Matt Heath & Tyler Adams Afternoons

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.

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April 13, 2026 115 mins

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 warnings.

Then, it seems a bunch of Kiwis who moved to Australia looking for greener grass are coming home.

And to wrap the day - dealing with kids who are picky eaters. 

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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 in the modern media landscape.

Then - Utes are super popular in NZ but many just ferry the kids to school.

Plus - Mick Fleetwood marries for the 5th time - practice makes perfect.

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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 astrophysicist Richard Easther joined Matt and Tyler to chat about the historical and scientific significance of the mission. 

"99% of what they're trying to do here is to test the technology," he said.

"It's essentially a test flight of the vehicles that th...

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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 had an impact on our nation over the past week. 

There are three nominees but can only be one winner.

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April 9, 2026 116 mins

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 on hold.

Then it seems we are a country awash with illicit drugs, we opened the lines and took a whole bunch of calls from people who wanted to change their names on air.

Then some good talk around downsizing and when is the best time to do it.

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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 you start planning the journey before you're ready, in order to make the right choices.

Age Brightly founder Hannah McQueen joined the Afternoons team to explain further.

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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 into three sizes depending on their size - and the annual ACC levy would be put up, depending on the category.  

Motorcycle Advocacy Group NZ spokesperson Richard Tohu joined the Afternoons team to explain further.

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April 8, 2026 116 mins

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 about it.

Then, some good chat around the so called Temu tax and doubts that it will quell the our appetite for cheap stuff out of China.

And to finish, listeners share their 'set-jetting' experiences where you travel to a place that has appeared in a movie or TV series.&n...

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April 7, 2026 115 mins

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 on a defence shopping list?

Then, has the Artemis II got you fizzing?

And to finish - Is yo‑yo dieting bad for you? Matt & Tyler ask listeners for their diet successes.

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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 awareness about the issues with AI - and Afternoons host Matt Heath explained further.

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April 1, 2026 115 mins

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 watering.

Then, some great chat on the Artemis moon mission.

And why marriage is less appealing than ever in some people's eyes.

Plus the New Zealander Of The Week and a conversation with ex All Black Stephen Donald on a very special ANZAC weekend rugby match.

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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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March 31, 2026 115 mins

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 weekend and a Wellington hospo reckons that'll be a 'hallelujah moment"!

Then some great chat around the news that Allbirds, once worth $7b, is selling its assets for $68m, and will wind down.

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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 way forward.

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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 process is expected to be completed by April 24, followed by a distribution to shareholders.

Its fourth-quarter earnings call was cancelled and no financials will be released for the period.

Massey University marketing professor Bodo Lang unpacks what went wrong wi...

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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 amend the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act to allow premises that are already open on Good Friday, Easter Sunday, Anzac Day morning, and Christmas Day to sell alcohol under normal licence conditions.

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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 likely to cause lung and oral cancers, but other experts have released their own research questioning the claims.

The Afternoons duo unpacked the studies.

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March 30, 2026 116 mins

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, will this make you stop the habit? 

A news story that said many self-employed people are earning less than minimum wage got our Afternoons duo talking about the plusses and minuses of self-employment

And to finish, Matt reckons the old school April Fools is a thing of...

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March 29, 2026 117 mins

On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 30th of March 2026, it's a show that had it all - starting with keeping things happy at home despite political differences.

Then, do you choose renovations over holidays and experiences you will remember forever?

And to finish, a fascinating glimpse inside the world of drug importation as Matt and Tyler chatted to NZ Herald senior investigative journalist Jared ...

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A pair of influential prison inmates were allegedly able to smuggle large amounts of drugs into New Zealand through a network of corrupt workers at Auckland airport.

The case has again raised concerns about the ease with which prisoners can access cell phones while behind bars.

NZ Herald investigative reporter Jared Savage says some of these workers have been offered $40,000 to carry out these crimes. 

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