Emotional Lynda Topp recounts final year as caregiver for twin sister
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"Children have died": 'Supernanny' throws support behind UK social media ban
Jo Frost —of Supernanny fame— is throwing herself behind a social media crack down in the UK. Their Government is looking to ban social media for under 16's. Our...
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Kevin Milne: Odd songs you maybe shouldn't sing in the shower
We all have a few innocuous habits that, on occasion, can come across a little strangely. Kevin Milne sings in the shower, and while that in of itself is pretty...
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"She's really proving herself": Olivia Rodrigo goes from strength to strength with new album
Olivia Rodrigo is switching things up for her third studio album. Where her two previous albums leaned more on upbeat pop-punk influences, ‘You Seem Pretty Sad...
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Dawn French tackles grief and love with humour and warmth in new novel
Enough by Dawn French Etta is sixty-eight years old. Happy, healthy and an active participant in her world, she’s gathered her family together for an unforgettable...
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Mike Yardley: Cultural treats in Fiji's Nadi
"Before surrendering to the fly-and-flop horizontal pleasures of a Denarau resort or a palm-fringed island getaway, why not add a scoop of culture and history to...
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The psychology of 'ghosting' and the intention–behaviour gap
One of the most robust findings in psychology is that people often form genuine intentions but fail to translate them into action – it’s called the intention–behaviour...
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In the garden: The big beauties in autumn and winter
We have always tried to grow some plants that end up nicely in the late autumn and wintertime. It’s really impressive when there are some eye-catching flowers or...
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Saturday Morning with Jack Tame Full Show Podcast: 13 June 2026
On the Saturday Morning with Jack Tame Full Show Podcast for Saturday June 13th 2026, we speak to Family Expert Jo Frost of Supernanny fame about the possibility...
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"A wonderful freshness": Sheild's Albariño has a crisp coastal quality
The Wine: Sheild Albariño 2025, Nelson $26.99 from Winemaker Trudy Sheild Albariño originates in Spain in and around the Galicia area, the variety loves proximity...
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Apple's AI-integrated Siri could set it apart from competitors - if it works
Apple's big developer conference... what was announced? Siri with Apple Intelligence was the headline. Now, if this works, this shows why Apple's ecosystem wins...
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"Funny, sharp satire": 'Twenty Twenty Six' doesn't break the mould, but doesn't need to
What The Hell Happened At Woofington’s? A real-crime investigative series from TVNZ uncovering the wild true story of Woofington’s, a luxury dog retreat situated...
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"Tense is a little bit of an understatement": 'Colony' is unafraid of a "few good twists"
Colony A South Korean action-horror film directed by Yeon Sang-ho (known for Train to Busan). Professor Se Jeong, attends a biotech conference-only to witness...
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"Like a mini, very cheesy scone": Nici Wickes' Gluten-free Cheese Bites
Gluten-free baking can be hard to perfect because so much baking relies heavily on the gluten in wheat flour for structure. But there are so many different flours...
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Jack Tame: New Zealand's greatest-ever batsman has left the international game
We don’t know much but from what we do know, it was typically Kane. New Zealand’s greatest-ever batsman – and arguably our greatest-ever cricketer. One of the modern...
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"Double win": Deer hunters turn a pest problem into food for those in need
A Bay of Plenty-based group is turning a pest problem into a community solution. Hunt for Good is a not-for-profit that culls wild deer, donating the venison and...
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"Needs to become a cause célèbre": Kevin Milne calls for the country to back Pegasus Golf Course
Canterbury residents are battling to save their golf course. Wolfbrook Properties has bought the 80-hectare site of Pegasus Golf Course and unveiled plans for...
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"90s is all over it": Violet Grohl releases debut album 'Be Sweet To Me'
The daughter of Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl has released her debut album. ‘Be Sweet To Me’ is the first album from Violet Grohl, with a sound reminiscent of...
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'Clever in its simplicity": Ann Patchett's 'The Whistler' digs into the endurance and influence of relationships
Whistler by Ann Patchett When Daphne Fuller and her husband Jonathan visit the Metropolitan Museum of Art, they notice an older, white-haired gentleman following...
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Mike Yardley: Hanging around Huntington Beach, SoCal
"What springs to mind when you think of Southern California? Wide-open beaches? Streets lined with palm trees? Surfers, bikers, and rollerbladers mingling about?...
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New logo highlighting NZ-grown grains begins to roll out
A new food identification label is beginning to appear in stores. In a similar vein to the ‘New Zealand Made’ logo that denotes locally made products, a ‘NZ Grown...
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Review: Clarkson's Farm's new season is 'more of the same' but worth your time
Clarkson’s Farm – Season 5 Clarkson's Farm is back, and amidst a government budget that sends the UK farming community into uproar, Jeremy decides some big changes...
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Interest rates are going up: What should you do?
Interest rates have begun to creep back up. New Zealand’s largest bank, ANZ, has increased its rates across the board, hiking everything by 20 basis points except...
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Meta's building data centres in tents to house AI servers
The pace of AI development is nuts Something caught my eye this week that shows just how furious the AI race is becoming: Meta is so desperate for more data centres...
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Saturday Morning with Jack Tame Full Show Podcast: 06 June 2026
On the Saturday Morning with Jack Tame Full Show Podcast for Saturday June 6 2026, we speak to Jasper Osborne, the man behind Hunt For Good, the not-for-profit operation...
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NZ's Fungus of the Year: Ruud Kleinpaste discusses a few contenders
Cast your vote! We’re in the middle of the Fungus of the Year. An incredible series of stories about mushrooms, fungi, moulds, diseases – the poisonous and gorgeous...
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"Charming": 'Colours of Time' is a quietly moving story about family and legacy
Colours of Time In 1895, young Adele leaves Normandy for Paris, a city alive and buzzing with invention, photography and the rise of Impressionism. In the present...
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"Serve it warm": Nici Wickes' beautiful and 'super easy' Tamarillo Clafoutis
This dessert is an easy French classic, and any fruit can be used really – raspberry, feijoa, peach, plum, prune, or the original, cherry. I’m using tamarillos as...
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Jack Tame: I'm done with Facebook Marketplace flakes
I bought some second-hand bunks this week. High quality. Good stuff. Perfect for the nine-year-old’s bedroom. But to make way for his new addition, I needed to pack...
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"Give back a little bit": Joel Little seeks to bolster Kiwi musicians with new project
Joel Little has worked with some of the biggest names in the music business. The Grammy Award-winning musician has written and produced tracks for the likes of...
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"She was so Kiwi": Kevin Milne on the passing of Dame Jools Topp
The passing of one of New Zealand’s most well-loved entertainers has hit the country hard. Dame Jools Topp died the Saturday just past at age 68 as a result of...
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Rain and wind to hit South Island this weekend, warnings issued
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