Accents
Regional Differences in the Kiwi Accent
Dr Julia de Bres, sociolinguist and senior lecturer at Massey University is back - and tonight she's taking a look at Regional differences in New Zealand English. Audio
Study will look at how NZ accent changes
The Panel speaks to University of Canterbury linguist and senior lecturer Dr Lynn Clark who is leading the research. Audio
The art of the Irish accent
Ever been to the movies and been distracted by an actor attempting to do an accent that doesn't quite ring true? Audio
Roslyn Petelin: In defence of grammar pedantry
Roslyn Petelin is a staunch defender of proper grammar and style, and doesn't mind copping flak for being a language pedant. Roslyn joins the show to discuss mispronunciations, malapropisms, and some… Audio
The Southland accent - a rolling change
The Southland accent has a distinctive burr, and new research is revealing how those 'rolled Rs' have changed over time. Audio
Fush 'n' chups and the Kiwi accent
The distinctive New Zealand accent and why young women lead the way in the evolution of a uniquely Kiwi way of talking. Audio
Our Changing World for 14 February 2019
The evolution of the Kiwi accent, and many more kakapo eggs and chicks. 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
Southlanders may get answers about their accent
Southlanders could be getting some answers into why they roll their 'R's with new research looking into the region's distinctive accent being given the green light.
D Burmester and The Blind
Samuel Scott catches up with Daniel, the 'D' of D Burmester and The Blind, to discuss their new album, Alright, Goodnight, how bands are supposed to release music these days, singing American music in… Audio
On the road With The Courtneys
Flying Nun devotees The Courtneys made a pilgrimage from Canada to New Zealand to tour the North Island last month. Zac Arnold joined the band on the road, armed with a microphone for the sound… Audio
Talking Northern Territory
In light of the AusTalk Project, linguist Bruce Birch from Australian National University's Iwaidja Documentation Project, is attempting to ascertain if Territorians speak differently to other… Audio
K is for Kiwi - literacy app
A Christchurch-based literacy expert has developed what could be the first New Zealand-accented phonics app. The app is a resource for teachers to help New Zealand children learn to read and write… Audio
Variation in Accents
Measuring non-native English speakers' accents show changes depending on the situation and what they are talking about Audio
New Zealanders Sound Like Neanderthals - Study
Neanderthals have spoken out for the first time in 30,000 years, and - in a New Zealand accent. Audio