Language
Why is "pakeha" loaded?
It seems that there isn't really a consensus on the meaning of the word "pakeha". We ask our two pakeha panelists if the word makes them uncomfortable and why. Margaret Mutu of the Maori studies… Audio
Gisborne teacher's "Freedom Writers" class
If you've seen the Hollywood movie Freedom Writers you'll know it's all about students using journals to write down their troubles. The concept inspired Gisborne teacher Michelle Lawrence, who decided… Audio
Language the key to knowing a person - Sir Tīmoti
Māori language experts Sir Tīmoti Kāretu and Wharehuia Milroy have released a book for the 'serious' te reo learner.
News In Niuean For 16 June 2018
The latest news in Niuean language (Vagahau Niue) - brought to you by our partner - Pacific Media Network. Audio
News in Cook Island Maori for 16 June 2018
The latest news in Cook Island Maori (Te Reo Maori Kuki Airani) - brought to you by our partner - Pacific Media Network. Audio
News in Tongan for 13 June 2018
The latest news in Tongan language (Lea Faka-Tonga). Audio
News In Niuean For 13 June 2018
The latest news in Niuean language (Vagahau Niue) - brought to you by our partner - Pacific Media Network. Audio
News in Samoan for 13 June 2018
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa). Audio
News in Cook Island Maori for 13 June 2018
The latest news in Cook Island Maori (Te Reo Maori Kuki Airani) - brought to you by our partner - Pacific Media Network. Audio
Language expert Roly Sussex: 'Expect lots more Chinese words in NZ'
Prof Roly Sussex is intrigued by the Kiwi accent, vernacular and vocab and how it's changing. He says we can expert more Chinese words to come into Kiwi English as China becomes a dominant cultural… Audio
News in Tongan for 31 May 2018
The latest news in Tongan language (Lea Faka-Tonga). Audio
News in Niuean for 30 May 2018
The latest news in Niuean language (Vagahau Niue) - brought to you by our partner - Pacific Media Network. Audio
News in Cook Island Maori for 31 May 2018
The latest news in Cook Island Maori (Te Reo Maori Kuki Airani) - brought to you by our partner - Pacific Media Network. Audio
Samoan Language Week focus on keeping youth connected
One of the key aims of Samoan Language week, which is being held in New Zealand, is instilling a sense of identity and pride in young Samoans living there. Audio
News in Tongan for 25 May 2018
The latest news in Tongan language (Lea Faka-Tonga). Audio
News in Niuean for 25 May 2018
The latest news in Niuean language (Vagahau Niue) - brought to you by our partner - Pacific Media Network. Audio
Fair Play: Being female in sport is not a disability
WRFU listed "female player" alongside "physical" and "developmental" conditions. Zoë George, NZRU’s Cate Sexton, Disability Rights Commissioner Paula Tesoriero and para-climber Rachel Carter discuss… Audio
How the Languages We Speak Shape the Way We Think
They say you are what you eat but there is growing evidence that you are what you say. Language can colour the way we look at the world according to Dr Lera Boroditsky. Audio
