Language
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
Use of te reo Māori on radio, TV 'shouldn't be threatening'
The Broadcasting Standards Authority's decision to no longer take complaints from people upset about the use of te reo Māori on-air and on-screen has been welcomed.
BSA to stop hearing complaints about te reo Māori on air
About time - that is the resounding response to the Broadcasting Standards Authority decision that it will not take any more complaints from people upset about the use of te reo Māori on air and… Audio
Attitudes Towards the New Zealand Accent
Massey University scholar and the co-creator of The Linguistics Lounge podcast, Dr Julia de Bres makes her debut as our latest after dinner speaker. Tonight she takes on the New Zealand accent - which… Audio
Using te reo Māori not in breach of broadcasting standards
Using te reo Māori on air is not in breach of the country's broadcasting standards.
This comes from a recent Broadcasting Standards Authority decision following a complaint about TVNZ using te reo… Audio
Making the Covid message clear
Someone broke the rules to put Auckland in Level 3 and there has been a clamour for punishment. But the situation isn't black and white. Is our covid messaging still appropriate? Audio
NZ's covid tracing for non-English speaking communities
The Prime Minister has confirmed the two people who tested positive for Covid-19 on Saturday caught the virus after one of them visited another family during Level 3 restrictions.
Under Level 3, you… Audio
Ditching Latin could be part of wider trend, PhD student warns
PhD student Josh King says Latin is a subject that encourages a love of language and opens more possibilities for students. Audio
Shilo Kino and Astley Nathan go Back to Kura
Journalist and writer Shilo Kino and broadcaster Astley Nathan are two Māori millennials who are taking time off work to complete a year-long full immersion Te Reo Māori course at Te Wānanga o… Audio
