Read the legend of Hinemoa and Tūtānekai in the original Māori beside a clear English translation, one sentence at a time. One of the best-known traditional stories of Aotearoa New Zealand, it tells of Hinemoa's daring swim across Lake Rotorua to Mokoia Island to reach the man she loved, guided only by the sound of his flute.

Every sentence is aligned Māori-to-English, so you always know exactly what you are reading. Tap any word for an instant definition, listen to natural audio in both languages, and follow the highlighted word alignment as the story is read aloud. It is an ideal way for beginners and improving learners to enjoy real Māori storytelling without getting lost.

This reader is part of a growing collection of bilingual story apps that pair timeless tales with modern language-learning tools. Start with this classic legend and read your way into te reo Māori, one sentence at a time.