
Matt Heath & Tyler Adams Afternoons
Matt Heath & Tyler Adams Afternoons is a weekday show on Newstalk ZB. Hosts Matt Heath and Tyler Adams bring years of media and broadcast experience to the program. They offer a fresh perspective on the latest news stories and share their opinions. The show also engages with listeners across New Zealand.
Episodes

Full Show Podcast: 01 October 2026
On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 1st of October 2026, if re-elected the National Government promises seamless trans-Tasman travel, but is that what people want? Then, our Afternoons duo talked on candidate door-knocking. Plus, barefoot walking and other Kiwi quirks. Get the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Podcast every weekday afternoon on iHeartRad

Full Show Podcast: 30 September 2026
On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 30th of September 2026, the guys discuss whether tax brackets need to shift. Then, our Afternoons duo talked on school zoning, does the system need an overhaul? Plus, veterinarian Dr Heidi Ward-McGrath from Vetcare Vets joined them for a live Q&A answering a range of questions from anxious pooches to flea-ridden felines. Ge

Full Show Podcast: 29 September 2026
On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 29th of September 2026 - do the results of the pre-election fiscal update change anything for you? Then our Afternoons duo talked on rising shrink-flation and whether that's better than raising product prices. Plus, they discussed the appeal of bird watching and interviewed Stuart Grieve KC, one of New Zealand's pre-eminent Kin

Full Show Podcast: 28 September 2026
Listen to the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for Monday 28 September. Get the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast every weekday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Full Show Podcast: 25 September 2026
Listen to the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for Friday 25 September. Get the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast every weekday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Full Show Podcast: 24 September 2026
On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 24th of September 2026, what decisions are you putting off until after the elections? Then, our Afternoons duo discussed romance scams, and it turns out many New Zealanders have either been victim, spotted a scammer or busted someone out to get their clients. Get the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Podcast every weekday a

Full Show Podcast: 23 September 2026
On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 23rd of September 2026, should health policy focus more on prevention rather than recovery? Then, our Afternoons duo talked favourite jobs. Get the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Podcast every weekday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in

Full Show Podcast: 22 September 2026
On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 22nd of September 2026, the pair talked on cannabis use. Then our Afternoons duo discussed airports - what makes a great one? Plus, myths you believed as a child. Get the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Podcast every weekday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/

Full Show Podcast: 21 September 2026
On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 21st of September 2026, has National done enough to get re-elected? Then, our Afternoons duo discussed single-sex workplaces, the advantages and disadvantages. Plus, how bridal party members are selected, what makes a 'best man'? Get the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Podcast every weekday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wh

Taylor Serage: Kiwi content creator on racing against Formula 1 great Max Verstappen
Kiwi content creator Taylor Serage recently got to live out the dream of many Formula 1 fans. Only a handful of Kiwis have raced against four-time Formula One world champion Max Verstappen - and Serage recently got to join that list. She joined the Afternoons team to reveal how she got the opportunity to do this. "I thought I was casually going into a meeting a couple of weeks ago with Morga

Full Show Podcast: 18 September 2026
Listen to the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for Friday 18 September. Get the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast every weekday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Full Show Podcast: 17 September 2026
On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 17th of September 2026 - Matt and Tyler spoke with Major General (Retired) John Howard, MNZM, on why New Zealand can no longer treat defence as discretionary. Then, our Afternoons duo talked on savings plans for children. Plus, they unpacked male skincare regimes. Get the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Podcast every week

Full Show Podcast: 16 September 2026
On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 16th of September 2026, the pair talked on National's supermarket break-up policy. Then our Afternoons duo had a live Q and A with Gareth Abdinor - an Employment, Workplace and Information Expert. Get the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Podcast every weekday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcast

Full Show Podcast: 15 September 2026
On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 15th of September 2026 - GLP-1s and what kind of an impact have they had on lifestyle habits. Then, our Afternoons duo talked on responsibility for roaming domestic cats or dogs. Get the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Podcast every weekday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVESee

Full Show Podcast: 14 September 2026
Listen to the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for Monday 14 September. Get the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast every weekday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Full Show Podcast: 11 September 2026
On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 11th of September 2026 - Protest and interjections at political meetings after a fracas at an event with ACT's Paul Henry. Then our Afternoons duo talked Memories of 9/11. Plus the New Zealander Of The Week and Dai Henwood on the Wahs. Get the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Podcast every weekday afternoon on iHeartRadio,

Dai Henwood: Long suffering Warriors fan on the season and tomorrow's game
The Warriors are heading into the first round of the NRL finals tomorrow night after completing their best regular season ever, securing a club record with 18 wins and 728 points. They will face off against the Dolphins, the winner earns next week off and will be one more win away from a Grand Final appearance. Comedian and long-time Warriors fan Dai Henwood told Matt and Tyler, "we've always had

Full Show Podcast: 10 September 2026
On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 10th of September 2026, first up - the issue of pork labelling. NZ Pork wants labelling laws to change to make it totally obvious where your bacon came from. Then Apple launch their new phones, including a foldable. And scalpers are selling Wahs tickets on Trademe - should this be clamped down on? Get the Matt Heath and T

Brent Kleiss: NZPork chief executive on the Government's refusal to make changes around labelling pork
The pork industry is calling for more clarity around 'country of origin' labelling when it comes to their products, but the Government won't make any changes. Plenty of Kiwi shoppers think they're buying locally sourced bacon, pork, or ham - but that's often not the case. NZPork chief executive Brent Kleiss says these products can be labelled, but it's often on the back of the packaging in small l

Full Show Podcast: 09 September 2026
On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 9th of September 2026, the guys talk about zoos and their funding, the controversy over a Bentley in disabled car park, and the joys of sourdough. Get the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast every weekday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for

Full Show Podcast: 08 September 2026
On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 8th of September 2026, as meth use hits new highs there are warnings that if it isn’t here already, fentanyl is coming. To what extent have the Michelin star awards ignited hospo? And finally - tips for age-maxxing and living a long and healthy life. Get the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Podcast every weekd

Full Show Podcast: 07 September 2026
On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 7th of September 2026, National has launched a new housing deposit policy to make it easier to buy a house. Then the rise of picky eaters in modern day parenting, the best way to get kids to eat when they won't! Get the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Podcast every weekday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get you

Full Show Podcast: 04 September 2026
On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 4th of September 2026 - New legislation requiring lifejackets on small recreational boats meets with widespread approval. Then ACT promises roading money will be spent on roads not sculptures in a new focussing. Then to wrap the day Rescue Pilot Mark Law on his book ‘Lucky You’re Tough’, our New Zealander Of The Week, Newstalk

Mark Law: Hero Whakaari helicopter pilot on new book
New book from hero Whakaari helicopter pilot and former NZSAS soldier Mark Law tells his story of surviving a series of life-threatening events that would shape his life and career. Law joined Matt and Tyler to discuss his experiences and the new book 'Lucky You're Tough'. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matt and Tyler's New Zealander of the Week - September 4
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: 03 September 2026
On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for September 3, 2026 - New Zealand now has a Minister responsible for battling organised crime and Matt and Tyler talk to Casey Costello. Then, politeness and the double wave on the road. And finally - whitebait rules - Labour wants a review. Get the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Podcast every weekday afternoon on

Casey Costello: newly appointed Organised Crime Minister on how the issue is impacting New Zealand
The new Minister for Organised Crime will take on international crime syndicates targeting New Zealand. New Zealand First MP Casey Costello will establish a five-member panel of government agency chief executives, co-chaired by the Police Commissioner and Customs Controller. Costello says it's important for these agencies to co-operate in order to share information and bring down crime syndicates.

Full Show Podcast: 02 September 2026
On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for Wednesday the 2nd of September, chartered accountants have a plan for superannuation, we test it out on the audience. And then our Afternoons duo explore New Zealand's falling alcohol consumption. Some of our younger listeners shared the alternatives they are turning to for a good time. Get the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afte

Full Show Podcast: 01 September 2026
On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for aTuesday the 1st of September - a lot of buzz about the spectacular flyover of the Springboks All Blacks game on Sunday morning with opinion split over the safety of the stunt. Then, discussion over the use of smart glasses with a built in camera - some are calling them pervy glasses and calling for them to be banned. Get the Matt

Full Show Podcast: 31 August 2026
On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 31st of August, NZ's debt heads towards one trillion dollars - should we be worried? Then, pulling a sickie - Gen Z is twice as likely to do it. And then to finish - the age-old question of who pays on a date. Get the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Podcast every weekday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever y

Full Show Podcast: 28 August 2026
On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for Air NZ ‘s massive loss – should the Government sell its 52% shareholding. And - Suggestions a shake-up in the structure of NZ rugby would benefit the game. Get the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Podcast every weekday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/liste

Matt and Tyler's New Zealander of the Week - August 28
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: 27 August 2026
On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 27th of August, a large Auckland secondary school is contemplating opening a second campus to cope with demand - this sparked some good chat about planning for the future. Then, the ACT Party wants to allow people to make tax-free profits from cryptocurrencies. And to finish, we test the waters with new research that shows wome

David Seymour: ACT Party leader on the party promising tax-free gains on cryptocurrency
The ACT party wants to allow people to make tax-free profits from cryptocurrencies, like Bitcoin, as long as they hold onto it for more than a year. It would also make it easier to use crypto for small purchases by creating a tax exemption for such low-value transactions. Under the current rules, investors have to calculate tax on profits every time they sell or swap their assets. Leader David Sey

Full Show Podcast: 26 August 2026
On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 26th of August, a compelling discussion around the use of SSRIs and other anti-depressant medications - listen out for powerful calls from Clive and Emma. AI could never make music like Dolly Parton - this as Australia moved to ban AI music from the charts. Get the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Podcast every weekd

Full Show Podcast: 25 August 2026
On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 25th of August 2026, the Government has made moves on a social media ban - Afternoons listeners share their experiences with their kids. And to finish the day what is 'the best breakfast'? Get the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Podcast every weekday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your pod

Full Show Podcast: 24 August 2026
On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 24th of August 2026, Labour has announced its campaign slogan: "Better starts now". The boys ask the audience if they have any better ideas. And after a mess of food was left at a McDonalds table, Matt and Tyler question if social etiquette exists anymore - or if it's changed. Get the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Podca

Full Show Podcast: 21 August 2026
Listen to the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for Friday 21 August. Get the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast every weekday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Full Show Podcast: 20 August 2026
On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 20th of August 2026, Citizens Arrest laws are changing and the Afternoons listeners shared their stories. Then the dating app Bumble is famous for its requirement that women message first. But last week, it changed its policy due to a simple reality: Most women want men to make the first move. Get the Matt Heath and Tyler

Full Show Podcast: 19 August 2026
On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 19th of August 2026, a comment from Ginny Andersen on the Hosking Breakfast got the country debating the probability of Labour taxing us if they are successful in unseating the current coalition Government. Will Labour tax us or not? And to finish - footage has emerged of two kiwis fighting. Matt and Tyler got some great wildli

Full Show Podcast: 18 August 2026
On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 18th of August 2026, some are throwing shade at house flippers, but as Matt and Tyler heard, others say they are doing us all a service by restoring houses that would otherwise be unmarketable. And then - is having a romantic AI companion cheating? Some people think so but others see some value in it. Get the Matt H

Full Show Podcast: 17 August 2026
On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 17th of August 2026, choosing the right curriculum is one of the biggest decisions families make about their child’s education. The majority stick to the tried-and-true, but thousands have turned to home-schooling and Matt & Tyler got their opinions. Then the Netflix doco ‘Shipwrecked: Disaster at Sea’ is out - Matt and Tyl

Full Show Podcast: 14 August 2026
On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 14th of August 2026 - Tyler on his own again took reaction to the National Party South Island Investment plan. Then, more than 100,000 Kiwis ditched Health Insurance last year as they could deal with the rising premiums. Get the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Podcast every weekday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever yo

Full Show Podcast: 13 August 2026
On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 13th of August 2026, some lively conversation on the Opportunity Party. Then a suggestion job ads should give an indication of remuneration, and a conversation about Kiwis being bad at haggling in shops. Plus calls on the shooting incident at Sylvia Park. Get the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Podcast every weekday

Helena: Caller on the 'chaos' that took place at Sylvia Park
Chaos at Auckland's Sylvia Park Mall, with shopping trips interrupted by gun shots, and armed police swarming. Witnesses describe hearing shots and seeing dozens of cop cars descend near the Kmart entrance. One person's described seeing a white Suzuki swift crash outside. Witness Helena says she realised something was happening when Glassons was closed with lots of people inside. LISTE

Full Show Podcast: 12 August 2026
On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 12th of August 2024, Christopher Luxon survives another leadership challenge - callers share their thoughts on where to now. And to finish, our monthly visit from Employment Lawyer Gareth Abdinor. Get the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Podcast every weekday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your

Gareth Abdinor: employment lawyer on the impact of AI in future roles
This week on Ask the Expert, employment lawyer Gareth Abdinor joined the Afternoons team to answer more workplace-based questions. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on Luxon surviving another vote of no confidence
Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says Chris Luxon's now faced with the knowledge there's several detractors in his caucus. The Prime Minister's survived a second vote of confidence in a matter of months, following an urgent caucus meeting which lasted close to three hours. He says the Prime Minister has to avoid wreaking havoc on the party and not immediately pena

Full Show Podcast: 11 August 2026
On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 11th of August 2026, a fork in the road for the National Party as speculation looms around the Prime Minister's leadership. Christopher Luxon's called an urgent in-person caucus meeting tomorrow morning to resolve the issue quickly. Tyler Adams fielded the calls and was joined for a time by Newstalk ZB senior political correspo

Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on Luxon calling an in-person caucus meeting tomorrow
There's a fork in the road of the National Party, as speculation looms around the Prime Minister's leadership. Christopher Luxon's called an urgent in-person caucus meeting tomorrow morning to resolve the issue quickly. In a post online, Luxon says it's a major distraction 90 days out from an election - and unfair to the New Zealand people and National's supporters. Newstalk ZB senior

Full Show Podcast: 10 August 2026
On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 10th of August 2026 - just Tyler on the show today and some good chat about the PM and taxes vs levies. And some great stories about animals as more foster families are needed for pets. Get the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Podcast every weekday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN A

Full Show Podcast: 07 August 2026
On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 7th of August 2026, the boys talk to the lads behind Mapari butchers, who've provided Matt with his much-needed meat pack. The boys discuss Labour's new policy, promising to add a deadline to invoice payments from big companies to smaller ones. And as ZB approaches its 100th anniversary, we ask the audience for some of their fa

Full Show Podcast: 06 August 2026
On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 7th of August 2026, the boys talk to the lads behind Mapari butchers, who've provided Matt with his much-needed meat pack. The boys discuss Labour's new policy, promising to add a deadline to invoice payments from big companies to smaller ones. And as ZB approaches its 100th anniversary, we ask the audience for some of their fa

Richard Beddie: ExerciseNZ CEO on the company calling for reform to ease health system pressures
Politicians are being urged to pay more attention to our exercise workforce, as a way of easing health system demand. ExerciseNZ is proposing all parties consider compulsory registration for exercise professionals, removing the fringe benefit tax from employer-supported exercise, and using exercise professionals to help with ACC rehabilitation. CEO Richard Beddie says they also want any futu

Full Show Podcast: 05 August 2026
On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 5th of August 2026 - a one topic day: Unemployment is worse than expected, hitting 5.6 percent. Get the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Podcast every weekday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Full Show Podcast: 04 August 2026
On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 4th of August 2026, Matt and Tyler challenge listeners to try the 30-day no-spend challenge, you pay your bills and buy nothing but food to see how much money you save. Then a solid hour on the weather chaos in Dunedin and snow in Wellington. And to finish, a good chat as the AA identifies Kiwis’ driving weak spots. Get t

Full Show Podcast: 03 August 2026
On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast, first up - are graphic protests with beheadings a freedom of speech issue or taking things too far? Then, Chris Luxon has upset some with his comments about Government v business. And to finish - an influencer reckons he doesn't want to go on holiday cause he has worked so hard on making his life perfect at home. Get the Matt Heath an

Full Show Podcast: 31 July 2026
Listen to the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for Friday 31 July. Get the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast every weekday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Full Show Podcast: 30 July 2026
On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 30th of July 2026, there's a claim New Zealand Army recruit training is not in a position to meet demand effectively. Then the boys got into buying second-hand and op-shop experiences. And to finish up - sheds - would you back yourself to build or assemble a kitset one? Get the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Podcast ever

Full Show Podcast: 29 July 2026
On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 29th of July 2026, there's suggestions we need to revamp the way we structure alcohol taxes in to favour sales in hospitality venues. Then using biometrics to enable paying by using your face. And to finish - some moving stories of pet funerals. Get the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Podcast every we

Matt Heath: Afternoons host on the death of Apple the goldfish
Pets play an important role in people's lives, and the death of a loved animal can hit people and their families hard. Afternoons host Matt Heath looked back on his family's pet loss from a few years ago - and paid tribute to Apple the goldfish. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Full Show Podcast: 28 July 2026
On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 28th of July 2026 we discuss keeping coalition parties in line, as Labour looks for a way to discipline ill-discipline. Then a chat about the worth of TikTok after a sponsored survey highlighted its contribution to the economy. And to wrap things up a conversation around 'The Obesity Penalty' - the very real social negatives fa

Full Show Podcast: 27 July 2026
Listen to the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for Monday 27 July. Get the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast every weekday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Full Show Podcast: 24 July 2026
On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 24th of July - Tyler on his own today - and first up a discussion about the rise of vulgar political discourse around the world. Then some solid chat about extending ACC cover to volunteer fire-fighters. And to finish - a West Coast councillor is advocating pest deer, goats and pigs should be harvested for food. Get the M

Tracy Neal: Open Justice reporter on Lyn Fleming's murderer's sentencing
The man who ploughed his car into police during New Year’s celebrations in Nelson, killing Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming, has been sentenced to life for her murder. Hayden Donald Jason Tasker, 33, heard he would remain in jail for at least the next 22 years for the violence and “intense chaos” he caused in the first few hours of New Year’s Day, 2025. Open Justice reporter Tracy Neal was in Court for

Full Show Podcast: 23 July 2026
On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 23rd of July 2026, the Stuart Nash mess raises questions over using private communications publicly. Then another question that got the calls flowing - would anyone notice if NZ disappeared? And to finish - Ayesha Verrall is not impressed by Paul Henry’s answer when playing a game of shoot, shag or marry on Hauraki Breakfast.&n

Full Show Podcast: 22 July 2026
On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 22nd of July 2026, a great discussion out of a Liam Dann column about the levers a Government could pull to relieve the cost of living Then, some schools are being forced to cancel or scale back school camps as costs rise. And to finish - the crazy lengths some people are going to with therapy for dogs, including acupuncture.&n

Full Show Podcast: 21 July 2026
On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 21st of July 2026 - Polls are suggesting there is declining support for major parties. Then, when your kids living at home and you'd rather like them to leave. And to finish, how do you spot AI as it endevours to get better. Get the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Podcast every weekday afternoon on iHeartRadi

Full Show Podcast: 20 July 2026
On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 20th of July 2026 - NZ First’s energy policy was pretty popular with the ZB Afternoons audience... Then some good chat about businesses started young after a school project sparked a new business for an 18-year-old from Rotorua ... And to finish - was that the greatest Football World Cup ever? Get the Matt Heath and Tyler

John Carnegie: Chief Executive of Energy Resources Aotearoa responds to NZ First's election promise
New Zealand First leader Winston Peters says his latest election promise could lead to the country owning its own energy supply. The Party's promised to develop a national dataset of our offshore oil and gas reserves, using a $1-billion investment to do so. It would create a framework for the country to develop these sites and extract resources. John Carnegie Chief Executive of Energy Resources Ao

Full Show Podcast: 17 July 2026
Listen to the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for Friday 17 July. Get the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast every weekday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Full Show Podcast: 16 July 2026
On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 16th of July 2026, some great chat about a Greens private members bill to make union membership opt-out. And then, stories of getting injured overseas. Get the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Podcast every weekday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener f

Gareth Abdinor: employment lawyer on how to work around redundancies and AI
This week on Ask the Expert, employment lawyer Gareth Abdinor joined the Afternoons team to answer more workplace-based questions. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Full Show Podcast: 15 July 2026
On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 15th of July 2026, Labour and National leadership was back in the spotlight after the latest poll of polls. Then a suggestion that parents should be given more leave to help them with meaningful parenting moments and milestones. Get the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Podcast every weekday afternoon on iHeartR

Full Show Podcast: 14 July 2026
On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 14th of July 2026, ACT promised a major announcement and boy did they deliver! Paul Henry is to stand for ACT at the General Election. Then the consensus is in - handwriting skills are still important in 2026 And to finish, listeners share their memories of Sir Sam Neill. Get the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Podcast ev

David Seymour: ACT Party leader on former broadcaster Paul Henry confirming he'll run for the party in the 2026 election
ACT leader David Seymour is welcoming former broadcaster Paul Henry's expression of interest in joining up with the party. Henry revealed this morning he'll be running as a list candidate for ACT, with Seymour promising he'll be placed at an electable position. Henry stood for National in 1999, but is best known for hosting TVNZ's Breakfast in the mid-2000's. Seymour says Henry is a 'serious

Full Show Podcast: 13 July 2026
On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 13th of July 2026, to start, a focus on this country's habit of paying way to much for infrastructure. Then, as the political polls continue to roll we discuss the idea or lowering - or alternatively raising - the 5 percent voting threshold for representation in Parliament. And finally a chat about tattoos - if you haven’t got

Full Show Podcast: 09 July 2026
On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for Thursday the 9th of July 2026, in the age of social media grabs, a politician's words have never mattered more with the latest from Chris Luxon: I don't need this job, I choose to do it.' What do we make of this? Then, Uber is to take cash - will this help preserve notes and coins in society? And to finish, a bit of chat about rugb

Matt Heath: Afternoons host speaks ahead of Norway v England match this weekend
The FIFA World Cup quarter-finals are due to get underway soon, and excitement is growing. England and Norway are set to face off on Sunday in Miami - and both nations have quite the historic rivalry. Afternoons host Matt Heath explained further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Full Show Podcast: 08 July 2026
On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for Wednesday the 8th of July 2026, tradies are having trouble accessing worksites due to cycle lanes and traffic engineering and it is ending up with increased costs to clients. Brad Olsen, Infometrics CEO and Principal Economist, joined Matt to give his thoughts on the Reserve Bank's decision to increase the OCR. And to finish the sh











