Language
German love poetry
Yesterday on the show Jesse made some disparaging comments suggesting that the German language was perhaps not the most beautiful sounding language in the world. Naturally a few German speakers felt… Audio
Yay or nay: hyphenated surnames
Alex Liddington-Cox writes in Essential Baby that his child will be taking their mother's surname, because of the hell of a having a double-barrelled name. Audio
Spanish story finds NZ link
In this episode of Voices; we hear how a famous Spanish story got adapted for Kiwi audiences. Produced by Sara Vui-Talitu. Video, Audio
Spanish story finds NZ link
In this episode of Voices; we hear how a famous Spanish story got adapted for Kiwi audiences. Produced by Sara Vui-Talitu.
Video, AudioPlan to have 1 million people speaking te reo Māori by 2040
The government has pledged to ensure one million people in New Zealand are able to speak basic te reo Māori by 2040.
Fush 'n' chups and the Kiwi accent
The distinctive New Zealand accent and why young women lead the way in the evolution of a uniquely Kiwi way of talking. Audio
Fush 'n' chups and the Kiwi accent
The distinctive New Zealand accent and why young women lead the way in the evolution of a uniquely Kiwi way of talking.
AudioOur Changing World for 14 February 2019
The evolution of the Kiwi accent, and many more kakapo eggs and chicks. Audio
NZ's unique te reo tweets
Millions of tweets have been analysed to see how te reo Māori is being used on the social media platform.
Keeping indigenous languages alive
In this episode of Voices; we look at 2019 being the International Year of Indigenous Languages. Produced by Sara Vui-Talitu. Audio
Keeping indigenous languages alive
In this episode of Voices; we look at 2019 being the International Year of Indigenous Languages. Produced by Sara Vui-Talitu.
AudioIs it time to change New Zealand's name?
There's been an observation that both of our international cricket teams; the White Ferns and the Black Caps swapped "New Zealand" for "Aotearoa" on the front of their shirts for Waitangi Day. Audio
News in Tongan for 6 February 2019
The latest news in Tongan language (Lea Faka-Tonga) - brought to you by our partner - Pacific Media Network. Audio
News in Niuean for 6 February 2019
The latest news in Niuean language (Vagahau Niue) - brought to you by our partner - Pacific Media Network. Audio
News in French for 6 February 2019
The latest news in French language (La Langue Française). Audio
News in Cook Islands Maori for 6 February 2019
The latest news in Cook Island Maori (Te Reo Maori Kuki Airani) - brought to you by our partner - Pacific Media Network. Audio
Three Minutes Max: Mai Chen
Commentators from all over New Zealand get the chance to have a say on what's been bothering them. Mai Chen gives her thoughts on cultural and linguistic diversity in courts. Audio
News in Tongan for 2 February 2019
The latest news in Tongan language (Lea Faka-Tonga) - brought to you by our partner - Pacific Media Network. Audio
News in Niuean for 2 February 2019
The latest news in Niuean language (Vagahau Niue) - brought to you by our partner - Pacific Media Network. Audio
