Matt Heath & Tyler Adams Afternoons

A criminologist says taking a hard-line approach to gangs on income, drugs and violence won't solve those problems.  The National Party's discussion document includes a proposal for gang members wanting a benefit to prove they don't have illegal income.  University of Canterbury Criminologist Greg Newbold told Simon and Phil that will always be hard to prove, as is the case when it comes to the pe...

Every 3 weeks we're joined by Inspector Hirone Waretini from the New Zealand Police to talk topics and take your questions and phone calls in a segment we call The Beat.  This week we talked speeding fines, illegal parking, and even had a great giveaway thanks to the good folk at New Zealand Police!  LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former All Blacks great Conrad Smith says while losses like this Rugby World Cup hurt, the best thing the players can do is remember there’s bigger things in life. Conrad Smith was part of the All Blacks team to win the 2011 and 2015 World Cups, but had his share of loses as a player. He told Simon and Phil there’s always learnings after World Cups, but it’s hard to understand the pressure of a Wo...

Our resident vet and professional advisor for the New Zealand Veterinary Council Seton Butler joined Simon and Phil for another Dog Box segment.  This is where our listeners can ring up and get free advice on whatever ailment their beloved pet is going through.  This week we discussed bald spots on animals, kittens not using litter boxes, and rehoming injured ducklings.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudi...

A Professor of Irish Studies says the origins of Halloween would surprise many.  The holiday has become firmly cemented in New Zealand culture as thousands of children around the country dress up and hit the streets for treats.  Eamon Cleary Chair of Irish Studies Prof Sonja Tiernan told Simon and Phil many people believe it's an American tradition, but it actually originates from Scotland.  LISTE...

A technology commentator says despite the well-documented issues, Spark Sport succeeded with its Rugby World Cup service.  The Rugby World Cup bronze final between New Zealand and Wales will be broadcast free to air with a one-hour delay on TVNZ1. The match was previously scheduled to stream solely on Spark Sport. Paul Brislen told Simon and Phil that while there were many streaming issues, overal...

It's a game we play every Friday. You Da Man, the guys pick their favourite songs of the week and the audience picks their favourite. First to 3 votes takes it out. It's been a while for producer Tyler, but he pulled off an upset with a unplugged version of a classic from a guitar god.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The All Blacks are about to go through their final preparations for tomorrow night's Rugby World Cup quarter final against Ireland. Captain Kieran Read is fronting the media before the side's captain's run at Tokyo Stadium this evening. Coach Steve Hansen has reiterated the need for the All Blacks to be at their best against a side he respects. Radio Sports Elliot Smith told Si and Phil it's shapi...

A former TV industry BOSS doesn't think free-to-air TV's ending any time soon. MediaWorks has announced it's selling TV Three and Bravo, as well as its offices and studios. John Barnett used to own local production company, South Pacific Pictures. He told Simon Barnett and Phil Gifford there are safeguards in place for creating free-to-air content. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for priv...

Ross Taylor set New Zealand's highest One Day International score and became the first New Zealand player to reach 20 centuries in any format of the game He is considered to be one of the best batsmen to have represented New Zealand and was Simon and Phil’s guest for this week’s Six and a Song. We chatted about the World Cup, his greatest fear, and why he always pokes his tongue out after hitting...

Iconic shock rocker and Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Famer Alice Cooper is returning to New Zealand in February 2020 with his all-new "Ol' Black Eyes Is Back" show.  He won the Living Legend award in the Classic Rock Roll Honours in 2006, and his band was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2011 He joined Simon and Phil to talk about his up coming shows in New Zealand, how he's still rocking...

The head of the Drug Foundation is adamant pill testing at festivals will save lives. It's something the Labour Party here is keen on, but New Zealand First and National oppose it. Ross Bell told Simon and Phil he understands the concerns, but if we’re serious about protecting young people, we need to give them the testing option. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nadia Lim joined Simon and Phil to talk about her beautiful new cookbook Vegeful.  With over 100 deliciously satisfying recipes to celebrate beautiful, colourful, bountiful vegetables. You can get it on her website. Nadialim.com or any good book store. She also took your calls and questions on everything food related. Always a pleasure having her on! LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for pr...

Glamorous camping - or glamping - could not only provide farmers with a bit of extra income, it’s being called the 'next evolution in rural accommodation'. With more people wanting holidays and short breaks where they can disconnect and get back to nature, avenues have opened up for rural and lifestyle property owners to share their land with paying guests through glamping. Canopy Camping Co-found...

Newstalk ZB’s own Frances Cook had the realisation 3-4 years ago that she didn't want to keep living pay day to pay day, and always feeling anxious about money. That lead to her creating a personal finance podcast to help out the average person with money... and helped herself at the same time! She’s now distilled all of that knowledge down into her new book ‘Tales from a financial hot mess, combi...

National Party Leader Simon Bridges says Chirstoper Luxon will need to mentally prepare for a possible transistion from business to politics.  The former Air New Zealand boss has confirmed he'll be putting his name forward to be National's Botany candidate in next year's general election. Simon Bridges told Simon and Phil while he can't endorse who the candidate may be for obvious reasons, if Luxo...

Former Christchurch Mayor and television host Sir Bob Parker was out guest for this weeks Six and a Song.  We chatted about his time as host of the great 'This is your Life' where he interviewed our greatest New Zealanders like Sir Ed Hillary and Sir Charles Upham, his Mayoralty through the hardest period of Christchurch's history, and of course his favourite song.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com...

Spark Sport has secured a six-year deal to broadcast all international and selected domestic cricket matches in New Zealand, from next April. It's another win in the battle against Sky TV - whose share price fell 6.3-percent on opening this morning. TUANZ CEO Craig Young told Simon Barnett and Phil Gifford it's been met with differing reactions. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

An Australian rugby great says part of the job of rugby captain is to put pressure on the refs. A former Irish international is the latest to pen a column attacking the All Blacks at this year's Rugby World Cup, calling the team a group of cheaters who are escaping send offs for free. Former Ireland No.8 Neil Francis took aim at the All Blacks in the Irish Independent, claiming the All Blacks chea...

An Auckland surgeon is applauding renewed plans from the government to combat growing rates of diabetes. New figures show amputations from the illness hit a record high of more than a thousand last year. Associate Health Minister Peeni Henare wants a quit-smoking-style campaign to combat diabetes and is suggesting a similar project for diabetes, which could include a sugar tax or warning labels. D...

Gareth Abdinor from Malley & Co law firm joined Simon and Phil to answer your employment questions as part of their regular Law Corner segment. This week we discussed being asked about your salary in a job interview, your employer using hidden footage against you, and much more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A special tax scale for those aged over 65 could help claw back NZ Superannuation from high income earners. It comes from a report on the sustainability of NZ Super prepared for the Review team by Susan St John and Claire Dale of Auckland University’s Retirement Policy and Research Centre. One scenario would see a tax rate of 39% imposed, whereby the Superannuitant would have to earn $123,000 befo...

Congratulations to the Greater Green Island Community Network, this month’s Dulux Delivering the Dream winner!  The Greater Green Island Community Network works to foster a strong community in Dunedin which works together to develop its own solutions - a community where neighbourhoods are again full of people we know as our neighbours. Thanks to Dulux New Zealand, the $1000 worth of Dulux products...

It's a game we play every Friday. You Da Man, the guys pick their favourite songs of the week and the audience picks their favourite. First to 3 votes takes it out. After a few weeks without the gong, Phil roars back with a classic hit which romped through.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wallabies coach Michael Cheika has made four changes to his side for Sunday's pivotal Rugby World Cup match against Wales. Veteran Adam Ashley-Cooper replaces the suspended Reece Hodge on the right wing. Will Genia and Bernard Foley re-unite in the halves, while Dane Haylett-Petty has been named at fullback. Nigel Yalden told Simon and Phil it will be an exciting match up.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnyst...