Jack Tame’s crisp perspective, style and enthusiasm makes for refreshing and entertaining Saturday morning radio on Newstalk ZB. News, sport, books, music, gardens and celebrities – what better way to spend your Saturdays?
Latest episodes
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11 min
Dame Miranda Harcourt and Stuart McKenzie: Directors and writer of 'After God' on the new verbatim play
Stuart McKenzie describes his latest play as a "theological road trip". 'After God' is the latest work of theatrical power couple Dame Miranda Harcourt and Stuart McKenzie – a verb…
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6 min
Chris Schulz: The Avalanches - No Bad Memories
Six years in the making, The Avalanches have released their fourth studio album. The Australian electronic group formed back in 1997, with albums releasing in 2000, 2016, 2020, and…
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5 min
Kevin Milne: Discussing the rape crisis centre ad that sparked backlash
An Irish advertisement promoting consent has been withdrawn due to criticism. It was part of the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre's 'We-Consent' campaign, and featured a teenager reluctan…
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4 min
Catherine Raynes: Life Out of Order and Adam and Eve
Life Out of Order by Audrey Niffenegger Two great loves. A world in chaos. And a life that never lands in order. Discover the long-awaited sequel to the bestselling phenomenon, The…
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11 min
Mike Yardley: Experiencing the beauty of the Waitaki Valley
"Wide open spaces and serenely undulating landscapes set quite the stage for summer holiday frolics. Sprinkle that setting with a spoil of unexpected gems and experiential treats,…
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5 min
Ruud Kleinpaste: Bold and beautiful - the carmine rātā
This is a native organism. Firmly established in NZ, it’s origin could be from overseas (or an ancient continent like Gondwanaland), but it got here, somehow, on its own accord (fl…
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7 min
Kate Hall: Spring cleaning tips and supplies
Spring has sprung, which many are taking as their cue to do a bit of deep cleaning – including Kate Hall. What's in my spring cleaning cupboard? Eco cleaning products: much better…
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5 min
Dr Bryan Betty: The hidden danger of tetanus
What is tetanus and how do you get it? Tetanus is a serious, life-threatening disease, caused by a bacteria called Clostridium tetani. It's found in the environment – soil, dust, a…
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5 min
Paul Stenhouse: PHP vulnerability sparks cybersecurity scramble, iPhone duo reviews
It was a rough week on the internet for security PHP, the widely used programming language that Wordpress is built on, has a severe vulnerability that was announced this week. It w…
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7 min
Karl Puschmann: Norm: The Tale of Norm Macdonald and World's Biggest Mako
Norm: The Tale of Norm Macdonald This documentary traces the life and career of the stand-up and Saturday Night Live legend, from his rise as the deadpan anchor of “Weekend Update”…
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8 min
Francesca Rudkin: Derek vs Derek and Virginia Woolf's Night & Day
Derek vs Derek On a country road in Devon, intensive dairy farmer Derek Banbury is horrified at the “devastation” of his neighbour’s once productive farm. Dubbed a “maverick rewild…
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6 min
Nici Wickes: Thai Chicken and Pineapple Skewers
BBQ season is here! Serve these with homemade chilli tomato jam and you’ll be so happy! Makes 4 large skewers Ingredients 4 free range chicken thighs, each cut into 3 pieces 3 tbsp…
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6 min
Jack Tame: Some things are (hopefully) worth the hype
Last month, I woke to a message on my phone with a link to a YouTube clip. It was a film teaser (not to be confused with the trailer). In the clip were two familiar faces. One was…
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15 min
Witi Ihimaera Smiler: Acclaimed New Zealand writer on his writing career, journey to writing his first novel i…
Witi Ihimaera Smiler has published over forty written works, including novels, memoir, non-fiction, and short stories, and he's not slowing down. This year alone he's already relea…
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6 min
Chris Schulz: Fontaines D.C. - Dopamine Chamber
Fontaines D.C. has released their newest album. 'Dopamine Chamber' follows on from 'Romance', continuing the alternative rock sound the band created in the 2024 album. Its garnered…
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4 min
Ruud Kleinpaste: A Phoenix Palm PSA
Phoenix Palm Trees are fairly common in New Zealand, but what isn't commonly known is how dangerous they are. After hearing about Jack's experience with the trees, Ruud Kleinpaste…
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5 min
Catherine Raynes: Partita and Victorious
Partita by Barbara Kingsolver Livia Cable has made her peace with her marriage and modest livelihood in the farm country where she grew up, until a shocking phone call from an old…
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9 min
Mike Yardley: A luxurious stay at Holme Station Homestead
"Purring through the tucks and folds of South Canterbury’s crinkled hinterland, the sense of anticipation was rising. Just west of Timaru, with the vast arc of the Hunters Hills ba…
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8 min
Dr Dougal Sutherland: Belonging Matters - How to Build Strong Relationships
This week is Mental Health Awareness week and the theme is Belonging – how to foster deeper connections with others. Strong relationships help reduce stress, increase positive emot…
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Full Show Podcast: 17 October 2026
On the Saturday Morning with Jack Tame Full Show Podcast for Saturday October 17, 2026, esteemed NZ author Witi Ihimaera Smiler is in studio ahead of his appearance at the Nelson A…