There's nothing harmful about eating healthy, but one new disorder boosted by social media is raising concern among experts.

Orthorexia refers to  an obsession with healthy eating that involves excessive self-imposed restrictions that can lead to negative health effects - and it's getting attention among the medical community. 

Food writer and expert Niki Bezzant joined the Afternoons team to discuss.

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There's nothing harmful about eating healthy, but one new disorder boosted by social media is raising concern among experts.
Orthorexia refers to &nbsp;an obsession with healthy eating that involves excessive self-imposed restrictions that can lead to negative health effects - and it's getting attention among the medical community.&nbsp;
Food writer and expert&nbsp;Niki Bezzant joined the Afternoons team to discuss.
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With years of media and broadcast experience between them, this team brings a fresh and unique perspective to your weekdays.
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Niki Bezzant: food writer and expert on the new trend of orthorexia

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Then a bunch of alcohol laws are up for review. Matt and Tyler fielded calls for and against.

And then getting banged up abroad - stories of misadventure while travelling.  

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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 17th of March 2026, EV and Hybrid sales are apparently on the rise - we took the temperature of the market.
Then a bunch of alcohol laws are up for review. Matt and Tyler fielded calls for and against.
And then getting banged up abroad - stories of misadventure while travelling. &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: 17 March 2026 

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There's praise for Government's aims to smooth the process for venues to serve alcohol during major televised events like the Rugby World Cup.

The bill proposes a raft of changes, includes a permanent mechanism to let pubs operate outside licensed hours during major events.

Sam MacKinnon from Hospitality NZ explained how these changes will give Kiwi businesses more flexibility.

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There's praise for Government's aims to smooth the process for venues to serve alcohol during major televised events like the Rugby World Cup.
The bill proposes a raft of changes, includes a permanent mechanism to let pubs operate outside licensed hours during major events.
Sam MacKinnon from Hospitality NZ explained how these changes will give Kiwi businesses more flexibility.
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Sam MacKinnon: Hospitality NZ Head of Communications and Advocacy on the Government's changes to alcohol laws

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

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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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Niki Bezzant: food writer and expert on the new trend of orthorexia

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