Pioneering jewellery retailer Sir Michael Hill has died this morning, aged 86, after a cancer battle.

He built a global brand with branches in New Zealand, Australia and Canada - after humble beginnings in Whangarei.

Broadcaster Bill Kerton joined the Afternoons team to pay tribute.

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Pioneering jewellery retailer Sir Michael Hill has died this morning, aged 86, after a cancer battle.
He built a global brand with branches in New Zealand, Australia and Canada - after humble beginnings in Whangarei.
Broadcaster Bill Kerton joined the Afternoons team to pay tribute.
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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.

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

Bill Kerton: broadcaster pays tribute to Sir Michael Hill following retailer's death

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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 16th of March 2026, we started with a live media conference with Nicola Willis on the country's preparation and ability to negotiate the current global situation.

Reaction was swift and developed into a passionate conversation about the war itself. 

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 16th of March 2026, we started with a live media conference with Nicola Willis on the country's preparation and ability to negotiate the current global situation.
Reaction was swift and developed into a passionate conversation about the war itself.&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: 16 March 2026 

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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for Friday the 13th of March 2026 -  We are freaking out too much over fuel and just need to take a breath.

Then the pros and cons of robot vacuums and mowers.

Plus the New Zealander  of The Week. 

And to finish ACC Boss Mike Lane on his futile dash to support the Black Caps in India. 

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 Friday the 13th of March 2026 - &nbsp;We are freaking out too much over fuel and just need to take a breath.
Then the pros and cons of robot vacuums and mowers.
Plus the New Zealander &nbsp;of The Week.&nbsp;
And to finish ACC Boss Mike Lane on his futile dash to support the Black Caps in India.&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: 13 March 2026 

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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.

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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.&nbsp;
There are three nominees but can only be one winner.
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Matt and Tyler's New Zealander of the Week - 13 March

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Bill Kerton: broadcaster pays tribute to Sir Michael Hill following retailer's death

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