Matt Heath & Tyler Adams Afternoons

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.

Human error and the failure to disengage an autopilot control has been confirmed as the root cause of a New Zealand navy ship running aground and sinking in the Pacific, a report has concluded. Political reporter dissects the report.  "Somebody's human error caused a $100 million problem," he said.  LISTEN ABOVE.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listen to the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for Thursday 3 April. 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.

President Donald Trump today announced sweeping tariffs on more than 125 countries, including 10 percent on imports coming from New Zealand. One expert is warning New Zealand could also feel the ripple effects of tariffs being imposed on countries like China and Australia. New Zealand International Business Forum Executive Director Stephen Jacobi explained the effects could be wide-ranging. L...

On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 2nd of April - a Napier accommodation provider is turning away American guests as a way to fight back against Trump administration policies. Are we too obessed with American politics? More than half of Kiwis regret their career choice according to a Seek survey. Matt reckons if you can pay for a roof over your head and feed you...

Gareth Abdinor is an employment, workplace and information expert - and Director of Abdinor Employment Law. He joined the Afternoons team to answer questions and explain the nuances of sick leave. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An end of an era for Griffin's Cookie Bear - as the brand gets rid of the mascot after 57 years. The company plans to refresh the packaging to make it 'clearer and easier' to find their biscuits on the shelf. It's reassuring consumers they can expect the same quality, recipe and great taste. Mikey Havoc was the voice of Cookie Bear for a couple of years - and he joined the Afternoons team to remin...

On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 1st of April, the Government won't be putting in the cash for the America’s Cup, so we spoke to AUT Sailing Professor Mark Orams and canvassed New Zealanders' opinions.  Then a deep dive into the world of the illegal tobacco trade as smokers turn to the black market for their fix with retail prices at a high.   And to...

There's ongoing debate about the effectiveness of higher tobacco taxes as demand for illicit product grows. One caller joined the Afternoons team to recount his experience selling illegal cigarettes. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The next America's Cup will not be held in Auckland.  Auckland Council's events arm, Auckland Unlimited, has confirmed the city is unable to proceed with its bid for the 2027 event. The agency says its bid was contingent on a three-way funding partnership between Auckland Council, central Government, and the private sector. AUT sailing professor Mark Orams says this development is unsurprisin...

On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 31st of March - a survey of Kiwis has found 32 percent like the idea of an authoritarian leader who doesn't have to worry about parliament or elections. Then, the Afternoons duo ask if in these uncertain times, is it an attractive investment? And to finish a great discussion around the buzz of the NEO Gamma robot - would you ha...

Listen to the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for Friday 28 March. 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.

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 27th of March- road workers abused, parking wardens trialling bodycams, why are we so angry?  Then, the Afternoons duo do a deep dive into running and its benefits.   And to finish - where is the best pub in NZ?  Get the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Podcast every weekday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wher...

The 2025 Estrella Damm Top 50 New Zealand Gastropubs Awards took place last night - with the nation's top spots being celebrated by Kiwi fans. Southland's The Fat Duck was named Supreme Champion, and has been recognised as New Zealand's best gastropub. Hospitality NZ chief executive Steve Armitage explains what makes a good gastropub - and how it's about more than just food. LISTEN ABOVE See omnys...

A popular Southland hotspot has been named Supreme Champion at the 2025 Estrella Damm Top 50 New Zealand Gastropubs Awards last night. Te Anau's The Fat Duck has been name New Zealand's best gastropub - and has received praise for its 'outstanding' culinary offerings and service. Co-owner Selina Wright joined the Afternoons team to discuss the pub's success - and reveal how The Fat Duck got its na...

As part of this week's Ask The Expert, mechanic Matt Bullen joined the Afternoons team to answer questions about cars and mechanical issues. Matt's been in the automotive industry for 38 years - and he's worked with every major franchise brand throughout his career. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 26th of March Winston Peters talks about taking personal responsibility for your health - listen out for his dietary advice! Then, Alex Powell from the NZ Herald joins Matt & Tyler to talk Liam Lawson And in our Ask The Expert series, Matt The Mechanic gets swamped with all manner of questions about cars. Get the Matt Heath...

On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 25th of March - Bleisure trips or Wolidays, blend the words however you like, but mixing business and holiday is increasingly popular. Then, recent festival cancellations are prompting calls for change to regulations around ticketing. Home DNA testing company 23andMe has filed for bankruptcy – Matt and Tyler got some stories of...

Companies connected to the cancelled Juicy Fest and Timeless Summer Tour music festivals owe creditors more than $2.4 million. Festivals were scheduled in cities throughout January, but were cancelled in December. Eccles Entertainment co-founder Brent Eccles says new legislation is needed to protect the ticket buyers - who aren't always guaranteed to get their money back if an event is cancelled....

On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for Monday the 24th of March - we seemed to fall out of love with EVs, but is the tide turning back the other way right now with the Cybertruck visiting and the release of some exciting new models? Then some great chat around standing up on busses for those who need a seat - what's the current etiquette? And boy oh boy, an emotional en...

Listen to the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for Friday 21 March. 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.

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 20th of March, happiness: we are out of recession, GDP rose higher than economists expected, tourism is up, Fonterra is kicking arse. We have been whinging for years now, so let's cheer the hell up and get on with getting on with it.    Then, Matt and Tyler turn their attention to the dodgy territory of relationships...

A Canterbury couple believe it's a pure miracle they walked away without serious injury after a car smashed into their bedroom as they slept.  Emergency services were called to Rolleston's Shillingford Boulevard around 3:40 early Saturday morning.  The vehicle trapped Llewellyn Venter under a doorframe and pinned his wife Sue-ann under the wheel.    He says the curtain saved th...