In Jan 1827, Hongi is shot while pursuing those fleeing from Taratara Pā. He survives the initial wound but finally succumbs to the injury and dies in the first week of March the following year, 1828. This episode looks at snapshots of this period.

References:
Augustus Earle's account, page 62; http://www.enzb.auckland.ac.nz/docume...
Captain Peter Dillon's Account, Page 331: http://www.enzb.auckland.ac.nz/docume...
Richard Cruise's account, P19; http://www.enzb.auckland.ac.nz/docume...
Wakahuia Series on Hongi Hika...Mahoe 29:15 ;    • WAKA HUIA  HŌNGI HIKA FULL EPISODE  

Hongi Hika, Peter Dillon, Augustus Earle, Richard Cruise, Ngati Pou, Maratea, Rongo, Tangiwhare, Hariata