After finding footage of a camper being abducted by a large hairy creature, the cops decide to head for the bush. Sarge believes it to be a Maero or Sasquatch-type creature from Maori mythology.

The Kiwi cop comedy tackles another legend this week with reported sightings of a Bigfoot-type creature, but this time it’s the outskirts of Wellington rather than the forests of North America.

O’Leary, Minogue and Maaka are joined by Anton the Park Ranger (an on form Rhys Darby, Flight of the Conchords) and during their adventure they trip out on hallucinogenic Class A mushrooms, have an argument because it’s getting too intense… in tents! As always, we’re not shortchanged in the monster stakes, but how do you set about arresting a giant, feral man-beast?

Verdict: The regulars have a lot of fun with the outdoors setting, ably supported by guest star Darby. And while the Bigfoot isn’t quite Harry and the Hendersons quality (think more Six Million Dollar Man version), he/she/it is a fun addition to the show’s bestiary. 7/10

Nick Joy