Matt Heath & Tyler Adams Afternoons

On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 21st of July 2025, a story about an Aucklander claiming a qualification he didn't have has led to him stepping down from a number of roles - this led to a big old discussion about lying, or at the very least embellishing things, on your CV.  Then the Government is reviewing NCEA and our Afternoons team looked at how well o...

Listen to the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for Friday 18 July. 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.

On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 17th of July - a story about getting in trouble overseas when something medical goes wrong. Listeners share some amazing stories that underline the importance of a good travel insurance policy. Then, some tips for negotiating the challenge of being a good step-parent. And then the TikTok craze around so-called Japanese walking...

On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 16th of July, KiwiRail has announced all its staff must declare use of prescription and over-the-counter meds, so it can assess safety impacts. Matt and Tyler asked shift working listeners how they cope. Then, Matt wrote a rant in the middle of the night about how whingey we are in 2025, when in reality we have so little to com...

KiwiRail has made the move to ban workers from using sleep aids such as melatonin and Zopiclone, citing safety concerns. Experts have voiced concerns with these changes, as many of the impacted staffers were shift workers who relied on medication to get through the odd hours. Dr Alex Bartle from the Sleep Well Clinic joined the Afternoons team to discuss the dangers of working shift work - and whe...

On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 15th of March - seems like there have always been hoons in cars disturbing the peace, but now there is a new breed of young crims on dirtbikes. Love 'em or hate 'em - real estate agents are probably going to get you a better price for your house. Matt and Tyler chat to agents and those that have taken the DIY path. And a bare b...

On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 14th of July - if Chris Luxon gets hit by a bus – who's his replacement? This after an article from Audrey Young in the NZ Herald. Then, coming back from redundancy - tips and tricks from listeners have been there, done that. And - one to do your head in - are we living in a simulation?  Get the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams...

On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 11th of July - AI: how you can spot it.    We checked in on the state of play at the top of the South Island with the Nelson Tasman Civil Defence Controller.  And to finish —bringing the sexy back to NewstalkZB— cheating. Why do people do it and is there any going back?  Get the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Af...

At the end of every week, Matt and Tyler 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.  Each week three nominees make the cut, but there can only be one winner.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Civil Defence is bracing for the worst as wild weather is set to thrash the upper South Island.   MetService has issued a red heavy rain warning for Tasman off the back of three weeks of rain saturated the region.   Nelson-Tasman's under a state of emergency and has activated its emergency operations centre.  Civil Defence Controller Alec Louverdis says they have clear messages to t...

On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 10th of July - the Uber drivers case – can you make a good income? Then the 40th Anniversary of the Rainbow Warrior sinking in the Waitemata Harbour. And to finish up the dramatic news of a sacking in the Red Bull F1 camp. Get the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Podcast every weekday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever...

On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 9th of July, plans are underway to bring the moa back to life - how exciting! An argument over Friday drinks - are they still a good idea? And then strategies to deal with people who repeat the same stories. Plus to finish the show, our regular slot with employment lawyer Gareth Abdinor. Get the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams After...

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

A plan to revive the extinct Moa has sparked debate - and excitement - among experts. US company Colossal Bioscience has partnered with Ngai Tahu in a $50 million project to revive the flightless bird through gene editing and surrogate hatching. Thylacine Integrated Genomic Restoration Research Laboratory head Andrew Pask says bringing the moa back could help fix many of the environmental issues i...

On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 8th of July - an explosive question to start the afternoon - should Dame Jacinda Ardern be forced to attend the Covid Inquiry? Then to the Mushroom Lady trial and Matt's theory on the motive. And finally, the Cardrona pub is breaking the internet as people check out the Trade Me listing for its sale. Our Afternoon duo spoke wit...

Buyer interest in Central Otago's iconic Cardrona Hotel is breaking records, and it's looking on track to become Trade Me's most-viewed property this year. The 162-year old building - sitting right between Queenstown and Wanaka - is for sale through private negotiation. Cardrona co-owner Cade Thornton joined the Afternoons team to discuss. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy infor...

On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 7th of July 2025, thousands of kids are not even enrolled in school - how to address the problem and get them engaged in education? Then an horrific attack in Australia prompted the question - are zoos outmoded in 2025? And finally, Noel Edmonds is set to marry his 3rd wife for the 5th time - it's complicated - can 3rd time aro...

Listen to the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for Friday 27 June. 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 Emergency Management Minister's praising authorities for their fast thinking in today's wild weather.  A local State of Emergency remains in force for Nelson, Marlborough, and Tasman, where an orange heavy rain warning's been extended until 3pm.  Another 40 millimetres is expected to fall.  Mark Mitchell has been in Blenheim this morning, assisting Civil Defence.  He told M...

On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 26th of June 2025 - should we be doing more to be self-sufficient as a nation for all sorts of reasons, including the threat of war and a nuclear winter? Then referee abuse - what's behind the rise in antisocial behaviour on the sidelines? And then our Afternoons duo finally got to a subject they'd been wanting to talk about ho...

On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 25th of June 2025, first up - the extraordinary number of sweary politicians we seem to have these days was highlighted by President Trump's big F-bomb. Then tales of home-schooling - has it worked for your children?    And the mushroom lady trial in Australia has captured our Afternoons duo's imagination. Plus, we go...

On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 24th of June - as the Healthy Homes rules are about to kick in, where does the power balance lie between landlords and tenants? Then we got stuck into phone call etiquette - do you ring people out of the blue or is it now as bad as popping in unannounced? Get the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Podcast every weekday after...

On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 23rd of June - we discuss the shock move from President Trump over the weekend with Iran. Are we worried, what should NZ do? Then Shane Jones' plea for less local Government. And to finish -  just how lazy are we with supermarket deliveries, Uber Eats and the likes of DoorDash?  Get the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afte...

Wellington regional council's Simon Woolf is among those calling for local Government to be reformed. New Zealand First's Shane Jones last week told a local Government forum he doesn't see a compelling reason for maintaining regional government.  Woolf labelled it a 'mess' that needed a review - and he joined the Afternoons team to explain why. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for pri...

The first All Blacks squad of the year includes five uncapped players. Highlanders utility Timoci Tavatavanawai is the only new back - while Hurricanes flanker Du'Plessis Kirifi, Highlanders lock Fabian Holland and Chiefs front-rowers Ollie Norris and Brodie McAlister are the quartet of forwards named for next month's home series against France. ZB sports news director Clay Wilson joined the After...