Matt Heath & Tyler Adams Afternoons

A major police operation is underway to find fugitive Marokopa father Tom Phillips' remaining two children - after he was shot dead by police on a rural Waikato road. Newstalk ZB reporter Jordan Dunn is near the police operation in the Waikato. He says a lot of resources have been deployed. "There are cordons on the way to Marokopa and there's a police presence around where that robbery was. So th...

On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 5th of September 2025 - Truck drivers are under pressure to deliver on time and there are safety concerns over shortcuts they may be taking. Then, as the cost of living hits hard an increasing number of Kiwis are said to be turning turning to homekill meat. Matt and Tyler spoke to a butcher that has turned this into a business....

The All Blacks are set to face the Springboks this weekend at Eden Park.  The Rugby Championship brings the Springboks to Eden Park to face the All Blacks this weekend.   The All Blacks haven’t lost a match at Eden Park in 30 years, and former All Blacks player Sir Michael Jones told Matt and Tyler that he doesn’t think that streak will be broken.  ‘they’re acutely aware of what it...

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.

The demand for homekill meat in New Zealand is rising as the cost of living crisis continues. The price of beef steak has risen 25% in a year, and even cheaper cuts of meat are seeing a big jumps in price. Homeskill specialist Aaron Pohatu told Matt and Tyler than having homekill meat butchered is cheaper than buying it off the shelf in a supermarket – and he says it tastes far better. LISTEN ABOV...

On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 4th of September, events rules get a makeover - about time, says promoter Brent Eccles.   And then, when 2 lanes become one, who gives way - along with other grey areas of driving.  Get the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Podcast every weekday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN A...

The Government is promising changes to special licensing rules to make it easier for organisers to run events - a move that's been welcomed by the sector. These changes include introducing a nationally applied, risk-based framework for assessing special licence applications to ensure consistent decision-making throughout the country. Eccles Entertainment founder Brent Eccles joined the Aftern...

On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 3rd of September 2025, Winston Peters is accusing the Government of overreach regarding moving to Digital Driver Licenses - is it progress or the mark of the devil? Then inspired by the size of the rock Travis Kelce gave Taylor Swift, our Afternoons Duo wanted to know if lab grown diamonds mean as much as real ones? And to fini...

This week on Ask The Expert, Gareth Abdinor from Abdinor Employment Law joined the Afternoons team to unpack workplace-based questions. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 2nd of September - Amazon Web Services is investing big in NZ. How do we get more of this and get things moving?     A Polish CEO is the target of a huge internet pile on after a hat grab incident at the tennis - plenty of argument both ways on this one. And finally - what makes the perfect Father's Day?   ...

A tech commentator has weighed in on the arrival of Amazon's new Auckland-based data centres, which are set to be built in Auckland. The tech giant's investing $7.5 billion dollars into the centres, which go live today. It'll allow New Zealand customers to store data locally and speed up cloud-based services. Peter Griffin joined the Afternoons team to explain further. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio....

On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 1st of September 2025 - a tradie boss has claimed drugs and alcohol are the reason he can’t find staff, despite offering a significant daily rate. “They all like getting on the piss and the booger sugar and certain things like that.”  Then Tesla's most advanced semi-autonomous driving software is one step closer to being u...

Listen to the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for Friday 29 August. Get the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast every weekday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Cancer Society is the biggest private funder of cancer research in New Zealand.  So far on Daffodil Day, more than $60,000 has been raised to help combat cancer.  CEO of Auckland-Northland Cancer Society division Andrew Young says he lost his mother to cancer in 2007, which motivated him to join the Cancer Society and lead its Auckland-Northland division.   Text 3493 to make an...

On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 28th of August 2025, some great stories of road rage incidents after an alleged angry driver gets a note from someone who traced their number plate.  Then some great chat about the 'Enhanced Games' and an interesting perspective from NZ sporting legend Eric Murray. And to finish: Moving house - DIY or call the professional...

The inaugural 'Enhanced Games' promises to show doped-up athletes battling it out for cash and prizes. The concept has sparked concern among researchers and sports officials alike, and many of them have pointed out the possible risks. Kiwi Olympic legend Eric Murray joined the Afternoons team to weigh in. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 27th of August 2025 - Taylor Swift announces engagement and the world goes nuts!   Power is getting expensive - do we just need to put on a jumper? Senior political reporter Azaria Howell joined our Afternoons duo to break down the Government's supermarket sector announcement. Former Deputy Prime Minister Grant Robertson j...

Former finance minister Grant Robertson opened up about his life in politics in his new memoir, from his beginnings in Dunedin to the toll of the Covid years. The new book, Anything Could Happen , came out earlier this month - and it unpacks the stresses that came with taking on a high-profile political role. Robertson joined the Afternoons team to discuss further. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/...

The Government isn't ruling out a forced breakup of the country's largest supermarket players.  In a bid to improve competition, it's fast tracking applications for grocery businesses to establish or expand in New Zealand - as long as they improve value for shoppers.  Newstalk ZB reporter Azaria Howell joined the Afternoons team to explain further. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listene...

On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 26th of August 2025, the world’s safest countries have been named - do you feel safe? Then some good discussions around the number of people choosing not to have children. And to finish the stories of slackers in the workplace - those that seem to keep disappearing! Get the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Podcast every we...

On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 25th of August- is joining the police still a great career? This comes after a leaked report that suggests training could be less than optimal.  Former Police Ten-7 host Acting Detective Senior Sergeant Rob Lemoto clearly thinks being a cop is great, as he went back to the job after a year away. He joined Matt & Tyler...

Rob Lemoto, the former host of Police Ten 7, initially left the force to pursue other areas - but he's returned to the field sooner than expected.  He was ready to take on new challenges, but he's since revealed he missed his role within the police and he's been back for a few weeks. He joined the Afternoons team to discuss further. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa...

On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 22nd of August 2025 - First up - the big defence spend up. Then if you use your bin less in Napier you will be charged less - what other ways could you rates bill be reduced? And to finish planning for a successful retirement.  Get the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Podcast every weekday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or...

Napier residents who cut down their wheelie bin use by composting and recycling could see their rates bill cut down too. The Less Waste Incentive is open to all Napier property owners who receive the council wheelie bin service. Napier's City Council waste minimisation lead Stefni Wilson says these incentives will reduce the waste headed to landfill.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener...

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.