Saturday Morning with Jack Tame

Enola Holmes 3   Adventure follows detective Enola Holmes to Malta, where her plans to tie the knot unravel when Sherlock's disappearance plunges her into a perilous case.     Primavera   In 18th century Venice, 20-year-old violin virtuoso Cecilia lives at the Pièta orphanage, where, despite her talent, she remains confined, knowing that marriage is the only way out. Yet,...

Fresh Flounder with Capers and Horopito Butter Horopito is a native shrub, which is also known as the pepper tree, and it lends a lovely spicy flavour to flounder in this dish.  Serves 6-8    Ingredients   3 fresh flounder  4 tablespoons butter, softened  3 tablespoons finely chopped parsley  2 tablespoons, capers  ½ teaspoon horopito  1 teaspoon sea sa...

I’m not fashionista, but let me tell you… I love a woollen jersey at this time of year. Nothing fancy, but something with a good wool blend, a crew neck, and a classic knit. Practical and timeless.    There’s a beautiful blue jersey I’ve had for a few years now that cost a couple of hundred bucks brand new, but on a pure cost-per-wear basis has been an absolute boon. It’s good for home,...

2026 is halfway over, and there's been plenty of successful and critically acclaimed albums released. Chris Schulz revealed his top picks for the year - so far. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of the Family by Mark Edwards Patrick couldn't believe his luck when Holly fell for him. She's wickedly funny, beautiful, and with an intimidatingly successful father, Charles. So when she invites him to Charles' mansion, all he's hoping is that they'll accept him as one of the family. Blood Will Flow by Alex Perry On March 24, 2021, in the remote north of Mozambique, 500 ISIS militants attack...

Every time I take a drive on the South Island’s Great Coast Road (SH6), between Westport and Greymouth, it never fails to cast me under its spell. It’s like a heady, implausible mix of Hawai’i and Ireland; of Maui’s Road to Hana and the Wild Atlantic Way. On one side, the raw, unbridled foam-flecking power of the ocean tempest; while across the road, fortress-like mountains piercing the sky, drape...

AI chatbots are becoming part of everyday life - not just for keeping track of All Whites v Belgium or practical tasks, but for companionship, advice, and emotional support. There’s a lot of excitement about this, but also some real concerns. So today I thought I’d talk about what AI does well, where it falls short, and what that means in practice. What AI is good at…  It’s always there:...

It's the time of the year for feijoa pruning. When the last feijoa has fallen off, you can have a real go at it  No difficult techniques needed (as with apples and pears and grapes - thinking a year or more ahead!): Feijoas fruit on new wood that grows in spring. So even if you literally whack them with a hedge trimmer (I do that!), next spring’s new growth will give you fruit. But...

Despite the ongoing conflict in the Middle East and resulting economic downturn, there's still sections of the property market on the up. Data shows there are still some parts of the country where property prices are growing - especially outside Auckland, Wellington and the major cities.  Economist Ed McKnight revealed which parts of the country are seeing house prices go up. LISTEN ABOVE See...

Head Girl (Three) A bold, darkly comedic New Zealand television drama that follows three estranged friends sharing a flat in Wellington as they navigate the messy reality of their early 20s. Inspired by the acclaimed poetry collection by Freya Daly Sadgrove, the show explores the pressures of identity, mental health, and the struggle to find one's place in the world.  Widow’s Bay (Apple TV+)...

On the Saturday Morning with Jack Tame Full Show Podcast for Saturday June 27 2026, we speak to Kiwi film producer Jess Choi who has just produced the massive Toy Story 5. Jack is hopeful that the biggest upset of the FIFA World Cup will happen today during the All Whites V Belgium match. Nici Wickes is here with a Caramelised Pork Claypot to warm you up. We learn how to prune our feijoa trees wit...

Toy Story 5 is finally in theatres, and there's a surprising Kiwi connection in the mix.  Jess Choi has had years of experience across the entertainment industry, working on films such as Cats, Avatar, Thor: Ragnarok, and The Boss Baby. But her most recent work - producing the latest film in the Toy Story franchise. A member of the Producers Guild of America, Choi was recognized among Variety...

Caramelised Pork Claypot  Serves 2 300g cubed pork – use shoulder, pork fingers (which are belly), or chops 1 medium onion, sliced 1 carrot, chopped into lengths 1 tsp grated ginger ½ red chilli chopped finely Sauce: 2 tablespoons fish sauce 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce 1 tablespoons palm sugar or brown sugar 1 teaspoon sesame oil Lemon juice Splash rice vinegar (optional) Decent grind of blac...

This week, Francesca Rudkin reviewed Supergirl and Minions & Monsters. Director James Gunn surprised critics and fans with last year's Superman movie, setting a high bar for the new spin-off, Supergirl. Does it live up to the hype? Francesca reveals how this misses the mark. Illumination has released their seventh entry in the Despicable Me universe with Minions & Monsters. Francesca revea...

Last week, Kevin Milne was sent a parking infringement notice from the Rotorua District Council. He had some questions, given he lives in Wellington and he wasn't anywhere near Rotorua at the time of the incident. What's really going on here? He joined Jack to give an update. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Well, it's game day! Strangely, I feel less nervous about today's game than I did for the previous two. Heading into the World Cup, it always felt like the All Whites games were going to get progressively harder. On paper, our best chance was in our first match against Iran, our second best chance was in our second match - but there cannot be many fans, many bookmakers, many pundits on Earth who,...

Suzy Cato is a cornerstone of Kiwi children’s entertainment.   Her TV shows and podcasts are beloved by children and adults alike – ‘You and Me’ in particular holding a special place in the hearts of the audience who grew up with it.  It delivered over 2000 episodes since it began in 1993, and is credited as one of the first children’s programmes to weave te reo Māori into everyday conve...

Kevin Milne was recently sent a parking infringement notice from Rotorua.  Only thing is, Kevin lives in Wellington, and hadn’t been anywhere near Rotorua at the time of the supposed crime.  So is it a scam? A mistake? Either way, he’s decided not to pay for it.   LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

American ska punk band has released a new album.  Coming thirty years after their last release, ‘Until the Sun Explodes’ is the first to feature singer and guitarist Jakob Nowell – replacing his father Bradley who died in 1996.   It’s the band’s fourth and final studio album and a tribute to the late lead singer.  Chris Schulz joined Jack Tame to share his thoughts on the album.&nbs...

The Fourth Option by Jack Carr   Disillusioned by the government and institutions he dedicated his life to serving, former Navy SEAL and CIA ground branch operative Chris Walker is about to end his life when he receives a call that saves it. The wife of a teammate he lost in Afghanistan has now lost her son to the opioid crisis and needs Walker’s help. Thrust into a conspiracy that goes deepe...

Mighty Manhattan is best savoured in bite-sized chunks, to really get a feel for the essence of its respective neighbourhoods and a sense of its soul.   Greenwich Village is a star specimen for leisurely inspection, embodying so many classic elements of the Big Apple.  Mike Yardley joined Jack Tame to chat about his stay in the area.  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener f...

On the Saturday Morning with Jack Tame Full Show Podcast for Saturday June 20 2026, legendary children's entertainer Suzy Cato joins us in the studio to talk about her new series of ‘You and Me!’ Plus, we have a little birthday surprise for her.  Jack is immersed in the thrills of the FIFA World Cup ...  Kevin Milne finds out live on air that he may have been scammed, and Francesca Rudki...

Recycling is common practice in New Zealand, but are you doing it correctly?  Kerbside recycling rules were standardised across the country on February 1st, 2024, but many people are still unaware of what can and can’t go in the bin.  Kate Hall joined Jack Tame to discuss a few of the things people incorrectly chuck in the recycling, and the impact contamination can have on the system as...

Hair, fur, wool, nails, and skin. This doesn’t sound too bad when we think of stuff lying on the floor. It’s the part of decomposition; a job that many invertebrates get in to when an animal dies.   Keratin is really hard to digest – mammals and birds can’t do that (cat’s fur-balls, owls ejected pellets, etc). Some moths are therefore valued members of the RECYCLING SQUAD.   All I really...

Low back pain – one of the most common things we see as a GP. 80% of all people worldwide will experience low back pain at some point!   It affects 80% of population at some point in their lives.   It’s the leading cause of disability and time off work – it cost ACC $4 billion over last 11 years!   Most episodes are not serious and resolve over about six weeks.   The risk incre...