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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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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Billie Marten's 'shaking off youth' in Dog Eared
The fifth studio album from British singer-songwriter Billie Marten, ‘Dog Eared’ is an album filled with nostalgia. The title comes from the practice of dog earring...
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Mike Yardley: Sights and stories in York
"Few British cities can match eye-catching York and its wondrous layers of history. Northern England’s walled city was founded by the ancient Romans, was conquered...
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Could you solve your own murder? Twists and turns in 'Not Quite Dead Yet'
The Forsaken by Matt Rogers In the twilight of his career, Logan learns he has been a vessel for furthering government interests, not a rogue hitman for a band...
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Kevin Milne: Tough trading and the loss of iconic Kiwi enterprises
Times are tough, many businesses unable to survive the cost of living crisis and downturned economy. Cultural institutions and smaller businesses alike are closing...
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KiwiSaver hardship withdrawals on the rise - are there other options?
The number of Kiwis making withdrawals from their KiwiSaver due to hardship is on the rise. In the year to June, more than 50,000 were made, compared to 18,000...
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Saturday Morning with Jack Tame Full Show Podcast: 26 July 2025
On the Saturday Morning with Jack Tame Full Show Podcast for Saturday 26 July 2025, a man with up close and personal access to Tour de France, Kiwi bike mechanic...
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Ruud Kleinpaste: More brilliant bugs with fabulous jobs
Last week we started to look at the jobs bugs do on Earth. This topic was launched by some teachers during the Blake Inspire sessions, out there in Nature. It became...
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Fonterra offers up incentives programme for qualifying farmers
What's the news? Fonterra has announced an On Farm Services incentive programme for qualifying farmer-shareholders. The scheme allows farmers who meet their cooperative...
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Washington Black: A historical drama with a 'bit of quirk'
Washington Black Follows the 19th century adventures of George Washington "Wash" Black, an 11-year-old boy on a Barbados sugar plantation who must flee after a...
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'Impossible cake': Nici Wickes' Tamarillo Custard Cake
There’s no other way to say it – this cake is magical! The way the simple batter settles into layers of custard and sponge seems impossible and yet it works, and...
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"Very much a comic": Is the new Fantastic Four film worth the hype?
The Fantastic Four: First Steps Forced to balance their roles as heroes with the strength of their family bond, the Fantastic Four must defend Earth from a ravenous...
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Jack Tame: The Coldplay kiss cam and what it reveals about human nature
In the end it was only a matter of time. It took a day or two of virality for the CEO caught cheating in the now truly infamous Coldplay kiss cam to publicly announce...
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"I was all in": Luke Millar on the challenge of transforming Robbie Williams in 'Better Man'
Who else could pull off the animal transformation of one of the world’s biggest rockstars but Wētā FX? Wētā is well known for its visual effects mastery, and so...
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Quirky, electric, and a little on the nose: Polar Extremes' Strange Visions 1
Written over the course of twenty years, from 1993 to 2019, 'Strange Visions 1' details the apocalypse in a sci-fi infused, post-modern satirical manner. It’s the...
