In Māori mythology, Hinauri is the sister of Māui and the wife of Irawaru.
Moi!” whereupon the poor dog runs up, and Hinauri, learning the truth, throws herself into the sea.
[1][2] After drifting, Hinauri comes ashore at Wairarawa, where she is found by the brothers Ihuatamai and Ihuwareware.
They restore her to health and take her as a wife, and Hinauri conceives a child by Ihuatamai.
Her brother Māuimua, also known as Rupe, comes searching for her and finds her on the day she gives birth, whereupon he flies her and her baby up to heaven to live with Rehua.