Language
'To which god it may concern...'
When MPs get together the first thing they do is pray. It’s along the lines of ‘god help us all’ and ‘how do I do this MP thing anyway?’. But is mentioning a 'god' picking a side?
AudioTe wiki o te reo Māori: Poriana Luke's Journey
Te wiki o te reo Māori - Poriana Hinemoa Luke is determined to be the first one in her whānau to speak te reo Māori, but she's come along way from being whakamā, or embarrassed, about her identity.
Kōhanga reo fight to survive as numbers fall by 100 each year
Nearly 40 years since the first kōhanga reo opened its doors in Aotearoa, only half the number of centres remain, and enrolments are declining at an alarming rate.
Whakarongo mai ki a Scotty rāua ko Stacey Morrison
Bringing te reo Māori into the family home and into workplaces is a mission for Scotty and Stacey Morrison. The couple is at the forefront of a resurgence in te reo. Both have new books out; Stacey's… Audio
Parade spreads te reo Māori message through capital
Thousands of people have gathered in Wellington for the first of six parades to celebrate te wiki o te reo Māori - the biggest turnout since they started.
Te wiki o te reo Māori: Tewaia's journey
Te wiki o te reo Māori - Tewaia Nuku was not allowed to learn te reo Māori at high school until her senior years because she was deemed too advanced.
A new landscape of twisted truths
We've seen 'post-truth' politics flourish in the US and Britain - are New Zealand politicians also starting to adopt the tactic of 'alternative facts'? Audio
A new landscape of twisted truths
We've seen 'post-truth' politics flourish in the US and Britain - are New Zealand politicians also starting to adopt the tactic of 'alternative facts'?
Audio'Honour the language' - Māori for MPs
MPs at Parliament say they're making the time for te reo Māori lessons to honour the language. Audio
'Honour the language' - Māori for MPs
MPs at Parliament say they're making the time for te reo Māori lessons to honour the language.
AudioEx-minister demands apology to Māori beaten as children for speaking te reo
Dover Samuels is calling on the Crown to say sorry to a generation of Māori whipped for speaking te reo at school.
Professor Penny Pexman: What's in a Name?
Professor Penny Pexman was part of a team that conducted a series of studies looking at sound symbolism in names and the findings were fascinating. Audio
Paraone Gloyne: Te Reo only for a whole month
The countdown is on for Paraone Gloyne speaking only Te Reo Māori for the month of September. The Māori language advocate started the Mahuru Māori movement five years ago to normalise the language. Audio
Could kānuka stop kauri dieback?
Science correspondent Siouxsie Wiles looks at new research suggesting kanuka produces compounds with the ability to paralyse the spores that spread kauri dieback. Could differences in the shape of the… Audio
How to maintain your language in a new country
Language is an important way for migrants to New Zealand to maintain ties to their original culture. Dr Naashia Mohamed from the University of Auckland joins us to discuss her research into this area.
…More funding to improve adult literacy
The government has allocated $14.5 million for improving adult literacy and numeracy. Jason Totton from Literacy Aotearoa joins us to talk about what this means. Audio
The value of memorising poetry
It used to be a common skill taught in classrooms but has since be culled, mainly because it's thought learning words off by heart can stifle creativity. But research fellow Veronica Alfano argues the… Audio
Time to do away with the "Kiwi" moniker?
Should we do away with calling ourselves "Kiwis"? Columnist Paul Little thinks so, saying the term is too cute, too twee, and stops people from taking us seriously. Audio
Is AutoCorrect ruining our ability to spell?
For people who aren't great at spelling, AutoCorrect was like a gift from the gods ... but is it having knock-on effects on useful skills? Audio
The Godzone Dictionary: A language guide for non-Kiwis
Sweet as, heaps, aroha, hard case - Kiwi vernacular is pretty unique. But no more! Language expert Max Cryer has written the definitive guide to speaking like a New Zealander. Audio
