Matt Heath & Tyler Adams Afternoons

The All Whites have been unable to hold on to their halftime lead against Egypt at the Football World Cup. Egypt secured their first World Cup win, downing New Zealand 3-1. Sportstalk host Jason Pine joined the Afternoons team to discuss where the Kiwi side went wrong. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 19th of June 2026 - If you are a fan of music or know who Rick Beato is, make sure you catch the last 20 minutes of this podcast. First up - How combative is acceptable when it comes to politics?  Then, how to deal with a dog fight.  And to finish - your worst sporting injury. Get the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Aftern...

At the end of every week, Matt and Tyler name the New Zealander of the Week. It's an honour that we bestow on your behalf to someone, or something, that's had an impact on our nation over the past week.  There are three nominees but can only be one winner. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

American musician, producer and YouTube personality Rick Beato has announced his live show will be coming to Australia and New Zealand for the first time in October.  Rick joined Matt and Tyler to talk about the tour, and how he balances his work with his passion for music.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for Thursday the 18th of June 2026, Jeremy Clarkson’s cancer reveal on Clarkson's Farm brought some great discussion around how you tell someone significant news. Then, our Afternoons Duo discussed being in small business and getting your pricing right as Broke Boy Taco takes to his socials to talk about the hate he’s been getting for...

On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 17th of June 2026, first up there's speculation Ukraine might actually be able to win the war with Russia. Then, when a party goes wrong - after a Dunedin party that was to involve just 35 invited teens swelled when details were shared via social media. And to finish, self-service checkouts - love 'em or hate 'em - this after K...

On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 16th of June 2026, Immigration Minister Erica Stanford is ‘furious’ at millions being wasted after MBIE officials misled her over a ‘doomed’ immigration project. We crossed live to the All Whites vs Iran at half time in LA to our man in the stand Dan Mancini. Then listeners told us they'd been approached by fake ‘monks’ demandi...

The All Whites have played out an entertaining 2-2 draw with Iran in their first match of the 2026 Fifa World Cup in Los Angeles. Having opened the scoring in the first half, Elijah Just became the first New Zealander to score two senior men's World Cup goals after 54 minutes. Iran found a second equaliser ten minutes later - and New Zealand fired off 13 attempts on goal to Iran's 17. The All Whit...

An investigation's probing officials' integrity, over a now-axed $32-million-dollar project. A report's found multiple failings in the advice from Immigration New Zealand - a branch of MBIE - on plans to upgrade border biometric capacity. Minister Erica Stanford says staffers who raised concerns were moved off the project, and she was misled and creative accounting used to avoid scrutiny. NZ Heral...

The All Whites are back in front in their Football World Cup opener against Iran in Los Angeles. Elijah Just's scored his second goal of the match nine minutes into the second half to give New Zealand a 2-1 lead. Caller Dan Mancini was in Los Angles for the match, and he joined the Afternoons team to recap the action. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for Monday the 15th of June, should there be billionaires, let alone trillionaires - this after Elon Musk's wealth escalation.  Then, intergenerational living - Grey Areas podcast host Petra Bagust is right into it. Get the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Podcast every weekday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get yo...

On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 12th of June 2026 - ACT launches election campaign on Rural Crime  Then the UK changing rules for separating couples, but where's New Zealand's update?  And to finish the World Cup is underway are you fizzed?  Get the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Podcast every weekday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or whereve...

June is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month, and Bowel Cancer New Zealand has launched an unusual competition. The 'poo with a view' campaign encourages people to learn the signs and symptoms of bowel cancer and complete a quick online symptom checker.  Those that take the symptom checker quiz at poowithaview.org.nz will go in the draw to win a poo with one of the best views in New Zealand. Bowel Ca...

At the end of every week, Matt and Tyler name the New Zealander of the Week. It's an honour that we bestow on your behalf to someone, or something, that's had an impact on our nation over the past week.  There are three nominees but can only be one winner. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ACT has announced a new policy to tackle rural crime by introducing a Police text service, delivering harsher punishments, and creating a specified rural police force. ACT leader David Seymour told Matt and Tyler that rural crime needs to be understood as a form of organised crime.  "A lot of urban people probably think it's a bit of a joke that your cows could get stolen, but if your cows ar...

On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for Thursday the 11th of June 2026, a warning from Treasury about the cost of meeting our obligations under the Paris Accord - should we just ditch it? Then, social media is back in the spotlight after fake posts saying Warriors coach Andrew Webster’s wife had died. And to finish the show, how hiring the wrong person can be a costly mi...

On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 10th of June 2026, Labour has released its first election policy promising capped fares on public transport. Then a question for the ages - is using Uber Eats peak laziness?   Then on the back of the English cricket situation - do we expect too much in terms of ‘good behaviour’ from sports stars? Get the Matt Heath and Tyl...

This week on Ask the Expert, employment lawyer Gareth Abdinor joined the Afternoons team to answer more 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 9th of June 2026, Labour putting a serving police officer 13th on their list got Matt & Tyler discussing the careers ex-cops move on to.   Then a great chat about parenting after a Mum’s plea: I’m a mum of two toddlers, and I’m miserable every day. Will it get better?  And to wrap the day - Spark wants to get on w...

On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for Monday the 8th of June 2026, a suggestion that compensating blood donors would increase numbers. Then cats could be the answer to an explosion in the rat population.  And to finish - Looksmaxxing - what the #$% is up with that?  Get the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Podcast every weekday afternoon on iHeartRadio,...

Record plasma donor numbers aren't enough to meet growing demand, and there's debate over whether compensation is needed to bring figures up. It's National Blood Donor Week, and the Blood Service is looking to recruit another 4000 over the next year. More than 25,000 New Zealanders have donated plasma in the past year - the most the service has ever recorded - and yet it's still not enough. NZ Ini...

One expert has offered his insights into why there's a growing rat problem impacting Aucklanders. Residents of Ponsonby, Grey Lynn and Westmere have noticed a significant rise in rodent numbers around their homes, and they've taken their concerns to social media. Pest control expert Craig says environmental changes and urbanisation has lead to the rats adapting to the situation. LISTEN ABOVE See o...

Keeping stray cats around could be the answer to eradicating Auckland's rat problem. Residents in Ponsonby, Grey Lynn and Westmere are reporting a sharp increase in rodents - sharing concerns on social media. New Zealand Cat Foundation founder Anne Batley joined the Afternoons team to explain further. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 5th of June 2026 - ACT is campaigning on a policy that will make school uniforms more affordable by limiting compulsory branded items and allowing parents to buy more uniform basics from standard retailers. Then Matt and Tyler celebrate and discuss a movement that rejects AI. And then a potential relationship breaker - How many...

At the end of every week, Matt and Tyler name the New Zealander of the Week. It's an honour that we bestow on your behalf to someone, or something, that's had an impact on our nation over the past week.  There are three nominees but can only be one winner. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.