Saturday Morning with Jack Tame

Saturday Morning with Jack Tame

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?

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July 11, 2025 3 mins

Winter dormancy is the best time to shift a tree or a shrub (or plant a new one), especially when they originate from a “temperate climate” (the kind that shed their leaves and hail from UK, Europe, North America, etc). 

When considering shifting a sub-tropical/semi tropical one, wait a little to just before spring sets in (mid-end September). 

These sub-tropicals do not really like to be dumped into a wet and cold soil f...

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On the Saturday Morning with Jack Tame Full Show Podcast for 12 July 2025, country music superstar Maren Morris joins Jack to discuss bringing her Dreamsicle tour to New Zealand, and just what a dreamsicle is... 

The latest Superman has hit big screens, and Francesca Rudkin shares her thoughts on this iteration of the classic

Nici Wickes shares a recipe for the perfect pie and makes a special announcement. 

Plus, J...

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Wine: Thomas Barton Reserve Saint-Emillion 2023 RRP $36.99   

This is a classic wine option targeted at red wine drinkers who like a wine with some firmness yet plenty of fruit and lots of style. A bouquet and palate of Doris plums and blackberry, baking spices suggesting clove and vanilla, a lick of smoky oak (with a hint of bacon), then clay earth suggestions.   

The tannins have some grip, and the acid line a...

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The US Secretary of State was impersonated using AI  

Concerning news this week as it was revealed that at least three foreign ministers, a US governor, and a member of Congress all received outreach from the fake Rubio, according to a State Department cable.  

The impersonator reached out to people using Signal, an app that allows you to choose any username you want – the impersonator used a fake state department email a...

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Too Much  

Jessica, a New York workaholic is reeling from a broken relationship. She takes a job in London, where she plans to live like a Bronte sister. When she meets Felix, a walking series of red flags, their unusual connection is impossible to ignore (Netflix). 

 

Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story   

Interviews, outtakes and never-before-seen footage provide insight into the chaos and creativity b...

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Superman  

When Superman gets drawn into conflicts at home and abroad, his actions are questioned, giving tech billionaire Lex Luthor the opportunity to get the Man of Steel out of the way for good. Will intrepid reporter Lois Lane and Superman's four-legged companion, Krypto, be able to help him before it's too late? 

  

Heads of State  

U.S. President Will Derringer and British Prime Minister Sam Clarke h...

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I’ve been eating too many of the Daily Bread lamb pies lately as our local coffee hut here at the beach has started stocking them. They are too good, but they’ll send me broke, so I’ve worked on recreating one at home and it’s sensational! Meltingly tender lamb and a mix of spices that just hum with flavour.  

Makes 4-6 single serve pies  

  

Ingredients 

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil   
  • 1 large on...
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Last month we set a new household record.  

Blame the baby, the extra washing, the old house, the cold weather, the dehumidifier, and whatever else. But despite booking in hours of free electricity across the month, between the gas heating and electricity, our family energy bill for June 2025 was the highest it’s ever been: $540.   

I know we’re very comfortable relative to so many families, but even so, that has got...

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Mike Yardley travels a lot. He's the resident traveller on Saturday Morning with Jack Tame, always trying something or some place new.

As a result, he's tried out many of the apps available for travellers, and has a few he would call his favourites.

Read his full article here.

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A new twist on a classic tale. 

Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet is an iconic tale of star-crossed lovers, and in just a few weeks, it will be brought to life once more by Auckland Theatre Company. 

Although if you’re expecting a classic performance, you’re in for a shock – instead you’ll witness a fast-passed thriller set in 1960’s Milan, complete with Kiwi accents. 

The titular characters are played by Theo David and...

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July 4, 2025 5 mins

Her first album released as an independent artist, Period is Kesha’s sixth studio album. 

With her taste for experimental pop on full display, the album is a return to Kesha’s wilder, hedonistic, “hot mess” era, filled with brash and unfiltered music. 

The popstar says her goal was for it to create a safe space for people to feel fully embodied and liberated, unfiltered, and fearless. 

Estelle Clifford joined Jack Ta...

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Kevin Milne is encouraging people to spend a little more time outside this weekend. 

The New Zealand Garden Bird Survey ends this weekend, which aks people to record the number of birds they see in their garden over the span of an hour. 

Last weekend saw Kevin take part in the Whale Count, but he thinks most people will have better luck with the birds. 

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The White Crow by Michael Robotham  

As the daughter of a London crime boss, Police Constable Philomena McCarthy walks a thin blue line keeping the two sides of her complicated life apart. 

On patrol one night she discovers a child in pyjamas, wandering alone. Taking Daisy home, Phil uncovers the aftermath of a deadly home invasion, as three miles away a prominent jeweller is found strapped to an explosive in his ransacke...

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During the cold and wet winter months, people often spend a lot less time in the great outdoors.  

This can be a bit of a problem, as recent research reveals that spending time outside can have quite a few psychological benefits. 

Dr Dougal Sutherland joined Jack Tame to delve into the findings. 

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Investing isn’t always easy, and while you may think you can afford to buy a new house or investment property, can you really? 

Ed McKnight recommends that before you take on those payments, try living with the decreased income before taking on that debt. 

He joined Jack Tame to delve deeper into the ‘Can I Invest’ Test. 

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So far, this winter of ours has been pretty wet. Yes, complaining might not help at all, but it pays to do something about the soaked soil.  

Inundation is a health hazard for plants: constant wetness causes a range of diseases, many of which will be fatal.

Drowning roots stuff the oxygen balance, causing severe stress, discoloration of leaves, blisters on stems and leaves, leaf-fall, and die-back of branches.  

Often the...

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July 4, 2025 116 mins

On the Saturday Morning with Jack Tame Full Show Podcast for Saturday 5th of July 2025, Theo David and Phoebe McKellar join Jack as stars of ATC’s fast-paced 60s twist on the original tale of star-crossed lovers, Romeo & Juliet. 

Jack considers his French sporting viewing picks for this weekend. 

Mike Yardley shares his favourite apps for anything you may need while travelling. 

And how does the latest Jurassic f...

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Open AI’s talent is being poached for eye-watering numbers 

Being paid $100 million to join a team sounds like something from the NFL or NBA, but it’s happening in Silicon Valley too. OpenAI’s talent is being poached by other tech giants, with Meta reportedly offered signing bonuses that large to steal talent and offering salaries in the millions. 

 

Could website and content owners cash in on AI?  

Cloudflare w...

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This City is Ours   

A long-time member of organised crime falls in love with Diana, prompting him to reevaluate his life and contemplate a future beyond his criminal activities (ThreeNow). 

 

Hospice Heroes

A new documentary series that introduces us to the staff and volunteers of one of New Zealand’s largest hospice facilities as they help terminally ill patients (ThreeNow).  

 

Quick round-up of the...

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Jurassic World Rebirth 

Zora Bennett leads a team of skilled operatives to the most dangerous place on Earth, an island research facility for the original Jurassic Park. Their mission is to secure genetic material from dinosaurs whose DNA can provide life-saving benefits to mankind. As the top-secret expedition becomes more and more risky, they soon make a sinister, shocking discovery that's been hidden from the world for deca...

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