Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson are back with Mike Hosking to Wrap the Week that was. 

New Zealand finally has a radio station that caters to Mike’s taste in music, with iHeartCountry NZ launching this morning.  

Plus, Kate and Tim played a game of Mike’s invention for the chance to win a cash prize. 

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Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson are back with Mike Hosking to Wrap the Week that was.&nbsp;
New Zealand finally has a radio station that caters to Mike’s taste in music, with iHeartCountry NZ launching this morning. &nbsp;
Plus, Kate and Tim played a game of Mike’s invention for the chance to win a cash prize.&nbsp;
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Open your mind to the world with New Zealand’s number one breakfast radio show. Without question, as New Zealand’s number one talk host, Mike Hosking sets the day’s agenda. The sharpest voice and mind in the business, Mike drives strong opinion, delivers the best talent, and always leaves you wanting more. The Mike Hosking Breakfast always cuts through and delivers the best daily on Newstalk ZB.

Open your mind to the world with New Zealand’s number one breakfast radio show.Without question, as New Zealand’s number one talk host, Mike Hosking sets the day’s agenda.The sharpest voice and mind in the business, Mike drives strong opinion,...

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Wrapping the Week with Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson: iHeartCountry NZ, the number of petrol machines in NZ,

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The Police Minister says we can't lose sight of the good work police did during the Tom Phillips case, even if there could have been improvement.  

An inquiry has suggested the Phillips children could've been found earlier, and there were communication failures between Police and Oranga Tamariki. 

Mark Mitchell says the police were dealt a tough hand in having to search in such a difficult area.  

He told Mike Hosking alongside improvements, the Phillips children remain the priority. 

Mitchell says he doesn't know where they are, but he knows they're being well looked after.  

Labour's Ginny Andersen told Hosking the report has exposed issues with the agencies, including hesitancy to act on reports from members of the public. 

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The Police Minister says we can't lose sight of the good work police did during the Tom Phillips case, even if there could have been improvement. &nbsp;
An inquiry has suggested the Phillips children could've been found earlier, and there were communication failures between Police and Oranga Tamariki.&nbsp;
Mark Mitchell says the police were dealt a tough hand in having to search in such a difficult area. &nbsp;
He told Mike Hosking alongside improvements, the Phillips children remain the priority.&nbsp;
Mitchell says he doesn't know where they are, but he knows they're being well looked after. &nbsp;
Labour's Ginny Andersen told Hosking the report has exposed issues with the agencies, including hesitancy to act on reports from members of the public.&nbsp;
LISTEN ABOVE &nbsp;

Pollies: National's Mark Mitchell and Labour's Ginny Andersen on the Tom Phillips inquiry, public meetings

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On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 16th of September, the Police and the Government respond to the Tom Phillips report that revealed some glaring failures. 

Supercars champ Chaz Mostert is in the country and the studio after it was announced the Race of Champions is coming to Wellington next year. 

Mark Mitchell and Ginny Andersen talk the Phillips report, angst on the campaign trail, and Ginny getting kicked out of the House for the first time on Politics Wednesday. 

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 Wednesday 16th of September, <a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/jill-rogers-deputy-police-commissioner-on-the-findings-of-the-tom-phillips-inquiry-missed-opportunities-to-recover-the-children/">the Police</a> and <a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/louise-upston-social-development-minister-on-the-results-of-the-inquiry-into-the-tom-phillips-case-lack-of-information-sharing/">the Government</a> respond to the Tom Phillips report that revealed some glaring failures.&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/chaz-mostert-supercars-driver-for-walkinshaw-twg-racing-on-the-race-of-champions-heading-to-wellington/">Supercars champ Chaz Mostert</a> is in the country and the studio after it was announced the Race of Champions is coming to Wellington next year.&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/pollies-nationals-mark-mitchell-and-labours-ginny-andersen-on-the-tom-phillips-inquiry-public-meetings/">Mark Mitchell and Ginny Andersen</a> talk the Phillips report, angst on the campaign trail, and Ginny getting kicked out of the House for the first time on Politics Wednesday.&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: 16 September 2026 

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Wellington's central city stadium will be converted into a motorsport track this summer to play host to some world-leading drivers. 

The international Race of Champions event debuts in New Zealand on January 9th and 10th. 

Formula 1's Sebastian Vettel and Valtteri Bottas, Supercars' Chaz Mostert, and rally driver Hayden Paddon are confirmed on the starting grid. 

Mostert told Mike Hosking the drivers think it's such an awesome event, and are so honoured to be invited. 

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Wellington's central city stadium will be converted into a motorsport track this summer to play host to some world-leading drivers.&nbsp;
The international Race of Champions event debuts in New Zealand on January 9th and 10th.&nbsp;
Formula 1's Sebastian Vettel and Valtteri Bottas, Supercars' Chaz Mostert, and rally driver Hayden Paddon are confirmed on the starting grid.&nbsp;
Mostert told Mike Hosking the drivers think it's such an awesome event, and are so honoured to be invited.&nbsp;
LISTEN ABOVE &nbsp;

Chaz Mostert: Supercars driver for Walkinshaw TWG Racing on the Race of Champions heading to Wellington

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Wrapping the Week with Kate Hawkesby and Tim Wilson: iHeartCountry NZ, the number of petrol machines in NZ,

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