Dame Jools Topp's final message to NZ shared by twin sister Lynda
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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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Kevin Milne's problem with predator-free Wellington
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Saturday Morning with Jack Tame Full Show Podcast: 23 May 2026
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Ruud Kleinpaste: The dos and don'ts of feeding your local birds
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"A distinctive wine": Earthy complexity in Elephant Hill's Tempranillo Rosé
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Meta seeks to compete with Reddit with new Forum app
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Review: Netflix's 'Kylie' doco is "a great lifting of the veil of pop stardom"
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"Absolutely gorgeous": Nici Wickes' cheap and easy Banana Fritters
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Jack Tame: The first pomegranate
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"I rely on intuition": Mick Herron on writing, his success, and new novel 'Clown Town'
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Kevin Milne: Why "doing the edges" doesn't make sense
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Review: Fat Freddy's Drop gives 'sensational' performance to kick off anniversary tour
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"Perceptive": 'The Things We Never Say' takes a thought-provoking look at life
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Mike Yardley: Some indulgent dips in Queenstown
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Saturday Morning with Jack Tame Full Show Podcast: 16 May 2026
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Anthrophic's Mythos spots cracks in Apple's MacBook security
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"Such an enjoyable watch": NZ's most lethal small town returns in brand new season
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