Chaos at Auckland's Sylvia Park Mall, with shopping trips interrupted by gun shots, and armed police swarming.

Witnesses describe hearing shots and seeing dozens of cop cars descend near the Kmart entrance. 

One person's described seeing a white Suzuki swift crash outside.

Witness Helena says she realised something was happening when Glassons was closed with lots of people inside. 

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Chaos at Auckland's Sylvia Park Mall, with shopping trips interrupted by gun shots, and armed police swarming.
Witnesses describe hearing shots and seeing dozens of cop cars descend near the Kmart entrance.&nbsp;
One person's described seeing a white Suzuki swift crash outside.
Witness Helena says she realised something was happening when Glassons was closed with lots of people inside.&nbsp;
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Matt and Tyler dive into the latest news stories, share their opinions, and engage with their listeners weekdays on Newstalk ZB.

We’re bringing you an exciting new era on Newstalk ZB with Matt Heath &amp; Tyler Adams Afternoons.
With years of media and broadcast experience between them, this team brings a fresh and unique perspective to your weekdays.
Matt and Tyler dive into the latest news stories, share their opinions, and engage with their listeners weekdays on Newstalk ZB.

Matt Heath and Tyler Adams dive into the latest news stories, share their opinions, and engage with their listeners weekdays on Newstalk ZB.

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Helena: Caller on the 'chaos' that took place at Sylvia Park

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Full Show Podcast: 21 August 2026 

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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 20th of August 2026, Citizens Arrest laws are changing and the Afternoons listeners shared their stories.

Then the dating app Bumble is famous for its requirement that women message first. But last week, it changed its policy due to a simple reality: Most women want men to make the first move. 

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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 20th of August 2026, Citizens Arrest laws are changing and the Afternoons listeners shared their stories.
Then the dating app Bumble is famous for its requirement that women message first. But last week, it changed its policy due to a simple reality: Most women want men to make the first move.&nbsp;
Get the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Podcast every weekday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.
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Full Show Podcast: 20 August 2026 

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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 19th of August 2026, a comment from Ginny Andersen on the Hosking Breakfast got the country debating the probability of Labour taxing us if they are successful in unseating the current coalition Government. Will Labour tax us or not?

And to finish - footage has emerged of two kiwis fighting. Matt and Tyler got some great wildlife battles from listeners. 

Get the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Podcast every weekday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.

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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 19th of August 2026, a comment from Ginny Andersen on the Hosking Breakfast got the country debating the probability of Labour taxing us if they are successful in unseating the current coalition Government. Will Labour tax us or not?
And to finish - footage has emerged of two kiwis fighting. Matt and Tyler got some great wildlife battles from listeners.&nbsp;
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Full Show Podcast: 19 August 2026 

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Helena: Caller on the 'chaos' that took place at Sylvia Park

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