OpinionJohn Drinnan<b>Media:</b> Did the Govt save <i>The Hobbit</i> - or lose a game of bluff?<i>The Hobbit</i> deal is not the first where New Zealand taxpayers have shelled out extra money to keep a Hollywood studio happy.28 Oct 04:30 PM
EmploymentDeath threats fly over <i>Hobbit</i>Actresses and unionists have received threats, including some against their lives, during the heated row over <i>The Hobbit</i> movie.28 Oct 04:30 PM
New Zealand<i>Hobbit</i> bill passes first readingParliament was tonight working its way through a labour law change the Government says is essential to ensure The Hobbit movies are made in New Zealand, but was facing stiff opposition from Labour.28 Oct 05:56 AM
Opinion<i>The Hobbit</i> law - what does it mean for workers?Employment law specialist Jim Roberts explains how the proposed law change spurred by <i>The Hobbit</i> saga will affect film industry workers.28 Oct 04:41 AM
EmploymentFans enthusiastic about <i>Hobbit</i> dealThe announcement <i>The Hobbit</i> will be shot in New Zealand has been greeted enthusiastically by <i>Lord of the Rings</i> fans all over the world.27 Oct 10:24 PM
EmploymentCTU: <i>Hobbit</i> labour law changes 'opportunistic'A union leader has berated the Govt for selling the "fundamental rights" of workers to convince Warner Bros to keep <i>The Hobbit</i> in NZ.27 Oct 07:48 PM
Opinion<i>John Armstrong</i>: Mega-money yells, and NZ rolls overWhat kind of a country sells its democratic soul for 30 pieces of silver? The answer is a small one. And one where the economy shows little sign of recovery in the short term.27 Oct 04:30 PM
EmploymentGovt's <i>Hobbit</i> pact: One deal to rule them allUp to $34m in tax breaks and help with marketing costs and a change to labour laws are the price of keeping <i>The Hobbit</i> in NZ.27 Oct 04:30 PM
EmploymentRelief all round that <i>Hobbit</i> will stayTwo industry heavyweights on opposing sides of <i>The Hobbit</i> row have welcomed confirmation the movies will be shot in NZ.27 Oct 04:30 PM
Employment<i>Hobbit</i> to stay in NZFilming of <i>The Hobbit</i> will stay in New Zealand after an agreement was reached between the Government and studio executives at a crisis meeting today.27 Oct 06:38 AM
EmploymentKey to make <i>Hobbit</i> announcementPrime Minister John Key will be holding a press conference this evening to discuss the future of <i>The Hobbit</i>.27 Oct 05:45 AM
EmploymentPM: I'm not going to write cheques NZ can't affordThe Govt is continuing to negotiate with Warner Brothers on <i>The Hobbit</i> films but does not have an open chequebook.26 Oct 10:45 PM
EmploymentJackson: <i>Hobbit</i> union 'had gun to our head'Sir Peter Jackson has produced a letter which he says counters claims by NZ Actors' Equity that they sought a meeting with the producer prior to blacklisting <i>The Hobbit</i>.26 Oct 09:48 PM
EmploymentUnion warns against <i>Hobbit</i> law changeA union leader is concerned a precedent could be set which would challenge New Zealand's sovereignty if the Government changes labour laws to entice Warner Brothers to film <i>The Hobbit</i> in the country.26 Oct 08:18 PM
Employment<i>Hobbit</i> needs new law - expertOnly a new law will give Warner Bros the guarantee it wants on labour laws to keep <i>The Hobbit</i> in NZ, an employment law expert says.26 Oct 04:30 PM
OpinionBrian Rudman<i>Brian Rudman:</i> Hobbit folk grovel to feudal movie lordsEvery employee in the land should be concerned at the hammering the actors have got for daring to ask for meaningful negotiations.26 Oct 04:30 PM
EmploymentNo decision yet in <i>Hobbit</i> talks - KeyJohn Key has emerged from crisis talks with Warner Brothers executives over the filming of <i>The Hobbit</i>, saying there is still no decision on where filming will take place.26 Oct 06:30 AM
EmploymentNo <i>Hobbit</i> 'bidding war' - PMJohn Key says he has made it clear to Warner Bros that the Govt cannot go to extreme lengths to keep <i>The Hobbit</i> films in NZ.25 Oct 10:12 PM
EmploymentUnion guarantees no <i>Hobbit</i> industrial actionThe union behind an actors' boycott of <i>The Hobbit</i> has given an unconditional guarantee that it will not take any more industrial action against the film production.25 Oct 08:14 PM
New ZealandPM: 50-50 chance of <i>Hobbit</i> staying in NZPrime Minister John Key, who will meet high-powered executives from Warner Brothers in Wellington in the next two days, thinks there is a "50-50" chance of <i>The Hobbit</i> being filmed in New Zealand.25 Oct 06:09 AM
New ZealandThousands rally in support of <i>Hobbit</i>Sir Peter Jackson has taken a shot at an Australian union for intervening in the NZ film industry and unsettling plans to film <i>The Hobbit</i> in this country.25 Oct 02:34 AM
New ZealandTV producer: Unions fed frontwomen to mobThe head of the company that produces <i>Outrageous Fortune</i> believes the fallout over <i>The Hobbit</i> has made actors Robyn Malcolm and Jennifer Ward-Lealand "damaged goods".24 Oct 04:30 PM
Employment'This is our livelihood' - Middle Earth's real-life battleA video clip has highlighted the anger and high stakes involved in the row over <i>The Hobbit.</i>22 Oct 04:30 PM
