Language
Whakataukī of the Week with Dr Reuben Collier
Dr Reuben Collier is the lead researcher on a Marsden-funded project exploring the nuances of Māori dialects with a particular emphasis on the Tūhoe dialect. Audio
'Preserve, revitalise, and promote' PNG language
Papua New Guinea Pidgin Language Week is being celebrated in New Zealand for the first time.
The Sunday Morning Quiz with Jack Waley-Cohen
It's Sunday morning, so wake up your brain and have a go! Audio
The importance of court interpreters and why they're not just translating
A court interpreter helps people who find it hard to speak or understand English participate in a court or tribunal hearing - like the accused in the Yanfei Bao murder trial. Audio
Say it ain't so: Why we love to hate Americanisms
Zee instead of S, napkins instead of serviettes, trunks, bangs and take-out: Socio-linguist Dr Julia de Bres talks Americanisms, and why we love to hate them. Audio
The Sunday Morning Quiz with Jack Waley-Cohen
Our quiz master Jack Waley-Cohen is back for another Sunday Morning quiz. It's Sunday morning, so wake up your brain and have a go! Audio
'Easier for me to get by living in a Pākehā world' - Hohepa Thompson on his biggest regret
Artist and activist Hohepa Thompson says his biggest regret is turning his back on his identity, but he's now finding success in spreading the word about te reo and te ao Māori. Video
Why we love to hate Americanisms
A Z instead of an S, napkin instead of serviette, and a total disregard for the letter U. Sociolinguist Julia de Bres breaks down some of our most loathed Americanisms used in New Zealand parlance. Audio
Moana 2 and reo Māori adaptation out on same day
It means some tamariki will only know the film in reo Māori, which is exciting for singer and Moana voice-over actress Jaedyn Randell. Video, Audio
Do AI tools discourage language learning?
Opinion -While AI translation might bridge language barriers it is important to be clear about the benefits and challenges it presents, Elba Ramirez writes.
The Sunday Morning Quiz with Jack Waley-Cohen
Our quiz master Jack Waley-Cohen is back for another Sunday Morning quiz. Audio
Language restrictions in hospitals
Memos sent to staff at Waikato and Christchurch hospitals have reminded nurses to only speak English in a clinical setting. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 18 October 2024
In today's episode, Timaru Council has launched a taskforce to help affected workers find new jobs after Alliance Group today confirmed its Smithfield meatworks will close with a loss of 600 jobs; the… Audio
Are apps like GoogleMaps keeping up with te reo pronunciation?
As more towns and street names are being returned to their correct te reo Maori names, more attention is also being paid to their pronunciation. However one area of language that is still lagging… Audio
'Disgusting': Hospital's staff told to only speak English
A memo sent to all nursing staff in Waikato was clearly aimed at Indian, Filipino and Pasifika nurses, a doctor says, while nurses say it "reeks of systemic racism". Audio
Nurses required to have high level of English
An international nursing recruiter says they're already required to have a high level of English, but some do have challenges with communciation. Waikato public hospital has ordered nurses not to use… Audio
The Sunday Morning Quiz with Jack Waley-Cohen
Jack is the mind behind the questions on BBC quiz show 'Only Connect' which is known for being both difficult to crack and totally obvious. Audio
Kathleen Jamie on her inspiration and identity as a Scottish poet
Kathleen Jamie is a poet and non-fiction writer who has just completed her time as The Makar or National Poet for Scotland. She's now in Dunedin on a writing fellowship. Audio
The words we love, hate, and find confusing
A look at the words we find the most confusing, satisfying, irritating, beautiful, and just plain revolting.
One for the language lovers
Join Alexia Russell, Tim Murphy and Jeremy Rees in a look at the words we find the most confusing, satisfying, irritating, beautiful, and just plain revolting. Audio
