Matt Heath & Tyler Adams Afternoons
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 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 weekdays on Newstalk ZB.
Episodes
Stoicism is having a resurgence, and Ryan Holiday is one of the most influential voices of its modern form.
He’s a best-selling author, and his books on the subject, including ‘Ego is the Enemy’ and ‘The Obstacle is the Way’, have been read by millions of people.
And now he’s bringing those ideas to a Kiwi audience with a one-off show at Auckland’s Bruce Mason Arena.
‘An Evening with Ryan Holiday’ will explore ho...
On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 5th of June 2026 - ACT is campaigning on a policy that will make school uniforms more affordable by limiting compulsory branded items and allowing parents to buy more uniform basics from standard retailers.
Then Matt and Tyler celebrate and discuss a movement that rejects AI.
And then a potential relationship breaker - How many potions in the bathroom are too ma...
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 impact on our nation over the past week.
There are three nominees but can only be one winner.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 4th of June 2026 - A call for an increase to the number of days of bereavement leave got the lines ringing hot.
Then, as households feel the pinch the number of people willing to adopt a rescue animal is dropping. Our Afternoons duo heard stories of pet love.
Then, tribute bands split opinions that's for sure!
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 3rd of June 2026, Pegasus residents fight for their golf club. What happens when things change when you move to be close to a community resource that doesn't work out?
Then - 'Travel Math' - why we spend like crazy on holiday.
And to finish - scorpions at large - what crazy animal encounters have you had?
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Uncertainty remains over how much say Pegasus residents will have in the proposed redevelopment of their golf course.
Wolfbrook Properties plans to turn the 80-hectare site into new housing.
Nearly 1000 residents packed a community meeting last night to discuss next steps, and raise fears of limited public consultation.
Pegasus Residents group president Matt James joined the Afternoons team to discuss further.
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A TVNZ true-crime documentary series explores the unusual case of lions reportedly killing a Rotorua poodle - but how true is the story?
Who Killed Lucy The Poodle? goes into the infamous case and tries to uncover the facts and details behind the story.
Director Kent Briggs joined the Afternoons team to discuss further.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 2nd of June 2026 - defence spending or the arts? Both the US and Dame Linda Topp want our money.
And then, community service in the justice system.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 29th of May 2026 - The Budget saw a welcome extension to stays in hospital for mothers giving birth.
The our Afternoons duo delved into the deepening saga of the Crusaders horses.
Then - Should you dress up for a restaurant meal?
Plus the NZer of The Week and an interview with the Director of NZ movie Caterpillar Chelsie Preston Crayford.
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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 impact on our nation over the past week.
There are three nominees but can only be one winner.
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See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Set in a run-down Wellington villa in 2003, Caterpillar follows three women living separate lives under one leaky roof.
Sixteen-year-old Cassie is all bravado and vulnerability, drifting into risky territory as she searches for belonging. Her mother Maxine, 52, is a formidable single parent and filmmaker on the brink of a long-awaited breakthrough, finally offered a greenlight—if she can land a star. Holding everything together is ...
On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for Thursday the 28th of May 2026, a big budget special with Infometrics Chief Executive & Principal Economist Brad Olsen and NewstalkZB Senior Political Correspondent Barry Soper. Plus talkback reaction from listeners.
Before Matt & Tyler got into that discussion around a dispute that erupted after a dairy owner confrontsed a diner inside a restaurant who parke...
Budget 2026 has been unveiled, and Finance Minister Nicola Willis has confirmed this is a 'careful' Budget with an eye to the future.
Healthcare, education, and infrastructure are the top priorities, and the Government's forecasting an earlier than expected return to surplus.
There's also a new levy on banks and other financial market participants from mid-2027.
Infometrics Chief Executive Brad Olsen says it illustrates a tar...
On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 27th of April 2026, we talk MPs pay, accommodation supplements, paua pies and crayfish - is being an MP a cushy life?
Black Dog Tavern owner Brendon Wilson fears he could lose liquor licence after allowing a 21-year-old to drink from yard glass - are yardies a thing of the past or OK?
And then - tradies stretching before work - gotta be a good move!
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Ahead of the 2026 Budget, discussion has erupted about the privileges MPs get - and whether they have to face cuts as well.
As former Finance Minister Steven Joyce explained, there's a lot that goes into the role, with a lot of benefits and drawbacks.
He joined the Afternoons team to explain further.
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The owner of a controversial country pub fears he could lose his liquor licence after allowing the “Kiwi tradition” of a 21-year-old drinking beer from a yard glass.
The Black Dog Tavern is found down a country road off State Highway 2, in the small rural Tararua community of Makotuku, near Dannevirke.
Pub owner Brendon Wilson joined the Afternoons team to discuss.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for Tuesday the 26th of May 2026, a Napier man takes paintball revenge on boy racers after failing to get the ear of police or his local council.
Then the notion of a ‘trad wife’ - is there a part of this that is good?
And to finish an hour of tales of stupid accidents around the house including incidents with sharp implements, bungled home surgery and starting a fire w...
On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 25th of May 2026, some good discussion around politicians and media training after Labour’s duck faced horse session.
Then, the question of the price to be paid when false accusations are made and the damage that can be done. This after a Queenstown woman falsely accused an Uber driver of sexual assault
And to finish - nailing a big speech – Jason Pine’s ...
Kiwi football fans have been celebrating all weekend after Auckland FC's title triumph.
Auckland FC clinched the Championship following a 1-nil win over Sydney FC in the grand final in just their second season.
Weekend Sport host Jason Pine joined the Afternoons team to recap the action.
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