to manage the pests snacking on his crops, but the poor harmless Stork gets caught up in the wrong crowd.

The fox, ever so sly, baits the newly elected ape king.

A boy-cum-thief has his life changed when sentenced to hanging. He has some parting words to share with us though. Translation by Taurapa

Celebrating 50 years of Te Wiki o te reo Māori! Pū and Punua both find out that their friend Īō is celebrating his birthday, and they need to figure out what to give him as a gift. Things quickly go awry though! Translation by Taurapa