New Zealand is on the brink of a local news crisis.

A paper from Koi Tu Centre for Informed Futures shows news deserts are emerging around the world - areas with little to no local media gathering or coverage. 

Coffee News owner Rudy Kokx joined the Afternoons team to discuss.

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New Zealand is on the brink of a local news crisis.
A paper from Koi Tu Centre for Informed Futures shows news deserts are emerging around the world - areas with little to no local media gathering or coverage.&nbsp;
Coffee News owner Rudy Kokx joined the Afternoons team to discuss.
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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

Rudy Kokx: Coffee News owner on the 'news deserts' impacting local communities

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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 2nd of April 2026, the NZ Herald CEO Salaries survey is out and some of the numbers were eye watering.

Then, some great chat on the Artemis moon mission.

And why marriage is less appealing than ever in some people's eyes.

Plus the New Zealander Of The Week and a conversation with ex All Black Stephen Donald on a very special ANZAC weekend rugby match.

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 2nd of April 2026, the NZ Herald CEO Salaries survey is out and some of the numbers were eye watering.
Then, some great chat on the Artemis moon mission.
And why marriage is less appealing than ever in some people's eyes.
Plus the New Zealander Of The Week and a conversation with ex All Black Stephen Donald on a very special ANZAC weekend rugby match.
Get the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Podcast every weekday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.
LISTEN ABOVE

Full Show Podcast: 02 April 2026 

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/7784f840-c291-422a-924b-ad9000bbad71/clips/55b34b51-39be-41a7-8bac-b420003db1dc/transcript

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.
LISTEN ABOVE&nbsp;

Matt and Tyler's New Zealander of the Week - 02 April

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/7784f840-c291-422a-924b-ad9000bbad71/clips/77abe8b9-03f8-45d2-8cb1-b420003101a3/transcript

On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the first of April 2026 - Easter alcohol sale restrictions could be gone by the upcoming long weekend and a Wellington hospo reckons that'll be a 'hallelujah moment"!

Then some great chat around the news that Allbirds, once worth $7b, is selling its assets for $68m, and will wind down.

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 first of April 2026 - Easter alcohol sale restrictions could be gone by the upcoming long weekend and a Wellington hospo reckons that'll be a 'hallelujah moment"!
Then some great chat around the news that Allbirds, once worth $7b, is selling its assets for $68m, and will wind down.
Get the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Podcast every weekday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.
LISTEN ABOVE

Full Show Podcast: 01 April 2026 

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/7784f840-c291-422a-924b-ad9000bbad71/clips/66f86cc2-dd82-417b-9f66-b41f003dac2f/transcript

Rudy Kokx: Coffee News owner on the 'news deserts' impacting local communities

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