On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 1st of August 2025 - The FBI opens an office in NZ. Author and NZ Herald Investigative Journalist Jared Savage joined us to discuss the joint areas of interest for the agency and our country.

We finally got notification of a 15% tariff from the US - our afternoon duo spoke to exporters from those just starting out to one with $US5 million worth of international trade.

And then after a controversial billboard declared “You look better bald ... said no one ever” we asked is bald sexy? 

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US President Donald Trump has announced an increase to the current 10% tariff on NZ goods.

As of today, the President has raised these tariffs to 15%, leaving exporters concerned about their businesses.

President Trump says that this increase is a 'reciprocal' tariff. Senior Business Journalist John Weekes says that this comment has left confusion, as New Zealand does not impose tariffs on US products.

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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 31st of July 2025, it was the thing everybody was talking about today, those Emergency Tsunami Alerts. Former National MP Steven Joyce was around the Cabinet table when the National Emergency Alert system was set up and he called in.

Then to buying illicit drugs on Facebook or social media messaging apps. We took a call from "John" who really lifted the lid on how it works.

And then some amazing calls on therapy and the value of a therapist.

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A convicted drug dealer who used Facebook to sell MDMA, LSD and cannabis recently revealed to the Herald how 'easy' it was to sell illegal drugs online. 

One caller joined the Afternoons team to clear up the misconceptions around buying drugs online and explained the process was a little more complicated than knowing pages to look for.

John joined the Afternoons team to discuss the realities of the drug market in the digital age.

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Phones across the nation blared mobile emergency alerts at 6:30am this morning - following on from yesterday afternoon's warnings to stay away from the ocean following the Russia quake. 

The alert system is designed to keep people safe, but it's raised concerns after people reported receiving repeated alerts through today and Civil Defence is looking into the glitch.

Former National MP Steven Joyce acknowledged there was always a risk of fatigue when it came to the system.

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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 30th of July - New Zealanders are bank hopping more than ever before, so we asked listeners for their experience doing so.

Then some advice for the new Air New Zealand CEO on changes their customers would like to see.

And neighbours from hell - some of the stories we were told were next level, think dog turds and guns.

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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 29th July - Tauranga resident Liam Jackson is not happy the Tauranga Council wants 2K for a parking permit.

New Zealanders are being urged to break up with property and invest in more productive ventures that will grow our economy.

We got sad news today that Sir Michael Hill has passed away - Matt and Tyler spoke with broadcaster Bill Kerton about his interactions with the legend he was. 

And to finish - Tyler asks for help to get fit rapidy! 

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Pioneering jewellery retailer Sir Michael Hill has died this morning, aged 86, after a cancer battle.

He built a global brand with branches in New Zealand, Australia and Canada - after humble beginnings in Whangarei.

Broadcaster Bill Kerton joined the Afternoons team to pay tribute.

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One investment expert says New Zealand would be a lot better off if people sold off their property investments and put money into assets that helped boost the economy.

Jeremy Williamson, head of private wealth and markets at Craigs Investment Partners, recently claimed the time has come for the nation to move away from its 'love affair with property'.

He joined the Afternoons team to discuss further.

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An expansion of paid parking around Tauranga’s city centre has been met with outrage by residents.

Liam Jackson, who lives near the CBD, revealed he would have to pay $10 a day to park outside his Park St home from August 4 after the council decided to expand paid parking to the city centre fringe.

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