
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: 30 July 2025
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...
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The Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast: 29 July 2025
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...
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'Inspirational': Broadcaster Bill Kerton pays tribute to Sir Michael Hill
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...
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Explained: Does New Zealand need to let go of property as an investment?
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...
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Tauranga residents voice outrage as paid parking expanded in CBD
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...
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'Problematic': Educator raises alarm as AI chatbots replace friends for Kiwi kids
Eyebrows have been raised among experts as a growing number of Kiwi kids have been using AI as a personal companion. AI has become a source of emotional support...
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The Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast: 28 July 2025
On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 28th of July - The Government is opening up the importations of a range of building materials...
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Matt and Tyler get behind Sacroma Awareness Month
Back in April we were talking about the cost of funerals. A listener called Tom called in when we were discussing the cost of funerals. He told us he was planning...
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The Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast: 25 July 2025
Listen to the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for Friday 25 July. 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: 24 July 2025
On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 24th of July 2025, so much talk around when the foreign buyer ban will be sorted and Matt...
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Explained: Is it time to rethink NZ's foreign buyer ban?
NZ First's Winston Peters has hinted changes to the current foreign buyers ban will be confirmed later down the line, and it's got experts speculating. The changes...
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The Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast: 23 July 2025
On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 23rd of July 2025, so much talk about butter - and even a TV reporter chasing the boss of...
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The Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast: 22 July 2025
On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 22nd of July - Labour list MP Camilla Belich has a bill in Parliament that would prevent companies...
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Explained: What does Sky's purchase of Three mean for Kiwi audiences?
One fellow industry lead has welcomed the news of Sky TV purchasing Three Now and TV3. Warner Brothers Discovery has sold its New Zealand television arm, saying...
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The Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast: 21 July 2025
On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 21st of July 2025, a story about an Aucklander claiming a qualification he didn't have has...
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The Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast: 18 July 2025
Listen to the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for Friday 18 July. 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: 17 July 2025
On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 17th of July - a story about getting in trouble overseas when something medical goes wrong....
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The Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast: 16 July 2025
On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 16th of July, KiwiRail has announced all its staff must declare use of prescription and over-the-counter...
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Explained: Are sleep meds incompatible with safety-critical work?
KiwiRail has made the move to ban workers from using sleep aids such as melatonin and Zopiclone, citing safety concerns. Experts have voiced concerns with these...
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The Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast: 15 July 2025
On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 15th of March - seems like there have always been hoons in cars disturbing the peace, but...
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The Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast: 14 July 2025
On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 14th of July - if Chris Luxon gets hit by a bus – who's his replacement? This after an article...
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The Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast: 11 July 2025
On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 11th of July - AI: how you can spot it. We checked in on the state of play at the top of...
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Matt and Tyler's New Zealander of the Week - 11 July
At the end of every week, Matt and Tyler name the New Zealander of the week. It's an honour that we grant on your behalf to someone who has had effect on our great...
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"Don't put your life at risk": Civil Defence issues warning as severe weather hits Tasman
Civil Defence is bracing for the worst as wild weather is set to thrash the upper South Island. MetService has issued a red heavy rain warning for Tasman off the...
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The Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast: 10 July 2025
On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 10th of July - the Uber drivers case – can you make a good income? Then the 40th Anniversary...
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The Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast: 09 July 2025
On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 9th of July, plans are underway to bring the moa back to life - how exciting! An argument...
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Ask The Expert: Gareth Abdinor answers employment-based queries
This week on Ask The Expert, Gareth Abdinor from Abdinor Employment Law joined the Afternoons team to unpack questions. LISTEN ABOVE
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'It's pretty amazing': Researcher involved speaks on plans to revive extinct moa
A plan to revive the extinct Moa has sparked debate - and excitement - among experts. US company Colossal Bioscience has partnered with Ngai Tahu in a $50 million...
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The Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast: 08 July 2025
On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 8th of July - an explosive question to start the afternoon - should Dame Jacinda Ardern be...
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Cardrona Hotel sale could set Trade Me record - report
Buyer interest in Central Otago's iconic Cardrona Hotel is breaking records, and it's looking on track to become Trade Me's most-viewed property this year. The 162-year...