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Matt Heath & Tyler Adams Afternoons

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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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Jul 9, 2026

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Episodes

Full Show Podcast: 15 May 2026 15.05.2026

On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 15th of May 2026 - It's Pink Shirt Day! The boys speak to Employment Law Expert Max Whitehead, who helps clarify the definition of workplace bullying. Alcohol consumption is down around the world; does it still have a place in society? Barry Soper joins the boys to chat about his new book, "One More Question, Prime Minister" An...

Full Show Podcast: 14 May 2026 14.05.2026

On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 14th of May 2026 - the Government has begun the process to get drivers licenses on Kiwi's phones. Associate Transport Minister James Meager joins to tell us more. The boys ask the audience if this a smart move for the sake of convenience, or another reason to depend on our phones. And do you get the same satisfaction from weigh...

James Meager: Associate Transport Minister on the plan to phase in digital drivers' licenses 14.05.2026

A law change paving the way for digital driver licenses has passed its third and final reading in Parliament. The law previously only allowed for physical licenses. Associate Transport Minister James Meager says work to introduce digital licenses is now underway - and explained to the Afternoons team how these changes will be implemented. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform...

Full Show Podcast: 13 May 2026 13.05.2026

On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 13th of May 2026 - two bouncers in Lincoln dished out a beating to a student at a pub, where's the line for the amount of force bouncers can use? Comedian and actor Jerry Seinfeld says people who drive EVs are 'virtue signalling'. The boys get your thoughts. And Employment Lawyer Gareth Abdinor joins to answer your legal questi...

Full Show Podcast: 12 May 2026 12.05.2026

On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 12th of May 2026, romance scams are still active and dangerous as ever, despite being well known to the public. How are people still falling from them? First-time home buyers are looking to Mum and Dad for financial help, are parents obliged to pitch in? And do you stack plates for your waiter? Hospo workers say it's one of the...

Full Show Podcast: 11 May 2026 11.05.2026

On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 11th of May 2026, private school costs are going up and up, is spending big bucks on a fancy school worth it? A woman is gathering shipping containers on her land to build a house, and her neighbours aren't happy - we hear your thoughts on the 'my land versus your view' argument. And when does a 'tough life lesson' get a bit to...

Full Show Podcast: 01 May 2026 01.05.2026

On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 1st of May 2026 - Consumer confidence slumps – are we a jittery no guts nation these days? Then some good conversation around the cost of school balls hitting some parents hard. Plus a chat about subscriptions overload. Get the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Podcast every weekday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you...

Full Show Podcast: 30 April 2026 30.04.2026

On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 30th of April 2026 - a good conversation to start the show around Labour and their not releasing policy ahead of next month's Budget. And the some solid chat with Matt and Tyler around trees after an Auckland man ended up in hot water after trimming two pohutukawa which were blocking his view. Get the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams...

Full Show Podcast: 29 April 2026 29.04.2026

On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 29th of April 2026, first up when a tradie can earn as much as a policy analyst, why do many still perceive university degrees as the gold standard? Then the use of AI in real estate photography. Get the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Podcast every weekday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LIST...

Full Show Podcast: 28 April 2026 28.04.2026

On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 28th of April 2026, as a parent is facing prosecution for failing to get their child to school, Matt & Tyler chat about how hard an issue it is to deal with. Then, on to kleptomania and shoplifting. And to wrap the day - what’s the fascination of the true crime podcast as a true crime podcast has been credited with helping...

Anna Leask: NZ Herald crime and justice reporter on the impact of true crime podcasts 28.04.2026

A true crime podcast has been credited with helping crack a decades-old cold case, leading to four men being charged over the killing of a teenage girl.  This case has prompted discussion and debate over the role of true crime podcasts - and why so many people seem to be fascinated with them. NZ Herald crime and justice reporter Anna Leask joined the Afternoons team to discuss further. ...

Bryan Shaw: Kiwi film editor chats working on Lee Cronin's The Mummy 24.04.2026

Kiwi film and television editor Bryan Shaw joined Matt and Tyler to chat about his experience working on Lee Cronin's The Mummy.  The film focuses on a journalist who's young daughter disappears into the desert, but eight years later returns. "I worked really closely with (Cronin), he let me read the script over 2 years ago, Then 3 months before the shoot, I started doing storyboards with the...

Full Show Podcast: 24 April 2026 24.04.2026

On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 24th of April 2026 - A report by the Helen Clark Foundation has found less than half of people now believe hard work will lead to a better life.   Then as Apple supremo Tim Cook moves on our Afternoons duo test listeners' desire for Apple products vs others. And a pitch from David Seymour, to give students cash to learn fi...

Matt and Tyler's New Zealander of the Week - 24 April 24.04.2026

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. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David Seymour: Act leader proposes $30m scheme to teach kids investing 24.04.2026

David Seymour's floating the idea of giving high school students 500 dollars each, to learn investing. Students would be able to track earnings and losses, and will be tested on it. Seymour told Matt and Tyler, "I just think, especially for poor children from poorer households, if you don't have someone in your household who knows how to invest and talks about this stuff, how would you learn?"&nbs...

Full Show Podcast: 23 April 2026 23.04.2026

On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 23rd of April 2026 - Winston Peters told Heather du Plessis-Allan that he will not go with Labour - our Afternoons duo asked if listeners believe he will be good to his word when election time comes. Then, stealing cars - are chop shops still a thing? And then after a drama over a misbehaving child in a pub and a patron who too...

Morris: Caller on the Huapai Tavern child assault incident 23.04.2026

An Auckland man wants better management from a rural pub after his 3-year-old grandson was assaulted by a drunk patron. CCTV footage of the incident showed a patron standing two tables over had walked to their group and smacked the child's bottom. Caller Morris joined the Afternoons team to discuss. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Full Show Podcast: 22 April 2026 22.04.2026

On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for Wednesday the 22nd of April, a survivor of the justice system is calling for good character discounts to be scrapped. Our listeners certainly didn't have much time for the reduction of sentences. And then, we asked Fonterra shareholder farmers what they have planned for their windfall. Get the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons...

Full Show Podcast: 21 April 2026 21.04.2026

On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for Tuesday the 21st of April 2026, National’s leadership has been under question until the Prime Minister and National leader Christopher Luxon called for a vote of confidence from his Cabinet and fired a shot across the bows of the media today. Then an Auckland bakery is selling horse meat pies, we spoke to the baker and listeners to...

Pho Bok: Pakuranga Bakery manager on the return of the bakery's horse meat pies 21.04.2026

Just three months after they were pulled from the pie warmers, Pakuranga Bakery’s horse meat pies are available again and proving just as popular as ever. The pies, inspired by lo’i hossi, a Tongan horse meat dish, went viral on social media - but the pies were pulled in January as the horse meat hadn't been cleared for human consumption.  Pakuranga Bakery manager Pho Bok says they've sold hu...

Full Show Podcast: 20 April 2026 20.04.2026

On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 20th of April, first up, some great chat about cheating in exams. Then, as AI proves itself less reliable - some are saying we are feeling less fearful about the technology. And to finish - finding love and a partner overseas.   Get the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Podcast every weekday afternoon on iHeartRadio, o...

Matt and Tyler's New Zealander of the Week - 17 April (1) 17.04.2026

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. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Full Show Podcast: 16 April 2026 16.04.2026

On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 16th of April 2026, we talk forgiveness after someone has wronged you, particularly after they have stolen when in a position of trust. Then making medicines more accessible through pharmacists. Some good chat about sports that really improve your health - a lot of love came through for pickleball. And to finish - solving Tyler...

David Seymour: ACT Party leader on pharmacists getting expanded prescribing roles 16.04.2026

The Government's looking to level the playing field for pharmacies and ease pressure on GPs. Consultation's open on allowing pharmacists to dispense funded medication for pain and fever, scabies, lice, conjunctivitis, UTIs, and the emergency contraceptive pill. Kiwis currently have to pay the medication's full pharmacy price, or obtain a GP prescription. ACT Leader David Seymour joined the Afterno...

Full Show Podcast: 15 April 2026 15.04.2026

On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 15th of April, how come people can still smuggle stuff into prisons? Then, tips and tricks for jobseekers on securing a job with employment expert Emma McLean   And to finish - Air NZ is launching world-first economy bunks on ultra long-haul flights Get the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Podcast every weekday aftern...

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