Language
Pakeha on the reo waka
Will the Maori language blossom if many more Pakeha jump on the reo waka? Not necessarily, according to Alison Jones, a professor at Te Puna Wananga, the School of Maori and Indigenous Education at… Audio
Tamariki Māori excelling in kōhanga reo, kura kaupapa - report
It's been a day of celebration for kōhanga reo and kura kaupapa leaders with a new report highlighting the success of the Māori immersion education model.
Word: Confusables and verbing weirds
On Monday night's we look at words - in all their wonderful weirdness, because the English language certainly is a very odd mix of languages and concepts. Audio
Te reo Māori construction training programme aims to build connections
The pilot initiative was launched today in Kirikiriroa and aims to connect with Māori students interested in the industry.
Elizabeth Stokoe: The art of conversation analysis
Nineties sitcom Friends has had far-reaching cultural impact over the decades, finding itself at the centre of rolling fashion trends and loads of scholarly analysis. But Elizabeth Stokoe found the… Audio
The melting pot that makes up the Nu Zild accent
The New Zealand accent is a potpourri of international diversity, and it continues to evolve. Audio
The Weekend Panel with Josie Pagani and Louis Houlbrooke
Joining us on the Panel this morning are Josie Pagani and Louis Houlbrooke. Among other topics, they'll be looking at Jake Bezzant and his purported behaviour online and Naomi Osaka's pullout from the… Audio
Rekindling memories and righting wrongs: writers on Sāmoan Language Week
Sāmoan authors say their language is more than just a means of communication, but also a way to build confidence among their fellow youth.
Samoan language week - some basic phrases we can all use
This week, we celebrate the Samoan language, which is spoken by about half-a-million people worldwide. There are nearly 90,000 speakers in New Zealand, making it this country's third most prominent… Audio
Feedback sought on new name for central Wellington
The NZ Geographic Board wants to hear what people think about a proposal to assign the name Paekākā to a central part of Wellington.
Veteran Māori broadcaster stunned by pilot's perfect announcements in te reo
A pilot's perfect use of te reo impressed a passenger so much that he asked to meet him and was blown away to discover the pilot wasn't Māori, but simply endeavouring to learn and use te reo as much… Audio
Regional Differences in the Kiwi Accent
Dr Julia de Bres, sociolinguist and senior lecturer at Massey University is back - and tonight she's taking a look at Regional differences in New Zealand English. Audio
Word - The speech traits of Key, Ardern
We're looking at words on Monday night - all the crazy ways we use them and tonight, two Prime Ministers are under the lens.. The particular way the Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern speaks and a thing… Audio
Rotuman community celebrate 'unique' language with song, dance
Children gathered at a South Auckland community hub singing songs and learning basic Rotuman words and phrases as part of this week's Rotuman language celebrations.
Word: Shadow Pronouns and Sweet As
Word is the name of our new feature on Mondays - exploring everything about the written and spoken word, especially in New Zealand English. We find out how the language is evolving, how it's changing… Audio
Disharmony over hate speech laws
Long awaited reforms on hate speech have gone before Cabinet - and they're stirring up unease and discontent. Audio
Places, Names & Identity in the Landscape
Nights Geographer Louise Richards is back with us again. She's invited Professor Robin Kearns from the School of Environment at The University of Auckland to talk about the significance of place… Audio
How to write a movie review
For many years Dominic Corry was an entertainment writer and movie critic living in LA. He shares his tips on how to write a movie review, especially if a film is rubbish, and you're moving in the… Audio
Savea brothers develop deeper connection with Samoan heritage
Former All Black Julian Savea is learning to speak Samoan, to have a deeper connection with his heritage.
After three years in France, Saveas back playing for the Hurricanes - where his younger… Audio
Is Latin still a living language?
What's the point in learning a dead language like Latin? It's been struck off the NCEA list, but its loss will be mourned by many who say it lives on in everyday English, and it's vital to some… Audio
