Laura McGoldrick: Kiwi sports broadcaster on her life and career as a broadcaster and sports commentator

Rugby League, international cricket, the Olympics, Super Rugby – you name it, Laura McGoldrick is there.   She’s one of the country’s best-known broadcasters, and has had quite a diverse career, working as a TV presenter, radio host, MC, and an actress.   McGoldrick has just returned from the off…

Kevin Milne: The best in-flight entertainment - the views

What do you do to pass the time on a plane?  Kevin Milne has just returned from another trip to Christchurch, flying back home yesterday after attending a family funeral.  The flight path takes them right alongside the Southern Alps and Kaikoura Range, a stunning view that much to Kevin’s surpris…

Chris Schulz: The Rolling Stones - Foreign Tongues

The Rolling Stones continue to roll on.  They’ve just released their 25th studio album, ‘Foreign Tongues’, a 14-track record that was recorded in just under a month in West London.  It reunites the band with producer Andrew Watt and features guest appearances from Paul McCartney, Robert Smith, St…

Catherine Raynes: The Correspondent and Daughters of the Sun and Moon

The Correspondent by Virginia Evans   In her letters to family and friends we come to know the life of Sybil Van Antwerp: stubborn, cantankerous, opinionated, always steadfast in her belief in the power of the written word.  But as the clock begins to tick for Sybil, the need for a few post-scrip…

Mike Yardley: Day trips out of Vancouver

"When you’ve had your fill of urban treats in downtown Vancouver, the call of the wild is hard to ignore. Blessed with a feast of day-tripping options, go explore!  Venturing over Vancouver’s Lions Gate Bridge is the gateway to the best of British Colombia’s outdoorsy delights, and a supporting cas…

Libby Weaver: Iron deficiencies - how can you tell and what can you do?

Iron deficiencies are more common than one might think.  It’s the most common nutrient deficiency in New Zealand, and on a global scale, with research suggesting approximately 2 billion people struggle with low iron.  Who is most likely to be affected by an iron deficiency, how can you tell, and …

Full Show Podcast: 11 July 2026

On the Saturday Morning with Jack Tame Full Show Podcast for Saturday July 11th, 2026, we speak with Kiwi sports commentary icon Laura McGoldrick after she wrapped up at the ICC.  Jack is visiting family in Wellington and got to relive the joys of home video.   Nici Wickes is serving up a delicio…

Ruud Kleinpaste: Working with asparagus in the winter

To grow Asparagus, you’ll truly need a real garden bed.  Nice and deep, preferably raised if you have wet soils in winter – at least 20cm above the soil level, but 30cm is even better. I planted my crowns about 7 years ago, bought them at Oderings Garden centre when the crowns were dormant.   Pla…

Dr Bryan Betty: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome – a surprisingly common issue that starts to affect the wrist and hand causing pain and discomfort.      What is Carpal Tunnel and how common is it?   A nerve compression issue – one of the most common.    Pressure on the 'median' nerve as it passes through the wrist   It c…

Paul Stenhouse: Record companies want AI music to be disclosed, EU holds position to increase tech competition

Record companies want AI music to be disclosed   And they've got a bunch of other groups onboard too – American Association of Independent Music, the Grammys, SAG-AFTRA, and the Human Artistry Campaign. They want two different classifications:   1) AI-Generated.  2) AI-Assisted, which would mean…