Saturday Morning with Jack Tame

War Machine  During the final stage of US Army Ranger selection, an elite team's training exercise turns into a fight for survival against an unimaginable threat.     Reminders of Him   After a perfect outing with her boyfriend, Kenna makes an unbearable mistake that sends her to prison for seven years. Hoping to rebuild her life after her release, she tries to reunite with her...

Living in New Zealand is like sitting on the back seat of a bus.  You feel cool. The view’s great. But when the world goes over a speedbump, we tend to get kicked up in the air just a little bit more than everyone else.  The Government says we have more than 50 days’ fuel either in the country or in ships that are already enroute. That’s reassuring. But as petrol prices have steadily cli...

Barbara Dreaver is no stranger to a challenge.  She’s spent the past three decades shedding light on issues across the Pacific – getting locked up in Fiji, threatened in Papua New Guinea, faced natural disasters, and covered military coups and criminal activity.  An international correspondent and veteran of New Zealand journalism, Dreaver’s faced death threats for her tenacious pursuit...

Did you know that sunrise and dawn aren’t the same thing? Kevin Milne didn’t!  He made this discovery rather late in life, on a recent family holiday on the East Coast.  LISTEN ABOVE    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Harry Styles has released his highly anticipated fourth album.  ‘Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally’ follows on from his 2022 album ‘Harry’s House,’ which won Album of the Year at the 65th Grammy Awards in 2023.   It’s a notable departure from his previous works, with heavy use of synthesisers and electronic elements – inspired, Styles says, by the music and performances of LCD Sound...

Witch Trail by Harriet Tyce   Two teenage girls. One murdered classmate. And a modern-day witch trial that will divide the nation.    When 18-year-old Christian Shaw is found dead in an Edinburgh park, the city reels - and the shock only deepens when police charge her best friends, Eliza Lawson and Isobel Smyth, with her murder.    As social media explodes and headlines sc...

"The Bay of Plenty. Is there a more aptly named province in New Zealand? From the Kiwifruit Capital of the World to New Zealand’s Avocado Capital, the region’s sheer abundance of world-class fresh produce is quite exceptional. All the more reason to celebrate its plentiful produce, the enterprising growers and the stellar culinary verve coursing through the region. Introducing Flavours of Plenty,...

What is a SuperAger and how do you become one?  A SuperAger is someone over 80 with an excellent memory, particularly for everyday events and personal history.  What we know about them:   They produce twice as many young brain cells as people in their 30s and 40s New brain cells are more adaptable or plastic and can help rewire and repair the brain when needed   Genetics do pla...

On the Saturday Morning with Jack Tame Full Show Podcast for Saturday 7 March 2026, the Pacific's most experienced correspondent Barbara Dreaver joins Jack to discuss the challenges she's faced in three decades on the job, and her brand-new memoir ‘Be Brave’.  Jack shares his three main observations from the conflict in Iran.  Dr Bryan Betty shares why sitting too long may harm your heal...

Does sitting for long periods of time affect your health?   Research shows that long sitting times is linked to a higher risk of early death – but why?  Dr Bryan Betty joined Jack Tame to run through the research, and give a few options for reducing the risk.  LISTEN ABOVE    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apple has launched a more affordable laptop and phone   If you spend a lot of your day on email, browsing the web, or in docs and spreadsheets, this is the machine for you. Designed for the 'everyday' type activities, the Macbook Neo is competing with lower-end Chromebooks and Windows PCs. It does come in one the high side of that market but has a premium feel with its all-aluminium design. &...

Run   Conman. Criminal. Chameleon. Buckle up for a wild ride in the true story of bank robber Brenden Abbott, as he tears through Australia on a brazen spree of heists while dodging capture. Starring our very own George Mason and Robyn Malcolm (TVNZ+).      Scrubs JD and Turk scrub in together for the first time in a long time: Medicine has changed; interns have changed; b...

There is no easier or cleaner way to cook fish at home. This works with literally every fish you can think of, from boneless fillets to squid or prawns.  Serves: 2    Time: 25 minutes       Ingredients    For the Fish:    2 skin-on fish fillets (snapper, or any white fish)    Fresh herbs (optional)    Salt and black pepper...

Sirāt   Luis is traveling through southern Morocco with his son, Esteban. They're searching for his daughter, who has been missing for five months, last seen at a dance festival in the desert. As the pair travel from party to party, they hear of a semi-mythical rave near the border of Mauritania. Descending into the scorched terrain as a not-so-distant global conflict encroaches, Luis and Est...

My wife is Iranian. The only reason she is in New Zealand, the only reason we’re together, the only reason we’re living our safe, peaceful life is her parents had the courage and good fortune to escape a terrible regime. They faced extraordinary persecution in Iran for their beliefs. They still have family back home. To say it’s been an interesting week in our household would be an understatement....

The Gambler by J P Pomare  PI Vince Reid is visiting an old friend when he's offered a case he can't refuse: Why did a respected local woman open fire at a political rally, killing a promising young university graduate? It's easy money, he's told. A sure thing.    Spies and Other Gods by John Wolff  This spy thriller is set apart from others by being narrated by a kind of colle...

Kate Hall shares her tips for environmentally-conscious hiking, making sure that New Zealand's hiking tracks remain green for those who follow. Sustainable tramping & hiking  Borrow or hire gear instead of buying for one trip if you don't hike frequently. Buy second-hand outdoor clothing and equipment. Choose durable, repairable gear over ultracheap options. Pack food in reusable containe...

We built a new Tunnel house around Christmas – meaning: we were far too late with our summer crop – just a few plants waited patiently in their pots to be put in the new facility and yes… they are having a go.   Relative warmth in February, March and April gives them ability to grow fruit well into autumn and when they are inside glass houses or tunnel houses they’ll even carry on in early wi...

On the Saturday Morning with Jack Tame Full Show Podcast for Saturday 28 February 2026, kiwi acting legend Karl Urban joins Jack to discuss his latest action-packed project The Bluff. Jack shares his experience vibe-coding. Nici Wickes delivers a delicious gnocchi recipe. Ruud Kleinpaste chats keeping your tomatoes good for next summer. And, Chris Schulz is at Electric Avenue - he shares how the e...

The Wine: Askerne Semillon 2021, Hawke's Bay RRP from $23.99  A perfect bouquet of waxy citrus peel and yellow flowers, apple and peach. A seam of dry stone minerality and a gentle fruit spice quality adds complexity and charm. A dry wine with a satin-cream touch on the palate followed by flavours of tree and citrus fruits, quince and a developing complexity.   Lanolin – waxy oily smell...

'Beyond the bright lights, city buzz and gorgeous gardens of Hamilton, the mighty Waikato is pitch-perfect for leisurely roadies. It’s a province generously endowed with so many enticements, from Middle-earth in Matamata to wonderland underground in Waitomo. But it’s also the fact that so many of Waikato’s towns are drive-to, not drive-through destinations.' Read Mike's full article here . LISTEN...

The AI companies are in a battle with the US Department of Defense/War  The US government has plans to use AI and wants to work with Anthropic but anthropic isn't so sure. The government wants unrestricted access, no guardrails, no safety protection that is usually built into the Claude chatbot to prevent misuse. Anthropic is especially concerned about using AI to survey the public, and carry...

Reality Check: Inside America's Next Top Model - (Netflix) Models, judges and "ANTM" insiders — including Tyra Banks — look back at the reality show's complicated legacy in this eye-opening documentary series.  Man on the Run - (Prime Video) Documenting Paul McCartney's extraordinary life following the breakup of The Beatles and how the love he shared with Linda became his bedrock and influen...

Karl Urban has been on our screens for around 3 decades. He made history on New Zealand tv as Shortland Street’s first openly gay character.  And he was introduced to the world as a rider of Rohan in Peter Jackson’s Lord of the Rings.  Karl’s varied acting career has taken him all around the globe and seen him work with some Hollywood legends.  In his latest film The Bluff, he teams...

Baked gnocchi & pumpkin   A gorgeous dish which is one of the easiest ways to get a tasty meal on the table with minimum fuss and maximum flavour and it freezes well too.  Serves 2   Ingredients: ½ butternut pumpkin  1 red onion, sliced thinly  ½ red capsicum, sliced   2 tbsps olive oil   Salt & pepper to season  ½ cup crème fraiche ¾-1 cup vegetable...