Saturday Morning with Jack Tame
9am-12pm Sat
SATURDAY MORNING WITH JACK TAME
9am–12pm Saturdays
The only way to start your weekend!
With more than 15 years as a journalist and broadcaster, Jack's become a household name on New Zealand airwaves.
Not only does he host his own radio show, Jack also co-hosts TVNZ's Q+A. His work has taken him around the world.
Jack’s crisp perspective, style, and enthusiasm makes for refreshing and entertaining Saturday morning radio.
¾ÅÒ»ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ, sport, books, music, gardens and food – what better way to spend your Saturdays?
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Pike River movie: Anna Osborne and Sonya Rockhouse share their side of the story
It has been almost 15 years since the Pike River mining disaster in which 29 men lost their lives. A new film tells the true story of the tragedy and its aftermath...
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Review: Ólafur Arnalds & Talos' collaborative album 'A Dawning' "exerts bittersweet power"
A Dawning is a collaborative album from Icelandic composer and producer Ólafur Arnalds, and the late Irish singer-songwriter Talos. The album blends the two musician's...
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Saturday Morning with Jack Tame Full Show Podcast: 18 October 2025
On the Saturday Morning with Jack Tame Full Show Podcast for Saturday October 18 2025, the two women leading the fight for justice in the Pike River mine disaster...
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Mike Yardley: Tingle time at the Taj Mahal, Agra
Iconic. Few world landmarks exemplify the full meaning of that word quite like the Taj Mahal. I’ve just enjoyed freshly communing with the wondrous masterpiece in...
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Ruud Kleinpast: Eyes on your pests
A few things to look for in October: Passionvine Hoppers do a bit of damage from late October/Early November till March-April These are the problematic insects...
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Ed McKnight: Think about money in decades, not days
Most people think about money in terms of days. Wealthy people think about money in decades. Here's how to think about money differently: Based on this calculator. Ed...
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ChatGPT introducing an Adults-Only mode from December
ChatGPT is getting an Adults-Only mode From December, verified adults, will be able to chat with AI in a much more adult way. To be verified you'll need to upload...
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'Quite a wild ride': New British thriller from the man behind 'Luther'
The Iris Affair - (TVNZ+) A new British thriller, created by Neil Cross (Luther) and starring Tom Hollander, about a genius who goes on the run with a secret code...
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Jack Tame: The Pike River story still isn’t over
I flew to Greymouth the morning after Pike River first blew. I was there, in and out, for several weeks. I keenly remember those first few days of waiting. Of...
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Nici Wickes: Little marmalade cakes
Little marmalade cakes These light and buttery cakes are perfect using up marmalade. Quick and easy the marmalade flavour is perfect incorporated into a cake....
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Cillian Murphy and Tracey Ullman star in Netflix book adaptation
Cillian Murphy and Tracey Ullman are the stars of new Netflix movie 'Steve', adapted from a book written by Max Porter. And Kiera Knightley stars with Guy Pearce...
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Kevin Milne: A tribute to former Prime Minister Jim Bolger
Former Prime Minister Jim Bolger passed away this week. He served from 1990-1997 and secured National's largest ever victory in the 1990 election. Kevin Milne joins...
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Coming of age with Sam Cullen: Kiwi musician set to release debut album
Raised at the bottom of the world, Sam Cullen is on his way up. The Invercargill-born musician is rising in the music world, having already performed on the main...
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Kevin Milne: Surprising quotes from interesting people
A couple of interesting quotes came to light this week – one from the late Jane Goodall and the other from Queen Camilla. Kevin Milne joined Jack Tame to chat...
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Review: Jeff Tweedy's 'Twilight Override' is a "deeply human masterpiece"
The fifth solo studio album from American musician Jeff Tweedy, Twilight Override is packed full. It’s a triple album, with a total of 30 tracks, created with the...
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Jung Chang brings life to Chinese history and politics in personal new memoir
Fly, Wild Swans: My Mother, Myself and China by Jung Chang Jung Chang’s Wild Swans was a book that defined a generation – the story of ‘three daughters of China’:...
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Mike Yardley: Tripping to India for first-timers
"For even the most intrepid of travellers, India can be a sensory assault – confronting and riveting in equal measure. If you’re a first-timer to the subcontinent,...
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Top tips to 'top up' your mental health
Unless you’ve been living under a rock you’ll know that we’ve just had Mental Health Awareness Week. It’s a great initiative by the Mental Health Foundation to normalise...
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"Devastating disease": What is motor neurone disease?
Motor neurone disease is a devasting condition that’s recently come to prominence in the media with the diagnosis of former English rugby captain Lewis Moody. Another...
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Saturday Morning with Jack Tame Full Show Podcast: 11 October 2025
On the Saturday Morning with Jack Tame Full Show Podcast for Saturday 11 October 2025, rising Kiwi musician Sam Cullen joins Jack in studio for a live performance...
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Maddening codling moths and a trick to thwart them
Codling moths are a pain in the backside for people that grow apples. A week or so after flowering, the fertilised, tiny apples (known in the UK as “codlings”) are...
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"Next big leap": OpenAI introduces apps to ChatGPT
Apps have arrived inside ChatGPT Another big moment in the company's offerings – this is where ChatGPT has gone from a tool to a platform. Now inside ChatGPT you...
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"Sweet and warm": British romcom 'Film Club' is an "easy watch"
Victoria Beckham Step into Victoria Beckham's London atelier, as the Spice Girl-turned-powerhouse designer opens up about her life while preparing for Paris Fashion...
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Review: Scarlett Johansson’s 'Eleanor the Great' is promising but 'a little problematic'
Eleanor the Great After seventy years with best friend, Eleanor moves to New York City for a fresh start. Making new friends at ninety proves difficult. Longing...
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"Dead easy": Nici Wickes' Asparagus and Cheddar Frittata
This is an utterly delicious way to make the most of seasonal asparagus. It’s simple, packed full of protein, and just as good for lunch or dinner, as a picnic item...
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Jack Tame: Football and the odd way players are allowed to treat the referee
The All Whites were playing Poland yesterday in the build up for next year’s World Cup. I saw about half of the game. Although we ultimately lost, my main takeaway...
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Kiwi rocker explores the power of singing with foray into kid's music
A bit of a change in focus for Jeremy Redmore. While most will know him from the rock band Midnight Youth, Redmore is going through a bit of a creative evolution,...
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The Life of a Showgirl: Does Taylor Swift's new album live up to the hype?
Taylor Swift has released her hotly anticipated 12th album 'The Life of a Showgirl'. It's a shift away from the bleakness of her previous album 'The Tortured Poets...
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Picture paints a thousand words: How influential are photos in local body elections?
Local body elections are in the works – voting packages sent out and candidates advertising themselves on the streets and social media. But Kevin Milne has a question:...
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Mike Yardley: A dip in Penang, Malaysia
"Whether you’re looking for a beachfront break in Southeast Asia or a flavourful side-trip to enrich your adventures, Penang is a getaway that sure hits the sweet...
