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"Genre crossing enterprise": Exponents frontman 'thrilled' to be performing at Synthony
Established more than 40 years ago, the Exponents are Kiwi rock legends. They’re part of New Zealand’s sonic landscape – a guaranteed play at the pub, a party,...
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Kevin Milne's battle to keep his music fresh
Amid all the nostalgia and reunion tours of late, Kevin Milne has been battling to keep his music taste fresh. Instead of rushing to buy a ticket for Guns N’ Roses...
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'Remarkable': Thousands descend on Hamilton for Homegrown
Hamilton is welcoming thousands of music fans for Homegrown festival today. The festival has returned to the city it started in after almost two decades on Wellington's...
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Rasputin: A 'fascinating' account of one of Russia's most intriguing residents
A Better Life by Lionel Shriver Gloria Bonaventura, a divorced mother of three living with her 26-year-old son Nico in a sprawling house in Brooklyn, decides to...
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Mike Yardley: Bites and sights in Tauranga
"It’s been three years since I was last in Tauranga and it’s so uplifting to see cranes in the sky, the glossy sheen of brand-new buildings, and the civic centre’s...
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Sleeping sustainably: Eco-friendly tips for the bedroom
Even though everybody has to sleep, it's rare that people consider how sustainability can play a role in their bedroom. Kate Hall joined Jack Tame for a chat about...
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Ruud Kleinpaste: Noisy and damage causing insects in the garden
Cicadas are slowly on the wane towards the end of March. It’s been a pretty Noisy March so far, typical of the regular system whereby Cicadas have a three, five,...
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Saturday Morning with Jack Tame Full Show Podcast: 14 March 2026
On the Saturday Morning with Jack Tame Full Show Podcast for Saturday 14 March 2026, Kiwi rock legend Jordan Luck joins Jack to discuss The Exponents reuniting for...
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Is it possible to save too much?
Saving versus spending can be a difficult balance, especially when you don’t have good habits or a plan in place. And while many struggle to save enough in the...
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Surprise reversal as Meta axes end-to-end encryption for Instagram DMs
Google Maps is getting a new look Google Maps is getting it's biggest update in over a decade with the launch of “Immersive Navigation”. The new view places you...
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"Really powerful": Louis Theroux exposes the manosphere in new documentary
Louis Theroux: Inside The Manosphere Louis Theroux immerses himself in the world of extreme online influencers and content creators who are redefining modern masculinity....
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"Use it on everything": Nici Wickes' Tomato Chilli Jam
Tomatoes are abundant and cheap and so it’s time to make the annual batch of tomato chilli jam. It is sooooo good! Makes 2-3 jars Ingredients 1kg tomatoes,...
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"Ridiculous": Escapist entertainment in 'War Machine'
War Machine During the final stage of US Army Ranger selection, an elite team's training exercise turns into a fight for survival against an unimaginable threat....
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Jack Tame: The fuel crisis might be the perfect excuse to diversify your transport
Living in New Zealand is like sitting on the back seat of a bus. You feel cool. The view’s great. But when the world goes over a speedbump, we tend to get kicked...
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'One of the toughest things I've done': Journalist Barbara Dreaver tells her own story in new memoir
Barbara Dreaver is no stranger to a challenge. She’s spent the past three decades shedding light on issues across the Pacific – getting locked up in Fiji, threatened...
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Kevin Milne: A discovery made late in life
Did you know that sunrise and dawn aren’t the same thing? Kevin Milne didn’t! He made this discovery rather late in life, on a recent family holiday on the East...
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"Doesn't quite go far enough": Harry Styles falls slightly short with newest album
Harry Styles has released his highly anticipated fourth album. ‘Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally’ follows on from his 2022 album ‘Harry’s House,’ which won...
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"Tense and unsettling": Harriet Tyce's 'Witch Trials' takes an interesting look at what constitutes truth and judgement
Witch Trail by Harriet Tyce Two teenage girls. One murdered classmate. And a modern-day witch trial that will divide the nation. When 18-year-old Christian Shaw...
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Mike Yardley: Counting down to Flavours of Plenty
"The Bay of Plenty. Is there a more aptly named province in New Zealand? From the Kiwifruit Capital of the World to New Zealand’s Avocado Capital, the region’s sheer...
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What is a SuperAger and how do you become one?
What is a SuperAger and how do you become one? A SuperAger is someone over 80 with an excellent memory, particularly for everyday events and personal history. What...
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Ruud Kleinpaste: Kingfisher dinners
Birds have always been my number one hobby, both in the Netherlands and in New Zealand… plus the rest of the world! If you’ve ever been to Wingspan in Rotorua,...
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Saturday Morning with Jack Tame Full Show Podcast: 07 March 2026
On the Saturday Morning with Jack Tame Full Show Podcast for Saturday 7 March 2026, the Pacific's most experienced correspondent Barbara Dreaver joins Jack to discuss...
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Does sitting for long periods of time affect your health?
Does sitting for long periods of time affect your health? Research shows that long sitting times is linked to a higher risk of early death – but why? Dr Bryan...
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Apple launches new affordable laptop to compete with Windows and Chromebook
Apple has launched a more affordable laptop and phone If you spend a lot of your day on email, browsing the web, or in docs and spreadsheets, this is the machine...
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Scrubs' comedic chemistry and 'off-kilter exuberance' is as strong as ever in 2026 return
Run Conman. Criminal. Chameleon. Buckle up for a wild ride in the true story of bank robber Brenden Abbott, as he tears through Australia on a brazen spree of...
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Simple and crispy: Alice Taylor's Pan-Fried Fish with Potato Salad
There is no easier or cleaner way to cook fish at home. This works with literally every fish you can think of, from boneless fillets to squid or prawns. Serves:...
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"A visual and audio feast": 'Sirāt' sticks in the mind after watching
Sirāt Luis is traveling through southern Morocco with his son, Esteban. They're searching for his daughter, who has been missing for five months, last seen at...
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Jack Tame: The underappreciated components of the war in the Middle East
My wife is Iranian. The only reason she is in New Zealand, the only reason we’re together, the only reason we’re living our safe, peaceful life is her parents had...
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'Engrossing read': 'The Gambler' delivers a mystery page-turner
The Gambler by J P Pomare PI Vince Reid is visiting an old friend when he's offered a case he can't refuse: Why did a respected local woman open fire at a political...
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Sustainability: How to be eco-friendly on a hike or tramp
Kate Hall shares her tips for environmentally-conscious hiking, making sure that New Zealand's hiking tracks remain green for those who follow. Sustainable tramping...
