'I just struggled': Qualifying mistakes see Lawson start 15th in Mexico
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SATURDAY MORNING WITH JACK TAME
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The only way to start your weekend!
With more than 15 years as a journalist and broadcaster, Jack's become a household name on New Zealand airwaves.
Not only does he host his own radio show, Jack also co-hosts TVNZ's Q+A. His work has taken him around the world.
Jack’s crisp perspective, style, and enthusiasm makes for refreshing and entertaining Saturday morning radio.
News, sport, books, music, gardens and food – what better way to spend your Saturdays?
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Jack Tame: The world’s deadliest creatures have reached the last country on Earth
It was such a rookie mistake. I was tramping in the Kahurangi, last summer. The Douglas Range, 1000m above sea level. And after we’d pitched a tent, as the sun...
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John Grisham's first 'who-dunnit' novel is a 'legal thriller'
The Widow by John Grisham The new incredible legal thriller and first ever who-dunnit from John Grisham. She needs a lawyer. He needs a payday. Simon Latch is a...
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Saturday Morning with Jack Tame Full Show Podcast: 25 October 2025
Listen to the Saturday Morning with Jack Tame Full Show Podcast for Saturday 25 October. Get the Saturday Morning with Jack Tame Full Show Podcast every Saturday...
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Mike Yardley: Might and magic of Jaipur with Wendy Wu Tours
When it comes to grand gestures, painting your entire city in the one colour is quite something. So much for painting the town red. How about pink? Jaipur beckons...
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How listening to birds can treat depression
Building on Jack’s love of birds and bird-feeding in his garden – new research shows that listening to birdsong may actually benefit your mental health and improve...
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Ruud Kleinpaste: Yellow-legged Hornets
When I arrived in New Zealand as an immigrant (in 1978), the Asian Paperwasp arrived here too. I remember I was impressed by the New Zealand obsessions to keep these...
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'Crunchy texture with plenty of acidity': Sparkling Méthode Traditionnelle by Immigrant's Cineyard
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...
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'A little underwhelmed': ChatGPT launches new browser
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...
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"She is fantastic": Lauren Lyle stuns in 'The Ridge'
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,...
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John Boyega joins Jack Tame ahead of Armagaddon's 30th Anniversary
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...
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Nici Wickes: Chicken with Roasted Grapes
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...
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Review: 'Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere' has a 'very familiar narrative beat'
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...
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Andrew Saville: NPC final, Jason Holland and the cricket world cup
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...
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Kevin Milne: An amusing story about a dental appointment
"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...
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Pike River movie: Anna Osborne and Sonya Rockhouse share their side of the story
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...
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Review: Ólafur Arnalds & Talos' collaborative album 'A Dawning' "exerts bittersweet power"
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...
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Saturday Morning with Jack Tame Full Show Podcast: 18 October 2025
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...
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Mike Yardley: Tingle time at the Taj Mahal, Agra
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...
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Ruud Kleinpast: Eyes on your pests
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...
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Ed McKnight: Think about money in decades, not days
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...
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ChatGPT introducing an Adults-Only mode from December
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...
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'Quite a wild ride': New British thriller from the man behind 'Luther'
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...
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Jack Tame: The Pike River story still isn’t over
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...
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Nici Wickes: Little marmalade cakes
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....
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Cillian Murphy and Tracey Ullman star in Netflix book adaptation
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...
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Kevin Milne: A tribute to former Prime Minister Jim Bolger
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...
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Coming of age with Sam Cullen: Kiwi musician set to release debut album
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...
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Kevin Milne: Surprising quotes from interesting people
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...
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Review: Jeff Tweedy's 'Twilight Override' is a "deeply human masterpiece"
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...
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Jung Chang brings life to Chinese history and politics in personal new memoir
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’:...
