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"My own reminder": Maren Morris talks the inspiration behind 'Dreamsicle', NZ tour
Maren Morris is a country music superstar. She’s a Grammy Award Winner and a five time winner at the Country Music Awards, breaking records and writing songs for...
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Justin Bieber takes control of his narrative in the unexpected 'Swag'
The release coming as a surprise to his fans, Swag is the seventh studio album of Justin Bieber – his first release in four years. With a range of guest appearances,...
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Mike Yardley: The beauty of Bath and Stonehenge
"Steeped in Roman heritage and swooned over as Britain’s premier spa destination, Bath’s architectural flourishes and all-encompassing grandeur underpins my love...
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"Quite intriguing": Family secrets, magical realism, and a dose of espionage in 'The Phoenix Pencil Company'
Don’t Let Him In by Lisa Jewell He’s the perfect man. It’s a perfect lie. Nina Swann is intrigued when she received a condolence card from Nick Radcliffe, an...
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"Simple changes": What can you swap out for Plastic Free July?
Globally, around 460 million metric tons of plastic is produced every year, and it’s estimated that 20 million metric tons of plastic litter ends up in the environment....
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Kevin Milne: The problem with getting a new phone battery
Technology has improved in leaps and bounds over the years – going from landlines to brick phones to smartphones in relatively quick succession. However, as technology...
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Ruud Kleinpaste: Things to consider when planting and transplanting trees
Winter dormancy is the best time to shift a tree or a shrub (or plant a new one), especially when they originate from a “temperate climate” (the kind that shed their...
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Saturday Morning with Jack Tame Full Show Podcast: 12 July 2025
On the Saturday Morning with Jack Tame Full Show Podcast for 12 July 2025, country music superstar Maren Morris joins Jack to discuss bringing her Dreamsicle tour...
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"A wine of weight and richness": Thomas Barton Reserve Saint-Emillion review
Wine: Thomas Barton Reserve Saint-Emillion 2023 RRP $36.99 This is a classic wine option targeted at red wine drinkers who like a wine with some firmness yet...
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AI scammer impersonates US Secretary of State, targets high level officials
The US Secretary of State was impersonated using AI Concerning news this week as it was revealed that at least three foreign ministers, a US governor, and a member...
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"Classic New Zealand television": 20 years later, does Outrageous Fortune still hold up?
Too Much Jessica, a New York workaholic is reeling from a broken relationship. She takes a job in London, where she plans to live like a Bronte sister. When she...
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Superman embraces its origins in a "fresh, new way"
Superman When Superman gets drawn into conflicts at home and abroad, his actions are questioned, giving tech billionaire Lex Luthor the opportunity to get the...
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"Utterly divine": Nici Wickes' Moroccan-spiced Lamb Pies
I’ve been eating too many of the Daily Bread lamb pies lately as our local coffee hut here at the beach has started stocking them. They are too good, but they’ll...
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Jack Tame: The question of going solar is when, not if
Last month we set a new household record. Blame the baby, the extra washing, the old house, the cold weather, the dehumidifier, and whatever else. But despite...
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What apps should you use while travelling?
Mike Yardley travels a lot. He's the resident traveller on Saturday Morning with Jack Tame, always trying something or some place new. As a result, he's tried out...
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"High fashion, hot passion": A fast-paced twist on Romeo and Juliet
A new twist on a classic tale. Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet is an iconic tale of star-crossed lovers, and in just a few weeks, it will be brought to life once...
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Kesha 'pushes buttons' in the unfiltered 'Period'
Her first album released as an independent artist, Period is Kesha’s sixth studio album. With her taste for experimental pop on full display, the album is a return...
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Kevin Milne: Counting the neighbourhood birds
Kevin Milne is encouraging people to spend a little more time outside this weekend. The New Zealand Garden Bird Survey ends this weekend, which aks people to record...
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Twists, turns, and misdirection in 'The White Crow' and 'This Is Not A Game'
The White Crow by Michael Robotham As the daughter of a London crime boss, Police Constable Philomena McCarthy walks a thin blue line keeping the two sides of...
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The psychological benefits of spending time outdoors
During the cold and wet winter months, people often spend a lot less time in the great outdoors. This can be a bit of a problem, as recent research reveals that...
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Can you really afford to invest?
Investing isn’t always easy, and while you may think you can afford to buy a new house or investment property, can you really? Ed McKnight recommends that before...
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Ruud Kleinpaste: The perils of too much water
So far, this winter of ours has been pretty wet. Yes, complaining might not help at all, but it pays to do something about the soaked soil. Inundation is a health...
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Saturday Morning with Jack Tame Full Show Podcast: 5 July 2025
On the Saturday Morning with Jack Tame Full Show Podcast for Saturday 5th of July 2025, Theo David and Phoebe McKellar join Jack as stars of ATC’s fast-paced 60s...
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Meta offers 'eye-watering' pay to poach OpenAI talent
Open AI’s talent is being poached for eye-watering numbers Being paid $100 million to join a team sounds like something from the NFL or NBA, but it’s happening...
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Warmth, heart, and care captured in 'Hospice Heroes'
This City is Ours A long-time member of organised crime falls in love with Diana, prompting him to reevaluate his life and contemplate a future beyond his criminal...
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Harking back to the original in 'Jurassic World Rebirth'
Jurassic World Rebirth Zora Bennett leads a team of skilled operatives to the most dangerous place on Earth, an island research facility for the original Jurassic...
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Simple and classic: Nici Wickes' Chocolate Mousse
If I was to enter Mousse Masters, the competition currently underway to find New Zealand’s top chocolate mousse, this would be my entry – simple, classic and utterly...
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Jack Tame: Guaranteed drama in Gallic sporting endeavours
Let’s be honest, so far as All Blacks tests go, this is a bit of a funny one. If you were just weighing the odds on paper, I suppose there’s good reason why...
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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,...
