Saturday Morning with Jack Tame
9am-12pm Sat
SATURDAY MORNING WITH JACK TAME
9am–12pm Saturdays
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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"Leave it all on the floor": Mumford & Sons discuss 'ambitious' 6th album, NZ tour
A staple of the folk-rock genre, few people wouldn’t recognise the name or work of Mumford & Sons. Following only a year after the release of their fifth studio...
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'Doesn't feel like a stopgap': The Black Keys return to their roots with 'Peaches!'
Early fans of The Black Keys will be delighted by the duo’s latest release. ‘Peaches!’ is the 14th studio album from the American rock duo, a live-recorded covers...
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Mike Yardley: Crisp adventures around autumnal Arrowtown
"Tucked beneath the rugged Crown Range and richly wreathed in the charm of its gold-rush legacy, my abiding love-affair with Arrowtown is fully renewed with every...
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Grief, double lives, and the seedy truths of London in Patrick Radden Keefe's 'London Falling'
London Falling by Patrick Radden Keefe In the early morning of November 29th, 2019, surveillance cameras at the headquarters of MI6, Britain’s spy agency, captured...
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Are we losing our words? New research finds people are speaking less
Are we losing our words? Some new psychology research suggests that we are gradually speaking fewer words each year. Psychologists looked at data from over 2000...
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Ruud Kleinpaste's tips for troubleshooting pomegranates
It seems pomegranates are now planted all over New Zealand. Some people encounter some troubles when these fruits ripen around this time of year. Here are some things...
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'Fresh, fragrant, salivating': Trinity Hill Marsanne Roussanne 2024
The Wine Trinity Hill Marsanne Roussanne 2024, Gimblett Gravels, Hawke's Bay RRP from $40.00 Marsanne and Roussanne are classic grapes of the Rhone that are...
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Significant security issues found in major internet infrastructure tools
Some of the big internet infrastructure tools have revealed major production security issues A lot of these are not household names, but just this week we've seen...
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Saturday Morning with Jack Tame Full Show Podcast: 02 May 2026
On the Saturday Morning with Jack Tame Full Show Podcast for Saturday 2 May 2026, Ted Dwane and Ben Lovett from Mumford & Sons joined for a chat ahead of tonight’s...
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"Wild ride": 'Should I Marry A Murderer?' proves truth can be stranger than fiction
Should I Marry A Murderer? A fiancée turned key witness reveals how she stayed engaged to a man accused of murder while gathering evidence against him in this...
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Kevin Milne: Why would someone sign on for Celebrity Treasure Island?
The newest season of Celebrity Treasure Island is officially underway. One week in, there’s already been injuries, eliminations, and tears – but why would someone...
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Winter warmer: Nici Wickes' rich and hearty Beef and Mushroom Pie
This is all my favourite flavours packed into one pie. It’s rich and warming and perfect for a hearty dinner. Serves 4-6 Ingredients 2 tablespoons cooking...
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Jack Tame: The lesson we can learn from Yomif Kejelcha
For all of my life it has been a mythic barrier. For all your life it has been a mythic barrier. In the same way we cannot fly... In the same way we cannot leap...
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"Not quite as sharp": Devil Wears Prada 2 is a fun but less edgy watch than the original
The Devil Wears Prada 2 Miranda Priestly navigates her career amid the decline of traditional magazine publishing and reunites with Andy Sachs to face off against...
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"Doesn't feel that long": Ruban Nielson reflects on the Mint Chicks' “Crazy? Yes! Dumb? No!’
The Mint Chicks are a seminal slice of New Zealand’s indie music scene. Fronted by Ruban Nielson and his brother Kody, the noise rock and art punk band swept the...
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"Raucous and full on": Foo Fighters return to their roots in 'Your Favorite Toy'
Foo Fighters have dropped their twelfth album. ‘Your Favorite Toy’ is a return to their punk-rock roots. It’s high energy and fast and is the band’s shortest album...
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"Very moving": Kevin Milne's experience visiting ANZAC graves in Europe
All around the world, people are commemorating Anzac Day. Thousands of people are attending the Dawn Services, parades, and other commemorations for the ANZAC...
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"A true mystery": An atmospheric locked room thriller in 'The Ending Writes Itself'
The Model Murder by Amanda Hampson Never underestimate a tea lady. Sydney, 1968. When a popular local man is murdered, police are quick to pin the blame on his...
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Mike Yardley: Bites and Sights in Grapevine, Texas
"The pint-sized Texan city of Grapevine certainly struck it lucky with the location Gods. Bounded by the sprawling immensity of Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport...
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Sustainable habits that actually save your time
Building sustainable habits can not only help save the planet, it can help save you time. Sustainability doesn’t have to mean more effort, so Kate Hall joined Jack...
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Missing bees? Ruud Kleinpaste's tips for assisting pollination
A couple of months ago our tunnel house got smacked by the wind. Young tomatoes were rescued from their spot and some of them survived in medium-sized pots. It...
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Saturday Morning with Jack Tame Full Show Podcast: 25 April 2026
On the Saturday Morning with Jack Tame Full Show Podcast for Saturday 25 April 2026, Ruban Nielson of the Mint Chicks joins Jack to discuss being a seminal slice...
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Can the average Kiwi become a millionaire?
While the average person may dream of becoming a millionaire, is it actually possible? Earning the average wage, the culmination of an adult’s working life is $3.1...
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The shrinking of Big Tech: Microsoft and Facebook slash jobs
Big tech is continuing to shrink Facebook and Microsoft have both announced they're cutting back the headcount. Facebook will lay off 10% of its 80,000 strong...
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"A shaggy dog story": Melanie Bracewell builds up the humour in 'A Little Treat'
Melanie Bracewell: A Little Treat Bad day? Time for a little treat. Good day? I think that deserves a little treat. With the end of her twenties rapidly approaching,...
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"A once over, lightly": The new Michael Jackson biopic lacks subtlety, depth, and nuance
Michael The story of pop superstar Michael Jackson -- from his extraordinary early days in the Jackson 5 to the visionary artist whose creative ambition fuels a...
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"Knock-out amazing": Nici Wickes' Anzac Slice
I love an Anzac biscuit so much and this slice combines all the flavours of them with another Kiwi favourite, condensed milk! Thanks to Ripe Deli in Grey Lynn for...
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Jack Tame: What the ANZACs fought for should never be taken for granted
It would have to be among the single-most overdue law changes in New Zealand. I don’t know about you, but until the Anzac Amendment Bill came before Parliament this...
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"Quite humbling": Thousands attend Anzac Dawn Services amid global uncertainty
Anzac Day services have been held around the country, with thousands attending dawn services, parades, and commemorations. More than 8000 Kiwis arrived on the Gallipoli...
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"Flip the script a little bit": The glass is half full in Tim Batt's upcoming comedy show
The co-host of the award winning podcast, ‘The Worst Idea Of All Time’, Tim Batt is one of New Zealand’s sharpest comedic minds. He’s taken some time away from...
