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An attorney by education, David Baldacci is an acclaimed novelist with a penchant for suspense and legal thrillers. He’s written over 50 books, and his specialist knowledge of the US political and legal systems make his stories international bestsellers. ‘Nash Falls’ is his newest work, the tale of an ordinary businessman recruited by the FBI to he…
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A picture is worth a thousand words, or so the saying goes. Images often convey more meaning and information than can be held in a sentence or two, an image often provoking more emotion or deeper thought. Kevin Milne saw one such image earlier this week – an image of the Earth, taken in 1990, from 6 billion kilometres away: The Pale Blue Dot. LISTE…
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"As a quick hit to recharge when travelling to or from Europe, Doha makes for an eye-opening stopover in the heart of the Middle East. The capital of Qatar pulses with all the flamboyant bling of Dubai, overlaid with deep pockets of old world Doha, where tradition, heritage and culture abound. Doha seems to have nailed the sense of urban intermingl…
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The fourth studio album from Spanish singer Rosalía is a linguistic tour de force. ‘LUX’ is symphonic album, recorded in 14 different languages, its song’s inspired by the lives of various female saints. Chris Schulz joined Jack Tame to share his thoughts on the album. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Exit Strategy by Lee Child & Andrew Child Jack Reacher will make three stops today. Not all of them were planned for. First - a Baltimore coffee shop. A seat in the corner, facing the door. Black coffee, two refills, no messing about. A minor interruption from two of the customers, but nothing he can't deal with swiftly. As he leaves, a young guy b…
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On the Saturday Morning with Jack Tame Full Show Podcast for Saturday 15 November 2025, leading legal thriller author David Baldacci joins Jack to discuss the state of US politics, AI and ownership, and their influence on his latest novel Nash Falls. Jack considers the convenience of digital IDs and wallets. Nici Wickes spotlights the mango in her …
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The holiday season is often filled with waste, but this year could be different. If you’re looking to shift your holiday celebrations towards the sustainable, but aren’t quite sure how to broach it with your family, Kate Hall has a few tips for you. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Tohu Pinot Gris 2025, Awatere Valley, Marlborough RRP from $18.99 The Awatere is located on the eastern site of Marlborough with many of the vineyards at the north-eastern reaches. On a clear day, the North Island is easy to see. This location means many of the vineyards are exposed to the easterly and southerly breezes, but there are significant s…
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At this time of the year there’s only one place I’d love to be: The North Island. These are the largest moths in Aotearoa. They are also very nicely coloured – lots of green and yellow as well as white and orange patches. Their wingspan is up to 150mm, and they’re a noisy flyer at night. Females are often larger than males – they lay masses of eggs…
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New Zealanders are getting a new ChatGPT feature In a pilot with select countries, you'll be able to have a 'group chat' with ChatGPT. It's available on all plans, and Open AI wants feedback before it's rolled out more broadly. You can invite between 1 and 20 people to join you. Apparently ChatGPT knows when to stay quiet and when to chime in, and …
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Death Valley Retired actor John Chapel and detective sergeant Janie Mallowan team up to investigate murders each week in Wales (TVNZ+, TVNZ1 from Sunday). I, Jack Wright When Jack Wright dies in what appears to be a suicide, Sally faces an earth-shattering revelation about her husband's will and DCI Morgan makes a shocking discovery (ThreeNow). The…
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The Running Man In the near future, "The Running Man" is the top-rated show on television, a deadly competition where contestants must survive 30 days while being hunted by professional assassins. Desperate for money to save his sick daughter, Ben Richards is convinced by the show's ruthless producer to enter the game as a last resort. Ratings soon…
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There’s nothing like a butterflied chicken sizzling on the BBQ – it’s juicy, full of flavour, and cooks evenly every time. Pair it with warm tortilla, fresh salsas, limes, and chilli and you’ve got yourself a fiesta of flavour! Ingredients 1 free range chicken, butterflied (ask your butcher or do it yourself) & brined (optional, see note) 3 tbsps. …
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I hate carrying my wallet. Not because I’m a prickle pockets —I swear I’ll always buy my round!— but because at heart, I’m an optimiser. I don’t want something else to remember, a bulge in my back pocket. I want to be able to do everything with the least baggage possible. My wallet has four cards. Just four. Bank card, credit card, driver’s license…
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An extremely prolific author, Michael Connelly has published more than 40 books. He’s created in-depth universes surrounding well-known characters like Mickey Haller in the Lincoln Lawyer and Harry Bosch, who’s appeared in 24 of Connelly’s novels. His universes continue to grow with a new addition to the Lincoln Lawyer series, ‘The Proving Ground’,…
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Tonight is the grand finale, Oasis performing the final show of their reunion tour down under in Sydney, Australia. Every show was sold out, fans ecstatic they’re able to see a band they never thought they would after their break up in 2009. Chris Schulz joined Jack Tame as the minutes tick down before the concert begins to provide a vibe check. LI…
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"Singapore never fails to serve up an electrifying experience, constantly refreshing and enhancing its enticements. After paying my respects to Singapore’s beloved water-spout mascot, the Merlion, overlooking Marina Bay, I ventured over to the jaw-dropping botanical blockbuster of Gardens by the Bay, armed with my Go City Explorer Pass. "Take a str…
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The Breath of the Gods by Simon Winchester What is going on with our atmosphere? The headlines are filled with news of devastating hurricanes, murderous tornadoes, and cataclysmic fires. Gale force advisories are issued on a regular basis by weather services around the world. Atmospheric scientists are warning that winds – the force at the centre o…
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A couple of months ago we covered Prosopagnosia – the inability to recognise faces. Following on from that, today we’re covering Aphantasia – the inability to see mental images. Most of the time most of us, if asked to remember something or “picture” something in our minds, we create a mental image of the thing or person. For example, if asked to r…
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On the Saturday Morning with Jack Tame Full Show Podcast for Saturday 8 November 2025, an author who is very familiar with bestseller lists, Michael Connelly joins Jack to discuss being an unofficial voice for Los Angeles, and how the devastating fires changed his perspective on the city and prompted him to start over for his new book ‘The Proving …
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With Christmas on its way, the season of spending is fast approaching. The allure of credit cards becomes stronger at this time of year as people try to figure out how they can afford everything they need to. Financial planner Lisa Dudson joined Jack Tame to give some advice on how best to balance credit cards and build good habits. LISTEN ABOVE Se…
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Three reactions to the concept of “feeding your plants”: Plants feed themselves through Photosynthesis (you don’t need to feed your plants!) They’ll pick up elements in the soil that they need for growth and development – nobody feeds the plants in a native forest. What’s scientifically needed for our gardens is a soil test that indicates which che…
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Australia is going to force the streamers to make Australian content It'll focus on those with more than 1 million Australian subscribers, which means Netflix, Disney+, and Amazon Prime Video will all be included. The law will require them to spend at least 10% of their total Australian expenditure or 7.5% of their Australian revenue on new Austral…
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The Hack Examining the "News International" phone hacking scandal, through the work of Nick Davies, a journalist who uncovered evidence of phone hacking, as well as the investigation into the murder of Daniel Morgan, a private investigator (TVNZ+, from Sunday). Death by Lightning Presenting the story of James Garfield, who rose from obscurity to be…
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Bugonia Two conspiracy-obsessed men kidnap the CEO of a major company when they become convinced that she's an alien who wants to destroy Earth. Ballad of a Small Player When his past and his debts start to catch up with him, a high-stakes gambler laying low in Macau encounters a kindred spirit who might just hold the key to his salvation. LISTEN A…
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I love strawberries but this early in the season they can lack flavour. My advice is to warm them up! Roast or grill or in a pan with some sugar and lemon juice and you’ll find them a different berry altogether – jammy, sweet, and full of flavour. Ingredients: 2 cups strawberries, hulled and large ones halved or quartered 1 tablespoon brown or whit…
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It arrived in the hands of a waiter, who moved with the lightness and grace of a ballet dancer across the restaurant floor. It had a fleshy colour. A creamy, brown kind of hue. It was inflated to the size of a balloon, but the shape was slightly less uniform. “Asparagus,” said the waiter. “Prepared in this pig’s bladder.” I don’t know how many blad…
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If you’re anything like me, the moment you saw the World’s most famous art gallery had been robbed of the French Crown Jewels... one thing came to mind. It’s silly really, because at the end of the day it’s a crime. A serious crime. Nevertheless, it’s hard to totally ignore the audacity and romance of it all. What’s the difference between a robbery…
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As the capital of the world’s largest democracy, Delhi embodies the essence of modern India – a vivid paradox of old and new, rich and poor, foreign and familiar. It’s been fourteen years since my last visit and the economic transformation is ever-present. High rises, swanky malls and residential colonies housing the booming middle-class are mushro…
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Kate Hall joins Jack Tame to share her experience with using reusable nappies for her newborn. She covers: How to wash them (a very commonly asked question on social media) Her favourite brands - Clever Wee Fox, Fluffy Ducks and Kekoa Her daughter is 4.5 months and has saved over 1000 nappies from going to landfill! LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/…
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This time of the year a wonderful Pohutukawa “shrub” is flowering its little heads off: Metrosideros carminia known as the crimson rata; a Native in the North Island all the way down to Taranaki and Hawkes Bay. It comes as a shrub when you get them from cuttings, but they’ll move up like tree climbers when they emerge from seeds. Pollinators love t…
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Often people experience sneezing and congestion and are unclear of the difference between a cold and hay fever - very common in spring. What is the difference? This time of the year can be confusing especially with a late carry over of winter illnesses. Basically, hay fever is an allergic reaction to pollen, dust or pets. The common cold is an infe…
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Nvidia becomes the first company to hit $5 trillion in value Since the launch of ChatGPT in 2022, Nvidia's shares have climbed 12x. Just three months ago it was the first company to hit $4 trillion. It's 8.3% of the S&P500 so those who hold low-cost index funds in their retirement accounts will feel the effect of every Nvidia market move - both goo…
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Down Cemetery Road - (Apple TV+) Emma Thompson and Ruth Wilson star in this British series about a woman who hires an investigator after an explosion and a girl goes missing on the same night in a quiet suburban neighbourhood. IT: Welcome to Derry - (Neon) This new horror series follows events in the 1960s in the time leading up to the events of th…
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You’ll know quiz queen Anne Hegerty best for her on stage persona – the Governess. She dominates tv screens every night on The Chase – with one of the best win rates of any chaser. And now, Anne will be on our screens in a brand new kiwi version of the tv phenomenon – The Chase New Zealand. She joins Jack Tame to share her secrets to trivia-based s…
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Tradies’ Blueberry & Lemon Loaf Cake This loaf has such a delicate, buttery crumb and it’s absolutely gorgeous. Ingredients: Makes one loaf 190g sugar 2 tbsps lemon zest 150g butter, softened 3 medium eggs 90g flour + extra for dusting blueberries ½ tsp baking powder 110g ground almonds ¼ cup lemon juice 150g fresh blueberries ½ cup icing sugar Few…
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Pike River - (in cinemas) Two ordinary women who together stand up and take on the government, justice system and a company that will stop at nothing to protect itself, after the 2010 Pike River Mine explosion takes the lives of 29 men underground. A House of Dynamite - (Netflix) Radars at Fort Greely, Alaska detect a nuclear missile. The president…
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The All Blacks' Grand Slam Tour is due to start this weekend as they face Ireland in Chicago. The last time these two teams met at these grounds, Ireland beat the All Blacks in a historic 40-29 victory. Andrew Saville joins Jack Tame to preview the match, and discuss whether or not the All Blacks can take their revenge. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.…
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Kapiti Dairy products no longer having any connection to Kapiti - it's now owned by the French. Should the Kapiti region feel miffed?' Kevin Milne shares his thoughts on Fonterra's mega-sale to Lactalis and how it effects the identity of the Kapiti coast. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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It was such a rookie mistake. I was tramping in the Kahurangi, last summer. The Douglas Range, 1000m above sea level. And after we’d pitched a tent, as the sun got heavy and the surrounding hills cast their shadows long and deep, I realised I’d screwed up, big time. Zzzzzz. Zzzzzz. Zzzzzz. What made the error so much worse was that it wasn’t a bit …
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The Widow by John Grisham The new incredible legal thriller and first ever who-dunnit from John Grisham. She needs a lawyer. He needs a payday. Simon Latch is a small-town lawyer struggling with debt, gambling issues and an impending divorce. Last One Out by Jane Harper He had been here, that was clear from the marks in the dust. And he had been al…
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When it comes to grand gestures, painting your entire city in the one colour is quite something. So much for painting the town red. How about pink? Jaipur beckons as one of India’s most enchanting destinations, where the Old City is harmoniously bathed in the same pink hue. The elegant capital of Rajasthan was painted in pink stucco in 1876 to welc…
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Building on Jack’s love of birds and bird-feeding in his garden – new research shows that listening to birdsong may actually benefit your mental health and improve sadness and depression. Researchers took people with and without depression and then made them feel sad in the laboratory by playing movie clips. Sidenote – I read another study where th…
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When I arrived in New Zealand as an immigrant (in 1978), the Asian Paperwasp arrived here too. I remember I was impressed by the New Zealand obsessions to keep these invaders out of the kiwi ecosystems. A few years later I started working for the Ministry of Agriculture and the Asian (or Chinese) Paperwasp was still being pursued; unfortunately wit…
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Immigrant's Vineyard Sparkling Méthode Traditionnelle NV, Central Otago RRP from $38.00 Roland and Lucienne moved to New Zealand from the Netherlands 1986, ultimately settling in Central Otago’s Alexandra area. Some years later Lucy studied viticulture in Hawke's Bay and after working in hospitality and retail for many years took the leap of faith …
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ChatGPT has launched a browser It's only for Mac though. I tried it and was a little underwhelmed. The first two things I tried to get it to do it failed at. I asked it to get headlines from CNN and the NYTimes but those sites are restricted -- which may be a common issue as you start using it for your every day. Publishers and Apps are thinking ab…
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The Ridge - (Neon and Sky Open) A psychological thriller set in both Scotland and New Zealand, about a doctor who flies to New Zealand to attend her sister’s wedding, only to arrive and discover her sister has died under mysterious circumstances. Nobody Wants This - (Netflix) A second season of the charming American rom-com starring Kristen Bell an…
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