The River

When a young woman, Mihi, vanishes, three estranged cousins reunite to solve the mystery of her disappearance, with all paths leading to a river that flows both ways: Waihara.

Produced for Whakaata Māori and RNZ by Pito Productions

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Returning

Episode 1
Aria Hikirangi returns home to Kingswood to help find Mihi. The search is on. What clues lay beneath the surface?
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Piano

Episode 2
No one in Kingswood seems to know where Mihi is. Aria finds a diary which changes everything.
Ghostly sickly green feathers are reminiscent of churning water, the word "Two" is imposed over the image.

Sirens

Episode 3
Kui Connie reveals sinister information about Mihi's mother and the missing women of Kingswood.
Ghostly sickly green feathers are reminiscent of churning water, the word "Three" is imposed over the image.

Stories

Episode 4
Aria finds herself in danger, alone at the riverside. Did she stumble across a suspect? A body is found at the river.
Ghostly sickly green feathers are reminiscent of churning water, the word "Four" is imposed over the image.

Pikopiko

Episode 5
Drama unfolds at the tangi, and the elusive J is finally revealed.
Ghostly sickly green feathers are reminiscent of churning water, in the corner is a staring avian eye. The word "Five" is imposed over the image.

Hurhuru Manu

Episode 6
The comet has arrived-you're in for a big surprise.
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Introducing: The River

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When a young woman, Mihi, vanishes, three estranged cousins reunite to solve the mystery of her disappearance, with all paths leading to a river that flows both ways: Waihara.
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