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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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"Ruthless": Robert Muchamore on writing for kids, his latest novel
Robert Muchamore is behind some of the best novels available to young readers. His CHERUB series is credited with shaking up young adult literature, with realistic...
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Review: "Nothing understated" in Lorde's latest album
Lorde has described her fourth album as her rebirth. ‘Virgin’ is her attempt to make a document that reflected her femininity, which she described as “raw, primal,...
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Delving into deals and power dynamics in 'Apple in China'
Apple in China by Patrick McGee After struggling to build its products on three continents, Apple was lured by China’s seemingly inexhaustible supply of cheap...
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"Not well understood": What is Parkinson's?
Parkinson's is one of the most common neurological conditions for those over the age of 60 - Michael J Fox very famously has early onset Parkinson's, and is now...
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Kevin Milne unpacks the Dead Cow Gully Backyard Marathon
The Dead Cow Gully Backyard Marathon in Queensland is not for the faint of heart. Billed as a race with no finish line, the Backyard Ultra format has no predefined...
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Mike Yardley: Historic encounters in Quito's Old Town
"Don’t downplay Quito as merely a stepping stone to the rainforest or the Galapagos. It is a superlative destination in its own right. The crowning jewel is Quito’s...
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Unsubscribing from unsustainable digital habits
Although it’s convenient, cloud storage and email inboxes have a bigger carbon footprint than one might think. To combat this, Kate Hall has been unsubscribing,...
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Ruud Kleinpaste's struggle with growing happy indoor plants
I’m quite happy to touch on this little trouble inside the house: what is a good spot to grow certain plants? Julie and I have been struggling to get a few Orchids...
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Saturday Morning with Jack Tame Full Show Podcast: 28 June 2025
On the Saturday Morning with Jack Tame Full Show Podcast for Saturday 28th June 2025, young adult author Robert Muchamore talks to Jack about his new series - Robin...
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Supreme Court upholds Texas age verification law for porn sites
Texas can force users of porn websites to verify their age The law was challenged right up to the Supreme Court as they claimed it violated the free-speech rules...
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"Deliciously slow": Sink your teeth into drama and intrigue in 'Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light'
Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light Thomas Cromwell navigates the Tudor court in the aftermath of the execution of Henry VIII's second wife, Anne Boleyn. Based...
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Tying up loose threads with 'Karate Kid: Legends'
Karate Kid: Legends After moving to New York City with his mother, kung fu prodigy Li Fong struggles to let go of the past as he tries to fit in with his new classmates....
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"Dead easy": Nici Wickes' Jam and Marmalade Drops
I love these little biscuits; they really brighten up even the most dreary day, and kids love making them so it’s a good school holiday activity. I’ve added sesame...
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Jack Tame: Jeff Bezos' wedding is an expensive affair
$82 million. As we go to air this morning, that’s a rough estimate for the amount of cash going up in smoke as Jeff Bezos marries his bride at a star-studded...
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"Everything is real": Captain Kerry unpacks 'Below Deck Adventure'
A new season of Below Deck has set sail on our screens. The reality show has been running for over a decade, chronicling the high pressure, high stakes world of...
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Kevin Milne: Praise for local television
Last week Kevin Milne was questioning if New Zealand companies were running out of original ideas when it came to film and television. This week, he’s happy to be...
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"Kind of a modern playlist": Estelle Clifford's Matariki music picks
Estelle Clifford is doing things a little bit differently this long weekend. Instead of reviewing a single album, she’s put together a playlist of songs to celebrate...
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Mike Yardley: Dipping into the soul of the Galapagos on Santa Cruz Island
"After revelling in my 4-night cruise in the Galapagos Islands with Viva Expeditions, my dreamscape experience aboard La Pinta concluded with one final port call...
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Dougal Sutherland: The impact of screen time on children
Are kids spending too much time looking at screens? Dougal Sutherland is dipping into the debate over kids’ use of social media and online spaces, and the impact...
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Fractured lives in 'The River is Waiting' and 'The Griffin Sisters' Greatest Hits'
The River is Waiting by Wally Lamb Corby Ledbetter is struggling. New fatherhood, the loss of his job, and a growing secret addiction have thrown his marriage...
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Saturday Morning with Jack Tame Full Show Podcast: 21 June 2025
On the Saturday Morning with Jack Tame Full Show Podcast for Saturday 21 June 2025, Captain Kerry of the hit tv show Below Deck joins Jack to discuss antics aboard...
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"Versatile": Tiki Single Vineyard Pinot Gris 2024
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Ruud Kleinpaste: The science of training birds
This is the time of the year when my training sessions begin in all speed: teaching silvereyes and some other birds to come and visit our garden. After all, today’s...
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"Get creative": Two Raw Sisters' Pomegranate Cauliflower and Seedy Kale Salad
Rosa Flanagan of the Two Raw Sisters is serving up a delicious salad – perfect to take along to a long weekend gathering. Serves: 6 Time: 40 minutes Ingredients: 1...
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No more passwords: Meta adds passkey support to Facebook
Better account security is coming to Facebook They will be adding passkey support. Why are Passkeys better? Because they prevent you from being tricked into giving...
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New footage and new details in 'American Manhunt: Osama Bin Laden'
Trainwreck: The Astroworld Tragedy Featuring exclusive interviews with survivors, paramedics and festival staff, this documentary examines the 2021 Astroworld tragedy...
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"Absolutely worth watching": Excellent performances in 'Echo Valley'
Echo Valley Kate's secluded life is interrupted by her troubled daughter when she shows up frightened and covered in someone's blood. As Kate unravels the truth,...
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Jack Tame: Travelling with a baby... what could go wrong?
Everyone says the best time to travel with a baby is before it can walk. Makes sense, when you think about it. Most toddlers, once they’ve learnt to trot around...
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"He understands his audience": Alison Quigan on the work of Sir Roger Hall, directing 'End of Summer Time'
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Has New Zealand lost confidence in making new original shows?
Taskmaster NZ, The Traitors NZ, The Chase NZ – Kevin Milne is wondering if New Zealand has run out of ideas of our own. Being inspired by the success of overseas...
