Ocean predator likely cause of whale stranding
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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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"A snapshot in time": Guy Sebastian discusses his creative process, latest album
Guy Sebastian is an Australasian icon with a career that’s nothing short of extraordinary. From winning the first season of Australian Idol back in 2003, to carving...
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Press rewind: The iconic albums turning 20 this year
Today Estelle Clifford is hitting rewind and taking it back to 2005, looking at some of the iconic albums released before music streaming services really took off. Among...
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Mike Yardley: Treasures and treats in Edinburgh, Scotland
"Brooding, imposing, ruggedly beautiful and spilling with forth with a storied history, Edinburgh stirs the senses of even the most jaded traveller. I’ve just reacquainted...
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"An eye-opening story" in Timoti Te Moke's 'The Unlikely Doctor'
The Unlikely Doctor by Timoti Te Moke Born into love but then thrust into violence, and shaped by struggle, Timoti Te Moke was never destined to be a leader. After...
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Brightening up dreary days: Tips on livening up your winter wardrobe
Winter can feel drab and we often end up reflecting that feeling in what we wear. Layers on layers can leave you feeling like there’s not a lot of room to play....
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"Really nasty": The causes and consequences of dislocated shoulders
This week Chris Woakes the English cricket batting star dislocated his shoulder in the England-India test, then yesterday came out to bat with a dislocated shoulder...
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Ruud Kleinpaste: It's time to start gardening again
It’s been a weird winter – cool and often wet. Indeed, I grew a few edibles in my tunnel house after most of the tomatoes had been removed. With rubbish weather...
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Saturday Morning with Jack Tame Full Show Podcast: 9 August 2025
On the Saturday Morning with Jack Tame Full Show Podcast for Saturday 9 August 2025, Australian idol legend Guy Sebastian joins Jack in studio for a chat about releasing...
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A new version of ChatGPT has arrived - what can it do?
Chat GPT-5 is here – what does it mean? What does it do? They claim it's the best yet at creative writing and coding, and apparently just feels more human-like...
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"Sharp and dark and funny": 'Wednesday' returns with a second season
Wednesday Tim Burton’s quirky Addams Family drama is back for a second season. Nevermore is back in session as Wednesday tangles with a new principal, a devious...
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"Means quite a lot": Kevin Milne on guest speaking at a very special event
Kevin Milne is off this afternoon, flying down to Christchurch for a very special event. He’ll be a guest speaker at his old college’s, St Bede, 100th Annual Old...
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"A winter warming meal": Two Raw Sisters' Slow Cooked Moroccan Lamb and Pumpkin
Rosa Flanagan, one half of the Two Raw Sisters, is offering up a delicious recipe for slow cooked Moroccan lamb and pumpkin. Serves: 6 Time: 2.5 – 3 hours — 150...
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Unpredictable and well crafted, 'Weapons' is "worth catching"
Weapons When all but one child from the same classroom mysteriously vanish on the same night at exactly the same time, a community is left questioning who or...
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Jack Tame: Love a bit of subterranean mass-transit
When I first moved to New York, I spent my first year living in a railroad apartment above an Ecuadorian fruit shop on Second Avenue. It was a character-building...
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Jack Tame: New Zealand v Aotearoa - what does this bill achieve?
Are you better off than you were two years ago? Are you bathing in the soothing waters of the long-promised economic recovery? Is your future more secure? Is...
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"Humbling": Cliff Curtis on 'Chief of War' and telling Polynesian stories for a global audience
A man of many talents, Cliff Curtis is a Hollywood star hailing all the way from Rotorua. He’s known for his metamorphosis, carving out credits in a mixture of...
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"Pretty magical": Folk Bitch Trio put their own spin on the genre in debut album
The debut album from Australian musical group Folk Bitch Trio, ‘Now Would Be a Good Time’ is filled with beautiful harmonies and dark wit. Estelle Clifford joined...
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A good Sunday afternoon read in 'Summer Island'
Summer Island by Kristin Hannah Years ago, Nora Bridge walked out on her marriage and left her daughters behind. She has since become a famous radio talkshow host...
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Mike Yardley: Leading lights of Liverpool
"Tucked between North Wales and the serene good looks of the Lake District, gritty, vital Liverpool provides an indelible and grounded dose of "real" urban England....
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Kevin Milne: Interesting tidbits and travel plans
With winter well and truly set in, some are dreaming of clearer skies across the sea. Kevin Milne has a trip to London coming up, him and his wife deciding to pop...
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Blue Zones: Can where you live impact your lifespan?
Blue Zones are an area of interest for many, geographical locations in which people live longer than average. Some such areas are in Sardinia, others in Okinawa...
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Ruud Kleinpaste: Common nutrient deficiencies in the garden
Plants need a couple of really important chemicals to give them a healthy life and growth. We all know the top three elements: Nitrogen (N), Phosphate (P) and...
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Saturday Morning with Jack Tame Full Show Podcast: 2 August 2025
On the Saturday Morning with Jack Tame Full Show Podcast for Saturday 2nd August 2025, Kiwi acting legend Cliff Curtis joins Jack to discuss his starring role in...
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"High energy wine": Two Rivers 'Convergence' Sauvignon Blanc
Two Rivers 'Convergence' Sauvignon Blanc 2025, Marlborough RRP from $22.00 Pungent, ripe, varietal and high energy. Aromas of red bellpepper and apple, fresh...
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Tariffs will take another bite of Apple, tech company warns
Microsoft becomes the second $4 trillion company All fuelled by the increased revenue from the Cloud Computing business, which provides compute for AI services....
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"Sharp, stylish, darkly funny": A fun take on a spy thriller in 'The Assassin'
The Assassin A retired assassin reunites with her estranged son, but her dangerous past catches up with them, forcing them to go on the run together while uncovering...
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It Was Just An Accident: Thought-provoking, chilling, and "quite wonderful"
It Was Just An Accident What begins as a minor accident sets in motion a series of escalating consequences. A co-production between Iran, France, and Luxembourg...
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Sweet and simple: Nici Wickes' Individual Apple Pies
An apple pie, plain and simple, with no sugar added – these are a real favourite served with ice cream, cream, and cinnamon. Makes 6 individual pies Ingredients 1...
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'Formula 1 on push bikes': Kiwi mechanic breaks down working on Tour de France
The Tour de France is reaching its final legs, with drama, gruelling climbs, and triumphant podiums all playing out across the world. Craig Geater is up close and...
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Is it really possible to go 'nappy-free' with a baby?
Taking care of babies can be complicated. With so many new tasks and new things you have to teach to a child, it can be tough sometimes to try something a little...
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Wellington’s Golden Mile contract won’t be signed before election
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