The Raid

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’.

Cast

Cliff Curtis

Tāwharau ‘Taffy’

Jay Ryan

Gallagher

Manu Bennett

Kimiora

Simone Kessell

Maria

Poroaki Merritt-McDonald

Waikura/Rusty