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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.Â
Jack’s crisp perspective, style, and enthusiasm makes for refreshing and entertaining Saturday morning radio.
News, sport, books, music, gardens and food – what better way to spend your Saturdays?
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Nici Wickes: Leek and cauliflower croquettes
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Kevin Milne: Passing a tricky test
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Jack Tame: Is Taylor Swift worth the hype?
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New film 'Civil War' "keeps you on the edge of your seat"
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Dr Bryan Betty: Cryptosporidium stomach infections
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