Matt Heath & Tyler Adams Afternoons

On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 30th of September 2025, Treasury says the pension age should rise to 72 - much debate on that one. A Whangaparāoa gastropub has been denied its alcohol licence over noise breaches - we spoke to the owner. And to get the hairs up on the back of your neck, we have some horror stories about rats. Get the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams...

A gastropub north of Auckland has lost its right to sell alcohol after renewal applications for both its on and off licences were rejected by a district licensing committee. The District Licensing Committee released its decision on September 19, declining off and on licence renewals for Parāoa Brewing Company at Whangaparāoa Rd, Stanmore Bay. Parāoa Tavern owner Zenice Gujarathi joined the Afterno...

A new report from Treasury warns New Zealand is set to face extreme debt if taxes don't rise - or the retirement age doesn't go up. There's growing calls to raise the pension age to 72, but it's unclear how this change could be implemented. Infometrics Principal Economist Brad Olsen joined the Afternoons team to discuss. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 29th of September 2025 - first up, the thorny issue of NZ’s decision on Palestine. Then, is it ever ok to lie? Graham Norton and Matt disagree - find out why. And spending habits in a relationship - what works? Get the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Podcast every weekday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your...

On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 19th of September 2025 - The Sidelining of Jimmy Kimmel proved to be a super hot topic.  And then - Stretching the Best Before date - how far can you go? Get the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Podcast every weekday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy i...

American broadcaster ABC pulled Jimmy Kimmel off air over comments he made about Charlie Kirk's death. A network spokesperson did not comment beyond saying that the show will be pre-empted “indefinitely”. The Director of PILLAR (Protecting Individual Life, Liberty and Rights) told Matt and Tyler that this sets a dangerous precedent.  'We've lost the power of the media to hold power to account...

Every Friday on Matt and Tyler afternoons on ZB we name the New Zealander of the week.  It's an honour that we grant on your behalf to someone who has had effect on our great and beautiful nation over the past week.  There are three nominees but can only be one winner. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 18th of September, today's shock GDP drop deserved some analysis and Infometrics' Brad Olsen helped us out with that. ‘News deserts’ are said to be emerging in New Zealand with local coverage falling to the likes of Facebook community pages. And then our Afternoons duo talk about the importance of how you look at work from hair...

New Zealand is on the brink of a local news crisis. A paper from Koi Tu Centre for Informed Futures shows news deserts are emerging around the world - areas with little to no local media gathering or coverage.  Coffee News owner Rudy Kokx joined the Afternoons team to discuss. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Zealand's economy has been shrinking much faster than experts anticipated, according to new reports. Latest data from Stats NZ shows GDP dropped 0.9 percent in the June quarter after two quarters of growth. Infometrics Principal Economist Brad Olsen says the uncertainty around Trump's tariffs created a ripple effect that's showing through a number of industries. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystud...

On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 17th of September, as the new super discrete speed camera trailers are rolled out, we ask - should they be signposted? Then, the expense of training to be a pilot. And to finish: Gen X is the forgotten generation - let the generation battle commence.  Get the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Podcast every weekday afte...

The Government wants to see more careers in the aviation sector take off.  It's launched the first ever aviation strategy which is designed to future proof the sector,  and promote tourism and economic growth.  Airline Industry Association NZ CEO Simon Wallace joined the Afternoons team to discuss the benefits of these changes. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in...

On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 16th of September 2025, we debate how to put the fizz in local body elections. Then the role of weight loss drugs like Wegovy. They come with some pretty maxed out side effects as our Afternoons duo hear from listeners who have used them. Get the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Podcast every weekday afternoon on iHeartRad...

Semaglutide drug Wegovy has been available in New Zealand for a couple of months now, and more Kiwis are learning about the effects. The drug has transformed our ability to manage obesity and type 2 diabetes, and has shown potential for a wide range of conditions such as Alzheimer’s, addiction and depression. General Practice NZ chair Dr Bryan Betty joined the Afternoons team to discuss further -...

On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the15th of September is funding for events a good investment or are there bigger priorities? Then, an opinion piece that said: NZ is broken - you are dumb to stay certainly filled the talkback lines. And to finish, what have you discovered in life you wish you had discovered earlier?  Get the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afterno...

On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 12th of September 2025 - The fun of a flying fox but are they dangerous? This after a Paraparaumu flying fox fell victim to health and safety concerns. Then, would you like to try before you buy for houses and flats to make sure there are no nasty surprises after you move in? And to finish - Wahs or All Blacks - which will get...

The All Blacks are set to face the Springboks in Wellington on Saturday night in their second clash of the The Rugby Championship.  This game clashes with the Warriors’ match against the Panthers – leaving kiwi rugby fans with a difficult decision to make: club or nation?  All Blacks legend Sir John Kirwan told Matt and Tyler to share his view on the uncomfortable clash in scheduling. &n...

A much-loved flying fox in Paraparaumu is being shut down by the council after it failed to meet safety standards.   A frayed cable meant that residents woke up to find the ride padlocked and a sign saying it had been closed.  Paraparaumu Community Board Chair Glen Olsen told Matt and Tyler that “It was fast, it was long, and it was exciting, and it had a thrill”  He said that moder...

On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 11th of September 2025, we woke to the news of the assassination of American conservative commentator and public debater Charlie Kirk. Matt and Tyler discussed the proposition that this may be indicative of a spreading inability to debate with respect. And to wrap the day's talk up, should your partner have all your passwords a...

The suspect is still at large following the shooting and killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.  The Donald Trump ally was shot during an event at Utah Valley University this morning and later died in hospital.  Trump has expressed his shock and sadness and ordered all US flags to half-mast.  US correspondent Ira Spitzer says Kirk was an influential figure who helped Trump s...

On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 10th of September, record numbers of 15-year-olds are leaving school - but data shows they are leaving for further study. Then, the things you need to have done to be considered a good Kiwi - this after Lorde confessed she had never seen the Lord Of The Rings movies: “Bad Kiwi, I know. I’m not really into fantasy.”  Get th...

There's belief more 15-year-olds are going into vocational study due to an overloaded secondary sector. New data shows 90 percent of the 1300 students granted an early leaving exemption last year, chose more study over full-time employment. Mt Albert Grammar head Patrick Drumm joined the Afternoons team says it's an improvement on students leaving school and not getting qualifications at all - but...

On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 9th of September 2025 - as the dust settles we discussed the police response to Tom Phillips going bush with his kids and how the case was handled.  Then we took the media conference live for the latest update from the Police Commissioner, Police Minister and Oranga Tamariki.  And then, a deep dive into the lost art o...

On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 8th of September 2025, a full-on day as events continue to develop in the Waitomo area after the shooting of a police officer and the death of fugitive Tom Phillips. We spoke to reporters in the area and Waitomo Mayor John Robertson as police continue the search for his two children. Corrections are doing a paint job at Aucklan...

A police officer's undergoing surgery after being shot in the head by Marokopa fugitive Tom Phillips - as the search continues for two of his children. Police were alerted to a burglarly in Piopio around 2.30am, and laid spikes on a rural road more than half an hour away. That brought the quad bike Phillips and one of his children were travelling on to a stop - and an officer approached, but he wa...