Language
The power of the Pause
For people pleasers who say "yes" too often, setting boundaries can be really hard. Audio
The Etymology Nerd: How language shapes us
Language is evolving under the influence of internet slang, algorithms and influencer culture but what does that mean for the future of communication? Audio
History with Dr Grant Morris
Dr Grant Morris is here to talk all things history, and this week he's turning his attention to languages, specifically the history of official languages in New Zealand. Audio
Hastings hosts Aotearoa's national Māori language festival Toitū te Reo
Thousands of te reo learners will take part in the festival which is described as a two-day "celebration, inspiration, education, and activation of the language and culture". Audio
Amelia Thomas: How to talk to your animals
Author, journalist, and naturalist Amelia Thomas says she has taught herself to understand what animals are saying and believes it's a skill we can all develop. Audio
Sunday Morning Quiz with Jack Waley-Cohen
Quiz master Jack Waley-Cohen is back with his Sunday Morning quiz. Audio
The power of eye contact with Julia de Bres
After nearly two years of chatting about language on the radio, Emile and Julia are meeting in person for the first time! Audio
Why clear and easy-to-understand language matters
The annual Plain Language Awards aim to fight back against that and highlight good examples of clear and easy-to-understand language. Founder Lynda Harris joins Emile Donovan. Audio
The Panel Plus
An extra half hour of The Panel with Wallace Chapman, where to begin, he's joined by Nights host Emile Donovan. Then, Resident linguist Rory O'Sullivan breaks down generational slang, before some… Audio
Sunday Morning Quiz with Jack Waley-Cohen
Quiz master Jack Waley-Cohen is back with his Sunday Morning quiz. Audio
Sunday Morning Quiz with Jack Waley-Cohen
Quiz master Jack Waley-Cohen is back with his Sunday Morning quiz. Audio
'Beautiful language': Advocate champions revival of Vagahau Niue
A Niue language expert says despite more Niueans living in New Zealand than in Niue, the youth are eager to learn about their culture. Audio
The Panel Plus
An extra half hour of The Panel with Wallace Chapman, where to begin, he's joined by Nights host Emile Donovan. Then: linguist Rory O'Sullivan explains the history behind the controversial 'me or I'… Audio
Sunday Morning Quiz with Jack Waley-Cohen
Quiz master Jack Waley-Cohen is back with his Sunday Morning quiz. Audio
An unexpected turn of the wheel: How repairing bikes took a Kiwi to China
A new job taught Tyson Hobson mechanical skills and, more surprisingly, Mandarin.
Fixing bikes, learning Chinese - helping community
It's officially Biketober - a month to celebrate the world of cycling - bike mechanic Tyson Hobson has gone the extra mile to get his community riding Audio
Fast Favourites with Everyday Māori's Hemi Kelly
Next Friday and Saturday, the Kupu Maori Writers Festival brings together authors from across the motu to significant locations across Rotorua. Audio
Sunday Morning Quiz with Jack Waley-Cohen
Quiz master Jack Waley-Cohen is back with his Sunday Morning quiz. Audio
Talking semicolons with Julia de Bres
It's our monthly chat with Nights' resident sociolinguist, associate professor Julia de Bres from Massey University. Audio
The Panel Plus
An extra half hour of The Panel with Wallace Chapman, where to begin, he's joined by Nights host Emile Donovan. Then: he's back, our in-house linguist Rory O'Sullivan and today he is looking at the… Audio
