Hewitt Humphrey
How do we say it?
In today's pronunciation guide, the focus is on words used regularly but often pronounced incorrectly. Audio
How we say it - 26 June 2015
How we say it: from "adversary" to "grievous" - 26 June 2015 Audio
Where in the world is 'AH-ding-ligh'?
When '-cester' spells '-oostuh' and 'w' makes no sound at all: Radio New Zealand's Presentation Standards Manager Hewitt Humphrey on the pronounciation of British towns and places. Audio
How we say it: "Warwick, Keswick, Berwick"
The latest in Radio New Zealand's pronunciation guide series: "Warwick, Keswick, Berwick" Audio
How we say it: "Hertford"
The latest in Radio New Zealand's pronunciation guide series: "Hertford" Audio
How we say a selection of British place names
The place names of Britain can trap an inexperienced broadcaster or speaker. Audio
How we say it: "Leicester, Gloucester, Worcester"
The latest in Radio New Zealand's pronunciation guide series: "Leicester, Gloucester, Worcester" Audio
Copping flak for careless words
Why do we say it like that? Hewitt Humphrey discusses colloquialisms, words starting with "coe" and a painfully familiar problem to grammar experts.
Midday News for 26 May 2015
The Government is pleased with the new convention centre deal and Relationships Aotearoa will close at the end of the week. Audio
Midday News for 25 May 2015
Legal action begins at Wellington's High Court for a woman who wants the right to die and snow closes roads and delays flights in the south. Audio
Midday News for 20 May 2015
Social services providers fear for the poorest New Zealanders as the government considers changes for the sector; Scott Watson's lawyer tells court that victims' rights shouldn't prevent his client… Audio
Midday News for 14 May 2015
Torrential rainfall continues to wreak havoc north of Wellington; More than 250 prison jobs expected to be cut by Department of Corrections. Audio
'Horses for courses' for radio voices
Radio New Zealand's Presentation Standards Manager Hewitt Humphrey on the public's criticism of some broadcasters' voices.
Midday News for 12 May 2015
Labour demands half a billion dollars of ACC levies are cut right away. The potential for interest rate rises appears to be scaring off more prospective property buyers. Audio
Midday News for 4 May 2015
John Key confident he won't be charged over a complaint following his pony tail pulling episode and regions tell the government the housing crisis isn't just an Auckland concern. Audio
Medical examinations or digital conversions?
Hewitt Humphrey talks about when the misuse of similar sounding words can lead to sticky situations.
Midday News for 29 April 2015
Helicopters drop food packets to remote towns and villages in Nepal and the Australian government protests over the execution of two drug-smugglers. Audio
'Keeping it simple' while avoiding clichés
Radio New Zealand's Presentation Standards Manager Hewitt Humphrey on why simple English is encouraged and clichés are not, with a side of aspirate consonants.
A whistle-stop tour from Avon to Avon
Is it Avon, Avon, or Avon? Hewitt Humphrey takes a closer look at the different Avons around the world, via trainspotting, two different violas, and the placement of 'only'.
Letter writers at ready: Wanganui vs Whanganui
How we deal with Wanganui and Whanganui at Radio New Zealand has caused much debate in the past few years. Audio