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Screaming fans follow boy band Wanted around Auckland

Hobbit seen as bigger draw than Lord of Rings

The tourism industry is gathering in Queenstown for its annual sales pitch to buyers from around the world, with high hopes the <i>Hobbit</i> movies will prove an irresistible lure to tourists.

Peter Jackson link to Tolkien revealed

Karl Urban puts Herne Bay home on market

Hobbit auditions called off after swarms of hopefuls turn up

Hobbit casting call overwhelmed

Long road ahead for Bilbo fans (+trailer)

The Hobbit racks up $20m in tax rebates

Potter magic beats Hobbits

Scenery will make splash in 'Hobbit'

For the first time, we can reveal the beautiful New Zealand scenery that will be made world-famous in The Hobbit.

Recovering Jackson misses Hobbit cast launch

Key cast members of <i>The Hobbit</i> made their first media appearance today, minus director Peter Jackson.

US man charges $246k on Peter Jackson's credit card

A US businessman fraudulently billed almost a quarter of a million dollars to film director Sir Peter Jackson's credit card.

Elijah Wood to revisit Frodo role in <i>The Hobbit</i>

Actor Elijah Wood is set to revisit his role as Frodo in Sir Peter Jackson's movies of The Hobbit, despite his character not featuring in the book by JRR Tolkien.

Cate Blanchett joins <i>The Hobbit</i> cast

Australian actress Cate Blanchett has been confirmed to reprise her <i>Lord Of The Rings</i> role as Galadriel, the Lady of Lothlorien, in <i>The Hobbit</i>.

Our $500m 'gift' to Hollywood

NZ taxpayers have spent more than half a billion dollars over the past decade subsidising Hollywood.

<i>Tapu Misa:</i> Hobbit sorted - what's the next bad law?

<i>Paul Holmes</i>: Key's trader skills come to fore

<i>John Roughan:</i> Held hostage by the Hobbits