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Stuff: New dictionary celebrates Kiwi lingo

New Zealand has its own language, as well as a distinctive accent. Language expert and author Max Cryer talks to Jennifer Colwill about the origins and meanings of some of our favourite words and shares a few of his own most-loved gems.

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New Zealand Listener: Watch your language

New Zild spoken English is evolving into something that's distinctly ours - and nothing like that of our Aussie cousins.

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