Saturday Morning with Jack Tame

Ten Seconds by Robert Gold   After a tense birthday celebration in Haddley, journalist Ben Harper watches his boss, Madeline, get into the car that has come to collect her. He walks home, never imagining that by the next morning, Madeline will be missing.     To find Madeline, Ben will have to return to the now infamous murder case that made her journalism career over a decade ago. A case which, B...

Nomadic living is becoming more common with the rise in living costs, people travelling round the country house sitting to save money.   Kate “Ethically Kate” Hall is one of these people, and joined Jack Tame to discuss how it works, the pros and cons, and how to keep sustainable while you do so.   LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This weekend will see two tax changes come into effect for property owners.   One is impacting those who use the likes of Airbnb or Bachcare to rent out their property, and the other impacts those who rent out an investment property.   What are the changes and what effect will they have? Enable Me’s Nadine Higgins joined Jack Tame to run through it all.   LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/listener...

"From time-honoured tourist haunts to hidden treasures and trending head-turners, Melbourne impresses in all seasons. But if you’re planning an autumn city-break in the Victorian capital, here’s a round-up of some top recommendations to thread into your schedule." Read Mike's full article here. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Garden City is becoming more and more the home of that Aussie sap-sucking pest we knew so well in Auckland, and it shows in the number of people that contact us on talkback radio.   Until recently, this species was a North-Islander – it slowly spread further and further south: Nelson, Blenheim, Golden Bay, further south along the west coast and also down the east coast of the South Island: Kai...

The US government has released AI rules for its agencies     Say hello to the "Chief AI Officer" - every US government agency will now need to have one.   Agencies will also be required to establish AI governance boards to coordinate how AI is used within each agency. They must mitigate the risks of algorithmic discrimination and inform the public about how the AI is used. They will be required to...

Mr Bates vs The Post Office     The extraordinary story of the greatest miscarriage of justice in British legal history, where hundreds of innocent sub-postmasters and postmistresses were wrongly accused of theft, fraud and false accounting due to a defective IT system ( TVNZ+ , from March 31).     Renegade Nell   A historical drama about a quick-witted and courageous young woman framed for murder...

Wicked Little Letters When the residents of Littlehampton start receiving letters filled with obscenities and hilarious profanity, Rose, a rambunctious Irish immigrant, is accused of the crime. Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire Godzilla and the almighty Kong face a colossal threat hidden deep within the planet, challenging their very existence and the survival of the human race. LISTEN ABOVE See omn...

Originally from Australia, screenwriter Gavin Strawhan is behind some of New Zealand’s biggest TV shows.   Shortland Street, Outrageous Fortune, Nothing Trivial, and Mercy Peak are just some of the entries on his extended resume, but now he’s turning his focus to the page instead of the screen.   Set in rural coastal New Zealand, The Call is Strawhan’s debut novel, the novel growing from a story S...

Every mouthful of this tastes like a hot cross bun only better! It’s crunchy and creamy, sweet and spicy.   Serves 4-6        Ingredients:   ½ cup currants or raisins   ¼ cup rum or brandy   Squeeze of fresh orange juice   ½ tsp cinnamon + extra for dusting   Pinch nutmeg   Pinch mixed spice   200mls cream, whipped   1 packet store-bought meringues   2-3 fresh plums, sliced   2 tbsps glace orange...

Music and love often go hand in hand, many of the most well-known songs covering the topic.   While there’s plenty of modern pop songs that do the feeling justice, Kevin Milne believes that they’re not the most romantic.   He’s been taking a look back at the stage shows of the 50’s and 60’s and can’t help but think they top the charts.   LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy infor...

25 years.   If Sam Bankman-Fried was to spend his full sentence behind bars, he’d be in his fifties by the time he was released from prison. Still, it could have been worse. The maximum potential sentence faced by the so-called crypto king was more than a century.   Like many, I’ve marvelled in the rise and fall of Sam Bankman-Fried. It’s an extraordinary story. The son of high-profile professors,...

Estelle Clifford reviews Gossip's first album since reuniting in 2019, Real Power.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Hunter by Tana French It's a blazing summer when two men arrive in a small village in the West of Ireland. One of them is coming home. Both of them are coming to get rich. One of them is going to die. Private Equity by Carrie Sun When we meet Carrie Sun, she can't shake the feeling that she's wasting her life. The daughter of Chinese immigrants, Carrie excelled in school, graduated early from...

Mike Yardley spoke to Jack Tame about his time in Coolangatta, in southern Gold Coast. For more tips on tripping the sights and treats of the southern Gold Coast, Mike's article is here . LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dougal Sutherland discusses a recent survey by Umbrella Wellbeing showing the large number of employees who feel that their mental wellbeing isn't being prioritised, and the risk that poses for businesses.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A few days ago, we celebrated our Autumn Equinox; that was on Wednesday 20th March at 16:06 to be precise.  It really has nothing to do with this story, apart from the fact that you'll notice quite a few good-looking holes in your lawn around this time of the year. It shows you that life-cycles either come to an end or change from one phase to the next. A good example is the mess made by starlings...

The US Government says users who purchase Apple smartphones are "locked in" to the Apple ecosystem. Within the ecosystem, all your devices and services are meant to interconnect effortlessly. Apple says it will seek to have the case dismissed, and if unsuccessful, will fight it vigorously.  The Justice Department estimates that Apple's share of the US smartphone market exceeds 70%.  LISTEN ABOVE S...

Escaping Utopia TVNZ's new three-part documentary series takes us behind the scenes of Gloriavale and reveals what it's like to live in - and leave - the extreme religious community.  (Begins Sunday on TVNZ1 and on TVNZ+). Palm Royale This new comedy drama features an all-star Hollywood cast and follows a woman in the late 1960s who will do whatever it takes to be admitted into an exclusive Palm S...

Brooke Ligertwood, also known as Brooke Fraser, returns home to New Zealand to perform a one-off concert with the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra.  Brooke sits down with Jack Tame at Roundhead Studios to discuss what she has been up to.  WATCH / LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With a recession just announced, it's important to get the most out of every dollar without compromising on the quality of your food. Here are some things you can do to stretch the weekly meal budget: Learn to cook! Adopt a waste not, want not attitude - never let anything go to waste. Grow your own food, especially herbs. Preserve or freeze! Sauces, fruit, chutneys, butter, milk, etc.  Buy in sea...

Kevin Milne spoke to Jack Tame about his love for the stage songs of the 1950s & 60s.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Just before 6pm Friday local time, Kensington Palace published a rare video of Catherine, Princess of Wales. Having taken a few weeks to process and digest the news in private, and having taken time to tell her children, she announced to the World she is being treated for cancer.   Apart from that, we don’t have a huge volume of information. We don’t know much more except she says she received the...

Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire The Spengler family returns to the iconic New York City firehouse where the original Ghostbusters have taken ghost-busting to the next level. When the discovery of an ancient artifact unleashes an evil force, Ghostbusters new and old must unite to protect their home and save the world from a second ice age. Road House 2024 remake available on Prime. Ex-UFC fighter Dalto...

Bill Ryder-Jones was guitarist/vocalist for the West Kirby Merseyside band The Coral, who were successful in releasing 5 top 10 albums in mid 2000s, starting out as teenagers.   His latest solo album is complete with classy hooks and rousing choruses, and his closely mic-ed voice is fragile, delicate, even on the edge of croaky, giving the impression he's sharing intimacies directly with the liste...