New Zealand<i>Hobbit</i> deal near with unions, studios - report<i>The Hobbit</i> could be released as early as 2012, according to Hollywood sources.03 Oct 03:55 AM
New ZealandBattling actors have a hobbit onsideThe furore over <i>The Hobbit</i> is the normal process of a union trying to talk to an employer who is refusing to talk back, says actor and director Ian Mune.01 Oct 07:58 PM
New ZealandKiwis learning to work smarter not harderKiwis are working fewer hours compared to 10 years ago.01 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandEmail row over <i>Hobbit</i> claimsThe head of an Auckland actors' agency says he was saddened by an insulting email from the head of South Pacific Pictures reacting to comments he'd made on the Hobbit stand-off.01 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandStalemate in <i>Hobbit</i> stoushThe actors' union pushing for collective contracts for actors in New Zealand says it is "disappointed" in Sir Peter Jackson's refusal to negotiate terms and conditions for <i>Hobbit</i> actors.01 Oct 05:06 AM
New ZealandJackson: Fees to my actors 'fair', 'generous'Peter Jackson says his actors receive the "most generous" conditions in NZ, rejecting claims that <i>The Hobbit</i> actors need a union deal.30 Sep 08:11 PM
OpinionDeborah Hill Cone<i>Deborah Hill Cone</i>: Lose the fat, pump up the motivationNever mind the cheaper carrots, try a few workouts instead.30 Sep 06:32 PM
EntertainmentGovt shouldn't take sides on Hobbit - CTUThe Council of Trade Unions (CTU) is fuming at the Government for siding with Sir Peter Jackson's stance on the union dispute surrounding <i>The Hobbit</i> movies.29 Sep 09:31 PM
New ZealandBook review: The Story SistersMuch of Hoffman's writing is rich in symbolism and fantasy, and her latest novel, <i>The Story Sisters</i>, is no exception.25 Sep 04:30 PM
Employment<i>Gill South</i>: Doing it rough for the nightFundraiser to aid the homeless gives executives the chance to do good, and be better role models.23 Sep 05:30 PM
EmploymentSearch for finance starsTalent hunt is on but candidates must sell their skill, says Gill South21 Sep 05:30 PM
EmploymentNZ Post tops new corporate reputation scaleNZ Post has come out top of a new Corporate Reputation Index, while Telecom has come bottom of the list.21 Sep 12:00 AM
