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

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

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