EntertainmentThe Hobbit misses out at Baftas<i>The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey</i> has been beaten out by <i>Les Miserables</i> and <i>Life of Pi</i> at the <a href='http://www.nzherald.co.nz/entertainment/news/article.cfm?c_id=1501119&objectid=10864663' target='_blank'>British Academy Film Award10 Feb 11:20 PM
New ZealandThreats over Hobbit document releaseWarner Bros and Wingnut Films say the release of documents detailing secret negotiations over The Hobbit will compromise their ability to do business in New Zealand.07 Feb 09:51 PM
EmploymentUnion weakness lured filmsJohn Key says Hollywood finds New Zealand more attractive than other countries because it does not have a strong union movement.23 Jan 04:30 PM
EconomyHobbit job claims defendedThe Prime Minister's office is standing by its tally of the number of jobs created by The Hobbit after criticism it had plucked the number "out of thin air".14 Jan 03:33 AM
EntertainmentHobbit can't match Rings at OscarsThe Hobbit was snubbed in the acting, director and best picture categories, but was nominated for technical awards.10 Jan 07:15 PM
EntertainmentHobbit voted 2012's best filmIt may not be tipped for Oscar glory, but New Zealand movie fans have voted <i>The Hobbit</i> as their best film of 2012.09 Jan 01:49 AM
EntertainmentHobbit's box-office reign endsIt took Leatherface and his chainsaw to stop <i>The Hobbit's</i> stranglehold on the top spot at the US box-office.07 Jan 12:47 AM
OpinionMcKellen clarifies cancer reportsIan McKellen's agent has caused confusion after denying a report the actor is battling prostate cancer.14 Dec 01:44 AM
New ZealandHobbit already boosting NZ tourismThe Hobbit trilogy is already being credited with a big boost to New Zealand tourism with flight bookings jumping significantly.13 Dec 10:06 PM
EntertainmentThe Hobbit has record opening<i>The Hobbit</i> has reportedly set an opening day New Zealand box office earnings record.13 Dec 03:35 AM
EntertainmentMartin Freeman hates fameMartin Freeman is on the cusp of major movie stardom, but he’s not feeling happy about it.12 Dec 03:36 AM
EntertainmentThe Hobbit's big money opening<i>The Hobbit</i> is projected to match the final <i>Lord of the Rings</i> film in opening weekend box-office takings.12 Dec 02:31 AM
OpinionDominic CorryDominic Corry: What Peter Jackson should do nextMovie blogger Dominic Corry says what Peter Jackson should do after the final Hobbit film is out.11 Dec 10:48 PM
EntertainmentKate misses Hobbit premiereKate Middleton's pregnancy sickness has forced her to cancel an appearance at the UK premiere of <i>The Hobbit</i>.11 Dec 10:21 PM
EntertainmentSir Ian McKellen has cancerHobbit star Ian McKellen has revealed he has been battling prostate cancer for up to seven years, but says it is "contained" and not life threatening.11 Dec 07:43 PM
EntertainmentMcKellen and Blanchett’s near on-set affairIan McKellen is loud and proud about being gay, but he admits to finding Cate Blanchett irresistible.10 Dec 01:25 AM
EntertainmentHobbit shredded in UK reviewA UK reviewer has shredded The Hobbit as an interminable film filled with "faff and flummery".09 Dec 09:15 PM
EntertainmentJackson's Bilbo obsessionPeter Jackson stayed up till 4am watching Sherlock episodes during his quest to get Martin Freeman to play Bilbo.05 Dec 11:07 PM
AirlinesAir NZ's quick benefits from HobbitAir New Zealand says it is already benefiting from The Hobbit, even before the movie's wide release.05 Dec 04:30 PM
EntertainmentHobbit: An unexpected joyNew Zealand Herald TimeOut editor Russell Baillie and film reviewer Dominic Corry have watched The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey. They share their thoughts in a robust discussion in the nzherald.co.nz studio as New Zealand awaits the December 12 release. Watch04 Dec 11:56 PM
EntertainmentHobbit: What the reviews sayThe first heavyweight international reviews of The Hobbit are out - with high praise and divided opinions over the contentious 48 frames per second.04 Dec 05:56 PM
EntertainmentColbert to host Hobbit weekStephen Colbert is devoting a full week of his internationally syndicated show <i>The Colbert Report</i> to <i>The Hobbit</i>.04 Dec 02:54 AM
EntertainmentThe Hobbit: World Premiere highlightsThe red carpet took place in Wellington, New Zealand and was attended by key cast members including Martin Freeman, Richard Armitage, Hugo Weaving, Cate Blanchett, Elijah Wood, Andy Serkis, the Company of Dwarves and director Peter Jackson. Watch02 Dec 10:57 PM
EntertainmentFans say film makes them sickHobbit fans in New Zealand for early screenings of the film claim its controversial high frame rate made them feel sick.02 Dec 09:45 PM
