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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Groove Armada: Legendary music duo heading down under
Groove Armada are legends of dance and electronic music. Tom Findlay and Andy Cato make up the duo – and have been pumping out tracks for over a quarter of a century,...
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Saturday Morning with Jack Tame Full Show Podcast: 22 February 2025
On the Saturday Morning with Jack Tame Full Show Podcast for Saturday 22 February 2025, Groove Armada are bringing their genre-defying discography down under and...
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Chris Schulz: Christchurch is pumping for Electric Ave
Hagley Park plays host now to the biggest two-day festival in all of Australasia, Electric Ave, and entertainment reporter Chris Schultz is there live. "It really...
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Book recommendations: The book delving into Jackie Onassis life
Jackie – Public, Private, Secret by J. Randy Taraborrelli About first lady Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis. The book includes a number of details about Kennedy's private...
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Mike Yardley: Spark up your spirit in Hanmer Springs
One of the alluring, unmistakable truths about Hanmer Springs is that the gorgeous alpine haven has stayed true to its roots. It’s been a sanctuary for the weary...
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Kate Hall: Unlikely items you can compost
Things You Didn’t Know You Can Compost Composting isn’t just for fruit and veggie scraps. There are plenty of surprising household items that can break down naturally...
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Ruud Kleinpaste: Monarch Butterflies breeding tips
Lots of panic questions about Monarchs this year: in Auckland they are recorded as “pretty rare”, whereas in Christchurch I see them quite regularly and they’re...
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Dr Bryan Betty: How to treat a sprained ankle
A sprained ankle, one of the most common injuries seen at practice. What is a sprained ankle? Injury that occurs when you roll, twist or turn your ankle in an awkward...
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Crypto investigations stop after $75m donation to Trump
Crypto has been under investigation for allegedly trading unregistered securities, but the newUS Government has now stopped investigations. Coinbase gave $75 million...
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Tara Ward: Must-see TV shows
Zero Day - (Netflix) Robert de Niro makes his small screen debut in this political conspiracy thriller that follows former US president George Mullan as he is called...
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Nici Wickes: Peach & blueberry frangipane tart
This tart is so very buttery and rich yet somehow summery and fresh too! It’s the perfect tart to take to a picnic, and if you pack a jar of whipped cream on iceyou’ll...
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Francesca Rudkin: Oscar nominated documentaries to watch
Francesca Rudkin is back with Two Oscar nominated documentaries, both screening exclusively on the streaming service DocPlay. No Other Land - This film made by a...
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Andrew Saville: 'Concerning' head injuries in Chiefs Crusaders match
The Chiefs beat the Crusaders yesterday but almost double. Both teams were coming off impressive wins in the first weekend of Super Rugby last week. Sports Reporter...
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Kevin Milne: The do's and don'ts of baby naming
While we await the name of Jack's baby boy, Kevin Milne joins the show to discuss the Do's and Don'ts if you're not one of the parents. "I reckon is that if you...
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Jack Tame: My takeaways from the birth of my son
In the end, it was just over an hour. Just over an hour between being asleep on the floor of Auckland hospital, to standing, bewildered under the delivery suite...
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"The whole world's evolving": Rachel Hunter talks nostalgia, spirituality, and change
The sun is out and iconic Kiwis are returning to our shores. Model and actress Rachel Hunter is back In New Zealand for the summer, teaming up with Uber Eats to...
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The Lumineers wear their 'hearts on their sleeves' in Automatic
US indie folk band The Lumineers are back. Automatic is the group’s fifth studio album, and has members Jeremiah Fraites and Wesley Schultz travelling “new sonic...
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A 'real deal' spy thriller in 'The Peacock and the Sparrow'
We All Live Here by Jojo Moyes Lila Kennedy has a lot on her plate. A broken marriage, two wayward daughters, a house that is falling apart, and an elderly stepfather...
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The drama around the birth of Kevin Milne's second child
Labour and childbirth can be a frantic time for everyone involved. This week Kevin Milne is reminiscing on the birth of his second child - and the drama that came...
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Mike Yardley: The Sights and Spirit of Santa Monica
"Sandwiched by mountains on one side and the sprawling white-sands beach on the other, the urban jungle of Los Angeles seems to melt away on arrival in Santa Monica....
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Dougal Sutherland's tips on navigating major life changes
I’ve been thinking recently about major life changes that families go through and how these can be at the same time very challenging, yet also an opportunity for...
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Saturday Morning with Jack Tame Full Show Podcast: 15 February 2025
On the Saturday Morning with Jack Tame Full Show Podcast for Saturday 15 February 2025, certified Kiwi icon and international supermodel Rachel Hunter joins Jack...
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Ruud Kleinpaste: Harvesting fruit and making jam
A few weeks ago, I came across one of my favourite Native trees: the Tree Fuchsia. Most people in the world that grow house plants know Fuchsia as an elegant producer...
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"Pretty extraordinary": 'Lockerbie' shares a compelling insight into tragedy
Lockerbie: A Search for Truth Dr. Jim Swire searches for justice following the death of his daughter Flora in one of the worst air disasters in history: the bombing...
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Wine: Aromatic and flavourful wines to match the holidays
BOB’S BEST BUYS Valentine’s Day Selection Wine: Pegasus Bay Gewurztraminer 2024 North Canterbury, $30 Why I chose it: Gewurztraminer is an aromatic wine with...
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Tech: Meta cuts thousands of workers to make way for AI
The Gulf of America is official President Trump ordered it to be changed in official government documents on Wednesday, which has prompted Google Maps and Apple...
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An "emotional kick" to a familiar story in the newest Bridget Jones film
Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy Bridget Jones finally has some luck in her life; she has a great job as a screenwriter, her family and a new boyfriend; the fact...
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Nici Wickes: Harissa and quince lamb for National Lamb Day
Let’s face it, NZ grows great lamb! So on this day, National Lamb Day, we’re celebrating with a delicious lamb dish that relies on the fruitiness of a quince and...
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Jack Tame: Savings are worth nothing if the kids don't eat
I suppose it was inevitable that something would go wrong. It wasn’t like the new school lunch providers all had the opportunity to ease into their work. They...
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"Really humbling": Kiwi actors bring the realities of Alzheimer's to life on stage
One of the most legendary couples on the New Zealand theatre scene, Jennifer Ward-Lealand and Michael Hurst have acting resumes that range from pimps, to politicians,...
