Matt Heath & Tyler Adams Afternoons

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Matt Heath & Tyler Adams Afternoons

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With years of media and broadcast experience between them, this team is set to bring 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.

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Calls for NZ-based reality shows to receive Government rebate support

There's calls among industry experts for the Government to throw unscripted TV hits a financial lifeline to save local content and jobs. Many are concerned that...
'Very warm personality': Dunedin Bishop pays tribute to Pope Francis

Tributes are flooding in after the death of Pope Francis. The Pope passed overnight at the age of 88, following a stroke, coma and subsequent heart failure - after...
The Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast: 17 April 2025

On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 17th of April - making submissions to Councils – one came in from Nelson on something happening...
Matt and Tyler's New Zealander of the Week - 17 April

At the end of every week, the Afternoons team name their pick for New Zealander of the week. It's an honour that we grant on your behalf to someone who has had effect...
Ask The Expert: Matt the mechanic answers car-related questions

Matt Bullen has 38 years' experience as a mechanic in the automotive industry, he’s worked for pretty much every franchise brand – from the Japanese through the...
The Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast: 16 April 2025

On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 16th of April, NZ Defence and Customs have unveiled two Bluebottle Uncrewed Surface Vessels....
$Scarborough residents are concerned they are being spied on by drones after a woman spotted a drone hovering over her property. Stock photo \ File$

Syos Aerospace looking ahead to future business opportunities

One small NZ-based robotics company is looking for new opportunities - and the NZDF has expressed interest in working with them. Syos Aerospace develops and manufactures...
The Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast: 15 April 2025

On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 15th of April - facial recognition - do you mind having your face scanned and put through...
Explained: What penalties can NZ companies face for greenwashing?

Concerns have been raised over the punishments NZ-based companies could face for greenwashing - and whether or not it's a suitable deterrent. An Australian court...
Retail crime: Is facial recognition software the solution to reducing retail crime?

An invaluable tool to prevent retail crime or an invasion of privacy that can be used to track you without your consent? Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith wants to...
The Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast: 14 April 2025

On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 14th of April -Chris Bishop is proposing we get rid of the practical test to get you full...
The Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast: 11 April 2025

On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 11th of April - School boards – Erica Stanford is looking at changes to school boards, seems...
Matt and Tyler's New Zealander of the Week - 11 April

Every Friday on Matt and Tyler afternoons on ob��ӿ� we name the New Zealander of the week. It's an honour that we grant on your behalf to someone who has had effect...
The Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast: 10 April 2025

On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 10th of April, Ben Elton is in the country and is unapologetic about loving booze - our Afternoons...
Greyhounds as Pets: Organisation seeks to match prospective owners up with dogs

One organisation is looking to match retired racing greyhounds up with prospective owners looking for a furry friend. Greyhounds as Pets is a charity designed to...
The Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast: 09 April 2025

On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 9th of April, with all the uncertainty over tariffs and imports - should we make more goods...
Ask The Expert: Mark Vette explains animal behaviour, takes questions

Today on Ask The Expert, animal behaviourist Mark Vette joined the Afternoons team to answer questions from pet owners - and reveal how they can keep their animals...
The Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast: 08 April 2025

On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 8th of April, two 11 year olds got rolled at St Lukes Shopping Centre after heading there...
Does the Government need to invest more into defence spending?

One former Defence Minister has voiced his thoughts on the Government's latest defence spending announcement. The Government unveiled the $12-billion dollar plan...
The Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast: 07 April 2025

On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 7th of April - A State Housing selloff is exciting developers, but we wanted to know if the...
The Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast: 04 April 2025

On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast fourth 4th of April - first up for discussion, memories of that famous Oxford University debate with...
Matt and Tyler's New Zealander of the Week - 04 April

Every Friday on Matt and Tyler afternoons on ob��ӿ� we name the New Zealander of the week. It's an honour that we grant on your behalf to someone who has had effect...
Jason Walls: Court finds reason for Manawanui navy ship sinking

Human error and the failure to disengage an autopilot control has been confirmed as the root cause of a New Zealand navy ship running aground and sinking in the...
The Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast: 03 April 2025

Listen to the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for Thursday 3 April. Get the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast every...
Trump tariffs: What could the new changes mean for NZ?

President Donald Trump today announced sweeping tariffs on more than 125 countries, including 10 percent on imports coming from New Zealand. One expert is warning...
The Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast: 02 April 2025

On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 2nd of April - a Napier accommodation provider is turning away American guests as a way to...
Ask The Expert: Employment lawyer unpacks the nuances of sick leave

Gareth Abdinor is an employment, workplace and information expert - and Director of Abdinor Employment Law. He joined the Afternoons team to answer questions and...
Cookie Bear tributes: Griffin's set to retire mascot

An end of an era for Griffin's Cookie Bear - as the brand gets rid of the mascot after 57 years. The company plans to refresh the packaging to make it 'clearer and...
The Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast: 1 April 2025

On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 1st of April, the Government won't be putting in the cash for the America’s Cup, so we spoke...
Have we reached peak tobacco tax?

There's ongoing debate about the effectiveness of higher tobacco taxes as demand for illicit product grows. One caller joined the Afternoons team to recount his...

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