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.
News, sport, books, music, gardens and food – what better way to spend your Saturdays?
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'A celebration of mana wāhine': Moana & The Tribe to mark International Women's Day with very special performance
Moana & the Tribe have long been acknowledged for pushing the boundaries of Māori music. Led by Moana Maniapoto, the band has become one of New Zealand’s most...
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"A real shame": Last hurrah for New Zealand's longest running music festival
This weekend marks the end of an era for Splore Festival. This instalment of the annual boutique music and arts festival at Auckland's Orere Point will be the last. After...
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The best and worst of humanity on display in Gregg Hurwitz's 'Anti Hero'
Anti Hero: An Orphan X Novel by Gregg Hurwitz Once a black ops assassin for the government known as Orphan X, Evan Smoak broke with the program and went deep underground,...
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Mike Yardley: The Happenings in Hamilton
"There’s an unmistakeable spring in the step on the streets and laneways of Hamilton. Waikato’s powerhouse city boasts a growing arsenal of headline sights and experiences,...
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How does online dating compare to in person?
Hot on the heels of Valentines Day, Dr Dougal Sutherland becomes Dr Love. He joined Jack Tame to discuss some research about dating, both online and in person,...
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Saturday Morning with Jack Tame Full Show Podcast: 21 February 2026
On the Saturday Morning with Jack Tame Full Show Podcast for Saturday 21 February 2026, Moana Maniapoto of Moana and the Tribe joins Jack to discuss bringing musicians...
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Ruud Kleinpaste: Bird behaviour in your garden
Mid-summer in your garden is an important time for your “locals”. Normally you won’t see many birds apart from the common blackbird and thrushes, sparrows and starlings,...
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The truth about financial advisors in New Zealand
Finances aren’t everyone’s strength, and as such, they might decide to enlist a financial advisor. But there are a few things you might not be aware of when it...
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Landmark trial examines social media's impact on mental health
Social Media's impact on mental health is being examined in a landmark case The trial, which centres on a 20-year-old woman's mental health struggles allegedly...
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"A bit disappointing": HBO and A24's 'Neighbors' feels cheap and "a little bit nasty"
Neighbors Witness stories of absurd, outrageous, and dramatic real-life residential conflicts from a range of larger-than-life characters. Each episode introduces...
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How Kevin Milne let down his fellow Wellingtonians
Kevin Milne let his fellow Wellingtonians down last week. He and his wife Linda had managed to dodge the worst of the storms with a weekend trip to Auckland, and...
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'Risk versus reward': A fascinating exploration of cave diving in 'Deeper'
Deeper A team of divers, led by Dr. Richard Harris, aims to set a record for the deepest descent as they explore New Zealand's Pearse Resurgence cave system. No...
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'Sophisticated': Nici Wickes' easy Stone Fruit Olive Oil Cake
Late summer stone fruit —peaches, nectarines, apricots, plums, even cherries— are just perfect for baking with. Serve this cake warm for dessert with a scoop of...
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Jack Tame: An extraordinary and scandal-defining photo
What. A. Photo. What a stunning, extraordinary, scandal-defining, generation-defining photo. A gaunt man. His eyes wide, somehow focusing on nothing and everything...
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Jack Tame: Who will be the word leader for EV vehicles?
On my route home from work is a big arterial road with a whole line of different car dealerships. There’s a Toyota yard, a Ford dealership, a Mazda and a Volkswagon....
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Saturday Morning with Jack Tame Full Show Podcast: 14 February 2026
On the Saturday Morning with Jack Tame Full Show Podcast for Saturday 14 February, 2026, New Zealand music legends Six60 join Jack in studio to discuss recording...
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Six60 perform track from new album in the ZB studio
Six60 have spent more than 15 years working on their craft. With the heights they’ve reached you might forgive the band for taking some time to relax a little,...
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'Red Dawn Over China' tells the true story of China's communist revolution
My Husband’s Wife by Alice Feeney Eden Fox, an artist on the brink of her big break, sets off for a run before her first exhibition. When she returns to the home...
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Ruud Kleinpaste: Finally some Cicadas!
If I remember correctly, cicadas used to be quite a bit more common in the Auckland Summer Months. Yep they changed from year to year and occasionally almost completely...
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Health: How to keep your most important organ beating along
The heart is a phenomenal muscle in the body that is often described as ‘natures quiet overachiever’. Small steady steps work to keep it healthy are important as...
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AI wars heating up as Anthropic secured huge round of funding
A smarter Siri? You'll be waiting a little longer.. Apple initially launched - or should that be teased? - the launch of Apple Intelligence in June, 2024. It was...
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"Really funny": 'Small Town Scandal' delivers laughs and mystery
Small Town Scandal - (Neon) Tom Sainsbury brings his hit true-crime parody podcast to the screen. The beloved comedian plays a disgraced journalist-turned-true-crime...
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"Unfussy dish that’s quick and easy": Nici Wickes' Marry Me Seafood Soup
After serving up this soup to a group of friends one of the diners wanted to marry me because it’s that good haha. The recipe mimics a bouillabaisse but I’ve pared...
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"Too long": Wuthering Heights lacks emotional punch
Wuthering Heights: Much anticipated adaptation of the 1847 Emily Bronte novel. Directed by Emerald Fennell with ‘artistic license’. Starring Margot Robbie and Jacob...
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Kevin Milne: Astonishing facts revealed by Bill Bryson
Kevin's been to see author Bill Bryson talk this week, and he has some astonishing facts to share with Jack. He's also coming to Auckland this weekend to see the...
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"Natural progression": Unpacking Yumi Zouma's sonic shift with Josh Burgess and Charlie Ryder
Yumi Zouma is the gold standard for ethereal dream-pop. But after a decade together, the Kiwi quartet has decided to push the envelope, taking strides into a heavier...
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Why Kevin Milne isn't allowed to buy a new house
Kevin Milne’s dreams to buy a gorgeous house has been stymied by something unexpected: age. Photos of what quickly became his dream home popped up this week, but...
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Spectacular shows: Reviewing Laneway and Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
New Zealand was host to two contrasting acts this week, playing out at the opposite ends of the North Island. On Thursday, Auckland’s Laneway Festival was held...
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Small-town secrets and mysterious deaths in 'Such a Perfect Family' and 'The First Law of the Bush'
Such a Perfect Family by Nalini Singh A woman buried. A woman broken. A woman crashed. A woman burned. And the man who knew them all. Love at first sight, a whirlwind...
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Mike Yardley: The great outdoors in heartland Mid-Canterbury
"If you’re planning a road-trip in the South Island in the coming months, tack on a scenic foray with the Mid-Canterbury heartland. Easily reached within an hour...
