Saturday Morning with Jack Tame

Immigrant's Vineyard Sparkling Méthode Traditionnelle NV, Central Otago  RRP from $38.00 Roland and Lucienne moved to New Zealand from the Netherlands 1986, ultimately settling in Central Otago’s Alexandra area.  Some years later Lucy studied viticulture in Hawke's Bay and after working in hospitality and retail for many years took the leap of faith and passion and acquired our vineyard....

ChatGPT has launched a browser  It's only for Mac though. I tried it and was a little underwhelmed. The first two things I tried to get it to do it failed at. I asked it to get headlines from CNN and the NYTimes but those sites are restricted -- which may be a common issue as you start using it for your every day. Publishers and Apps are thinking about their AI access strategies after being b...

The Ridge - (Neon and Sky Open) A psychological thriller set in both Scotland and New Zealand, about a doctor who flies to New Zealand to attend her sister’s wedding, only to arrive and discover her sister has died under mysterious circumstances. Nobody Wants This - (Netflix) A second season of the charming American rom-com starring Kristen Bell and Adam Brody, about the unlikely romance between a...

John Boyega has legendary status for his ability to say that he’s fought with a lightsaber, stood up to the Empire, and been an integral part of a brand-new generation of sci-fi.  John shot to fame as former stormtrooper Finn in the Star Wars sequel trilogy, and has since carved out an incredible reputation as an actor, producer, activist and storyteller with real purpose.  This weekend,...

This is the perfect shoulder season meal – not too hearty but not too fresh either, perfect for these interim months between Winter and Summer. Serves: 4-6 Ingredients: Olive oil 6 chicken thigh portions, bone in, skin on 500g red seedless grapes 6 cloves of garlic ¼ cup red wine vinegar ¼ cup stock Sea salt and black pepper Handful of thyme and rosemary Method: Preheat the oven to 200°C on fan ba...

Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere - (in cinemas) Starring Jeremy Allen White (of The Bear fame). On the cusp of global superstardom, New Jersey rocker Bruce Springsteen struggles to reconcile the pressures of success with the ghosts of his past as he records the album "Nebraska" in the early 1980s.  Four Mothers - (in cinemas from October 29 as part of the British & Irish film festival...

Andrew Saville joins Jack Tame to discuss the latest sports news.  The NPC final, Canterbury vs Otago, who will walk away with the trophy?  Jason Holland has retired as attack coach for the All Blacks, what's next for him?  And the White Ferns exit the cricket world cup following a difficult run in Sri Lanka.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"An amusing story about the lengthy & complex arrangements around an appointment with an oral (dental) surgeon this week. Spoiler alert: My tooth fell out before I got there." Kevin Milne joins Jack Tame to share an interesting story about complications at the dentist. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Saturday Morning with Jack Tame Full Show Podcast for Saturday October 18 2025, the two women leading the fight for justice in the Pike River mine disaster Anna Osborne and Sonya Rockhouse join Jack to discuss the new film telling their story. Jack reflects on his experience in Greymouth in the aftermath of the tragedy.  Tech-xpert Paul Stenhouse shares all the details on ChatGPT's new...

It has been almost 15 years since the Pike River mining disaster in which 29 men lost their lives.   A new film tells the true story of the tragedy and its aftermath through the eyes of Anna Osborne and Sonya Rockhouse - 2 women at the forefront of the fight for justice.  In the disaster, Anna lost her husband Milton. Sonya lost her son Ben, while another of her sons, Daniel, was one of...

A Dawning is a collaborative album from Icelandic composer and producer Ólafur Arnalds, and the late Irish singer-songwriter Talos.  The album blends the two musician's iconic styles to take listeners on a journey of raw emotion and evasive hope, and serves as a reminder of the legacy left by Talos.  All the artwork was made by Talos himself.  James Irwin joined Jack Tame to review...

Iconic. Few world landmarks exemplify the full meaning of that word quite like the Taj Mahal. I’ve just enjoyed freshly communing with the wondrous masterpiece in Agra, as part of a private tour of Classic India with Wendy Wu Tours. Four hours drive from New Delhi, Agra is rough and ready in places, much like the driving standards on India’s roads. As my delightful Wendy Wu Tours driver Mr Singh o...

A few things to look for in October:  Passionvine Hoppers do a bit of damage from late October/Early November till March-April  These are the problematic insects that are common in the north (and for the past few years, also around Christchurch – they’re spreading South!  Adult passionvine hoppers plus one nearly-mature fluffybum Most of the damage is cased when the bugs are growing...

Most people think about money in terms of days. Wealthy people think about money in decades. Here's how to think about money differently: Based on this calculator .  Ed McKnight joined Jack Tame to look at how Kiwis view their money, and why we should start counting decades, not days. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ChatGPT is getting an Adults-Only mode From December, verified adults, will be able to chat with AI in a much more adult way.   To be verified you'll need to upload your ID and go through a verification process. Now, how often that verification is rechecked is yet to be know. Could you sign up for an account, then share your credentials? Do you need to scan your face before each session? Uncl...

The Iris Affair - (TVNZ+) A new British thriller, created by Neil Cross (Luther) and starring Tom Hollander, about a genius who goes on the run with a secret code and must work out what technology it could awaken before she is caught.    Murdaugh: Death in the Family - (Disney+) Patricia Arquette and Jason Clarke star in this true-crime drama series about a prominent South Carolina famil...

I flew to Greymouth the morning after Pike River first blew.   I was there, in and out, for several weeks. I keenly remember those first few days of waiting. Of hope. Checking our phones. Checking our phones. Checking our phones.  It’s a cliche, I know. But time moves so slowly when you’re watching a clock. I remember the calculations. How much air? Water? Food? I remember the internatio...

Little marmalade cakes   These light and buttery cakes are perfect using up marmalade. Quick and easy the marmalade flavour is perfect incorporated into a cake.   Makes 12   Ingredients: 170g butter, softened, plus more for greasing muffin tins  1 cup sugar  2 large eggs  2 cups plain flour  1 tbsp marmalade   1 cup milk stirred with 1 tbsp lemon juice ...

Cillian Murphy and Tracey Ullman are the stars of new Netflix movie 'Steve', adapted from a book written by Max Porter.  And Kiera Knightley stars with Guy Pearce and Hannah Waddingham in another book adaptation.  Francesca Rudkin joined Jack Tame to give a rundown of the two movies, including their highs and lows. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Prime Minister Jim Bolger passed away this week. He served from 1990-1997 and secured National's largest ever victory in the 1990 election.  Kevin Milne joins Jack Tame to share his personal experiences with Jim Bolger, who he once met at a café on the Kapiti coast.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Raised at the bottom of the world, Sam Cullen is on his way up.  The Invercargill-born musician is rising in the music world, having already performed on the main stage at Rhythm & Vines, as well as playing on some of the coolest stages around the country.  He’s been working quietly behind the scenes on his self-titled debut album, which is set to release soon.  Some of the song...

A couple of interesting quotes came to light this week – one from the late Jane Goodall and the other from Queen Camilla.   Kevin Milne joined Jack Tame to chat about the two quotes and his thoughts on them.  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The fifth solo studio album from American musician Jeff Tweedy, Twilight Override is packed full.  It’s a triple album, with a total of 30 tracks, created with the intention of overwhelming the ‘ennui’ that was being squeezed into his life with his own creative works.  He’s credited the prolific output to his belief that creativity “eats darkness”.  James Irwin joined Jack Tame to r...

Fly, Wild Swans: My Mother, Myself and China by Jung Chang   Jung Chang’s Wild Swans was a book that defined a generation – the story of ‘three daughters of China’: Jung, her mother and her grandmother and their lives during a century of revolution. Fly, Wild Swans is, quite simply, what happened next.  Jung Chang arrived in the UK in 1978 aged 26, part of a Chinese scholarship programme...

"For even the most intrepid of travellers, India can be a sensory assault – confronting and riveting in equal measure. If you’re a first-timer to the subcontinent, the Golden Triangle which threads together New Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur offers the best crash-course in getting to grips with India. I first tripped around the Golden Triangle fourteen years ago and I’ve recently completed a return visit...