Language
Iwi and polytech reviving dialect
The Tainui dialect is being taught at tertiary level for the first time as a language course at the Waikato Institute of Technology to increase fluency. Audio
Māori place names get overhaul on train announcements
Wellington Council has commissioned new recordings for its train announcements, with more accurate pronunciation of Māori place names. Audio
Our Own Odysseys - China's Hidden Coast
Peter Kerr shares his 3 month trip exploring the south east coast of China by bicycle. Audio
The internet is no longer a noun in the English language
There are questions to be asked about why the "internet" is no longer considered a noun and commonly written with out a capital "I". Audio
Maori language revitalisation inspiration to Ainu people
A delegation of indigenous Ainu is in Taranaki this week to share experiences and learn from local Maori about language revitalisation. Audio
Philip Armstrong: sheep
Kim Hill talks to the Head of the Department of English at the University of Canterbury, and co-director of New Zealand Centre for Human-Animal Studies about his new book, Sheep. Audio
NZ Samoans celebrate independence
Samoans around New Zealand celebrated 54 years of independence today with song, dance and festivities. Video, Audio
Will Shortz - New York Times crossword maestro
For more than 20 years, New York Times Crossword Puzzle editor Will Shortz has challenged people to fill in the empty black and white grids in with all the right words. He clues us in on his view of… Audio
Gems from the Sound Archives, with Sarah Johnston
Sarah Johnston from Nga Taonga Sound & Vision is here today for our weekly dip into the sound archives - and today, we have two recordings by young men. Two broadcast recordings which both relate to… Audio
Celebrating Le Gagana Samoa
New Zealanders are being encouraged to learn a little Samoan this week, to celebrate the country's third most widely spoken language.
Children's Books with Kate De Goldi
Kim Hill and Kate De Goldi discuss two chapter books: Bird by Crystal Chan, and Theophilus Grey and the Demon Thief by Catherine Jinks. Audio
Francis Upritchard: Jealous Saboteurs
Kim Hill talks to London-based New Zealand artist Francis Upritchard who is receiving her first survey show in her home country, Jealous Saboteurs, at City Gallery Wellington. Audio
Shakespeare with David Lawrence: King Lear
Director of Wellington theatre company The Bacchanals, and research and development consultant for the Pop-Up Globe, discussing the Shakespeare tragedy, King Lear. Audio
A Most Diverse Beat - Constable Rob Stanton
Ethiopian coffee, radio shows, and rappers are part of the daily grind for Constable Rob Stanton. Dubbed an honorary African he’s a crucial outlet for the community to voice their concerns even if… Audio, Gallery
Ten years of sign as official language
It's been ten years since sign became an official language but those in the deaf community say more needs to be done. Audio
Complaint over sports commentators' 'racist' manglings of Pasifika names
Australian sports commentators' constant manglings of Pasifika names have led to accusations of racism and a formal complaint.
Poetry with Gregory O'Brien: two Pacific writers
Kim Hill talks to Gregory O'Brien about two new collections of poetry: Fale Aitu Spirit House by Tusiata Avia, and The Lives of Coat Hangers by Sudesh Mishra. Audio
Children's Books with Kate De Goldi: three Newbery winners
Kim Hill talks to Kate De Goldi about children's books Last Stop on Market Street by Matt de la Peña and Christian Robinson, Roller Girl by Victoria Jamieson, and The War That Saved My Life by… Audio
Vivian Gornick: re-reading, love, and living alone
Kim Hill talks to the New York journalist, essayist, critic and author about her memoirs Fierce Attachments (1987) and The Odd Woman & the City (2015). Audio
Best NZ Poems go bilingual
The first ever bilingual publication of 25 of New Zealand’s best poems translated into Chinese, with a huge potential readership in China, is launched with a tea ceremony, calligraphy and readings. Audio, Gallery
