Matt Heath & Tyler Adams Afternoons

A woman who found out the identity of her birth father online after four decades of searching says she cannot wait to finally meet him in person. Carrie Fines was adopted as a baby in Canada in 1967 after first being a ward of the Crown and spending time in foster homes there. She moved to New Zealand when she was 18 years old. After several decades searching, she finally tracked down her father’s...

Every month we have our Dulux DIY expert to answer all your questions for those DIY jobs us kiwi's love.  Murray Gray has worked in the painting industry since leaving school, and the perfect man He’s well placed to answer your painting-related questions to help you take on that next project. Murray’s been involved with the Master Painters Association for years and has been one of the judges for t...

William Pike, at the age of 22, lost his right leg after being after being struck by a boulder in the 2007 eruption of Mt Ruapehu. He was sleeping in a hut on Mt Ruapehu at the time the lahar hit around 8.30 at night.  That was 12 years ago today, and this experience lead him to become an incredibly successful inspirational speaker and founder of the William Pike Challenge Award.  He joined Simon...

This week’s guest for Six and a Song is a TV presenter and a former rugby union footballer who represented New Zealand at international level and Otago, the Highlanders and Leicester at first-class level. During his international career, he played in 56 games for the All Blacks, gaining 54 test caps, including appearances at both the 1995 and 1999 Rugby World Cups. A pleasure to have Josh Kronfeld...

Quick reactions from a group of Rotorua locals saved a man's life when he was found unresponsive in his car on Sunset Rd. With no pulse, the man's fate was not looking good. But Rohan Knowles, Simon Kirner and Selena Layne acted quickly, along with perfect timing from ambulance paramedic Jordan Retemeyer and emergency medical assistant Amelia Fleming and an off-duty firefighter, who happened to be...

An impeachment inquiry into Donald Trump could be over by January. US Democrats have opened the probe into the US President. Trump's admitted withholding US aid to Ukraine, and is accused of pressuring the country to investigate Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden, and his son. Professor of Political Science and International Studies at Iona College in New York Dr. Jeanne Zaino told Simon...

Vinny Munro is a retired rugby union referee who officiated at the top level of the game.  He advanced through the National Provincial Championship system to become a Super Rugby referee in 2009, making his test debut the same year in Tokyo, taking charge of Canada v Japan and was selected as an assistant referee for the 2009 Lions tour of South Africa, and six matches at the 2011 Rugby World Cup....

Gareth Abdinor, Partner with Malley & Co law back with this weeks’ Law Corner. Every fortnight we have Gareth in to take your calls and questions everything employment, privacy and technology related.  This week we had some great questions around bereavement leave, carrying over leave, and how long is reasonable to take a toilet break, and much more. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for pr...

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. Simon went for the heartstrings this week with a classic from two of the most revered country singers of all time. A clear winner.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ZED enjoyed two decades of number one hits including Glorafilia, Renegade Fighter and Oh! Daisy. Formed by students at Christchurch 's Cashmere High School, they went on to play Arena tours through Australasia supporting Coldplay and Robbie Williams. Their album Silencer debuted at number one on the New Zealand Album Charts in 2000, quickly achieving triple platinum status, and ultimately resultin...

The 1987 All Blacks World Cup winning captain believes they've have taken a risk by picking a fast agile team against South Africa. The All Blacks face off against the Springboks in their first pool match of the Rugby World Cup on Saturday David Kirk told Simon and Phil they obviously have a clear game-plan in mind, but that could backfire against a bigger South African side. LISTEN ABOVE See omny...

ACT Party Leader David Seymour joined Simon and Phil for this weeks Six and a Song.  They talked about why he got into politics, what he does in his spare time, what it's like working alongside some of the characters of parliament, and of course, his favourite song.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Springboks have revealed an experienced side to play the All Blacks on Saturday night in Yokohama. With no injury worries to speak of and a relatively settled side, there were a few surprises. TVNZ's Andrew Saville told Simon and Phil it's the first time they've played the Springboks in a pool match.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Government is considering the consensus decision reached by mana whenua over the Ihumātao [iee who MAA tao]  site in south Auckland. Mana whenua have agreed to ask the Government for the land to be returned. National Party Leader Simon Bridges told Simon and Phil the Government has to immediately reject the call.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Simon and Phil were discussing the growing trend of DNA tests, which are leading to some surprising connections for many people, when they got a call from Bob.  A beautiful and incredible story about how he found his biological father, who was almost in front of him all along.  LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

History tells All Blacks coach Steve Hansen that this weekend's encounter against South Africa was always going to be huge. The test in Yokohama to open their respective Rugby World Cup campaigns will be the 99th meeting between the storied rugby rivals. Newstalk ZB Rugby Editor Nigel Yalden told Simon and Phil the atmosphere is picking up on the ground in Japan, but temperatures have been consist...

According to Worldpay worldwide, e-wallets like Apple Pay and Google Pay have grown to become the preferred ecommerce payment method, accounting for 36 percent of all transactions last year." Ayesha Scott, senior lecturer of finance at AUT told Simon and Phil Kiwis are adopting the new technology relatively quickly. But she says financial institutions and companies offering digital payment systems...

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. Despite being up against the powerhouses of Fleetwood Mac and The Beatles, Producer Tyler snuck in the win with a feel good favourite from a music legend no longer with us. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The head of Forest and Bird says they know many in the rural community are working hard to protect our environment.  Sheep and Beef farmer Sully Alsop told Simon and Phil it really feels like the country is turning against them.   Forest and Bird CEO Kevin Hague says for many farmers that's unfair, but for many others, there's a reason Kiwis are turning on them. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/lis...

Farmers are feeling New Zealand has turned its back on them.  An open letter has been sent to the Prime Minister this week asking for more consideration for the rural industry. The letter says the Government's approach to environmental policy is undermining the mental health and well-being of the pastoral sector Sheep and Beef farmer Sully Alsop told Simon and Phil it really feels like the country...

Knight, raconteur, activist, and longtime Mayor of Invercargill Sir Tim Shadbolt was out guest for this weeks Six and a Song.  Simon and Phil asked him about his activism days, spending time in jail, being the longest serving Mayor in the country, and of course... his favourite song.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Adding to your mortgage to take an extended holiday might sound risky to some, but for Kiwi couple Lisa Power and Richard Jones it was one of the best decisions they've made.  They managed to convince their employers to let them have 6-months off, packed their bags with their two young children Lucy and Patrick, and took off on the round-the-world adventure.  Lisa and Richard told Simon and Phil t...

Non Maori speakers shouldn't feel embarrassed if they get it a bit wrong when learning Te Reo Te Wiki o Te Reo Maori Language Week is on this week.  The Hits Drive Announcer Stacey Morrison told Simon and Phil it's wonderful more and more people are learning Te Reo.  She says nobody is offended if the intention is there to embrace our national language. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for...

Natalie Bridges, wife of National Party Leader Simon Bridges,  has admitted that she grew up in a different political environment. She joined Simon Barnett and Phil Gifford for Better Halves, where the pair talk to partner of a well known New Zealander.  Natalie has been married to Simon since 2005, with the pair meeting at Oxford University and marrying at the end of the their course.,  She says...

The world's most famous board game is getting a feminist upgrade. Hasbro has announced the launch of "Ms Monopoly", the feminist version of the classic Monopoly game. In this new version, female players get more money. According to Hasbro, the new game is all about celebrating women's empowerment. It will be the first time in Monopoly history that a new mascot will feature in the cover. In this ne...