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: 04 September 2025
On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 4th of September, events rules get a makeover - about time, says promoter Brent Eccles. And...
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Events sector celebrates Govt overturning regulations
The Government is promising changes to special licensing rules to make it easier for organisers to run events - a move that's been welcomed by the sector. These...
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The Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast: 03 September 2025
On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 3rd of September 2025, Winston Peters is accusing the Government of overreach regarding moving...
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Ask The Expert: Employment lawyer explains 90-day trials
This week on Ask The Expert, Gareth Abdinor from Abdinor Employment Law joined the Afternoons team to unpack workplace-based questions. LISTEN ABOVE
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The Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast: 02 September 2025
On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 2nd of September - Amazon Web Services is investing big in NZ. How do we get more of this...
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Explained: What will the new Amazon data centres mean for NZ?
A tech commentator has weighed in on the arrival of Amazon's new Auckland-based data centres, which are set to be built in Auckland. The tech giant's investing $7.5...
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The Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast: 01 September 2025
On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 1st of September 2025 - a tradie boss has claimed drugs and alcohol are the reason he can’t...
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The Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast: 29 August 2025
Listen to the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for Friday 29 August. Get the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast every...
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Matt and Tyler's New Zealander of the Week - 29 August
Every Friday on Matt and Tyler afternoons on ZB we name the New Zealander of the week. It's an honour that we grant on your behalf to someone who has had effect...
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Daffodil day: More than $60,000 raised and climbing
The Cancer Society is the biggest private funder of cancer research in New Zealand. So far on Daffodil Day, more than $60,000 has been raised to help combat cancer. CEO...
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The Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast: 28 August 2025
On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 28th of August 2025, some great stories of road rage incidents after an alleged angry driver...
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'You've got to draw a line': Kiwi Olympic legend weighs in on 'Enhanced Games' concept
The inaugural 'Enhanced Games' promises to show doped-up athletes battling it out for cash and prizes. The concept has sparked concern among researchers and sports...
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The Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast: 27 August 2025
On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 27th of August 2025 - Taylor Swift announces engagement and the world goes nuts! Power is...
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Grant Robertson talks life after politics in new memoir
Former finance minister Grant Robertson opened up about his life in politics in his new memoir, from his beginnings in Dunedin to the toll of the Covid years. The...
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Explained: What do the Government's new changes mean for supermarkets?
The Government isn't ruling out a forced breakup of the country's largest supermarket players. In a bid to improve competition, it's fast tracking applications...
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The Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast: 26 August 2025
On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 26th of August 2025, the world’s safest countries have been named - do you feel safe? Then...
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The Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast: 25 August 2025
On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 25th of August- is joining the police still a great career? This comes after a leaked report...
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Former Police 10-7 host talks return to the force
Rob Lemoto, the former host of Police Ten 7, initially left the force to pursue other areas - but he's returned to the field sooner than expected. He was ready...
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The Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast: 22 August 2025
On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 22nd of August 2025 - First up - the big defence spend up. Then if you use your bin less in...
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Napier City Council offers incentive for compost and recycling-savvy residents
Napier residents who cut down their wheelie bin use by composting and recycling could see their rates bill cut down too. The Less Waste Incentive is open to all...
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Matt and Tyler's New Zealander of the Week - 22 August
Every Friday on Matt and Tyler afternoons on ZB we name the New Zealander of the week. It's an honour that we grant on your behalf to someone who has had effect...
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David Seymour discusses government's $2.7billion military upgrade
The government has purchased 5 new Seahawk helicopters and 2 Airbus A321 XLRs, costing a total of $2.7billion. These will replace the Defence Force's ageing Sea-sprites...
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The Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast: 21 August 2025
On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 21st of August - a dental expert calls for a sugar tax. Then, our Afternoons Duo turned their...
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Explained: How do referees upskill in the role?
One expert has opened up about the process of becoming a referee - and revealed how people can work their way up the ranks. With flare-ups and poor sideline behaviour...
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'Really hard': Famed rugby ref Ben O'Keeffe on the good and bad aspects of the role
International rugby referee Ben O’Keeffe's spent years playing a key role in the sport - and he's seen the best and the worst the game's had to offer. Referee abuse...
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The Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast: 20 August 2025
On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 20th of August - a cafe owner has come into conflict with council officialdom over a coffee...
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OCR update: Should the RBNZ have cut further?
The Reserve Bank today moved to cut the OCR by 25 basis points to 3 percent, sparking debate among experts. While economists priced in a cut, some anticipated a...
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'Broken system': Auckland Business Chamber CEO says flag dispute sign of bigger problem
Richmond-based café Coffee on Queen is pushing back against a ban on advertising flags, and one expert says it's a sign of a bigger problem. Café owner Matt Redwood...
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The Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast: 19 August 2025
On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 19th of August - at the risk of polarising opinion, Matt and Tyler floated the idea that...
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'Devil's in the detail': Building Industry Federation head on the new changes to the building sector
The building sector has raised some questions over the Government's recent changes. Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk has introduced shared liability...
