Saturday Morning with Jack Tame

Kevin Milne feared he might “never see my wife again” as she drove off in a car with Sir Sam Neill for horse-riding lessons, but the equally shy pair were instead like “two 15-year-olds on a first date”. 

The former Fair Go presenter this morning shared a touching story of when his wife Linda Milne helped the future movie superstar prepare for his role in the 1979 Australian period drama My Brilliant Ca...

Germany's media regulator says Google is a publisher  

It's a real twist to longstanding convention. If it's generating AI summaries, then it's creating content, and that makes it a publisher, and with that comes all the liability of being a publisher too.  

In the USA, search engines and platforms get immunity if they are hosting other people's content. Facebook isn't in control of what people post. Google is just showin...

The Hawk  

On the back nine of his career, golf legend Lonnie "The Hawk" Hawkins chases one final major — and drags everyone he loves into the chaos (Netflix). 

Lucky 

When a multi-million-dollar heist goes sideways, con artist Lucky is forced to go on the run. Pursued by both the FBI and a ruthless crime boss, Lucky must fight for her life—and a way out (Apple TV). 

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The Odyssey 

Christopher Nolan's 2026 film The Odyssey is a massive sci-fi-scale, mythic action epic adapting Homer's ancient Greek poem. It follows Odysseus’s perilous 10-year journey to return to his family on Ithaca after the Trojan War, surviving sea monsters, angry gods, and the dangerous suitors attempting to usurp his throne.  

I, Object  

Grieving the loss of his father and unable to relate to the peop...

What’s the biggest moment of serendipity or coincidence in your life?  

I can’t say I’ve had anything too spooky; a few random encounters that have made me think ‘whoa...’  

I was in Versailles in France, standing in a gift shop, perusing a bookshelf, when I realised the person standing immediately next to me was an old friend from Christchurch. Neither of us had any idea the other was in Eur...

If you’re craving something fresh this winter, Kiwi chef Al Brown has the perfect thing – Sashimi prepared in the exact way they do at his Auckland restaurant Depot. 

Ingredients 

• Super fresh raw fish – Trevalley, Kingfish, Salmon, etc  
• Kewpie mayonnaise – Yellow top if possible  
• Wasabi Peas  
• Al Brown ‘Ginger Ninja’ (Ginger Lime Syrup)  
• Fresh Basil or Coria...

Rugby League, international cricket, the Olympics, Super Rugby – you name it, Laura McGoldrick is there.  

She’s one of the country’s best-known broadcasters, and has had quite a diverse career, working as a TV presenter, radio host, MC, and an actress.  

McGoldrick has just returned from the official ICC broadcast of the Women’s T20 World Cup, and joined Jack Tame for a chat about her life as a sp...

What do you do to pass the time on a plane? 

Kevin Milne has just returned from another trip to Christchurch, flying back home yesterday after attending a family funeral. 

The flight path takes them right alongside the Southern Alps and Kaikoura Range, a stunning view that much to Kevin’s surprise, was being mostly ignored by other passengers. 

He joined Jack Tame with a question: why do people read books and m...

The Rolling Stones continue to roll on. 

They’ve just released their 25th studio album, ‘Foreign Tongues’, a 14-track record that was recorded in just under a month in West London. 

It reunites the band with producer Andrew Watt and features guest appearances from Paul McCartney, Robert Smith, Steve Winwood, and Chad Smith, as well as a song recorded with Charlie Watts prior to his passing. 

Chris S...

The Correspondent by Virginia Evans  

In her letters to family and friends we come to know the life of Sybil Van Antwerp: stubborn, cantankerous, opinionated, always steadfast in her belief in the power of the written word. 

But as the clock begins to tick for Sybil, the need for a few post-scripts to the life she’s led becomes apparent. Fixing her difficult relationship with her children. Taking a final chance at r...

"When you’ve had your fill of urban treats in downtown Vancouver, the call of the wild is hard to ignore. Blessed with a feast of day-tripping options, go explore!  Venturing over Vancouver’s Lions Gate Bridge is the gateway to the best of British Colombia’s outdoorsy delights, and a supporting cast of stellar encounters within easy reach of the city."

Read Mike's full article. 

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Iron deficiencies are more common than one might think. 

It’s the most common nutrient deficiency in New Zealand, and on a global scale, with research suggesting approximately 2 billion people struggle with low iron. 

Who is most likely to be affected by an iron deficiency, how can you tell, and how can you increase your iron levels?  

Dr Libby Weaver joined Jack Tame to run through some facts about the common ...

On the Saturday Morning with Jack Tame Full Show Podcast for Saturday July 11th, 2026, we speak with Kiwi sports commentary icon Laura McGoldrick after she wrapped up at the ICC. 

Jack is visiting family in Wellington and got to relive the joys of home video.  

Nici Wickes is serving up a delicious recipe for Lemon and Yoghurt Pudding for Matariki weekend. 

Ruud Kleinpaste gives us the rundown on growing Asparagus in...

To grow Asparagus, you’ll truly need a real garden bed. 

Nice and deep, preferably raised if you have wet soils in winter – at least 20cm above the soil level, but 30cm is even better. I planted my crowns about 7 years ago, bought them at Oderings Garden centre when the crowns were dormant.  

Plant in deep friable soil: mix soil, loam with lots of compost, add some manure (animal excrement) or sheep pellets, a...

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome – a surprisingly common issue that starts to affect the wrist and hand causing pain and discomfort.   

What is Carpal Tunnel and how common is it?  

• A nerve compression issue – one of the most common.   
• Pressure on the 'median' nerve as it passes through the wrist  
• It causes numbness, tingling, pain, and hand weakness.  
• Affects around 3–6% of adult...

Record companies want AI music to be disclosed  

And they've got a bunch of other groups onboard too – American Association of Independent Music, the Grammys, SAG-AFTRA, and the Human Artistry Campaign. They want two different classifications:  

1) AI-Generated. 

2) AI-Assisted, which would mean it was created primarily by humans but used AI for some elements.  

They have designed a symbol too, which they ...

James May’s Shed Load of Ideas  

James May takes on humanity's biggest bugbears one ingenious invention at a time. With his trusty engineer, Sim and carpenter, ‘Tony the Tool’ in tow, there's no problem too big or small for this tenacious trio! (TVNZ+) 

Make That Movie  

Created by and starring stand-up comedian Sam Campbell.  

Hotshot director Sam scours the country looking for everyday peopl...

Evil Dead Burn  

After the loss of her husband, a woman seeks solace with her in-laws in their secluded family home. As one by one they are transformed into Deadites—turning the gathering into a family reunion from hell—she comes to discover that the vows she took in life... live on even in death. 

Moana  

A live-action musical adaptation of Disney's 2016 animated adventure.  

Starring Catherine Lag...

I’m in Wellington for Matariki weekend to see family and celebrate a mate’s 40th. But being Wellington and being the mid-winter school holidays, it was about 4C yesterday at my parents-in-law's house. The wind and rain were coming in sideways, and though I always insist on getting young kids outside and running them as much as possible, most of yesterday was spent in the lounge.   

With three generations and f...