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
On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 5th of March 2026, changes to the foreign buyers regime come into effect tomorrow - we explored how listeners feel about them.
Then, solar power lovers swamped us with love for their energy savings.
And to finish - vasectomy reversals. Listeners share their children.
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Wealthy overseas buyers will soon be able to buy themselves a spot in the New Zealand property market - under new terms.
The foreign house-buyer rules will change on Friday, allowing those who qualify for the visa and pay more than $5 million to purchase a house.
Luxury real estate agent Anthony Morsinkhof joined the Afternoons team to discuss these changes, and see whether they go far enough.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 4th of March 2026, we discuss rules based order - does Helen Clark have a point?
A new All Blacks coach is announced - we seek reaction.
Then, the 5am myth: why waking early won’t make you more successful.
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This week on Ask The Expert, Gareth Abdinor from Abdinor Employment Law joined the Afternoons team to unpack questions.
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The Middle East is being rocked by explosions - and questions are circulating on Iran's governance.
The US and Israel have bombed more than 2000 targets in Iran and killed close to 800 people.
The conflict has sparked criticisms over the international response, but one expert is pushing back against Helen Clark's condemnation of our Government.
Iranian New Zealander, barrister and solicitor Samira Taghavi says she's open to debatin...
On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for Tuesday the 3rd of March 2026, have we reached peak poll? It's election year and there's a heap more to come.
Then a duo biking around the world say NZ drivers are the most aggro - discuss!
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for Monday the 2nd of March 2026 - the US and Israel made big moves on Iran over the weekend and we went hunting for the best outcome from this situation going forward.
Then, some great conversation around the point at which our children should be financially independent.
And to finish - Berm pride, Matt and Tyler hunt the tightest berm.
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Over the weekend, Israel and the US launched an all-out missile attack on Iran in an operation that has been dubbed 'Operation Epic Fury.'
Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has been killed in the strikes along with 48 other senior Iranian regime figures.
The attack comes at a time of widespread unrest in Iran, after Ali Khamenei's government killed tens of thousands of protestors opposing the regime.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 27th of February 2026 - a packed show today with an arguement over crime figures, a fave meat industry in crisis and a suggestion older drivers should have S Plates - S for Seniors.
Plus the New Zealander of the Week and a call of the week as well.
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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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The New Zealand government says it's tough on crime policies are working.
The latest survey shows 49,000 fewer victims of violent crime in the year up to October, which is an improvement on the last two years.
Police Minister Mark Mitchell told Matt & Tyler that the reduce in crime has eased the stress on business owners, who no longer need to worry about as many burglaries and ram raids.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 26th of February 2026, Richard Prebble reckons he has the answer to the crisis surrounding superannuation funding.
Booze consumption is falling - now there's a suggestion to drop the excise tax for hospo venues.
And to finish, a great hour of conversation around 'non traditional' marriages and long distance relationships.
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New reports show alcohol consumption is at an all-time low, and there's concerns about what this could mean for the hospitality sector.
Stats NZ figures show overall consumption dropped 8.3 percent, beer consumption fell 10 percent, wine was down 11 percent - with spirits rising by 1.3 percent.
Sam MacKinnon from Hospitality NZ says it's likely rising costs are driving consumers away, but recent health trends are also a factor.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 25th of February 2026, we discuss reactions to a proposal from the Reserve Bank that would make banks set up more than a thousand new ATMs or cash services sites.
Then, this year's BAFTA Film Awards are at the centre of controversy after airing a racial slur from a man with Tourette's syndrome.
And to finish - finding your talent over your pas...
There was controversy after the recent BAFTA Awards, after a guest with Tourette's syndrome shouted racial slurs when two black actors went on stage.
John Davidson, whose life story inspired the film I Swear, used obscene language when Michael B Jordan and Delroy Lindo presented the first award of the night.
Emma Henderson from the Tourette’s Association of New Zealand explained the realities of the condition further.
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Earlier today, it was announced that Warriors co-captain Mitch Barnett would be leaving the club at the conclusion of the 2026 NRL season.
He was granted permission to exit his contract early on compassionate grounds as he looks to head back over to Australia.
Slade Griffin is an assistant coach of the Warriors and he joined D'Arcy to discuss.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 24th of February 2026, Chris Hipkins delivered Labour’s State of The Nation address yesterday and we wondered how it was received.
Then, there's a scarcity of air traffic controllers and we went looking for solutions.
Bunnings are planning deliveries by Uber - this could be a game changer!
And to finish - pushback over the idea of asking guests to p...
On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 23rd or February 2026, we discuss the validity of the Government’s new move-on laws.
Then a deep dive into the future of energy in NZ and the amazing work being done by OpenStar Technologies CEO Dr Ratu Mataira and his team.
And to finish - people who dump supermarket trollies on other peoples berms - who does that?
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Wellington-based start-up OpenStar is looking to make changes in the world of clean energy, and they've gotten financial support from the Government.
They’ve successfully levitated a half tonne superconducting magnet, confining a cloud of ultra-hot plasma - which will help ultimately produce carbon-free energy.
OpenStar Technologies CEO Dr Ratu Mataira joined the Afternoons team to explain further.
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About 40 jobs are on offer for those willing to brave sub-zero temperatures and work in one of the most remote places on earth.
Antarctica New Zealand has launched a nation‑wide recruitment drive, inviting people across Aotearoa to work at Scott Base in Antarctica for the 2026/27 research season.
Winter Leader Stuart Kininmonth told Matt and Tyler that, "everyone that's listening could probably be involved."
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