The man who ploughed his car into police during New Year’s celebrations in Nelson, killing Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming, has been sentenced to life for her murder.

Hayden Donald Jason Tasker, 33, heard he would remain in jail for at least the next 22 years for the violence and “intense chaos” he caused in the first few hours of New Year’s Day, 2025.

Open Justice reporter Tracy Neal was in Court for the sentencing and she joined Tyler Adams to discuss. 

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The man who ploughed his car into police during New Year’s celebrations in Nelson, killing Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming, has been sentenced to life for her murder.
Hayden Donald Jason Tasker, 33, heard he would remain in jail for at least the next 22 years for the violence and “intense chaos” he caused in the first few hours of New Year’s Day, 2025.
Open Justice reporter Tracy Neal was in Court for the sentencing and she joined Tyler Adams to discuss.&nbsp;
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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

Tracy Neal: Open Justice reporter on Lyn Fleming's murderer's sentencing

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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 24th of July - Tyler on his own today - and first up a discussion about the rise of vulgar political discourse around the world.

Then some solid chat about extending ACC cover to volunteer fire-fighters.

And to finish - a West Coast councillor is advocating pest deer, goats and pigs should be harvested for food. 

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 24th of July - Tyler on his own today - and first up a discussion about the rise of vulgar political discourse around the world.
Then some solid chat about extending ACC cover to volunteer fire-fighters.
And to finish - a West Coast councillor is advocating pest deer, goats and pigs should be harvested for food.&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: 24 July 2026 

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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 23rd of July 2026, the Stuart Nash mess raises questions over using private communications publicly.

Then another question that got the calls flowing - would anyone notice if NZ disappeared?

And to finish - Ayesha Verrall is not impressed by Paul Henry’s answer when playing a game of shoot, shag or marry on Hauraki Breakfast. 

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 23rd of July 2026, the Stuart Nash mess raises questions over using private communications publicly.
Then another question that got the calls flowing - would anyone notice if NZ disappeared?
And to finish - Ayesha Verrall is not impressed by Paul Henry’s answer when playing a game of shoot, shag or marry on Hauraki Breakfast.&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: 23 July 2026 

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/7784f840-c291-422a-924b-ad9000bbad71/clips/ba69ebec-9a66-4c37-8273-b490004da80e/transcript

On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for the 22nd of July 2026, a great discussion out of a Liam Dann column about the levers a Government could pull to relieve the cost of living

Then, some schools are being forced to cancel or scale back school camps as costs rise.

And to finish - the crazy lengths some people are going to with therapy for dogs, including acupuncture. 

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 22nd of July 2026, a great discussion out of a Liam Dann column about the levers a Government could pull to relieve the cost of living
Then, some schools are being forced to cancel or scale back school camps as costs rise.
And to finish - the crazy lengths some people are going to with therapy for dogs, including acupuncture.&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: 22 July 2026 

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/7784f840-c291-422a-924b-ad9000bbad71/clips/0bd26639-7bb0-4a43-b6c0-b48f004dbd31/transcript

Tracy Neal: Open Justice reporter on Lyn Fleming's murderer's sentencing

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