Ever seen a crab and wondered why they move sideways?

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The Kārearea, being the sweet-talker that he is, talks his way into a dovecote. The Kūkupa instantly regret it!

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A farmer stumbles across a snake in the middle of winter and takes him home to help him out...

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We all know the story: a vain Emperor who only cares about showing off his new clothes, hires two swindlers who promise him the finest suit of clothes. But nobody can see the clothes!

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Even though the Man was allowed to have two Wives, it may not have been such a great idea... A light-hearted warning about what can happen if one is caught in the middle of two!

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A peacock complains to an atua that he's unhappy with his voice and that everyone laughs at him when he makes a sound, but neglects to realise the gifts he already has.

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A kōrero about two frogs who must leave their dried-up kāinga in search of a new home, and how me must be careful when looking for solutions.

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A paki poto about tinihanga and deceit, and getting caught. Listen to this week's episode to learn a new kīanga reo Māori as well.

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O Henry's classic short story is about a young couple determined secretly to surprise each other with a special gift despite their limited resources. Unaware of the other's plans, they each make a personal sacrifice to make their gift possible. It is a timeless story of generosity, sacrifice, and love. Cherished by readers for more than a century, this story is recognised as one of the greatest tales of all time.

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A short fable around picking your battles, and what can happen if you don't choose wisely.

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