Saturday Morning with Jack Tame

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 with it. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"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. This beloved beachside city bursts with personality, offering quintessential encounters with the Southern California coastal lifestyle." Read Mike's full article here . LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform...

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 to catch up about her time back in New Zealand, and the importance of her spiritual side.  Jack discusses his view on the school lunches debacle .  Out of New Zealand's biggest BBQ festival Meatstock, Nici Wickes celebrates Nati...

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 amazing growth for individuals and for families.   This was sparked by three things:   The impending arrival of Jack’s baby.  The recent arrival into our family of our first grandchild.  Our daughter moving out of home...

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 of flowers. I took my Dutch Cousin to Banks Peninsula, and he simply thought I was taking the micky: how can you have a Fuchsia species that grows up to 12 meters? The flowers are beautiful and the bark is outstanding – literally. Bu...

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 of Pan Am Flight 103. On December 21, 1988, 259 passengers and crew, as well as 11 residents on the ground, were killed when a plane exploded over the quiet town of Lockerbie, Scotland. Thirteen years later, Abdelbaset al-...

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 punchy aromas that often resemble flowers (in this case rose petals).     National Lamb Day Selection Wine: Trinity Hill 2021 The Gimblett, Hawke’s Bay, $39.99   Why I chose it:   It’s NZ Lamb Day toda...

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 Maps to make the change too.  Google said it made the change in line with its "longstanding policy" of reflecting name changes updated in official US government sources, but, the change is only for US users. It'll still be the...

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 that he is over twenty years younger than her isn't the only thing that is causing problems.      September 5  During the 1972 Munich Olympics, an American sports broadcasting crew finds itself thrust into coveri...

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 spicey harissa marinade.   Serves 4-6       Ingredients    1-1.5kg Butterflied leg of lamb, or use steaks, loin chops, or even shoulder chops      Marinade    1 red onion, finely...

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 didn’t do huge practice runs or slowly build capacity over time.    For most of them it was a case of going from zero to one hundred. Day one of the school year and they had to be zipping along in fifth gear.  &nb...

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, to animated versions of Buzzy Bee.   They’ve been in countless productions together, but it had never been just the two of them on stage until their most recent stage work - In Other Words.   In the show, the two play a mar...

Nadia Reid has returned.   ‘Enter Now Brightness’ is Reid’s fourth album, releasing five years after the last and coming from a period of reflection during the Covid lockdowns.  Estelle Clifford joined Jack Tame to give her thoughts on the release.  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Seventh Floor by David McCloskey   A Russian arrives in Singapore with a secret to sell. When the Russian is killed and Sam Joseph, the CIA officer dispatched for the meet, goes missing, Artemis Procter is made a scapegoat and run out of the service. Traded back in a spy swap, Sam appears at Procter's central Florida doorstep months later with an explosive secret: there is a Russian mole...

"January’s horrific wildfires in Los Angeles County have understandably raised questions about whether it’s appropriate to visit destinations close to the fire grounds and the Pacific Coast Highway. But the clarion call from LA’s tourism leaders is to remind the world, ‘we are open and would love to see you”. Over a million of the city’s jobs rely on tourism. It’s also worth bearing in mind that,...

Living a sustainable lifestyle can often put you at odds with the mainstream perspective, as Kate Hall knows well. So how do you navigate disagreements and deal with other people’s opinions when trying to live up to your values? Here are a few tips from Kate:  Lead with Positivity  Don’t instigate or engage in conversations about sustainability unless they were started or consented by th...

On the Saturday Morning with Jack Tame Full Show Podcast for Saturday 8 February 2025, Kiwi acting legends Jennifer Ward-Lealand and Michael Hurst join Jack to discuss carrying a whole show on their own and heading nationwide in their latest stage work In Other Words.   Jack ponders whether taking time for the good stuff is in keeping with the modern day.  Long weekenders rejoice - Nici...

Struggling to save money? Ed McKnight has a few tips that are backed by science that should help with your finances.    Mental accounting Having rules of thumb (like 50% of spending to needs, 30% to wants and 20% to savings) actually works.  It also helps people save more, especially if you are using different bank accounts (e.g. a needs account. A wants account. A savings account)....

I’m proud of Jack. His gardening skills are increasing, with useful observations every day. Last week it was Passionvine hoppers, and they are indeed showing an upward trend.   The window for control ceased in Spring (spraying the tiny fluffy bums with a simple fly spray) but for now there is little you can do until March/April, when you look for the distinctive egg patterns laid on thin, woo...

The UK government is trying to get eyes on your iPhone data – regardless of where you live  Reporting from the Washington Post says the UK government has issued a secret order to Apple to effectively give it backdoor access to all the data, even the encrypted data that it stores in iCloud.      It's an offense for a company to reveal they've received this type of order, under t...

Miriam Margoyles in New Zealand  In preparation for her first New Zealand film role, the irrepressible Miriam Margolyes embarks on a road trip around our beautiful country (Sky Open on Sunday 9 Feb at 7.30pm, also streaming on Neon).        Apple Cider Vinegar   Two young women advocate for wellness remedies to cure deadly illnesses, unraveling their lives as they unk...

Presence   A family becomes convinced they are not alone after moving into their new home in the suburbs.    Alien Weaponry: Kua Tupu Te Ara   Two teenager brothers attempt to storm the world of thrash metal while performing Māori anthems that channel the power and pride of their culture.    LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I love to keep entertaining super casual and that often means building a platter. It’s the ultimate in minimal effort creating something that looks like a magical feast. Platters are endlessly customizable, meaning you can work with what you’ve got and work to YOUR budget.   Try these three simple and affordable recipes next time you’re serving up a platter of deliciousness.    &nbs...

I am very particular.    I’m a big believer that a Tidy House makes for a Tidy Mind. I like things to have their place. I like routine and I hate clutter.     Both of my televisions are mounted on the walls with their cables hidden away. I use organisers to secret my stereo cords, and a cluttered benchtop makes me feel so unsettled that I insist on having nothing on it. Nothing...

In less than a week’s time, Kiwi musician Nadia Reid will release her fourth album: ‘Enter Now Brightness’.   It’s her first album in five years, born from a period of reflection during the Covid lockdowns beginning in 2020.  The album is a record of “poise and great beauty”, documenting the sound of a “cellular shift” and pain giving way to tenderness and joy, the biography on her websi...