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 3rd of September 2025, Winston Peters is accusing the Government of overreach regarding moving to Digital Driver Licenses - is it progress or the mark of the devil?
Then inspired by the size of the rock Travis Kelce gave Taylor Swift, our Afternoons Duo wanted to know if lab grown diamonds mean as much as real ones?
And to finish - Employment Lawyer Gareth Abdin...
This week on Ask The Expert, Gareth Abdinor from Abdinor Employment Law joined the Afternoons team to unpack workplace-based questions.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 2nd of September - Amazon Web Services is investing big in NZ. How do we get more of this and get things moving?
A Polish CEO is the target of a huge internet pile on after a hat grab incident at the tennis - plenty of argument both ways on this one.
And finally - what makes the perfect Father's Day?
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A tech commentator has weighed in on the arrival of Amazon's new Auckland-based data centres, which are set to be built in Auckland.
The tech giant's investing $7.5 billion dollars into the centres, which go live today.
It'll allow New Zealand customers to store data locally and speed up cloud-based services.
Peter Griffin joined the Afternoons team to explain further.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 1st of September 2025 - a tradie boss has claimed drugs and alcohol are the reason he can’t find staff, despite offering a significant daily rate. “They all like getting on the piss and the booger sugar and certain things like that.”
Then Tesla's most advanced semi-autonomous driving software is one step closer to being unlocked for use on our roads. Lots ...
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The Cancer Society is the biggest private funder of cancer research in New Zealand.
So far on Daffodil Day, more than $60,000 has been raised to help combat cancer.
CEO of Auckland-Northland Cancer Society division Andrew Young says he lost his mother to cancer in 2007, which motivated him to join the Cancer Society and lead its Auckland-Northland division.
Text 3493 to make an instant $3 donation to the Cancer S...
On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 28th of August 2025, some great stories of road rage incidents after an alleged angry driver gets a note from someone who traced their number plate.
Then some great chat about the 'Enhanced Games' and an interesting perspective from NZ sporting legend Eric Murray.
And to finish: Moving house - DIY or call the professionals?
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The inaugural 'Enhanced Games' promises to show doped-up athletes battling it out for cash and prizes.
The concept has sparked concern among researchers and sports officials alike, and many of them have pointed out the possible risks.
Kiwi Olympic legend Eric Murray joined the Afternoons team to weigh in.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 27th of August 2025 - Taylor Swift announces engagement and the world goes nuts!
Power is getting expensive - do we just need to put on a jumper?
Senior political reporter Azaria Howell joined our Afternoons duo to break down the Government's supermarket sector announcement.
Former Deputy Prime Minister Grant Robertson joined the boys about life after pol...
Former finance minister Grant Robertson opened up about his life in politics in his new memoir, from his beginnings in Dunedin to the toll of the Covid years.
The new book, Anything Could Happen, came out earlier this month - and it unpacks the stresses that came with taking on a high-profile political role.
Robertson joined the Afternoons team to discuss further.
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The Government isn't ruling out a forced breakup of the country's largest supermarket players.
In a bid to improve competition, it's fast tracking applications for grocery businesses to establish or expand in New Zealand - as long as they improve value for shoppers.
Newstalk ZB reporter Azaria Howell joined the Afternoons team to explain further.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 26th of August 2025, the world’s safest countries have been named - do you feel safe?
Then some good discussions around the number of people choosing not to have children.
And to finish the stories of slackers in the workplace - those that seem to keep disappearing!
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 25th of August- is joining the police still a great career? This comes after a leaked report that suggests training could be less than optimal.
Former Police Ten-7 host Acting Detective Senior Sergeant Rob Lemoto clearly thinks being a cop is great, as he went back to the job after a year away. He joined Matt & Tyler on the show.
Then making a go of th...
Rob Lemoto, the former host of Police Ten 7, initially left the force to pursue other areas - but he's returned to the field sooner than expected.
He was ready to take on new challenges, but he's since revealed he missed his role within the police and he's been back for a few weeks.
He joined the Afternoons team to discuss further.
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 22nd of August 2025 - First up - the big defence spend up.
Then if you use your bin less in Napier you will be charged less - what other ways could you rates bill be reduced?
And to finish planning for a successful retirement.
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Napier residents who cut down their wheelie bin use by composting and recycling could see their rates bill cut down too.
The Less Waste Incentive is open to all Napier property owners who receive the council wheelie bin service.
Napier's City Council waste minimisation lead Stefni Wilson says these incentives will reduce the waste headed to landfill.
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Every Friday on Matt and Tyler afternoons on ZB we name the New Zealander of the week.
It's an honour that we grant on your behalf to someone who has had effect on our great and beautiful nation over the past week.
There are three nominees but can only be one winner.
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The government has purchased 5 new Seahawk helicopters and 2 Airbus A321 XLRs, costing a total of $2.7billion.
These will replace the Defence Force's ageing Sea-sprites and Boeing 757s, that have broken down numerous times.
Deputy Prime Minister David Seymour says that it’s a much-needed upgrade to NZ’s Defence Force.
‘The 757s were bought secondhand, in 1993 when I personally was at primary school.’
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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 21st of August - a dental expert calls for a sugar tax.
Then, our Afternoons Duo turned their attention to stopping referee abuse and celebrated international rugby referee Ben O’Keeffe joined the conversation.
And to finish - dealing with dangerous dogs after an horrific attack at a Michael Hill jeweller store.
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