On-line Te Reo Māori Dictionary

I toomuri maatou, i te mea i puni te huarahi i ngaa horonga
We were late because the road was blocked by slips

I toomuri maatou i te puni·nga ai o te huarahi i ngaa horonga
the road from the(pl) slip ‘We were late because of the blocking of the road by slips

Ahakoa i tae toomuri mai koutou, hei aha!
Although you arrived late, never mind!

I paatai mai a ia mehemea toomuri a ia, kaaore raanei
He asked whether he was late or not