Jill Kitson: Welcome to Lingua Franca. This week: the New Zealand accent: what archival recordings of 'old-timers' tell us about its development. The first of two programs presented by Dr Margaret ...

As I was enjoying the cute-but-completely-ridiculous new Netflix romantic comedy, Falling Inn Love—which stars Christina Milian as an American who wins a New Zealand hotel in a competition—I ...

THE SEXIEST accent in the world has been unveiled in new rankings. Accents vary greatly across the globe with some infinitely more popular than others. Mediterranean accents are famously well ...

“The sexiest accent in the world? It’s official.” Following New Zealand were the South African and Irish accents, which placed second and third, respectively.

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — The removal of basic Māori phrases meaning “hello” and “New Zealand” from a Māori lunar new year invitation to an Australian official was not a snub of ...

In an interesting survey designed to raise awareness about Hearing Awareness Week, it was revealed that New Zealanders love their own accent the best.

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — The removal of basic Māori phrases meaning “hello” and “New Zealand” from a Māori lunar new year invitation to an Australian official was not a snub of ...