Moana Maniapoto: Moana & The Tribe leader on the International Women's Day performance of 'ONO', politics and music

Moana & the Tribe have long been acknowledged for pushing the boundaries of Māori music.   Led by Moana Maniapoto, the band has become one of New Zealand’s most successful Māori bands, creating a fusion of politically charged haka-funk-dub music and performing all over the world.   They’re bringi…

Chris Schulz: Splore’s last hurrah

This weekend marks the end of an era for Splore Festival.  This instalment of the annual boutique music and arts festival at Auckland's Orere Point will be the last.  After nearly 30 years, ticket sales fell and it became too difficult for owner John Minty to fund alone.  Chris Schulz is attendi…

Catherine Raynes: Anti Hero and The Dead Speak

Anti Hero: An Orphan X Novel by Gregg Hurwitz   Once a black ops assassin for the government known as Orphan X, Evan Smoak broke with the program and went deep underground, using his operational rules and skills to help the truly desperate with nowhere else to turn.    When Luke Devine, one of the…

Mike Yardley: The Happenings in Hamilton

"There’s an unmistakeable spring in the step on the streets and laneways of Hamilton. Waikato’s powerhouse city boasts a growing arsenal of headline sights and experiences, spanning outdoorsy delights, a cranking hospitality scene and cultural riches." Read Mike's full article.  LISTEN ABOVE

Full Show Podcast: 21 February 2026

On the Saturday Morning with Jack Tame Full Show Podcast for Saturday 21 February 2026, Moana Maniapoto of Moana and the Tribe joins Jack to discuss bringing musicians from around the world together for a special International Women's Day performance.  Jack reflects on that photo of former Prince …

Dougal Sutherland: Dating advice

Hot on the heels of Valentines Day, Dr Dougal Sutherland becomes Dr Love.  He joined Jack Tame to discuss some research about dating, both online and in person, and offer up some advice.  LISTEN ABOVE 

Ruud Kleinpaste: Bird behaviour in your garden

Mid-summer in your garden is an important time for your “locals”. Normally you won’t see many birds apart from the common blackbird and thrushes, sparrows and starlings, grey warblers, tui and bellbirds.    It’s just a matter of having the right areas to forage for these birds, and extra food is u…

Ed McKnight: The truth about financial advisors in New Zealand

Finances aren’t everyone’s strength, and as such, they might decide to enlist a financial advisor.   But there are a few things you might not be aware of when it comes to the job, so Ed McKnight joined Jack Tame to reveal the truth about financial advisors in New Zealand.  LISTEN ABOVE 

Paul Stenhouse: Trial examines social media's impact on mental health, new AI model from Anthropic

Social Media's impact on mental health is being examined in a landmark case    The trial, which centres on a 20-year-old woman's mental health struggles allegedly caused by Instagram and YouTube, will serve as a critical test for thousands of other lawsuits targeting social media companies.   Met…

Karl Puschmann: Neighbors, Being Gordon Ramsay, Married At First Sight Australia

Neighbors    Witness stories of absurd, outrageous, and dramatic real-life residential conflicts from a range of larger-than-life characters. Each episode introduces us to a new set of neighbours in the heat of their grievances (Neon).    Being Gordon Ramsay   Follow celeb chef Gordon Ramsay be…