US special forces enter Iran to rescue downed airman
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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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"Good for the soul": Stephen K. Amos deconstructs laughter in new live show
Stephen K. Amos does the talking so that audiences can do the laughing. Many will know the British comedian from his regular spots on UK television shows like ‘Live...
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Would you ever want to join a mission to the moon?
Humankind is returning to the moon. NASA launched its first manned mission to the moon in over fifty years earlier this week – sending four astronauts on the Artemis...
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"An autumnal album": Arlo Parks' aims to make up for lost time in 'Ambiguous Desire'
UK singer-songwriter Arlo Parks has released her third studio album – Ambiguous Desire. It’s a departure from her previous albums, both of which held more rock...
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Control, power, and greed: 'Bonfire of the Murdochs' delves into a media empire and a warring family
Bonfire of the Murdochs by Gabriel Sherman When Rupert Murdoch made a fateful decision about who should inherit his media colossus, he believed that pitting his...
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Mike Yardley: Las Vegas' latest and greatest
"One of life’s great truths is that Las Vegas never rests on its laurels. It is constantly in a state of evolution and reinvention, unfurling ever brighter and more...
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The irony of the digital age: Kiwis struggling with meaningful connections
As we approach the Easter break —a time typically filled with texts, chocolate, memes, and quick check-ins— new research from 2degrees suggests Kiwis may be craving...
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Saturday Morning with Jack Tame Full Show Podcast: 04 April 2026
On the Saturday Morning with Jack Tame Full Show Podcast for Saturday 4 April 2026, British comedian and tv personality Stephen K Amos joins Jack to talk about the...
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Elections and the housing market: The patterns that emerge in voting years
We all know about the direct effects of elections —financial, policy, crime— but they also seem to effect the housing market. Ed McKnight analysed 11 elections...
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Ruud Kleinpaste: Amazing slugs and snails in New Zealand
It might not be obvious in Aotearoa, but there’s something like 1400 different species of snails! They’re in many groups and with many different jobs to do, in the...
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Room for improvement: Regulator flags issues with Australia's social media ban
Australia's social media ban's first report card is in and there’s room for improvement The regulator says the big social media companies are not doing enough...
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"Such a let down": 'Your Friends & Neighbors' S2 leaves the audience 'cheated'
Something Very Bad is Going to Happen A bride has a feeling that something horrifying will happen at her wedding — and the closer to the altar she gets, the worse...
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'Divine': Nici Wickes' super simple Easter Rocky Road
With the price of Easter eggs through the roof this year I’m making this rocky road as the ultimate sweet treat for the long weekend! Makes one tray Ingredients 200g...
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Snappy and 'really clever': 'The Drama' has a little bit of everything
The Drama A happily engaged couple get put to the test when an unexpected revelation sends their wedding week off the rails. Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice Two...
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Jack Tame: The majesty of New Zealand's landscapes
For my birthday this year, my wife went above and beyond. I didn’t want a product. I didn’t want a thing. For the last year of my thirties, I asked for an experience....
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From comedy to tragedy: Suzy Eddie brings two contrasting shows to NZ
Comedy legend Eddie Izzard’s material has taken on a life of its own. Now going by Suzy Eddie, she doesn’t just tell jokes, she’s rewritten history. The comedian,...
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How much have driving tests changed over the years?
Most people are aware that drivers licensing tests have changed over the years, but not everyone is aware of exactly how much. Kevin Milne first sat his driver's...
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"It feels alive": Robyn's 'Sexistential' is filled with 'euphoric' classics
The ninth studio album from Swedish musician Robyn, ‘Sexistential’ is a return to an earlier form. Unlike the softer sounds of her previous album ‘Honey’, her latest...
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Mike Yardley: Flying high with Fiji Airways
"There’s no denying that Fiji Airways is on a roll, busy spreading its wings across the world. Fiji’s plucky and ambitious national carrier is now a serious, highly...
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"Completely unexpected": Tough themes and twisting turns in 'The Truth About Ruby Cooper'
The Truth About Ruby Cooper by Liz Nugent If my sister hadn’t been beautiful, none of it would have happened. Ruby Cooper and her sister, Erin, live an idyllic...
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Self-sufficiency on a smaller scale: Kate Hall's Suburban Homestead project
Kate Hall has embarked on a new project. She and her family have just begun transforming their 1960s home in Red Beach into what they’re calling a ‘Suburban Homestead’...
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Possum traps and Oreos: How to catch predators
Warning: Article includes images of animals caught in predator traps. Not terribly long ago, Selena Gomez had a go at marketing a chocolate cookie that features...
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Saturday Morning with Jack Tame Full Show Podcast: 28 March 2026
On the Saturday Morning with Jack Tame Full Show Podcast for Saturday 28 March 2026, legendary British comedian Eddie Izzard joins Jack to discuss her most iconic...
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"Really common": What are ingrown toenails and how do you treat them?
What are ingrown toenails and how do we recognise them? They’re common, typically the corner or side of toenail grows into the surrounding soft skin. It often...
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OpenAI's dramatic strategy change shifts focus away from consumers
OpenAI is undergoing a dramatic strategy shift Consumers are no longer the focus. Sora —the app that let you create a version of yourself and generate videos,...
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Meta-commentary, cultural concerns, and wild surrealism in 'Bait'
Bait London-based actor Shah Latif suffers from an existential crisis and his life spirals out of control after auditioning for the role of a lifetime (Prime Video)....
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"A winner": Nici Wickes' Salted Caramel Baked Apples
Baked apples are taken to a whole new level with this version. Serves 4-6 Ingredients 3-4 large apples, halved through waist, cored ½ cup brown sugar,...
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Jack Tame: Te Kaha is more than just a stadium
Before yesterday, I can honestly say I’d never heard the word grouse. Well, actually that’s not true, I’d heard the word grouse. I knew it as a bird. As game for...
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A case of style over substance in 'They Will Kill You'
They Will Kill You A woman answers a cryptic ad for a housekeeping job at a luxurious yet foreboding New York City high-rise. Upon arrival, she discovers residents...
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"A lot of fun with words": How Dame Lynley Dodd's love of language built a legacy
Dame Lynley Dodd is a staple of Kiwi childhoods. The beloved children’s author is best known for her Hairy Maclary series, the first of which was released over...
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Kevin Milne: The influence of fathers on their sons
Our parents are some of our biggest influences. It was Kevin Milne’s birthday last week, and also the anniversary of his father’s death, and it got him thinking...
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Stickers deemed a safety risk in bitter hospital industrial dispute
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