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Ministers meet <i>Hobbit</i> filmmakers

Two senior ministers have made themselves available to mediate in the industrial dispute surrounding <i>The Hobbit</i> after meeting with Fran Walsh and Sir Peter Jackson today.

Travellers unaware of full cost of roaming

Auckland confidence shows steep dive

Beefed-up Crown Minerals to chase deepsea gas

NZ oil and gas exploration will get a substantial boost in government resources, including funding to chase deep-sea methane hydrates that have yet to be commercially exploited anywhere in the world.

Stakeholders get say if Telecom splits

Telecom separation still leaves network monopoly: MED

Nathans directors fight ban

World Cup t-shirts fine applauded

SFO launch new Blue Chip probe

The Serious Fraud Office is probing a Blue Chip franchise in the South Island.

Bryers' ban 'far too short'

If they had their way, authorities say they'd ban disgraced Blue Chip boss Mark Bryers for ten, not five years.

Govt pledges $100k for taekwon-do comp

Renewable electricity on rise - Brownlee

Joyce widens broadband tender scope

Bidders for the government's $1.5b ultra-fast broadband fund will now be invited to supply plans for "lit" fibre.

Anadarko presses ahead in NZ despite Gulf of Mexico mess

RWC business club aims to tap well-heeled sport tourists

A match-making business club for RWC tourists plans to help New Zealand companies make contact with the influx of well-heeled fans.

<i>Fran O'Sullivan</i>: Chance to open trade doors wider