Saturday Morning with Jack Tame

We are now in Autumn and that means some wonderful vegetables are needing to be sown or planted asap. Here in Canterbury, I germinated a row of seeds of French beans – a few weeks ago. They came up pretty quickly and hopefully our late summer will be better than our “summer summer” (which was pretty awful with lower temps and less sunshine than “average”). In the North Island Your final call for t...

Is cash a good gift for children?  Personal wealth educator Lisa Dudson unwraps the idea with Jack Tame, and gives her tips on the best thing to teach our children about money.  LISTEN ABOVE.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Skype is shutting down on May 5.   It was the OG video calling app, but now Microsoft is all in on Teams. Microsoft has developed a way for users to port their Skype account over to a free version of Teams, or to export their data. It's nice that they're making the choices and options clear.   There's one big piece missing though - the ability to call people using phone numbers.   T...

Toxic Town - (Netflix) Based on a true story and featuring an all-star cast, this British drama follows the story of three mothers involved in the Corby toxic waste case as they battled to hold those responsible to account. The Mission - (Netflix) A documentary series that sees reporter Marc Fennell investigate a 1980s art heist in the Australian Outback, unravelling a true-crime story of bizarre...

David Wenham is an Australian actor who has really made his mark. From Lord of the Rings, Van Helsing and Lion, he has a new film out, ‘Spit’. The film is a sequal to the 2003 movie ‘Gettin’ Square’. David Wenham talks to Jack Tame about the role. LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin Milne had his first experience with an online art auction.  He said it was better than the movies … although unsuccessful.  Kevin told Jack Tame about how one piece sold for more than double the expected price.  LISTEN ABOVE.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As a sports fan, I suppose it was actually a genuinely meaningful moment. I was sitting on the couch last night. 7.28pm. Sleeping baby in my arms. Remote in my hand. A decision to make. Do I watch Moana Pasifika play the Highlanders? Neither of which is my first choice team but Super Rugby is Super Rugby and it was a local derby, no less. Or do I switch channels and watch the Phoenix play Melbourn...

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, building a reputation as one of the best. They’ve captured the magic... they’ve reached iconic status... they’ve had to cancel gigs because they were scared too many people would turn up. And they’re coming back to New Zealand to rou...

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 catch up with Jack to chat raves, record deals and regenerative farming. Every parent has a birth story - and now Jack does too. Making the most of stone fruit season, Nici Wickes share a delightful peach and blueberry tart recipe. Tara W...

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 is something, the city is maxed out - you can't get accommodation, there's queues for food places all over town. Its that busy down here."  LISTEN ABOVE.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 life that had not previously been made public. The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins What if the key to happiness, success, and love was as simple as two words? If you've ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or frustrated with where you are, the...

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 and the leisure-seeking for centuries. With a long and storied legacy as a hot-spot for healing mind, body and soul, Hanmer Springs proudly remains a premium alpine spa destination, whether you’re a loved-up couple looking for a weekend e...

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 doing fine in my garden. There are always some troubles with wasps . These predators are quite keen t o chew the monarch caterpillars to pieces and take the protein back to the wasp nest as food for their larvae. It sounds awful and it loo...

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 and keep waste out of landfill. Pet Hair & Human Hair – Full of nitrogen, hair helps balance your compost pile. Nail Clippings – As long as they’re free from polish. Cardboard Toilet Rolls & Egg Cartons – A great source of ca...

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 way. Commonest injury when the sole of foot turned inwards – called an inversion injury – damages outside of ankle. The injury strains or tears the ligaments that help hold and stabilise the joint. What are the risks of a sprained an...

Crypto has been under investigation for allegedly trading unregistered securities, but the newUS Government has now stopped investigations. Coinbase gave $75 million to pro-crypto PACs and made a seven-figure donation to Trump's inaugural committee, not to mention the CEO's additional $1.3 million in personal contributions. Coincidence? Expert Paul Stenhouse talks to Jack about the issue, and why...

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 out of retirement to locate the source of a devastating global cyberattack. A Thousand Blows - (Disney+) Hezekiah and Alec, two best friends from Jamaica, fight for survival in the violent melting pot of Victorian London's East...

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 achieve true picnic hero status.  Makes 25cm tart  Ingredients: 2 sheets sweet short pastry, or make your own (see below)  200g butter, softened 150g caster sugar 3 medium eggs 200g ground almonds 4 tablespoons plain...

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 Palestinian-Israeli collective shows the destruction of the occupied West Bank's Masafer Yatta by Israeli soldiers and the alliance which develops between the Palestinian activist Basel and Israeli journalist Yuval. Black Box Diaries - J...

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 Andrew Saville talks to Jack about the tournament, Joseph Parkers disappointment, and the Kiwi football derby tonight.  LISTEN ABOVE.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 don't like the name that someone else has given their child, don't say anything negative." LISTEN ABOVE.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 lights, helping to dress my newborn son. Mava had been induced on Sunday – the scans had suggested that all was ok but that our baby was small for his age. We spent an oddly serene day waiting for the induction medication to kick in. They...

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 bring Kiwis to the beach.   She revealed to Newstalk ZB’s Jack Tame that she’s actually over for around three months every year, splitting the rest of her time between LA, London, and the various retreats she does in places like...

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 and thematic terrain” after twenty years of partnership.   There’s a vulnerability and intimacy to the music, with vocalist Schultz pushing his vocals to the limit.  Estelle Clifford joined Jack Tame to share her thoughts...

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 who seems to have quietly moved in. Her career is in freefall and her love life is . . . complicated. So when her real dad—a man she has barely seen since he ran off to Hollywood thirty-five years ago—suddenly appears on her d...