5:33Episode 211
Paki Poto - Aesop - Ngā Wuruhi me ngā Hipi
In an attempt to settle their qualms, and to establish peace between themselves, the wolves meet with the sheep to discuss a proposal. Translation by Taurapa
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4:35Episode 210
Paki Poto - Aesop - Te Kurī i te Whare Hōiho
A dog makes himself comfortable in a manger, and it seems is perfectly content with not making any friends either. Translation by Taurapa
Whakarongo6:14Episode 209
Paki Poto - Aesop - Te Ngeru me ngā Tiu
A sparrow and cat that have grown up together are the best of friends. Then, one day, the sparrow needs the cat's help! Translation by Taurapa
Whakarongo5:38Episode 208
Paki Poto - Aesop - Te Wuruhi me te Pōkiha
A wolf is elected to be the leader of the wolves and foxes, and he has some advice for all his followers. One follower calls him out though. Translation by Taurapa
Whakarongo21:51Episode 207
Raurangi - Pakiwaitara - O. Henry - Te Koha a ngā Ruānuku
Irony, generosity and the search for the perfect Christmas gift - O. Henry's masterpiece has us wondering where the story is going right to the very end. Translation by Taurapa
Whakarongo22:45Episode 206
Raurangi - Pakiwaitara - AA Milne - Wini-te-Pū, Upoko 1
Raurangi takes us back to where it all began, with Wini-te-Pū, Upoko 1. This episode was originally released in Te Wiki o te Reo Māori in 2024, and introduces us to Pū and some of his friends. Translation by Taurapa
Whakarongo12:39Episode 205
Raurangi - Pakiwaitara - Kate Chopin - Te Kōrero Mō Tētahi Hāora
A look back at Kate Chopin's The Story of an Hour - a story in which a woman's life seems to completely change forever over the course of only an hour. Translation by Taurapa
Whakarongo1:19:56Episode 204
Raurangi - Pakiwaitara - Arthur Conan Doyle - Hēraka Hāumi - Te Mahi Mātātoa a te Pēne Tongitongi
We revisit a Sherlock Holmes classic that is widely considered to be one of the best Sherlock Holmes stories both by fans and the author himself. Te Mahi Mātātoa a te Pēne Tongitongi has twists and turns you don't expect, and is a joy to read... and re-read! Translation by Taurapa
Whakarongo33:40Episode 203
Raurangi - Pakiwaitara - Shirley Jackson - Te Rota
We've pulled out a thriller from the archives. This episode features The Lottery by Shirley Jackson - a dark and mysterious pakiwaitara that may have even been the inspiration for The Hunger Games. Translation by Taurapa
Whakarongo18:07Episode 202
Raurangi - Pakiwaitara - Hans Christian Andersen - Ngā Kākahu Hōu o te Ariki
Continuing on with our Raurangi series, we revisit a Pakiwaitara which was originally published in January 2025. A family favourite that has endured for nearly 200 years. Translation by Taurapa
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