Dame Lynley Dodd: Kiwi Children's book author on her writing career, winning the Legacy Award at the New Zealander of the Year Awards

Dame Lynley Dodd is a staple of Kiwi childhoods.   The beloved children’s author is best known for her Hairy Maclary series, the first of which was released over 40 years ago.  She’s sold millions of books worldwide, and just this week she was honoured at the New Zealander of the Year Awards.  D…

Kevin Milne: The influence of fathers on their sons

Our parents are some of our biggest influences.   It was Kevin Milne’s birthday last week, and also the anniversary of his father’s death, and it got him thinking about the influence fathers have on their sons.   This is compounded by the release of Louis Theroux’s Manosphere documentary, which r…

Chris Schulz: Gorillaz - The Mountain

Gorillaz have returned with their ninth studio album.   The Mountain was recorded across a range of locations, primarily India and London, and draws heavily from the Indian classical instrumentation, pairing it with the group’s eclectic electronic and pop influences.  It features performances in …

Catherine Raynes: Look What You Made Me Do and A Far-Flung Life

Look What You Made Me Do by John Lanchester   What if the year's most talked about TV show was all about your marriage?    Kate, thirty years into her marriage, has a seemingly idyllic metropolitan, North London life. Phoebe, a young screenwriter, is the creator of the year's hit TV show, Cheating…

Mike Yardley: Trails and treats in Taupō

"The weather could not have been a more idyllic. I was basking in the brilliance of Lake Taupō aboard the glorious replica steamboat, Ernest Kemp, as were several dozen guests from all over the world. Cruising the great lake for over 40 years, this gorgeous little vessel that accommodates 50 guests…

Dr Dougal Sutherland: The state of workplace mental health and wellbeing

Kiwis are struggling with their health and wellbeing in the workplace.  Umbrella Wellbeing has released its annual report into the state of workplace health and wellbeing, which surveyed over 11,000 people across 33 workplaces over the last two years.   It found:  More than half the workplaces su…

Full Show Podcast: 21 March 2026

On the Saturday Morning with Jack Tame Full Show Podcast for Saturday 21 March 2026, beloved children's author and creator of Hairy Maclary, Dame Lynley Dodd joins Jack to discuss being honoured with the Legacy Award at the New Zealander of the Year awards and the lasting impact of her work.  Jack…

Ruud Kleinpaste: Timing and tricks for planting bulbs and corms

Seeing as it’s getting towards autumn, a number of bulbs need planting in the garden - I’ll pick on a few of them.  Tulip  Fabulous early spring colour – remember the historical stuff with the Dutch making heaps of money out of often virus-ridden “varieties” (early 1600-s AD) – around Fl 3000.00 …

Cameron Douglas: Mission Reserve Cabernet Merlot 2024

Mission Reserve Cabernet Merlot 2024, Gimblett Gravels, Hawke's Bay, RRP from $25.00   The wine:   A classic Hawkes Bay red blend with the power of Cabernet framing the softness of Merlot. Flavours of blackberry and tobacco, Doris plum, Kalamata olive, and dried herb, with some smoky wood muscle.…

Paul Stenhouse: White House releases National AI regulation framework, Amazon reportedly looking to create new phone

The US Government wants to be the ones who control AI regulation   In a new policy document, the White House lays out seven key objectives for the singular US approach to AI. In summary, the framework places significant responsibility on parents for issues like child safety and lays out relatively…