Matt Heath & Tyler Adams Afternoons

Early Edition Host and Mike Hosking's wife Kate Hawkesby, joined Simon and Phil for our first ever 'Better Halves'.    Every month we talk to the better half of a well known New Zealander, who's also in the public eye themselves.    Simon and Phil talked with Kate about what they talk about at home, family life with their kids, if she gets to drive Mike's cars, and much more.    LISTEN ABOVE See o...

A financial advisor says the OCR cut is good news for mortgage holders, bad news for those with term deposits   The Reserve Bank was widely expected to cut the OCR today from 1.5% to a record low of 1.25%.    In fact they made a 0.5% cut.   Tim Fairbrother, owner of Rival Wealth, told Simon and Phil a lot of people will be surprised by the move.   LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for priva...

If you're into overseas travel but interested in changing your name, you may want to take note of this man's mistake. After changing his name, Kenny Kennard is no longer able to travel overseas — because his new surname is too offensive to be printed on a passport. The 33-year-old changed his surname to "Fu-Kennard" as a joke several years ago, but now he's not laughing after being told he cannot...

How common place is it becoming to undertake botox and other cosmetic medicine treatments?   Simon and Phil talked about the growing popularity of a range of different people choosing to have botox treatments.   Lousie Highet, from Louise Highet Aesthetics told them that while there is a minimum age, many people in their 20’s are choosing to undergo similar treatments.   LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudi...

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 whether your employer can force you to work more hours than stated in your contract.    LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informati...

It's a game we play every Friday.    You Da Man , where Simon, Phil, and producer Tyler pick their favourite songs of the week and the audience picks there favourite.    First to 3 votes takes it out, and it seems Phil's on a bit of a winning streak with his picks.    LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Zealand actress Robyn Malcolm has revealed that her mother was in the CTV building the day of the 2011 earthquake. The building was one of the most damaged in the February 22nd. 115 people died after the building collapsed.  Robyn's mother, Anne, was in the building at the time and fell five storeys after the quake hit.  Speaking with Simon Barnett and Phil Gifford, Malcolm says that it was te...

Tristan Pang is a child genius who features on TVNZ's show Brainboxes.   Tristan graduated from Auckland University with a Bachelor of Science, with a double major in maths and physics, all this at just 16-years-old.   He discussed with Simon and Phil what he loves about maths, what it was like going through university at such a young age, and much more.    Watch Brainboxes on TV1, 6th August at 8...

Thomas Piketty’s Capital in the 21st Century was an unlikely bestseller in 2014.  Its account of how concentrated wealth shapes the world was so compelling that it went on to sell 1.5 million copies. Now brought to the big screen by New Zealand director Justin Pemberton, it’s a griping and sobering watch, but with a few key ideas which could change our economic future for the better. Justin Pember...

As an 18 year-old, Dr Paul Wood lost control when his then drug dealer attempted to sexually assault him.   Paul was convicted of murder for this offence and then spent more than a decade in some of New Zealand's toughest prisons.   During this period Paul became the first person in New Zealand’s history to progress through undergraduate and Masters degrees while in prison.    He told Simon and Ph...

John Cowan from The Parenting Place, joined Simon and Phil to take your calls and text questions on everything parenting.   Issue of the week: Why yelling at your children to get them to behave may do more harm than good.   LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The first person to kayak across the Tasman says he’s looking forward to settling down back in New Zealand. Scott Donaldson's solo kayak across the Tasman broke all records in July 2018 when he landed at Ngāmotu Beach in Taranaki. Donaldson paddled for up to 16 hours a day, battling sharks and 6-metre high waves. His new book ‘Relentless’ is out now. He told Simon and Phil he’s looking forward to...

Simon regaled Phil with his story of singing an iconic scene in Top Gun.    Featuring the song You've Lost That Loving Feeling, it seems Si might be alone with the romantic power of re-creating that scene.    LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former All Black and Black Cap Jeff Wilson joins Simon and Phil to talk about the All Blacks test match against the Springboks in Wellington. It is a repeat of last year's fixture, which the Springboks won 36-34 for their first win on New Zealand soil in nine years. Wilson feels the All Blacks are definite favourites. "The All Blacks are going into this game with a great amount of talent, experien...

Dulux New Zealand's Colour Expert Davina Harper joined us on the show today for our first Dulux DIY segment. Full of all the tips you need for your DIY jobs with help from our friends at Dulux. This week we had the pleasure of having Davina Harper on the show. Davina is an expert in all things colour, and took your questions to make the most out of your next painting job. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystud...

Paula Bennett has described the "hilarious" moment she watched the Green Party car dealership ad with Simon Bridges. An attack ad, which mocked the National Party leader's accent, was taken down after a few hours, when Greens supporters objected. Bennett told Simon Barnett and Phil Gifford the pair couldn't stop laughing, and it was "instantly funny".  "I was with him when he first saw it, and the...

In a first of its kind, the Malaghan Institute has sought healthy volunteers to take part in a clinical trial designed to explore the therapeutic potential of human hookworms.   Funded by the Health Research Council, and in collaboration with the University of Otago Wellington, the trial’s ultimate aim is to find better treatment options for a range of inflammatory and autoimmune diseases, includi...

Simon shared his story of great memories of mock white bait patties he got from his childhood fish and chip shop.    Phil wasn't convinced, but our listeners called in in droves to back up the classic recipe from the Edmonds Cook Book. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A family lawyer says New Zealand's divorce laws are outdated, and need to change. The Law Commission has put forward more than a hundred recommendations on the matter. The recommendations include changes to how property is split and income shared for up to five years after divorce. Partner at Simpson Western Candice Murphy told Simon and Phil that it is time for changes to be considered.  She also...

Employment Lawyer Gareth Abdinor from Malley & Co joined us for Law Corner to take your questions on everythin employment, privacy and technology related.    This week we had several questions on the rights around the 90-day trial period, recording meetings, and when your employer can ask you to take leave.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A study has shown that New Zealanders ranked at the top of the world when it comes to getting some decent sleep at night.   Sleep Cycle, an app that tracks how much sleep people get, has released data showing how much sleep countries are getting.   According to the data, New Zealanders are quite well rested, clocking up more than 7.5 hours of sleep a night on average.    However Director of Sleep...

A study has shown that New Zealanders ranked at the top of the world when it comes to getting some decent sleep at night.   Sleep Cycle, an app that tracks how much sleep people get, has released data showing how much sleep countries are getting.   According to the data, New Zealanders are quite well rested, clocking up more than 7.5 hours of sleep a night on average.    However Director of Sleep...

A study has shown that New Zealanders ranked at the top of the world when it comes to getting some decent sleep at night.   Sleep Cycle, an app that tracks how much sleep people get, has released data showing how much sleep countries are getting.   According to the data, New Zealanders are quite well rested, clocking up more than 7.5 hours of sleep a night on average.    However Director of Sleep...

As NASA remembers its first successful moonshot, it's getting ready for another.   Sunday marks the 50th anniversary of Neil Armstrong's first steps on the moon.   NASA historian Brian Odom told Simon and Phil while the world remembers the incredible Apollo 11 mission, we could see humans living on the moon by 2024.    LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As NASA remembers its first successful moonshot, it's getting ready for another. Sunday marks the 50th anniversary of Neil Armstrong's first steps on the moon. NASA historian Brian Odom told Simon and Phil while the world remembers the incredible Apollo 11 mission, we could see humans living on the moon by 2024. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.