Language

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

 Long awaited reforms on hate speech have gone before Cabinet - and they're stirring up unease and discontent. Audio

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

PhD student Josh King says Latin is a subject that encourages a love of language and opens more possibilities for students. Audio

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

Tokelauan is on UNESCO'S list of the world's severely endangered languages, how can it be safeguarded? University of Auckland PhD student, John Middleton's thesis is based on the syntax of Tokelauan… Audio

The Panel speaks to University of Canterbury linguist and senior lecturer Dr Lynn Clark who is leading the research. Audio