An old woman with bad eyesight calls on the doctor to help cure her ailment. He is sneaky though and takes advantage of her bad eyes.
Translation by Taurapa
161. Paki Poto - Aesop - Te Rāka me Āna Pīpī
12/05/2026 | 10 mins.
A mother lark is wary of leaving her young ones in a field of nearly-ripe wheat lest it be reaped before they have fledged. She tells them to keep their ears open to the goings on, and to report back to her.
Translation by Taurapa
160. Paki Poto - Aesop - Te Kaikōpere me te Kūkupa
09/05/2026 | 4 mins.
The fate of an archer, while out hunting a dove, is quickly changed by a hidden danger.
Translation by Taurapa
159. Paki Poto - Aesop - Te Pūkeko me ngā Tame Heihei
05/05/2026 | 4 mins.
After being captured, and having its wings clipped, a pūkeko is placed in a yard with gamecocks. He quickly learns about their fierce nature.
Translation by Taurapa
158. Paki Poto - Aesop - Ko Waimarie me te Tama
02/05/2026 | 4 mins.
A boy falls asleep after a long day of play, and nearly falls down a well.
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