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Teachers' strike to go ahead despite talks
Teachers still plan to strike this week despite two days at the bargaining table with the Ministry of Education.
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X-rays and scans on hold in strike
Public hospital patients face disruption to services again this week as radiographers at 19 district health boards stage a full strike for 48 hours.
Malcolm defends role in <i>Hobbit</i> row
Robyn Malcolm says she was just trying to protect actors who don't get "Ian McKellen's pay packet", in defending her Hobbit strike action.
Key defends <i>Hobbit</i> tax deal
John Key says his deal to keep The Hobbit in NZ was far less than what Labour paid for LOTR, but Labour says the PM isn't telling the full story.
<b>Media:</b> Did the Govt save <i>The Hobbit</i> - or lose a game of bluff?
The Hobbit deal is not the first where New Zealand taxpayers have shelled out extra money to keep a Hollywood studio happy.
Death threats fly over <i>Hobbit</i>
Actresses and unionists have received threats, including some against their lives, during the heated row over The Hobbit movie.
Sparks fly in '<i>Hobbit</i> law' debate
The law change that was part of the deal to clinch The Hobbit for New Zealand was still being heatedly debated when Parliament adjourned last night.
<i>Hobbit</i> bill passes first reading
Parliament was tonight working its way through a labour law change the Government says is essential to ensure The Hobbit movies are made in New Zealand, but was facing stiff opposition from Labour.
<i>The Hobbit</i> law - what does it mean for workers?
Employment law specialist Jim Roberts explains how the proposed law change spurred by The Hobbit saga will affect film industry workers.
Fans enthusiastic about <i>Hobbit</i> deal
The announcement The Hobbit will be shot in New Zealand has been greeted enthusiastically by Lord of the Rings fans all over the world.