Matt Heath & Tyler Adams Afternoons
12pm-4pm Weekdays
Matt Heath & Tyler Adams Afternoons
12pm-4pm Monday to Friday
With years of media and broadcast experience between them, Matt Heath & Tyler Adams Afternoons brings 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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Huapai Tavern faces scrutiny following alleged child assault incident
An Auckland man wants better management from a rural pub after his 3-year-old grandson was assaulted by a drunk patron. CCTV footage of the incident showed a patron...
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The Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast: 22 April 2026
On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for Wednesday the 22nd of April, a survivor of the justice system is calling for good character discounts...
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The Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast: 21 April 2026
On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for Tuesday the 21st of April 2026, National’s leadership has been under question until the Prime...
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'Controversial': Pakuranga Bakery's newly relaunched horse meat pies selling well
Just three months after they were pulled from the pie warmers, Pakuranga Bakery’s horse meat pies are available again and proving just as popular as ever. The pies,...
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The Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast: 20 April 2026
On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 20th of April, first up, some great chat about cheating in exams. Then, as AI proves itself...
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Matt and Tyler's New Zealander of the Week - 17 April (1)
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: 16 April 2026
On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 16th of April 2026, we talk forgiveness after someone has wronged you, particularly after...
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'Makes a big difference': ACT's David Seymour on pharmacists potentially getting expanded role
The Government's looking to level the playing field for pharmacies and ease pressure on GPs. Consultation's open on allowing pharmacists to dispense funded medication...
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The Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast: 15 April 2026
On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 15th of April, how come people can still smuggle stuff into prisons? Then, tips and tricks...
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Explained: Are Air NZ's economy bunks a good idea?
Air New Zealand’s debuting 'world-first' sleeping pods on ultra long-haul flights in November. Economy Skynests will be installed on six revamped Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners,...
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Employment expert reveals how to get ahead in 'tough' job market
It's tougher than ever for jobseekers to find work, and one expert has revealed how people can get ahead in the current market. Employment expert Emma McLean has...
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The Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast: 14 April 2026
On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 14th of April, as we live through the current global oil crisis Matt and Tyler proposed that...
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The Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast: 13 April 2026
On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 13th of April 2026, concern that we have swung too far toward caution when it comes to weather...
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The Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast: 10 April 2026
On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 10th of April 2026 - A robust conversation around the need a Broadcast Standards Authority...
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'Genuine excitement': Astrophysicist Richard Easther talks significance of Artemis mission
The Artemis II crew have completed their mission to view the dark side of the moon and are now set to re-enter Earth's atmosphere tomorrow (NZT). Auckland University...
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Matt and Tyler's New Zealander of the Week - 10 April
At the end of every week, Matt Heath and Tyler Adams name the New Zealander of the Week. It's an honour that we bestow on your behalf to someone, or something, that's...
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The Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast: 09 April 2026
On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 9th of April, motorcyclists are protesting ACC levies by putting their bike registrations...
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Explained: When is the best time to downsize?
It's important to make the right choices where it counts - and downsizing for retirement is one of those key decisions. One expert says it's important to make sure...
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'It's unaffordable': Why are motorcyclists protesting against ACC?
Motorcyclists are putting their bike registrations on hold in order to protest against 'unfair' increases to ACC levies. From July 2026, motorbikes would be classified...
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The Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast: 08 April 2026
On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 8th of April, we talk letting the war invade your head despite the fact you can do nothing...
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The Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast: 07 April 2026
On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 7th of April 2026, if you were in control of the nation's purse strings - what would you put...
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Matt Heath talks AI, technology and Husk IRL
Many people consider AI and platforms like ChatGPT to be useful tools, but some have raised concerns with the platforms. Husk IRL is a content creator who's raised...
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The Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast: 02 April 2026
On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 2nd of April 2026, the NZ Herald CEO Salaries survey is out and some of the numbers were eye...
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Matt and Tyler's New Zealander of the Week - 02 April
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: 01 April 2026
On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the first of April 2026 - Easter alcohol sale restrictions could be gone by the upcoming long...
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Ask the Expert: How can workers prepare for the fuel crisis?
This week on Ask the Expert, employment lawyer Gareth Abdinor reveals how workers can prepare for the ongoing fuel crisis - and whether working from home is the...
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Allbirds to sell assets for $68m - a fraction of their original net worth
Allbirds, the sustainable footwear maker co-founded by ex-All White Tim Brown, says it has sold its 'intellectual property and certain other assets' for $68 million. The...
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'Hallelujah moment': Hospitality sector welcomes proposed changes to holiday trading rules
Some restrictions on Good Friday and Easter Sunday alcohol sales could be gone as soon as this long weekend. A member’s bill from Labour MP Kieran McAnulty would...
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'Hungry for funding': Questions raised over Australian vaping study
There's been pushback against the recently-released Australian study linking vape use to cancer. The study from New South Wales University finds e-cigarettes are...
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The Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast: 31 March 2026
On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 31st of March, a new Australian review of evidence finds vaping is likely to cause cancer,...
