Andy Ellis: Former All Black on hosting Moving Houses

Popular relocation series Moving Houses has returned for a third season, a former All Black behind the wheel.  The show isn’t one you’d expect to be as gripping as it is, but it turns out there’s plenty of space for danger and suspense when you’re moving a house on the back of a truck.  After a c…

Mike Yardley: Eats and beats in Anaheim, Orange County

"In the heart of Orange County, Anaheim is a glittering hospitality hot spot, cultivating a red-hot reputation as a foodie destination, with all the Southern California feels. From fuss-free street snacks and quick bites to spectacular gourmet glories, you’re seriously spoilt for choice. Underscori…

Estelle Clifford: Coldplay in concert at Eden Park

Coldplay’s Eden Park concerts have been a magical experience for many.  The band is being praised for the spectacle of the show, with a riot of colour, fireworks, and fun technology contributing to the overall effect.   Estelle Clifford celebrated her birthday at last night’s concert, and she say…

Catherine Raynes: Marry Me in Italy, No One Will Know

Marry Me in Italy by Nicky Pelegrino   A dream wedding in Italy? It's the chance of a lifetime! Skye has been with Tim forever and the last thing she's thinking about is saying 'I do'. It's Tim that enters the dream wedding competition - he's longing to win an all-expenses-paid trip to romantic Mo…

Kevin Milne: Celebrating exceptional entertainers

Kevin Milne decided to take this morning to pay tribute to two exceptional entertainers.  He joined Francesca Rudkin to reminisce about renowned radio broadcaster Lindsay Yeo, who passed away earlier this week, and chat about Stephen Fry, who’s show he saw in Wellington on Wednesday.   LISTEN ABO…

Dr Dougal Sutherland: The benefits of pink/white noise for concentration

While everyone knows about white noise, there are a few more colours of noise out there, each with a different sound and potential impact. Recent studies have found that pink and white noise improved concentration and memory for adolescents and young adults – but only those with ADHD. Dr Dougal Su…

Full Show Podcast: 16 November 2024

On the Saturday Morning with Jack Tame Full Show Podcast for Saturday 16 November 2024, former All Black Andy Ellis joins Francesca Rudkin to chat about turning his hand to hosting duties on the new season of Moving Houses.  Francesca proposes that redress for abuse in state care is not something …

Ruud Kleinpaste: Space for Nature

Isn’t it just wonderful to suddenly get wind of a perfect idea that makes soooo much sense?   On my departure for Tauranga to do Nature Nerd stuff at the Bay of Plenty Garden and Arts Festival, I received a fabulous email from Laura, who runs the Envirohub Bay of Plenty.   Space for Nature.   Th…

Ed McKnight: What is rentvesting and how do you know if it's the right choice

Rentvesting. The ‘own here, live there’ method seems to be gaining popularity among potential homeowners. The practice refers to renting a home to live in in an area that suits your lifestyle, while buying an investment property in an area you can more easily afford.  Ed McKnight joined Francesca …

Oskar Howell: Tech Commentator on the increasing prevalence of AI

AI is in everything - and it's giving us a lot of stuff we don't need.  Personally, I am sick to death of AI in everything, from phones and computers to TVs and fridges now.   The problem isn't the helpful AI that you can choose to use like ChatGPT and Midjourney, it's the annoying ones that they…