2. (verb) to rush, dash, hurry.
Ka kite a ia i tētahi taniwha e hīrere haere ana ki te wāhi kei reira nei te moana ināianei (TAH 17:44). / He saw a taniwha rushing along to the place where there is a lake now.
3. (noun) waterfall, torrent, shower (bathroom).
Ka pēnā tonu te nui o te moni, me te hīrere wai e maringi mai ana i runga i ngā maunga (TM 23/4/1881:1). / You think there will be a lot of money, like a waterfall pouring forth on the mountains.