Tinirau and Kae

Hinauri, sister to the Māui brothers, had married Irawaru, who was transformed into a dog by Māui-tikitiki.

She does not drown but is cast ashore at the home of Tinirau, where she attracts his attention by muddying the pools he uses as mirrors.

When her child Tūhuruhuru is born, the ritual birth ceremony is performed by Kae, a priest.

Then the women sing a magic song which puts Kae into a deep sleep, and carry him back to Motutapu.

In a South Island account, Tinirau, mounted on Tutunui, meets Kae, who is in a canoe.