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’.

Cliff Curtis
as Tāwharau ‘Taffy’

Jay Ryan
as Gallagher

Manu Bennett
as Kimiora

Simone Kessell
as Maria

Poroaki Merritt-McDonald
as Waikura/Rusty

Roimata Fox
as Hārata

Ria Paki
as Blake

Tame Iti
as Tame Iti

Xavier Horan
as STG 'Ren' Renata

Andrew Cottle
as STG Phil