

Drama · Action
Overview
Inspired by actual events, MURU is the story of a local Police Sergeant ‘Taffy’ Tāwharau, who must choose between duty to his badge or his people, when the Government invoke antiterrorism powers to launch an armed raid on Taffy’s remote Urewera community, on a school day. This gripping action drama is not a re-creation, but a response to the 2007 Tūhoe raids. MURU is a Māori concept for 'forgiveness’.
Top Cast


Cliff Curtis
Cliff Curtis
Tāwharau ‘Taffy’
Cliff Curtis
Tāwharau ‘Taffy’


Jay Ryan
Jay Ryan
Gallagher
Jay Ryan
Gallagher


Manu Bennett
Manu Bennett
Kimiora
Manu Bennett
Kimiora


Simone Kessell
Simone Kessell
Maria
Simone Kessell
Maria


Poroaki Merritt-McDonald
Poroaki Merritt-McDonald
Waikura/Rusty
Poroaki Merritt-McDonald
Waikura/Rusty


Roimata Fox
Roimata Fox
Hārata
Roimata Fox
Hārata


Ria Paki
Ria Paki
Blake
Ria Paki
Blake
Tame Iti
Tame Iti
Tame Iti
Tame Iti
Tame Iti


Xavier Horan
Xavier Horan
STG 'Ren' Renata
Xavier Horan
STG 'Ren' Renata


Andrew Cottle
Andrew Cottle
STG Phil
Andrew Cottle
STG Phil
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