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: 07 October 2025
On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 7th of October 2025 - Meta claims Instagram scrolling is not ‘intentionally addictive’ as...
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'Prolonged stress': Why does burnout hit hard this time of year?
Burnout remains a consistent concern, but experts have observed that it tends to peak as the year winds down. There's an extra dose of pressure to get everything...
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MPs probe social media harm as concerns raised over potential risks
Social media giant Meta has tried to issue a defence, despite ongoing efforts to regulate the technology in Parliament. National MP Catherine Wedd recently put forward...
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The Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast: 06 October 2025
On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 6th of October, there's concern after a protest outside Foreign Minister Winston Peters' home...
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Winston Peters voices support for new law banning protesters from people's homes
Winston Peters supports banning protests outside of people's homes. Submissions close today on a proposed law change, to prohibit disruptive demonstrations outside...
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The Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast: 03 October 2025
On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 3rd of October 2025, Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown replied 'F OFF' to an email campaign directed...
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Matt and Tyler's New Zealander of the Week - 3 October
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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What do you do if someone needs life-saving aid?
Would you know what to do if you came across someone needing life-saving assistance? Whether someone’s choking, bleeding, burned, or in need of CRP, knowing what...
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The Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast: 02 October 2025
On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 2nd of October - increasing use of tramadol and other opioids is leading to addiction concerns,...
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The Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast: 01 October 2025
On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 1st of October 2025, psychologist, educator and broadcaster Nigel Latta has died at 58. Family...
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Growing calls to boost NZ's video game industry - report
In New Zealand’s $23.8 billion tech sector, one of the country’s largest and fastest-growing industries, there's growing calls to boost gaming. Industry figures...
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'He was brave': Family friend speaks following Nigel Latta's death
Kiwi psychologist author and broadcaster Nigel Latta is being remembered for his relatability - and lasting impact. He died yesterday - a year after being diagnosed...
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The Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast: 30 September 2025
On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 30th of September 2025, Treasury says the pension age should rise to 72 - much debate on that...
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Whangaparāoa gastropub denied alcohol licence over noise breaches
A gastropub north of Auckland has lost its right to sell alcohol after renewal applications for both its on and off licences were rejected by a district licensing...
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Explained: Will the pension age need to be raised?
A new report from Treasury warns New Zealand is set to face extreme debt if taxes don't rise - or the retirement age doesn't go up. There's growing calls to raise...
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The Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast: 29 September 2025
On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 29th of September 2025 - first up, the thorny issue of NZ’s decision on Palestine. Then, is...
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The Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast: 19 September 2025
On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 19th of September 2025 - The Sidelining of Jimmy Kimmel proved to be a super hot topic. And...
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'Dangerous precedent': Director of PILLAR on the Jimmy Kimmel saga
American broadcaster ABC pulled Jimmy Kimmel off air over comments he made about Charlie Kirk's death. A network spokesperson did not comment beyond saying that...
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Matt and Tyler's New Zealander of the Week - 19 September
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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The Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast: 18 September 2025
On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 18th of September, today's shock GDP drop deserved some analysis and Infometrics' Brad Olsen...
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Report warns more communities at risk of 'news deserts'
New Zealand is on the brink of a local news crisis. A paper from Koi Tu Centre for Informed Futures shows news deserts are emerging around the world - areas with...
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'Culmination of everything': Experts says many factors behind GDP drop
New Zealand's economy has been shrinking much faster than experts anticipated, according to new reports. Latest data from Stats NZ shows GDP dropped 0.9 percent...
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The Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast: 17 September 2025
On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 17th of September, as the new super discrete speed camera trailers are rolled out, we ask...
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Airline Industry Association NZ voices support with proposed changes to aviation sector
The Government wants to see more careers in the aviation sector take off. It's launched the first ever aviation strategy which is designed to future proof the sector,...
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The Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast: 16 September 2025
On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 16th of September 2025, we debate how to put the fizz in local body elections. Then the role...
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Explained: How do weight-loss drugs work?
Semaglutide drug Wegovy has been available in New Zealand for a couple of months now, and more Kiwis are learning about the effects. The drug has transformed our...
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The Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast: 15 September 2025
On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the15th of September is funding for events a good investment or are there bigger priorities? Then,...
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The Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast: 12 September 2025
On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 12th of September 2025 - The fun of a flying fox but are they dangerous? This after a Paraparaumu...
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Matt and Tyler's New Zealander of the Week - 12 September
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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All Blacks or Warriors? All Blacks legend joins the weekend’s debate
The All Blacks are set to face the Springboks in Wellington on Saturday night in their second clash of the The Rugby Championship. This game clashes with the Warriors’...
