Former newsreader Hamish McKay has opened up about his dramatic 50kg weight loss.

The long-time broadcaster revealed he was was suffering several health problems after his weight climbed to 135 kilos.

Mackay says his blood pressure was running high and his cholesterol was 'horrendous' - and something needed to be done.

"The signs were there - even though I could hide it, I bluffed my way."

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Former newsreader Hamish McKay has opened up about his dramatic 50kg weight loss.
The long-time broadcaster revealed he was was suffering several health problems after his weight climbed to 135 kilos.
Mackay says his blood pressure was running high and his cholesterol was 'horrendous' - and something needed to be done.
"The signs were there - even though I could hide it, I bluffed my way."
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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.

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Hamish McKay: former newsreader opens up about 50kg weight loss

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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?

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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.&nbsp;
And scalpers are selling Wahs tickets on Trademe - should this be clamped down on?
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: 10 September 2026 

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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 lettering and the rest of the marketing can be misleading.

"What we'd really like to see is a bit of a change to make it much easier for consumers to know where their bacon and ham that they're purchasing actually comes from." 

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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 lettering and the rest of the marketing can be misleading.
"What we'd really like to see is a bit of a change to make it much easier for consumers to know where their bacon and ham that they're purchasing actually comes from."&nbsp;
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Brent Kleiss: NZPork chief executive on the Government's refusal to make changes around labelling pork

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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.

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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.
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Full Show Podcast: 09 September 2026 

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Hamish McKay: former newsreader opens up about 50kg weight loss

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