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 9th of March 2026, as the price of oil broke the $100 mark, a good discussion on oil supply security and petrol prices.

Then, after a man was pulled from his car and stomped on at a railway crossing Matt and Tyler heard stories of road rage and took a few calls from people who confessed to the red mist rising.

And to finish, a bit of chat about alcohol after a 'longevity doctor' confessed he'd never give up alcohol . 

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 9th of March 2026, as the price of oil broke the $100 mark, a good discussion on oil supply security and petrol prices.
Then, after a man was pulled from his car and stomped on at a railway crossing Matt and Tyler heard stories of road rage and took a few calls from people who confessed to the red mist rising.
And to finish, a bit of chat about alcohol after a 'longevity doctor' confessed he'd never give up alcohol .&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: 09 March 2026 

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/7784f840-c291-422a-924b-ad9000bbad71/clips/561df4d5-0200-4f69-8f1a-b408003db1c7/transcript

A suggestion people should fuel-up as they go, with conflict in the Middle East pushing petrol prices higher.

Fighting in the region has led to oil reaching more than $90 USD a barrel, as key shipping routes close and oil-production in the Gulf is cut.

Qatar's Energy Minister warned prices could continue to rise if the fighting goes on.

AA's Fuel spokesperson Terry Collins says the market hasn't seen price increases since the Russia-Ukraine war began, but this is projected to get worse.

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A suggestion people should fuel-up as they go, with conflict in the Middle East pushing petrol prices higher.
Fighting in the region has led to oil reaching more than $90 USD a barrel, as key shipping routes close and oil-production in the Gulf is cut.
Qatar's Energy Minister warned prices could continue to rise if the fighting goes on.
AA's Fuel spokesperson Terry Collins says the market hasn't seen price increases since the Russia-Ukraine war began, but this is projected to get worse.
LISTEN ABOVE

Terry Collins: AA fuel spokesperson on the impact of the crisis in the Middle East

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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for fake notes or counterfeit money is a worry for retailers - while it is relatively easy to spot there are plenty of people out there willing to try their luck.

Then, what's your level of AI uptake – are you on board or a wilful ignorer?

Then to finish the rules of the work fridge. 

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

On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for fake notes or counterfeit money is a worry for retailers - while it is relatively easy to spot there are plenty of people out there willing to try their luck.
Then, what's your level of AI uptake – are you on board or a wilful ignorer?
Then to finish the rules of the work fridge.&nbsp;
Get the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Podcast every weekday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Full Show Podcast: 06 March 2026 

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/7784f840-c291-422a-924b-ad9000bbad71/clips/d3305b43-af07-4063-ada3-b405003db2c4/transcript

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

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