Highlights Sept 20 – Sept 26 2009
KAI TIME ON THE ROAD – Sunday September 20 at 7.00 PM
The fertile lands of Te Teko are well known for its fields of sweetcorn, and one delicacy that has been around for many years is kaanga pirau. Chef Pete Peeti combines the best of all worlds – travel, good food and great company.
WALK ON WATER (SUNDAY FEATURE) (2004) – Sunday September 20 at 9.00 PM
Eyal is an Israeli Mossad agent on a mission to kill Alfred Himmelman, an ex-Nazi officer, who might still be alive. But Eyal’s values are challenged when he befriends Alfred’s grandson Axel.
NATIVE AFFAIRS – Monday September 21 at 8.00 PM
Educational, informed and serious current affairs. Julian Wilcox presents regional and national stories from a Maori perspective, as well as international indigenous news.
AUNTY MOVES IN – Monday September 21 at 9.00 PM
Series premiere! Families call on some big-hearted but practical ‘aunties’ to help them through the rocky terrain of modern life, from money woes to health problems and love life troubles. Featuring Amiria Reriti and Ata Te Kanawa. Tonight: Feeling Good: Aunties Amiria and special guest auntie Ella Henry support a woman undergoing breast cancer treatment as she recaptures her self-esteem and zest for life.
JAMMIN IN THE MIDDLE (INTERNATIONAL DRAMA) - Tuesday September 22 at 8.30 PM
An Australian-Arab family is caught between two cultures in this rollicking tale of rap, cars, comedy, and finding romance in Sydney's little Lebanon.
WARRANT OF FITNESS – Tuesday September 22 at 9.30 PM
Health information series from a Maori perspective, presented by Dr Lance O’Sullivan and Dr Lily Fraser. Tonight: When a loved one dies suddenly, the legal processes can be an added struggle on top of the natural grief.
BREAKERS NBL – Thursday September 24 at 9.30 PM
Season premiere! Get behind the NZ Breakers with free-to-air coverage of the Australian National Basketball League 2009-2010 season. Commentary from Chris Tupu and Brendon Pongia. Tonight: Breakers vs Taipans.
THE WIND IN THE EVENING (2004) – Saturday September 26 at 9.00 PM
A hypnotic and invigorating human tale from Italy about gay discrimination, the rise in domestic terror and what happens to the victims of loved ones when they are left alone. (Italian with English subtitles)
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