EntertainmentThe Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power returns for season twoThe new season sets the stage for JRR Tolkien’s legendary villain, Sauron, as he darkens Middle-earth’s Second Age. Video / Prime VideoWatch15 May 12:26 AM
EntertainmentLord of the Rings returns: Peter Jackson will not directThe famed director and his long-time collaborators will be involved in the production.09 May 06:12 PM
EntertainmentLord of the Rings star cancelled appearance hours before shock deathIt was understood Bernard Hill could not attend the event due to his partner's ill health.05 May 08:36 PM
New ZealandA course to rule them all: Hobbiton Halfling Marathon to be a selloutParticipants will get to see some locations never-before accessed by the general public.04 Mar 02:30 AM
New ZealandFocus: Lord of the Rings star’s 68 somersaults for charityBruce Hopkins backflipped off the Red Bull Cliff Diving platform to celebrate his 68th birthday. Video / Cameron Pitney / Corey FlemingWatch24 Jan 12:37 AM
BusinessDeloitte top 200 Visionary Leader winnerSir Richard Taylor and Tania Rodger speak about winning the Visionary Leader award at the Deloitte top 200 awards. Video / Alyse WrightWatch06 Dec 08:42 PM
New ZealandSir Richard Taylor and how Lord of the Rings changed WellingtonWētā Workshop co-founder Sir Richard Taylor speaks about Lord of the Rings 20 years on from the final instalment of the trilogy. Video / Marty MelvilleWatch30 Nov 04:00 PM
TravelEver wanted to explore inside a hobbit hole? Now you canHobbiton Movie Set Tours is finally opening two of its hobbit holes to the public.30 Nov 07:21 AM
EntertainmentBagshot Row opens its doors“You shall not pass” beyond the doors of the hobbit holes at the Hobbiton Movie Set - until now as iconic hobbit holes are finally open to the public. Video / Carson BluckWatch30 Nov 05:53 AM
TravelBut wait, there's Mordor! 18 hobbit-themed tourist attractions to rule them allWhere's Middle-earth? Somewhere between New Zealand and a Texan cafe.02 Sep 07:30 PM
EntertainmentUnauthorised concerts: Lord of the Rings composer's warning to fansStar Entertainment GmbH is putting on a concert next month at Auckland Town Hall.18 Apr 04:14 AM
TravelWatch: Live like a Hobbit for $10 a nightOn December 14, people are invited to register for a chance to win one of just three overnight stays in Hobbiton. Video / NZ HeraldWatch07 Dec 03:18 AM
TravelWētā to open blockbuster Le Quesnoy exhibition in FranceThe museum experience is set to open next year, on Anzac Day.23 Apr 03:00 AM
EntertainmentLord of the Rings costumes displayed in Wellington for 20 year anniversaryThe costume trail features costumes, props, armoury, and weapons created by Wētā Workshop08 Feb 04:45 AM
Travel'Precious' discovery in Tongariro sparks national search for its ownerHikers' chance discovery has begun a search to find the rings' owner.06 Jan 11:20 PM
TravelLord of the Rings turns 20: NZ celebrates Middle-earth milestoneThe places celebrating two decades of New Zealand's starring role as Middle-earth.09 Dec 05:52 PM
TravelHobbiton Film set to host Halfling half marathonA Lord of the Rings themed race will be run through the Waikato film set.07 Dec 07:59 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessFrom humble food truck to feeding Benedict CumberbatchAfter starting a mobile food service a van, an Auckland couple now cater to movie stars.19 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessAmazon's LOTR exit costs Auckland Council $80m next decade; 'MIQ hassles' may have contributedA 9-year contact at Auckland studios was terminated by Amazon when it moved to the UK.12 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandLord of the Rings legacy: Chainmail inspires Wellington artist's Dubai expo entranceExpo 2020 Dubai, which opens later today, is expected to attract 25 million visitors.30 Sep 10:42 PM
Travel'One tourism franchise to divide them all': LOTR leaves NZWhy are we so precious about Lord of the Rings? The tourists will be back.13 Aug 03:45 AM
New ZealandLord of the Rings' NZ exit a tourism nightmare come trueTourism operators have long feared Lord of the Rings would head offshore.13 Aug 01:38 AM
New Zealand$500,000 payment: Stunt workers' fury over LOTR injuriesLord of the Rings TV series stuntwoman paid $500,000 after injury.02 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Dungeons and Dragons is the perfect diversion for neurodiverse teens'Imagination can take you into a different world.' Made with funding from NZ On Air.23 Mar 06:00 PM
New ZealandFamily of Kiwi filmmaker want industry change after sudden deathThe family of a NZ man who died suddenly in Canada have spoken out about his job stress.07 Nov 08:54 PM
TravelIs Mulan a lost opportunity for NZ tourism or potential Hobbit killer?Mulan has shown 5.9 billion cinema fans the landscape of Waitaki, but they can't visit.03 Sep 07:31 PM
PremiumPremiumTourismThe $5 million PR bonanza: How NZ wooed TV star Stephen ColbertStephen Colbert's love of The Lord of the Rings helped secure public relations scoop.17 Jul 05:00 PM
EntertainmentLord of The Rings cast, Sir Peter Jackson reuniting for video callFrozen star Josh Gad is bringing the LOTR fellowship back together.28 May 05:03 AM
New ZealandMatamata coronavirus cluster results in deathMan in his 90s linked to Matamata cluster of Covid-19 one of two deaths confirmed today.16 Apr 10:40 PM
BusinessCoronavirus: Amazon's Lord of the Rings production shut downCovid-19 outbreak hits the $1b shoot, which involves about 800 cast and crew.15 Mar 08:16 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessAmazon seeking extra $50m for LOTRDocuments reveal "confidential recce" by Amazon executives and meeting with Ministers.24 Jan 04:00 PM
EntertainmentHollywood star injured on Auckland set of Netflix movieThe 'freak accident' occurred during filming of Cowboy Bebop.18 Oct 09:25 PM
New ZealandJustin Lester: The capybara tamerA job as an extra in the Lord of the Rings was crossed off the list16 Oct 08:58 PM
