Matt Heath & Tyler Adams Afternoons

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.

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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 are your livelihood and cattle rustli...

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 mistake.

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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?

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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 with installing ne...

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? 

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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 Initiative expert Eric Crampton joined...

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.

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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 potions in the bathroom are too ma...

Stoicism is having a resurgence, and Ryan Holiday is one of the most influential voices of its modern form.  

He’s a best-selling author, and his books on the subject, including ‘Ego is the Enemy’ and ‘The Obstacle is the Way’, have been read by millions of people. 

And now he’s bringing those ideas to a Kiwi audience with a one-off show at Auckland’s Bruce Mason Arena. 

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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 4th of June 2026 - A call for an increase to the number of days of bereavement leave got the lines ringing hot.

Then, as households feel the pinch the number of people willing to adopt a rescue animal is dropping. Our Afternoons duo heard stories of pet love.

Then, tribute bands split opinions that's for sure!

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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 3rd of June 2026, Pegasus residents fight for their golf club. What happens when things change when you move to be close to a community resource that doesn't work out?

Then - 'Travel Math' - why we spend like crazy on holiday.

And to finish - scorpions at large - what crazy animal encounters have you had?

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Uncertainty remains over how much say Pegasus residents will have in the proposed redevelopment of their golf course.

Wolfbrook Properties plans to turn the 80-hectare site into new housing.

Nearly 1000 residents packed a community meeting last night to discuss next steps, and raise fears of limited public consultation.

Pegasus Residents group president Matt James joined the Afternoons team to discuss further.

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