Saturday Morning with Jack Tame

Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour  The cultural phenomenon continues as pop icon Taylor Swift performs hit songs in a once-in-a-lifetime concert experience.   Ms Information  As the nation plunges into pandemic, Gwen Isaac’s observational documentary delves into the trenches with Siouxsie Wiles, the fuchsia-haired microbiologist who emerged as a national hero and a satanic witch in the minds of a divide...

After the Party   Robyn Malcolm stars in this New Zealand drama about a woman whose world implodes after she accuses her husband of a sex crime but nobody believes her (TVNZ1 from Sunday, and TVNZ+).       Last Stop Larrimah   An HBO true crime documentary series about the Australian outback town of Larrimah, population 11, and the mysterious disappearance of one of the residents that turned every...

The Exchange – John Grisham   What became of Mitch and Abby McDeere after they exposed the crimes of Memphis law firm Bendini, Lambert & Locke and fled the country? It is now fifteen years later, and Mitch and Abby are living in Manhattan, where Mitch is a partner at the largest law firm in the world. When a mentor in Rome asks him for a favor that will take him far from home, Mitch finds hims...

The results are in and it’s looking very likely we’ll have some form of National-led government for at least the next three years. So, what will this actually mean for our finances and the housing market? Will it be the boost some were hoping, or will the impact not be quite as much as people expect?   Hannah McQueen joined Jack Tame to give her insight and answer a few questions about what kiwis...

“If you’re sizing up embarking on an epic roadie across the great American West, Idaho is the pitch-perfect launch-pad.”   “With a similar sized population to Christchurch, Boise beats to a leisurely tempo, flanked by golden hills and verdant forest, sliced by the Boise River. It’s a picturesque setting and the compact, leafy city centre exudes good looks and an easy-going grace.”   “Hitting the r...

Kate "Ethically Kate" Hall is back with more sustainability tips! This time she's got her top tips for reducing food waste both on a personal and community level. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cucurbits: melons, squash, pumpkins, courgettes, zucchini, gherkins and… cucumbers.   A bit “touchy” —don’t like cold spells of weather— cool southerly winds are no good; frost tender.   That’s why it’s best to sow them later in spring (from end of October onwards).   I sow them in medium-sized pots with seed-raising mix (high in organic material); these cucurbits appreciate a good organic feed (c...

The UK's Online Safety Bill has become law   This is hugely controversial and could lead to WhatsApp, Telegram, Signal, and iMessage shutting down their services in the UK. It's a fight over encryption and internet privacy. The government wants to improve internet safety by forcing these providers to remove harmful content such as child sexual abuse, extreme violence, animal cruelty, terrorism, pr...

Our go to summer salad that you can get creative with! Change up the grain and vegetables dependent on what you have in the fridge or garden. We love serving this with any plant based or animal protein, especially chicken or salmon. If you are GF, we recommend replacing the couscous with millet or brown rice.   Serves: 4-6   Time: 20 minutes   Ingredients   1 cup israeli couscous   Water   2 tbsp...

“Historically, the All Blacks haven’t faced too much adversity. But here it is. The team is at odds and ends. The players are being criticised. The coaches and their bosses are being hammered in the press.   Maybe they will falter. Maybe we’re watching the unravelling of a once-mighty team. Maybe Silver Lake has bought a dud.   Or maybe, through whatever changes are necessary, and through the pluc...

The Twat Files by Dawn French    Be Useful by Arnold Schwarzenegger   LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

King Clown is the latest album by 25 year old New Zealand singer Paige. The South Auckland artist debuted the song Aquarian at a show at Auckland's The Cloud during the Women's World Cup.  Simon Gooding, who has also worked with Pink and Neil Finn, is the producer for this album. Billie Eilish has also shared one of Paige's songs. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

- Blenheim might be a byword for grapes, but beverage-making doesn't just stop with wine production.   - What about DNA Brewery?   - And Moa Brewing is under new ownership?   - There's a lot of tasting experiences at Vines Village. ( Gin and whisky and cheese)   - Did you check out Dodson Street Beer Garden?   - Any other tasty bites to add to the bingo card?    For more tips on savouring Blenheim...

The perfect light summer dessert. Sweet ripe strawberries, zesty orange, tangy pomegranate molasses, maple syrup and delicate vanilla. If strawberries aren’t in season, in winter we love marinating pears and roasting them. Serve with vanilla ice cream and our sweet and salty crunch. Serves: 4 Time: 30 minutes One punnet of strawberries, sliced Zest and juice of 1 orange 1 tsp pomegranate molasses...

We’ve been warned – a dry spell is coming our way this summer in the form of El Niño. (little Boy!)   We’ve seen this before, of course but I reckon it may need a bit of a reminder:   Temperatures, Rainfall and Wind direction are the key elements of the El Niño Southern Oscillation (ENSO) phenomenon. El Niño is characterised by more westerly winds, dropping more rain on the west coasts and less ra...

What is Type 2 diabetes?   Body not able to control sugars – sugars become  in body high   Basically due to the pancreas wearing out over time not producing enough insulin or insulin becoming ineffective.   We are seeing more cases in younger people especially Māori and Pacific.       How big a problem is it and what harm to the body does it cause?   Thought to be approximately 300,000 in NZ livin...

Social media platform X (formally Twitter) is using New Zealand as a testing ground for a plan to charge new users. The platform's owner Elon Musk plans to charge new users $1 a year to use X. Users can opt out, but that means they won't be able view posts and not post anything. Musk says this is to weed out bots on the platform. LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bodies A crime drama set over four different time periods where  the same dead body keeps turning up in the same place in London across those four time periods (Netflix). The Pigeon Tunnel A new documentary film exploring the life and career of famed spy novelist John le Carré (Apple TV+). Sheperdess  A celebration of rural women where filmmakers visit and interview different women about their liv...

The All Blacks have completed a resounding 44-6 victory over Argentina, propelling themselves into the final to face either England or South Africa. Will Jordan had a standout game scoring three tries with both Jordie Barrett and Shannon Frizell bagging two tries each.  Newstalk ZB's rugby commentator Elliot Smith spoke to Jack Tame about the result and what happens next.   LISTEN ABOVE See omnyst...

Iconic Kiwi band Drax Project has been collaborating with the upcoming Australian pop artist Charley. They've released their new single 'Disrespect,' and Jack Tame has managed to get three of the artists in one interview to discuss the song. Shaan Singh and Matt Beachen from Drax Project and Charley hopped in a call to chat about how it all came together. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener f...

‘Are We There Yet?’ is the new, long awaited album from Rick Astley via BMG. His ninth studio album overall, it’s the third in a row of which Astley has written, recorded, played and produced himself at his home studio in London. Featuring the single ‘Dippin My Feet’, an invigorating twist on his signature style, ‘Are We There Yet?’ is the sound of Rick reflecting and building upon the experiences...

The Armour of Light - Ken Follett   The long-awaited sequel to A Column of Fire, The Armor of Light, heralds a new dawn for Kingsbridge, England, where progress clashes with tradition, class struggles push into every part of society, and war in Europe engulfs the entire continent and beyond.   The Spinning Jenny was invented in 1770, and with that, a new era of manufacturing and industry changed l...

What does a sustainable bathroom look like? Kate 'Ethically Kate' Hall has a list of alternatives for common bathroom necessities. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"500 year old giant rimu, tentacular rata vines and red beech anchor the forest, with a supporting cast of lush ferns and ponga. Once over the saddle, it's a steady descent through bush and farmland to reach Nydia Bay, with sporadic glimpses as far as Kenepuru Inlet, whose peninsulas fold into the distance. Indignant-looking cows grazing in paddocks cast me a suspicious glare, as if to say “What a...

You started it, Jack! Last week you mentioned that dreaded word: Passionfruit vine.   It’s not that I don’t like passionfruit – I love them.   But after many, many years of trying to grow these vines I have to confess to gangrene thumbs.   Here are some of the conditions and growing tips that I have collected over the past 45 years in Aotearoa – stuff from growers and producers of the vines, so… G...