Saturday Morning with Jack Tame

Earth by John Boyne 

It’s the tabloid sensation of the two well-known footballers standing in the dock, charged with sexual assault, a series of vile text messages pointing towards their guilt. As the trial unfolds, Evan Keogh reflects on the events that have led him to this moment. Since leaving his island home, his life has been a lie on many levels. He’s a talented footballer who wanted to be an artist. A gay...

The Lie  

A father and daughter are on their way to dance camp when they spot the girl's best friend on the side of the road; when they stop to offer the friend a ride, their good intentions soon result in terrible consequences (in cinemas). 

The Fall Guy  

After leaving the business one year earlier, battle-scarred stuntman Colt Seavers springs back into action when the star of a big...

Thank you, Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story 

Follows the history of Bon Jovi, featuring personal videos, photos, and music that provide a look at Jon Bon Jovi's life and the band's journey from New Jersey clubs to global fame (Disney+). 

The Dry 

After living it up in London, Shiv returns home to Dublin, where she must navigate new relationships, family drama...

This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Fashion Revolution movement, a week-long fashion activism campaign. 

The campaign was prompted by the collapse of the Rana Plaza in Bangladesh, killing over a thousand people and injuring around 2,500. 

It aims to bring awareness to the way fashion and clothing are created and consumed, promoting sustainability...

Do you want something to think about? Something that sets fire to your garden? 

Go and visit your local Botanic Gardens, they’re everywhere in Aotearoa! 

I know… we are really lucky in Christchurch. 

Best Autumn performers: liquidamber, smoke bush, Japanese Maple, ash, sycamore, poplar, birch and even some willows. 

To me, all these autumn colours remind me ...

BOB’S BEST BUYS 

Wine:
OTU (Otawhero Estate) Chardonnay, 2023 Hawke’s Bay $20

Why I chose it:  
- Discovered it in a recent blind tasting 
- Excellent wine from a challenging vintage (La Nina, wet) 

What does it taste like?  

- Silken texture with grapefruit, green apple, lemon curd and a touch of whipped cream. 

Why it’s a bargain...

The NZ International Comedy Festival is kicking off next week, and to kickstart the shenanigans Chris Parker will be hosting the annual Comedy Gala. 

The kiwi comedian has cemented himself as one of the country’s favourite comics, having done everything from stage shows and stand-up to podcasts and books. 

He’s just returned home from the Melbourne Comedy Festival where he did a total of 22 shows a...

The TikTok clock has started, and TikTok is saying it's not even looking at it. 

Parent company ByteDance posted overnight that it doesn't have any plans to sell TikTok. Reuters is reporting that a source says it would prefer to just shut the app down in the US, their algorithm is their secret sauce, so selling the app would be selling the algorithm.

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This dessert is an easy French classic and any fruit can be used really – feijoa, peach, plum, prune or the original, cherry. I’m only using raspberries as I’ve recently been late-season raspberry picking! Serves one 

Ingredients: 

Butter 

½ cup fresh raspberries 

1 medium egg 

2 tablespoons caster sugar + extra 

1 tablespoon p...

On Wednesday this week the former Green party co-leader James Shaw will address parliament as an MP for the last time. And in a moment when his party is reeling from a combination of scandal and tragedy, his valedictory marks the end of an undervalued career.  

Many of the politicians who join our so-called minor parties are idealists. They’re not like some Labour or National MPs (more than a few of whom I recko...

Musical trio Khruangbin is well known for their blend of classic soul, dub, rock, and psychedelia; the group emerging in 2010 and going strong fourteen years on. 

They’ve played 18 tours to nearly half a million people, selling out iconic venues such as Red Rocks and Radio City Music Hall, the latter twice. 

Two weeks ago, they released their fifth album A La Sala, and jus...

Taylor Swift has released her much anticipated eleventh studio album The Tortured Poets Department, the release catching her fans by surprise with the addition of 15 unknown songs.

Two hours after the initial release of the album The Anthology was released, Swift saying in a tweet that she'd written so much tortured poetry over the last two years and wanted to share it with her fans, hence the double release.

The BBC described th...

The Sympathizer 

Near the end of the Vietnam War, a spy who was embedded in the South Vietnam army flees to the United States and takes up residence in a refugee community, where he continues to gather intelligence and report back to the Viet Cong (Neon). 

Baby Reindeer 

Dealing with a female stalker, a man is forced to face a dark, buried trauma (<...

Abigail 

A group of would-be criminals kidnaps the 12-year-old daughter of a powerful underworld figure. Holding her for ransom in an isolated mansion, their plan starts to unravel when they discover their young captive is actually a bloodthirsty vampire. 

Origin  

Based on the life of Isabel Wilkerson, played by Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, as she writes the book Caste: The Origins of O...

My Favourite Mistake by Marian Keyes  

Anna Walsh had a dream life - according to everybody else. She lived in New York, had a long-term boyfriend, and had The Best Job In The World working as a highly successful beauty PR. So why did she decide to take a flamethrower to the lot? Because now she's back Dublin, living with her parents. She's undeniably forty-eight, with no partner, no job, and no direction. Anna'...

"The humming Hurunui township of Amberley is on a roll. 40 minutes’ drive from Christchurch, Amberley’s population has surged by over 50% in the past decade and is projected to double again in the next ten years. Straddling SH1, this embracing country town exudes a hearty welcome, with its boutique shopping offerings and a fantastic Farmers Market every Saturday morning, abuzz with producers and artisans. With a long and proud rura...