Anyone tuning into political debates about the recently introduced English Language Bill might be led to think New Zealand’s most widely spoken tongue is endangered. The bill, which forms part of a ...

Push to give English same status as Māori and NZ sign languages triggers backlash from opposition parties and linguistic experts ...

The recently introduced English Language Bill will change little, but highlights a deeper issue. NZ still lacks a coherent ...

Parliamentarians in New Zealand have been limbering up for an oddly unedifying debate over what ought to be the ...

Special nurseries are helping the Sámi people in Finland to bring their almost-lost language back from the brink of extinction.

At present, there is no legislative move before Parliament to formally designate English as an official language. The question remains largely a constitutional and symbolic debate rather than a policy ...

For the first time, one-third of King County residents speak a non-English language at home, but with sharp difference across neighborhoods, FYI Guy writes.

Tomorrow, 3 March, is World Hearing Day and the New Zealand Audiological Society is urging parents, caregivers and teachers to put children’s hearing front of mind, because prevention, early ...

Australian musician Emma Sheppard has spoken of her decision to undergo IVF so she could genetically test her embryos for ...

An old favourite gets a modern twist at an exhibition celebrating Australia’s longest-running children’s series.

Audible is the biggest name in audiobooks today, but it's far from the only one. These competitors offer unique advantages at ...

The following is a transcript of the Hon. Pierre Poilievre’s remarks from March 3, 2026. These remarks have been edited for clarity. Check against delivery. London, UK – You’ll forgive me if I’m a ...