
Saturday Morning with Jack Tame
9am-12pm Sat

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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Mitch James closes out musical career with new album
After a decade of chart-topping hits, sold-out tours, and almost 300 million streams, Mitch James is stepping away from music for good. He's set to take the stage...
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Book picks: The Book of Guilt and Nightshade
The Book of Guilt by Catherine Chidgey The first NZ-published book to hit number one this year. From the author of Pet. Set in England in 1979, identical 13-year-old...
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Mike Yardley: Regenerative tourism in Glenorchy
This week, Mike Yardley opened up about Glenorchy's brand of eco-concious tourism, and revealed why it's a must-visit for fans of jet-boating, nature and Middle...
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Workplace bullying: How can we bring the numbers down?
Last Friday (May 16) was Pink Shirt Day in New Zealand which, as we know, is to promote anti-bullying - serving as a reminder that bullying can happen anywhere. Some...
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Ruud Kleinpaste: Kiwi on the move
Last week, a collaborative group of Enthusiastic Restoration Organisations got together on Waiheke Island in the Hauraki Gulf. They were there to celebrate an inspirational...
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Saturday Morning with Jack Tame Full Show Podcast: 24 May 2025
On the Saturday Morning with Jack Tame Full Show Podcast for Saturday 24 May 2025, award-winning playwright Leki Jackson-Bourke and emerging dance talent Justice...
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Budget 2025: How will the KiwiSaver changes impact NZ households?
In a bid to boost Kiwis' retirement savings, the Government is increasing the default KiwiSaver contribution rate to 3.5 percent next year and then 4 percent by...
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Apple's design guru teams up with ChatGPT maker OpenAI
Johnny Ive, the designer behind the iPod, iMac & iPhone, is going all in with the creators of ChatGPT. Two years ago he started a company, io, to rethink the computer...
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Tara Ward: Sirens, Nine Perfect Strangers, Stanley Tucci in Italy
Sirens - (Netflix) Julianne Moore and Meghann Fahy star in this glitzy drama about a woman concerned about her sister’s relationship with her billionaire boss. Nine...
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Black Grace celebrates 30 years of dance performances
New Zealand’s leading contemporary dance company Black Grace is celebrating 30 years this year - and their latest production offers an intimate look at a familiar...
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'Fantastic': Two Raw Sisters' Halloumi Orzo Tray Bake recipe
Halloumi Orzo Tray Bake Full of flavourful, vibrant everyday ingredients. This is quick and easy comfort food at its best. We encourage you to swap and change...
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Tom Cruise makes cinematic return in Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning
Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning The 8th and final film in the action-thriller Mission Impossible franchise has just been released - with Ethan Hunt taking...
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Andrew Saville: Can Auckland FC keep up the momentum?
Auckland FC's made a record-breaking start to their debut season and fans are hopeful the team can go all the way to the top. Saturday is the biggest chapter yet,...
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Kevin Milne: Celebrating the power of a surname
Christchurch entrepreneur Mark Rocket made headlines as the first New Zealander to go to space - so it's got Kevin Milne thinking about the power of a surname. LISTEN...
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Jack Tame: Should superannuation be means-tested too?
It’s one of the curious things about the structure of modern liberal democracies. Whether its sharemarkets or political cycles or even media coverage, a lot of...
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"It's okay to laugh": Naked Samoans pile into the ZB studio to discuss comedy, return to the stage
The Naked Samoans launched a new era of popular culture in New Zealand with bro’Town and their smash hit Sione’s Wedding films. They were instrumental in pushing...
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Jenny Mitchell embraces vulnerability in 'Forest House'
‘Forest House’ is the latest album to come from NZ Best Country Artist Winner Jenny Mitchell. In her own words, the album is filled with songs that reflect everything...
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Stories of smuggling, intrigue, and survival in 'The CIA Book Club'
The CIA Book Club by Charlie English For almost five decades after the Second World War, Europe was divided by the longest and most heavily guarded border on earth....
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Kevin Milne: The generosity of New Zealanders
Kiwis are known for many things – our friendly attitudes, our easy going natures, and Kevin Milne thinks our generosity should be added to that list. LISTEN ABOVE
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Mike Yardley: Going wild in Haast
"Stitching Central Otago to the wonders of South Westland, the Haast Pass Highway is what epic roadies are all about. The Haast region is the centrepiece of Te Wāhipounamu...
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Is it possible to be sustainable with a new born baby?
Another member is joining the Hall household and true to her nature, Kate Hall has been looking at how to keep having a baby a little more sustainable. She joined...
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'Perfect storm': Kiwis urged to take caution after measles case reported
78 people are to be quarantined after coming in contact with measles. Health New Zealand's said it's reached out to 286 close contacts since the first case was...
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Saturday Morning with Jack Tame Full Show Podcast: 17 May 2025
On the Saturday Morning with Jack Tame Full Show Podcast for Saturday 16 May 2025, as many Naked Samoans as will fit in the studio crowd in to chat with Jack about...
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Ruud Kleinpaste: Hibernatory Wasps
The Vespula group of invasive wasps are still active, but starting to show signs of slowly shutting up shop for the winter. Vespula germanica (German wasp) and Vespula...
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LA Olympics' partnership could see spectators dodge the traffic
How do you get around LA's terrible traffic? From the sky. It'll only be worse for the Olympics, so Archer will be the "official air taxi provider" for the LA28...
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"Charming": Sharp writing and relatable humour in 'Homebound 3.0'
Secrets We Keep When her neighbour's au pair goes missing, Cecilie is compelled to personally investigate but as she uncovers the truth, her perfect world falls...
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"Value for money": Ganesh Raj's Humble Yum Yum Fish Cakes
Feed 4 for under $20! One pot, one pan! (Makes 20) Prep time: 15 mins Cook time: 15 mins Ingredients: 500 G Basa Fish (Frozen Fish Fillets Basa) 4...
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'Totally batty': Final Destination returns with new instalment after a decade
The Salt Path A couple lose their home and later discover that the husband has been diagnosed with a terminal illness as they embark on a year-long coastal trek. Final...
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Jack Tame: Auckland FC's hustling has paid off
210 days ago, I was blinking into the sun at Go Media Stadium as Auckland FC strode out onto the pitch for their first-ever A-League game. The club was owned by...
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Mike Yardley: Five-star dining destinations in London
Mike Yardley’s on an adventure in London, experiencing luxury hotels and five star dining experiences. He joined Jack Tame to delve into some of his top destination...