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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Marketing great Bozoma Saint John shares what led her to become a Real Housewife of Beverly Hills
There’s no more iconic a reality franchise than The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills – which is back for its 15th season. And there is perhaps no Housewife in history...
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Jack Tame: Christmas as a touchstone for change and generational cycles
As a little kid, I always slept terribly on Christmas eve. I’d try and go to bed early. I’d tell myself that the sooner I went to sleep, the sooner I’d wake on...
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Mike Yardley: Lapping up the Causeway Coast, Northern Ireland
Who doesn’t love a great roadie? Self-drive adventures rank highly in my pantheon of golden travel experiences and Northern Ireland’s Causeway Coast touring route...
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Dougal Sutherland: The phobia of Christmas
Whilst many of us are decking the halls and merrily celebrating, spare a thought for those who suffer from Christougenniatikophobia. Literally translated from Greek...
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Should you buy the worst house on the best street?
The 'age-old' advice of property investment is to buy the best house on the worst street. The idea of the advice is that property values have a higher ceiling in...
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Saturday Morning with Jack Tame Full Show Podcast: 20 December 2025
Listen to the Saturday Morning with Jack Tame Full Show Podcast for Saturday 20 December. Get the Saturday Morning with Jack Tame Full Show Podcast every Saturday...
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Paul Stenhouse: The year of AI and the rise of passkeys
It has been the year of AI.. and it seems we're just getting started OpenAI is on track to hit $13B of 2025 revenue, up from $4B in 2024, according to The Information....
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Francesca Rudkin: Song Sung Blue and My Brother's Band
Song Sung Blue Starring Kate Hudson and Hugh Jackman. Two down-on-their-luck performers form a Neil Diamond tribute band, proving it's never too late to find love...
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Kevin Milne: The meaningful music of Christmas
When you think of the most meaningful song of all time, what comes to mind? For Kevin Milne it's Silent Night. Jack Tame and Milne reflect on the significance of...
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"Richer and deeper": Alan Davies on his return to stand-up, 'Think Ahead' tour
Alan Davies is known for his natural, relatable storytelling skills across the page, the stage, and the screen. The comedian is a staple of British television,...
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The worst things about being a music fan in 2025
It’s been a bit of an odd year in the music space. With the rise of AI music, musicians pulling their work off Spotify in protest of the company and CEO, rising...
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"Keeps you guessing": 'Quantum of Menace' is the perfect mystery for Bond fans
Quantum of Menace by Vaseem Kahn Q is out of MI6 . . . . . . and in over his head After Major Boothroyd (aka Q) is unexpectedly ousted from his role with British...
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"Nuggets of history": Mike Yardley delves into Derry~Londonderry
"Fuelled by popular culture and history’s long shadow, Derry~Londonderry is enjoying its moment in the sun. The Walled City in Northern Ireland has stamped its mark...
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Sun, fun, and sustainability: Kate Hall's sustainable summer activities
Most Kiwis will be taking time off over the summer, and while most of us are probably looking forward to relaxing before next year kicks back in, some will be looking...
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Saturday Morning with Jack Tame Full Show Podcast: 13 December 2025
On the Saturday Morning with Jack Tame Full Show Podcast for Saturday 13 December 2025, comedian Alan Davies joins Jack to discuss his return to the stand-up stage...
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Dogfights and aerial battles: Summer activity in the garden
Yes, I realise it won’t be summer for another week or so, but the following observations are just a few Gardeners’ Tips to muck around with: Ancistrocerus gazella...
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"Think about the basics": Tips for staying safe in the summer heat
Summer is fun however it’s good to remember how to stay safe when it comes to things like sun, food, insects, and alcohol. Here’s what to watch out for and how to...
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"A collection of public fora": Reddit rallies against Australian social media ban
Disney characters are coming to Sora The three-year partnership with OpenAI will bring Disney’s iconic characters to the company’s Sora AI video generator. But...
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"Sharp and witty": Newest season of the dry Aussie comedy 'Fisk' has been released
The Abandons In 1850s Washington, two families led by powerful matriarchs — one wealthy, one poor but deeply loyal — battle for supremacy on the lawless frontier...
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"A nice little distraction": A story of self-reflection in 'Jay Kelly'
Jay Kelly Famous movie star Jay Kelly and his devoted manager, Ron, embark on an unexpectedly profound journey through Europe. Along the way, both men confront...
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"Christmas all around": Nici Wickes' Slow-Cooked Butterfly Lamb Leg
This slow-cooked lamb dish is a festive treat and it’s super simple to make spectacular with a final flourish of pomegranate jewels and fresh herbs that make the...
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"Fake friendship": Kevin Milne draws a line at using AI for Christmas messages
These days there seems to be nothing AI can’t do for you. Write emails, grocery lists, stories, summaries, and even Christmas messages. But should you be getting...
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Jack Tame: The difficulty of regulating social media
It’s funny how becoming a parent instantly makes you care more about stuff. As a child, I used to find it really embarrassing when my Dad would yell out at cars...
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"It's authentic": Alice Taylor on her quickfire rise and the importance of accessible cooking
Alice Taylor has changed the way thousands of Kiwis think about cooking at home. You may know her for her time as a contestant on Masterchef or from her social...
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Kevin Milne: Changing drinking habits and the rise of alcohol-free
More and more people seem to be opting for alcohol-free drinks. The success of Lisa King’s AF Drinks really brought it home to Kevin Milne just how much alcohol...
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"A week like no other": Chris Schulz's jampacked event week in Australia
At some point, everyone has been left disappointed when a musician or artist leaves New Zealand off their tour schedule. But our neighbours across the ditch rarely...
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Review: Sam Dalrymple's 'Shattered Lands' never feels like a dry history
Shattered Lands by Sam Dalrymple A history of modern South Asia told through five partitions that reshaped it. As recently as 1928, a vast swathe of Asia – India,...
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Mike Yardley: Road-tripping Ireland's Hidden Heartlands
"It’s been eleven years since I last filled my heart with Ireland – a shamefully long break in transmission. On my latest visit to this most enchanting of destinations,...
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Why do the "good old days" feel so good?
Why do we remember the “good old days” as being so good? In past weeks we’ve touched on events that are blasts from the past, or the good old days. Most people...
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Tricky pests for the summer: How to deal with Mealybugs and Scale Insects
One of the rottenest pests gardeners get on their plants are Pseudococcus longispinus, or any of its close relatives. Longispinus derived from the word meaning...
