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 11th of December, we lead off with the fact that it seems the worst of the brain drain may have passed.
Then, some great chat around that point in life when you realise your just might be turning into your parents.
And - Christmas parties - they aren't what they used to be!
Plus, how's this for a headline: 'Sterilisation boosts lifespan'. All is revealed at the ...
Preventing reproduction can extend lifespan in mammals across a wide range of species, a new study has found.
A major international study led by the University of Otago has found that blocking reproduction increases lifespan in both males and females across a wide range of species.
Lead author Associate Professor Mike Garratt, of Otago’s School of Biomedical Sciences, joined the Afternoons team to discuss.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 10th of December 2025 - the Greens are asking for an inquiry into the numbers of Kiwis who can't come home for Christmas as they'll get into strife over unpaid student loans that were getting out of control with compounding interest.
Then, taking pride in your berm or grass verge.
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Tom Sainsbury and Lara Fischel-Chisholm have teamed up with some Kiwi celebs and entertainers for a new festive spectacular.
A Christmas Crisis promises big spectacle and big laughs, and it's ready for Kiwis to check out at Auckland's Q theatre.
Tom Sainsbury joined the Afternoons tea to discuss further.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 9th of December - Calls to cancel the Christmas shutdown and move our summer holidays.
Then one man's frustrations with Auckland Transport.
And to finish - the joys of an above ground pool.
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The Resource Management Act is officially bound for the scrapheap.
The Government's replacing the hefty legislation with two new laws - one based around planning, and the other on the environment.
ACT MP and Under-secretary for RMA reform and Infrastructure Simon Court told Matt and Tyler that the government is focusing on simplifying the process for councils and Kiwis to get consents on building projects.
'you want to do some land...
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More than 2,000 greyhounds urgently need new owners following the Government's decision to ban greyhound racing in 2026.
Now comes news that The Simpsons have taken the unusual step of getting involved, lending New Zealand the use of one of the world’s most recognisable dogs: Santa’s Little Helper.
Behind this effort is the charity committed to finding safe homes for retired racing greyhounds: Greyhounds as Pets.
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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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Deloitte's Top 200 awards took place at Auckland's Viaduct Event Centre last night, with New Zealand space company Rocket Lab, founded by Peter Beck, taking the title of Company of the Year.
NZ Herald Technology Editor Chris Keall joined Matt and Tyler to chat about the win.
"To actually be a New Zealander and to even dream of doing something like that, let alone be heading off to Mars with your work, that's just so incredibl...
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From December 10, Australia is requiring multiple major social media platforms and websites to remove underage accounts or face a hefty fine in their under-16 social media ban.
The platforms effected include Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube.
This move by the Australian Government is a world first, and has sparked conversations in other countries, including New Zealand.
But, Free Speech Union CEO Gillaine Heather ...
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Organ donor campaigner Andy Tookey chats to Matt and Tyler about common myths surrounding organ donation, and how to improve donor rates in New Zealand.
"There needs to be more public awareness about it to encourage families to discuss the issues," Tookey said.
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A Christchurch Police officer is turning pain into purpose.
Nick Johnston has been an officer for many years and was one of the first on the scene at the Christchurch mosque terrorist attack.
Over the years the strain and trauma has built up, but Johnston has turned his breaking point into a purpose – aiming to complete a half Iron Man challenge every day in November to raise money for mental health charity Better Man.&...
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