US Correspondent Richard Arnold joined Mike Hosking to chat the latest in US news including the US attack of Kharg Island and the increased security measures at today's Oscars.

"They have police dogs and SWAT teams, anti-drone technology, even sharpshooters on patrol," he said.

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US Correspondent Richard Arnold joined Mike Hosking to chat the latest in US news including the US attack of Kharg Island and the increased security measures at today's Oscars.
"They have police dogs and SWAT teams, anti-drone technology, even sharpshooters on patrol," he said.
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Richard Arnold: US Correspondent chats Oscars security measures and that latest of the Iran conflict

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One of our favourite tool shops is now a century old. 

2026 marks 100 years for the tool company Stihl, which has been in New Zealand for over 40 years. 

It’s been family-run since its inception – founded by Andreas Stihl in 1926 and passed on to his son, Hans Peter Stihl, before his grandson Dr Nikolas Stihl took the reins.  

He’s the Chair of the Advisory Board and Supervisory Board and told Mike Hosking that remaining a family-run model has been better for them in the long run.  

“Family-run businesses, they simply can take strategic decisions better than publicly owned companies,” Stihl says. 

“We don’t report to any boards outside of the family ... we are independent, and in the long run, at least for us, that has been a lot better.”  

With a turnover of €5.5 billion, equivalent to nearly $11 billion, 20 thousand employees, and manufacturing in eight countries around the world, Stihl is still continuing to grow. 

“We keep on growing,” Stihl told Hosking. 

“We’ve grown last year, and that wasn’t easy because of the world economy, but we did.”  

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One of our favourite tool shops is now a century old.&nbsp;
2026 marks 100 years for the tool company Stihl, which has been in New Zealand for over 40 years.&nbsp;
It’s been family-run since its inception – founded by Andreas Stihl in 1926 and passed on to his son, Hans Peter Stihl, before his grandson Dr Nikolas Stihl took the reins. &nbsp;
He’s the Chair of the Advisory Board and Supervisory Board and told Mike Hosking that remaining a family-run model has been better for them in the long run. &nbsp;
“Family-run businesses, they simply can take strategic decisions better than publicly owned companies,” Stihl says.&nbsp;
“We don’t report to any boards outside of the family ... we are independent, and in the long run, at least for us, that has been a lot better.” &nbsp;
With a turnover of €5.5 billion, equivalent to nearly $11 billion, 20 thousand employees, and manufacturing in eight countries around the world, Stihl is still continuing to grow.&nbsp;
“We keep on growing,” Stihl told Hosking.&nbsp;
“We’ve grown last year, and that wasn’t easy because of the world economy, but we did.” &nbsp;
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Dr Nikolas Stihl: Chair of the Stihl Advisory Board and Supervisory Board on the company's 100th anniversary

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On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 17th of March, Finance Minister Nicola Willis breaks down the fuel situation and its impact on our economy.  

Another big win has brought Wētā FX’s Oscar count to eight – Matt Aitken joined Hosking to chat about the win.  

The man in charge of the century-old Stihl company, Dr Nikolas Stihl, is in the country, and joined to discuss one of the greatest business stories in the world.  

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 Tuesday 17th of March, <a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/nicola-willis-finance-minister-on-the-ongoing-global-oil-crisis-action-in-the-strait-of-hormuz/">Finance Minister Nicola Willis</a> breaks down the fuel situation and its impact on our economy. &nbsp;
Another big win has brought Wētā FX’s Oscar count to eight – <a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/matt-aitken-w%C4%93t%C4%81-fx-head-of-visual-effects-on-winning-best-visual-effects-at-the-2026-oscars/">Matt Aitken joined Hosking</a> to chat about the win. &nbsp;
The man in charge of the century-old Stihl company, Dr Nikolas Stihl, is in the country, and joined to discuss one of the greatest business stories in the world. &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: 17 March 2026 

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A big Hollywood celebration for the Wētā FX team last night after another Oscar win.  

Wellington's Wētā FX won Best Visual Effects at the Academy Awards in LA yesterday for their work on James Cameron's blockbuster Avatar: Fire and Ash.  

It brings their total Oscar count to eight.  

Head of Visual Effects Matt Aitken told Mike Hosking it's an acknowledgement of the team's dedication.  

He says they thought it was the best work ever done in visual effects, but you never know how it's going to go on the night. 

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A big Hollywood celebration for the Wētā&nbsp;FX team last night after another Oscar win. &nbsp;
Wellington's Wētā FX won Best Visual Effects at the Academy Awards in LA yesterday for their work on James Cameron's blockbuster Avatar: Fire and Ash. &nbsp;
It brings their total Oscar count to eight. &nbsp;
Head of Visual Effects Matt Aitken told Mike Hosking it's an acknowledgement of the team's dedication. &nbsp;
He says they thought it was the best work ever done in visual effects, but you never know how it's going to go on the night.&nbsp;
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Matt Aitken: Wētā FX Head of Visual Effects on winning Best Visual Effects at the 2026 Oscars

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Richard Arnold: US Correspondent chats Oscars security measures and that latest of the Iran conflict

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