Matt Heath & Tyler Adams Afternoons
12pm-4pm Weekdays
Matt Heath & Tyler Adams Afternoons
12pm-4pm Monday to Friday
We’re bringing you an exciting new era on Newstalk ZB with Matt Heath & Tyler Adams Afternoons.
With years of media and broadcast experience between them, this team is set to bring 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.
Listen weekdays from midday on Newstalk ZB.
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The Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast: 19 February 2026
On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 19th of February 2026, the Government has abandoned plans for a referendum on a 4 year parliamentary...
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Frustrations raised after thieves keep robbing honesty boxes
The honesty box - a small stall where Kiwi farmers can sell their produce - has been a road trip tradition, but there's been an uptick in thieves. Farmers and residents...
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'Governments need to prioritise': Paul Goldsmith explains why four year terms were put on hold
The Government has ditched the idea of a referendum on a four year electoral term this election. Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith says a bill has been taken to select...
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The Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast: 18 February 2026
On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 18th of February 2026, New Zealand First's Shane Jones wants tough sentences for owners of...
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'Out of date': SPCA expert calls for law reform following Northland dog attack
There's calls from experts, concerned citizens and politicians alike over whether animal control has enough powers and resources to lock animals up. A woman was...
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NZ First's Shane Jones calls for 'penalties' following Northland dog attack
There's growing calls for additional regulations around feral dogs - and a recent attack has sparked renewed debate. A woman was killed in Northland's Kaihu yesterday...
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The Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast: 17 February 2026
On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 17th of February 2026, we discuss AI shopping where the technology selects the goods, pays...
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'Entirely predictable': Expert unpacks 'corruption' and unrest that led to Iran conflict
The regime in Iran has seen tens of thousands killed and inspired protests all over the world over the weekend against the current Government. Economic turmoil,...
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Explained: What's behind the ongoing civil unrest in Iran?
Thousands are taking to the street in protest all over the world as the regime in Iran has sparked civil unrest - and thousands of deaths. Reports claim an estimated...
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The Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast: 16 February 2026
On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 16th of February 2026, a survey by a health insurance company prompted the question - where...
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Record breaker: Kiwi swimming length of New Zealand to break world record
Kiwi Ultra-marathon swimmer Jono Ridler is attempting to swim the length of the North Island in an attempt to break the world record for longest unassisted swim. He's...
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Matt and Tyler's New Zealander of the Week - 13 February
At the end of every week, Matt and Tyler name the New Zealander of the Week. It's an honour that we bestow on your behalf to someone, or something, that's had an...
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The Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast: 13 February 2026
Listen to the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for Friday 13 February. Get the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast every...
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The Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast: 12 February 2026
On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 12th of February, some great calls from small business people after a Xero report shows nearly...
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Nearly half of small business owners claim they have considered giving up - report
A lot of the country's small businesses are feeling the end of financial year sting. Data from Xero shows 75 percent of the New Zealand small business owners surveyed...
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The Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast: 11 February 2026
On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 11th of February - YouTube has rejects addiction claims in a landmark social media trial -...
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The Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast: 10 February 2026
On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 10th of February 2026, is delaying starting school good or bad for your child? A Christchurch...
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The Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast: 09 February 2026
On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 9th of February 2026 David Seymour said this at Waitangi: Even the poorest people in New Zealand...
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Meet the Kiwi developer behind the exercise app 'The Conqueror'
Matt's been enjoying The Conqueror virtual challenge app as a fun way to get his son into exercise, and we discovered the App Creator is a Kiwi so we had a chat...
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Push Push celebrates 35 years with new tour
Push Push are set to hit the stage this summer to celebrate 35 years of Trippin’ and their brand new EP. The legendary Kiwi rockers perform in Hamilton, Auckland,...
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The Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast: 05 February 2026
On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 5th of February 2026 - Bowel Cancer under 50 is increasing, we had a great chat on the part...
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The Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast: 04 February 2026
On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the fourth of February 2026, we've had the State of the Nation, Ratana and now Waitangi Weekend...
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The Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast: 03 February 2026
On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 3rd of February 2025, the Government is making changes to driver licensing, they say they...
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'Good and balanced': Chris Bishop explains new changes to full license test
The Government's removing the full license test as part of major changes - saying it will save time and money. Drivers under 25 will spend a year on their restricted...
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The Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast: 02 February 2026
On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 2nd of February 2025, the most dangerous time to drive has been revealed, and it might not...
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The Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast: 30 January 2026
On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 30th of January 2026 - Property developers – what gives them the vision to design great communities? Then,...
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Steven Pinker sits down with Matt Heath ahead of Auckland event
It often feels like everything is going backwards. There is more outrage, more noise, and less perspective than ever before. But feelings are not facts, and the...
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The Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast: 29 January 2026
On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 29th of January 2026, another day another heated battle in talkback land - Bruce Springsteen...
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The Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast: 28 January 2026
On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 28th of January 2026, news came through that Judith Collins is to retire - senior political...
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'A formidable politician': Barry Soper on the highs and lows of Collins' political career
Former National leader Judith Collins is retiring from politics to take a new job as President of the Law Commission, starting from mid-year. The MP for Papakura...
