1) Māori mythology 
In Māori mythology, Hinauri is the sister of Māui and the wife of Irawaru. Māui becomes annoyed with Irawaru and stretches out his limbs, turning him into a dog. When Hinauri asks Māui if he has seen her husband, Māui tells her to call `Moi! Moi!” whereupon the poor dog runs up, and Hinauri, learning the truth, throws herself into the sea.....