Former National MP Nikki Kaye has died aged 44 after battling cancer. 

Kaye was the first National MP to win Auckland Central aged 28, holding it from 2008 to 2020.

She also held Cabinet positions, including two-months as deputy to former National leader Todd Muller.

Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says Kaye was ambitious and driven. 

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Former National MP Nikki Kaye has died aged 44 after battling cancer.&nbsp;
Kaye was the first National MP to win Auckland Central aged 28, holding it from 2008 to 2020.
She also held Cabinet positions, including two-months as deputy to former National leader Todd Muller.
Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says Kaye was ambitious and driven.&nbsp;
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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.

We’re bringing you an exciting new era on Newstalk ZB with Matt Heath &amp; 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.

Matt Heath and Tyler Adams dive into the latest news stories, share their opinions, and engage with their listeners weekdays on Newstalk ZB.

Matt Heath & Tyler Adams Afternoons

Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on the death of former National MP Nikki Kaye

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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 23rd of March 2026 - Tyler, flying solo today, looked at a suggestion we should rent a house rather than buy and invest our savings instead.

Then a controversial suggestion that pets are only for the wealthy nowadays. 

Get the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Podcast every weekday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.

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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 23rd of March 2026 - Tyler, flying solo today, looked at a suggestion we should rent a house rather than buy and invest our savings instead.
Then a controversial suggestion that pets are only for the wealthy nowadays.&nbsp;
Get the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Podcast every weekday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.
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Full Show Podcast: 23 March 2026 

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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 20th of March 2026 - Finding a good property manager can be a challenge and listeners today shared their experiences on the show.

Then, when the world is in turmoil, our Afternoons duo chat about finding happiness.

Don't miss the NZer of The Week.

And towards the end of the show Blue Hope Foundation Founder Allister Rose shared his mission of finding help for job affected Police Officers.

Get the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Podcast every weekday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.

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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 20th of March 2026 - Finding a good property manager can be a challenge and listeners today shared their experiences on the show.
Then, when the world is in turmoil, our Afternoons duo chat about finding happiness.
Don't miss the NZer of The Week.
And towards the end of the show Blue Hope Foundation Founder Allister Rose shared his mission of finding help for job affected Police Officers.
Get the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Podcast every weekday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.
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Full Show Podcast: 20 March 2026 

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/7784f840-c291-422a-924b-ad9000bbad71/clips/ab7dccc4-3170-43c2-91b6-b413003db18d/transcript

Former police officer and founder of Blue Hope, Allister Rose, joined Matt and Tyler to chat about his mission to ride 1,100 km from Wellington to Cape Reinga.

The Blue Hope Foundation aims to help New Zealand police workers and their families affected by trauma and PTSD. 

Rose said, "we want to say, look, there's a problem, but there's also a solution."

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Former police officer and founder of Blue Hope, Allister Rose, joined Matt and Tyler to chat about his mission to ride 1,100 km from Wellington to Cape Reinga.
The Blue Hope Foundation aims to help New Zealand police workers and their families affected by trauma and PTSD.&nbsp;
Rose said, "we want to say, look, there's a problem, but there's also a solution."
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Allister Rose: Blue Hope founder on police workers suffering with PTSD

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/7784f840-c291-422a-924b-ad9000bbad71/clips/771be483-9e7a-4d65-925a-b413003ae64f/transcript

Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on the death of former National MP Nikki Kaye

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