PremiumPremiumBusinessBehind the buzz and controversy of Wētā Workshop’s first major video gameThe game focuses on hobbit life, offering farming, fishing and foraging.29 Jul 05:00 PM
BusinessWētā Workshop's Tales of the Shire: A The Lord of the Rings GameWellington’s Wētā Workshop is celebrating the release of its first major video game Tales of the Shire: A The Lord of the Rings Game. Video / Wētā WorkshopWatch29 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumBusinessWest Auckland game firm hits $105m revenue, leader quitsHiring in Henderson. PLUS: Ninja Kiwi takes profit, revenue hits.28 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentGeneration Minecraft: How a pointless video game took over the worldTimes: It has retro graphics and no way to 'win' – but the Minecraft juggernaut rolls on. 02 Apr 09:00 PM
TravelNew Zealand comes to Minecraft: Which six NZ destinations made the cut?It's hoped that the popular online game will help boost tourist numbers.18 Mar 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Living the dream’: Video of tragic siblings before Kiwi teen stabbed sister to deathDad said they were 'living the dream' before a brutal murder plunged him into a nightmare.12 Mar 10:33 PM
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New Zealand‘Oversight’: Kiwi avatar’s birthdate changed after being linked to terror attackFans called the original date 'tasteless' and 'incompetent' on social media.19 Feb 11:38 PM
Entertainment‘Tasteless’: Violent video game slammed for Kiwi character with mosque massacre referenceFans called the decision 'tasteless' and 'ignorant'.18 Feb 07:29 PM
LifestyleWoolworths NZ’s newest collectible craze amid Minecraft maniaThe latest supermarket collectible has hit stores around the country.14 Feb 12:38 AM
BusinessElon Musk rejects claims of cheating on video game created by New ZealandersBillionaire in disputes over game developed by West Auckland company.16 Jan 07:10 PM
PremiumPremiumBusiness‘Lifeline’ tax rebate helps NZ video game industry return to strong growthFrom 'existential crisis' to a half-a-billion revenue milestone.22 Oct 04:00 PM
LifestyleMore Kiwis take out Australian passports in record 'brain drain'New Zealand is currently experiencing record levels of outward migration.19 Oct 11:55 PM
BusinessNintendo sues ‘Pokémon with guns’ studio for patent abuseThe game got full-fledged support from Microsoft.19 Sep 10:13 PM
EntertainmentAstro Bot: How a team of underdogs won over the world with a cute little robotKarl Puschmann: The one regret behind PlayStation’s adorable new mascot.19 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessChugging gigabytes: New Zealand internet use hits all-time highWhat's driving the surge?09 Jul 03:08 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessMinecraft hunts revenue beyond gamers as industry growth slowsThe studio behind the popular game is seeking other ways to make money.08 Jul 05:14 AM
PremiumPremiumMedia and marketing$160m video game rebate: First recipients named after brush with deathPLUS: How transtasman posting was halted, despite our lower kickback.13 Jun 05:00 PM
WorldUS man sentenced to 40 years for 'brutal' murder of mum after clash over video gameThomas Humphrey, 47, was sentenced after pleading guilty to the murder of his mum.06 Jun 12:13 AM
New ZealandKea Kids: Māori Minecraft competition builds community through creativityWe’re at Te Ahi Orokohanga, where over 140 kids are competing in a Minecraft speed-building competition entirely in Te Reo Māori!Watch08 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumInvestment$2.2 billion Wētā Digital deal described as terrible for UnityThe collapse of a $2.2b deal for VFX software leaves Wellywood more powerful than ever.22 Apr 01:35 AM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentThe bizarre real-life murder plot behind Netflix’s 3 Body ProblemNew York Times: The billionaire behind the sci-fi hit was poisoned by an angry colleague.02 Apr 05:00 AM
EntertainmentOscars highlight support for labour strikesBehind-the-scenes crews could be next to challenge studios.14 Mar 03:00 AM
Entertainment‘Dragon Ball’ creator Akira Toriyama dies at 68Toriyama died of a blood clot in his brain on March 1, Bird Studio said.08 Mar 08:20 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessProfit nearly halves at NZ’s largest video game firmIndustry is suffering a post-pandemic hangover - but Path of Exile maker has other issues.07 Mar 01:49 AM
