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Highlight for Week 18, 2008 - Apr 28th to May 4th

HAA (YOUTH) - Monday, Apr 28th at 6:30p.m.

 Monday to Saturday

Series premiere of the high-energy info-tainment magazine programme for young teenagers with the latest trends and news in youth culture. Presented by Kimo Houltham, Naomi Bradfield, Sara-lina Brown, Jay Wanakore and Nicole Douglas.

NATIVE AFFAIRS (CURRENT AFFAIRS) - Monday, Apr 28th at 8p.m.
The second series of educational, informed and serious current affairs. Julian Wilcox returns to present regional and national stories from a Maori perspective as well as international indigenous news. 

NGATI TUMATAUENGA - Monday, Apr 28th at 9p.m.
New! Reality series that follows young Maori recruits with the New Zealand Army.  Tonight: New recruits face the army’s grueling basic training camp at Waiouru. 

TAKATAPUI - Monday, Apr 28th at 9:30p.m.
Tune into queer life Maori-style with the only fabulous, funky and informative show in Aotearoa for gay, lesbian and transgender Maori. Tonight: Coming out, HIV/AIDS and tikanga – young people in the takatapui community give their views on the big issues.

KETE ARONUI (ARTS) - Tuesday, Apr 29th at 8p.m.
Art series which showcases talented New Zealand artists from a wide range of disciplines. Tonight: Sculptor Shona Rapira Davies who shares her recent loss, grief and injustice.

MAID IN AMERICA (INTERNATIONAL DOCO) - Tuesday, Apr 29th at 8:30p.m.
They clean other people’s homes and raise other families’ children, often leaving their own families behind.  An intimate look into the lives of three Latina immigrants working as nannies and housekeepers in Los Angeles.

TE TAONGA O TAKU NGAKAU (NZ DOCO) - Wednesday, Apr 30th at 8:30p.m.
Tere Harrison takes us on a journey that combines education, information and te reo Maori to bring insights into the importance of tamariki Maori within Maori society. (Maori language with English language subtitles)

NGATI NRL (SPORTS) - Thursday, May 1st at 8p.m.
Back by popular demand! Another series of the sports show that bears witness to the lives of talented Maori and Pacific Island hopefuls as they battle it out on the Australian league fields. 

BROMASTERS - Thursday, May 1st at 10p.m.
Bromasters Brent Mio and Te Hamua Nikora tag team their talents in this entertainment series presented by gamemaster Lanita Ririnui-Ryan. Tonight: Special guests Ewen Gilmour and Oliver Driver are in the house.

POIUKA O AOTEAROA 2008 (SPORTS) - Sunday, May 4th at 2p.m.
Coverage of the 2008 softball season including the National Softball League and the men’s world qualifying championships. Today: Auckland take on Wellington in the national men’s league final played at Wellington’s Hataitai Park in March. 

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