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The Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast: 02 February 2026
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The Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast: 30 January 2026
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Steven Pinker sits down with Matt Heath ahead of Auckland event
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The Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast: 29 January 2026
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The Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast: 28 January 2026
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'A formidable politician': Barry Soper on the highs and lows of Collins' political career
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The Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast: 27 January 2026
On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 27th of January 2026, NZ Post is closing 142 service counters in convenience stores, pharmacies...
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Crisis of Confidence: New report highlights difficulties faced by young people
A new report by Outward Bound reveals young Kiwis are feeling less optimistic about the future than ever, with a majority believing the world is on a downward trajectory. The...
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The Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast: 26 January 2026
On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 26th of January 2026, regional holidays - should they all be aligned? Then a great discussion...
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The Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast: 23 January 2026
On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 23rd of January 2026 - more from Mt Maunganui and the rescue attempt continues, we check back...
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The Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast: 22 January 2026
On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for Thursday the 22nd of January 2026 - as news of the Mt Maunganui disaster broke, we took you to...
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Explained: What causes slips?
Civil Defence is warning landslides can happen without warning, after this week's record-breaking downpours across the upper North Island. The adverse weather conditions...
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'Horrible sight': Witness describes 'carnage' following Mount Maunganui slip
Fire and Emergency says crews won't stop searching until everyone is found, following a landslide that tore through Mount Maunganui’s Beachside Holiday Park. Fewer...
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'Really devastating': Mount Manganui business owners respond to slip damage
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'Pretty bad': Mount Maunganui hit hard by morning landslide
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'Major rescue operation': Recovery efforts under way after landslide hits Mount Maunganui
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Mt Maunganui landslide "definitely still an active rescue", Minister confirms
Officials say the number of people not accounted after a campground landslide at the base of Mount Maunganui is in the single figures and includes young people. Rescuers...
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The Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast: 21 January 2026
On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 21st of January 2026 - the election date has been announced and we chat about the political...
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Host Raylene Ramsay celebrates 40 years with NZME
Today marks a significant anniversary for Newstalk ZB's Raylene Ramsay, as she celebrates 40 years with NZME. Ramsay started out in radio in 1976 as an intern at...
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The Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast: 20 January 2026
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The Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast: 19 January 2026
On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 19th of January - Matt had some dental work done over the holidays, now he thinks he may have...
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'We've got a bright future': ZB's Tyler Adams reveals engagement story
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Actress Morgana O’Reilly chats to Matt & Tyler for their Christmas Catchup with Kick-ass Kiwis
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The Great Matt & Tyler Weigh Off With Personal Trainer Jesse Peterson
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The Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast: 19 December 2025
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The Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast: 18 December 2025
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Ryan Fox looks back on 2025 accomplishments
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Leigh Hart looks back on 2025 projects - and changing world of broadcasting
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