Language

Mobile grammarian Ellen Jovin joins the show for an update on her Grammar Table tour across the United States and to offer her take on the Associated Press assertion that the hyphen is a thing of the… Audio

Author Graeme Lay says it's misleading for people to accuse Captain James Cook as being an imperialist and a destroyer of cultures, when he was largely revered by Maori in New Zealand.  Audio

There is a definite method to the madness when it comes to the language used in Nigerian scam emails. Deborah Schaffer is a professor of English at MSU Billings and has researched the role of language… Audio

The inaugural National Pun Battle finalist Jeremy Warne explains to Jesse how the competition is run and what the audience can expect at the event on Saturday night. Audio

A longitudinal study of the School Sisters of Notre Dame in the US has discovered surprising insights into the impact speaking many languages has on a person's likelihood of developing dementia. The… Audio

People get fired up when it's suggested the name of their town is changed - so what's involved in re-naming a place?  Audio

Mike Insley began learning Mandarin when he and his wife moved to China to work in a winery in the remote region of Ningxia in 2015. He's brushing up on his Mandarin skills as part of the NZ Chinese… Audio

Auckland Mayoral candidate John Tamihere says that he doesn't regret his use of a Nazi slogan during a Mayoral Debate and that groups had no right to be his thought police. Audio

Following Māori language week, there's real momentum behind the idea of compulsory te reo in schools. But how have similar schemes from overseas played out? Audio

In this episode of Voices; we look at how tough it can be to navigate two cultural spaces together in Aotearoa through the eyes of a Chinese mother and son. Produced by Sara Vui-Talitu. Audio

Over the past few years many Kōhanga have shut down: today there are around 8,500 tamariki enrolled in 450 centres around the country - and they've lost on average 100 children every year for the past… Audio

The Stuff website has been hosting a series throughout te wiki o te reo Māori about easy ways to teach your kids te reo Māori. And one of our panellists, Anton Matthews, just happens to be the host! Audio

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? Audio

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