The Raid

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’.

Cast

Cliff Curtis

Tāwharau ‘Taffy’

Jay Ryan

Gallagher

Manu Bennett

Kimiora

Simone Kessell

Maria

Poroaki Merritt-McDonald

Waikura/Rusty

Roimata Fox

Hārata

Ria Paki

Blake

N/A

Tame Iti

Tame Iti

Xavier Horan

STG 'Ren' Renata

Andrew Cottle

STG Phil

Byron Coll

Jarrod

N/A

Cinzia Maioha Jonathan

Dr. Foon