Language
It’s kind of amazing the sexism that still exists, even though if you look at it through blurry glasses it doesn’t look like it’s there.
Meg Wolitzer, a leading USA novelist, talks about her extensive career with Kate De Goldi, focusing on a recent highly-awarded novel The Interestings. Audio
Dictionary of Slang
A comprehensive look at slang in New Zealand - imported words and more than 3500 distinctively Kiwi slang terms. Dictionary of Slang in New Zealand by Noel Kelly is published by Barque books and… Audio
“Good morning. Could you please not delete anything?”
Journalists Luke Harding, Nicky Hager and Richard King discuss freedom of speech in an era of big data, mass surveillance and the unauthorised release of information on a scale never before seen. The… Audio
Do you know the way to say San Jose?
A bit tongue-tied around US destinations? Let Hewitt Humphrey be your guide on a great American journey. Audio
Te Kupu o te Wiki: Te Aranga - Easter
The Māori word of the week is: Te Aranga - Easter. E aha an koe a Te Aranga? What are you doing for Easter? Audio
Poetry with Gregory O'Brien: Charles Brasch and the Pacific
Painter, poet, curator and writer discussing his new collection, Whale Years, the Art4Vanuatu auction, and the new collection Charles Brasch: Selected Poems. Audio
Are we floundering on this?
There are a few words Radio New Zealand staff are advised to avoid altogether. They will surprise you. Audio
Confucius Classroom Opens
The students at Wellington Girls' College should be proud, the Minister of Education is launching the opening of their own Confucius Classroom as a result of their dedication to the learning of… Audio
Te Kupu o te Wiki: taihoa - hang on
The Māori word of the week is: taihoa - wait. Taihoa, ka tīmata ai tātou. Wait and we'll begin. Audio
Lisps - when should parents be concerned?
Speech and Language therapist Christian Wright discusses lisps, and when parents should be concerned. Audio
Why some Americanisms won't be used at RNZ
Sometimes there is no turning back the American tide but there are some Americanisms that won't be heard at Radio New Zealand. Audio
Te Kupu o te Wiki: ngutu - lips
The Māori word of the week is: ngutu - lips. He mea tāmoko ngā ngutu, te kauae hoki a te tangata rā. The tāmoko extended to his lips and chin. Audio
Te Kupu o te Wiki: ukurere - ukulele
The Māori word of the week is: ukurere - ukulele. Ka whakatangihia e ia tana ukurere. She played her ukulele. Audio
How we say it: "Kilometre"
The latest in Radio New Zealand's pronunciation guide series: "Kilometre" Audio
New Zealand Retro: Kiwi Slang
Margaret MacLagan, an applied linguist from Canterbury, discusses some examples of NZ slang which have stood the test of time. And Leilani Momoisea talks about modern slang, with an emphasis on… Audio
Te Kupu o te Wiki: Te Waipounamu - South Island
The Māori word of the week is: Te Waipounamu - South Island. Nō Te Waipounamu te pounamu. Greenstone is from the South Island. Audio
Kate's Klassic: The Thorn Birds
Kate Camp is a poet, and Communications Manager at Te Papa. She discusses 1977 novel The Thorn Birds by Australian author Colleen McCullough. Audio
Why do we say 'Astrolabe' like that?
The Rena came to grief on it and sometimes our listeners think we have too. This week, RNZ's Hewitt Humphrey addresses why we say Astrolabe the way we do. Audio
K is for Kiwi - literacy app
A Christchurch-based literacy expert has developed what could be the first New Zealand-accented phonics app. The app is a resource for teachers to help New Zealand children learn to read and write… Audio
Te Taura Whiri i te Reo Maori - Dr Wayne Ngata
A trial has been initiated in Gisborne to introduce the first bilingual, Maori-English, signage on emergency service vehicles. The make over of ambulances and fire engines was introduced by the Maori… Audio
