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Highlight for Week 41, 2007 - Oct 8th to 14th

WARRANT OF FITNESS (HEALTH) - Saturday, Sep 8th at 8p.m.
Sleep Apnoea: At the age of nine, Taonga Tangaere (Ngati Porou) was diagnosed with a life-threatening sleeping disorder – a condition usually associated with adults – and sleeps every night attached to a machine. He shares his battle to reclaim the night.

ITI POUNAMU (NZ SHORT FILMS) - Monday, Oct 8th at 9:30p.m.
Avondale Dogs: A young boy grapples with something bigger than he realises: the love within himself brought into focus through his relationship with his dying mother and this love's power of transcendence in times of pain and loss. A multi-award winning film.

WAKA REO (LANGUAGE) - Tuesday, Oct 9th at 8p.m.
One down and 13 contestants to go as the fight to learn Maori continues in this reality competition with a twist. Age and bikinis battle in the beach challenge – so who will talk their way towards the $10,000 grand prize?

THAMANYA: A HOPE FOR BURMA (INTERNATIONAL DOCO) - Tuesday, Oct 9th at 8:30p.m.
Thamanya Sayadaw became a Buddhist monk at the age of 67 and from his hilltop retreat, his Buddhist principles have created a utopian communal settlement offering a uniquely religious lifestyle.

MARAE DIY - Wednesday, Oct 10th at 8:30p.m.
The series finale takes a behind-the-scenes look at the show that has helped transform more than 30 marae communities around the country. See how the DIY momentum continues after the cameras stop rolling.

NBL: HARVEY NORMAN NZ BREAKERS - Thursday, Oct 11th at 8p.m.
 repeats Saturday October 13 at 1.30 PMMore high-energy, high-excitement on-court basketball action from Australia’s Hummer Championship NBL when the NZ Breakers take on the Townsville Crocs at Auckland’s North Shore Events Centre.  

MAORIOKE – FRIDAY OCTOBER 12 AT 8.30 PM - Friday, Oct 12th at 8:30p.m.
The nationwide talent search is back! The best new vocalists from around the country line up for the fourth series of this popular singing competition in a bid to take out the title and $10,000 cash prize.

MAUMAHARA – SATURDAY OCTOBER 13 AT 8.00 PM - Saturday, Oct 13th at 8p.m.
Religion: Tawhao Tioke (Tuhoe) was only six years old when he and his family moved to the Urewera with Maori prophet, Rua Kenana. He shares his memories in this kaumatua show along with elders from the Ratana, Pai Marire, Catholic and Presbyterian religions.

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