The Warriors are on the verge of their first minor premiership since 2002. 

They've sealed their top two spot, sitting atop the ladder and leading the Panthers by just one on points differential. 

Saturday will see them host Manly at Mt Smart, while the Panthers face the Tigers on Sunday. 

Former Warrior Motu Tony told Mike Hosking when playing, the point differential isn't much of a consideration. 

He says you just go for the win and hope the training you've done over the season will come to the fore – whatever the outcome might be in terms of points differential, that's what you live with. 

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The Warriors are on the verge of their first minor premiership since 2002.&nbsp;
They've sealed their top two spot, sitting atop the ladder and leading the Panthers by just one on points differential.&nbsp;
Saturday will see them host Manly at Mt Smart, while the Panthers face the Tigers on Sunday.&nbsp;
Former Warrior Motu Tony told Mike Hosking when playing, the point differential isn't much of a consideration.&nbsp;
He says you just go for the win and hope the training you've done over the season will come to the fore – whatever the outcome might be in terms of points differential, that's what you live with.&nbsp;
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Motu Tony: Former Warrior previews the final round, discusses Warriors chance at the minor premiership

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New Zealand's got a shot at Stone Skimming history this weekend. 

For the first time, we have an official team at the World Championship in Scotland, with Abbey MacDonald and Jay Reeve flying the flag.  

MacDonald is aiming to set a record, as no woman has ever hit the 63-metre back wall of the pond, but her personal best is around 74 meters.  

She told Mike Hosking there's no monetary prize for winning the competition, just absolute glory, which is all she's wanting to achieve.  

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New Zealand's got a shot at Stone Skimming history this weekend.&nbsp;
For the first time, we have an official team at the World Championship in Scotland, with Abbey MacDonald and Jay Reeve flying the flag. &nbsp;
MacDonald is aiming to set a record, as no woman has ever hit the 63-metre back wall of the pond, but her personal best is around 74 meters. &nbsp;
She told Mike Hosking there's no monetary prize for winning the competition, just absolute glory, which is all she's wanting to achieve. &nbsp;
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Abbey MacDonald: Kiwi stone skimmer ahead of competing in this year's World Championship in Scotland

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A former New Zealand Defence Minister believes the US is deadly serious about locating into the Pacific. 

The US has declared it will accelerate its military presence in Australia following meetings between the Australian Defence Minister and American counterpart Pete Hegseth in Washington DC. 

About a thousand US Navy personnel are set to be based near Perth from next year to support American submarines operating out of nearby naval bases. 

Former Minister Wayne Mapp told Mike Hosking the Pacific is a long-term issue for the US, and it needs Australia as the bulwark to kind of underpin defence. 

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A former New Zealand Defence Minister believes the US is deadly serious about locating into the Pacific.&nbsp;
The US has declared it will accelerate its military presence in Australia following meetings between the Australian Defence Minister and American counterpart Pete Hegseth in Washington DC.&nbsp;
About a thousand US Navy personnel are set to be based near Perth from next year to support American submarines operating out of nearby naval bases.&nbsp;
Former Minister Wayne Mapp told Mike Hosking the Pacific is a long-term issue for the US, and it needs Australia as the bulwark to kind of underpin defence.&nbsp;
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Wayne Mapp: Former Defence Minister on the US bolstering military presence in Australia

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On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Friday 4th of September, there are changes to the move-on orders – Justice Select Committee Chair Tom Rutherford unpacks them. 

We preview the decider All Blacks test in South Africa, and discuss whether or not the Warriors can win the minor premiership. 

Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson Wrap the Week, talking the Stone Skimming World Champs, the fact we're drinking less booze, and the rugby flyover. 

Get the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast every weekday morning on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. 

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On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Friday 4th of September, there are changes to the move-on orders – <a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/tom-rutherford-justice-select-committee-chair-on-the-governments-controversial-move-on-orders-bill-looking-set-to-be-watered-down/">Justice Select Committee Chair Tom Rutherford</a> unpacks them.&nbsp;
We preview the decider <a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/fabian-holland-all-blacks-lock-previews-the-third-clash-against-the-springboks-in-rugbys-greatest-rivalry/">All Blacks test in South Africa</a>, and discuss whether or not the <a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/motu-tony-former-warrior-previews-the-final-round-discusses-warriors-chance-at-the-minor-premiership/">Warriors can win the minor premiership</a>.&nbsp;
Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson Wrap the Week, talking the Stone Skimming World Champs, the fact we're drinking less booze, and the rugby flyover.&nbsp;
Get the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast every weekday morning on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.&nbsp;
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Full Show Podcast: 04 September 2026 

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Motu Tony: Former Warrior previews the final round, discusses Warriors chance at the minor premiership

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