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We go behind the scenes of the LOTR musical and meet the team behind the magic
Why did Paul Hart’s revival in Chicago succeed - and will it do so again in Auckland?

Editorial: If not the America's Cup, what's the next big thing?
OPINION: New Zealand's flatlining tourist recovery is in need of a shot in the arm.

Exclusive: Kiwis get first look at The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power major spoiler
Kemen and Valandil, played by Kiwi actors Leon Wadham and Alex Tarrant go head to head in this heated exclusive spoiler.

NZ Herald hits the Rings of power red carpet
The Rings of power red carpet heats up for a special preview of season 2.

Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power cast on why NZ is still the heart of the production
Entertainment editor Jenni Mortimer chats to the cast ahead of the season 2 premiere and finds out just how much they miss us. Video / Supplied

What's new to streaming this week?
Featuring more of The Lord of the Rings, Sam Neill, and Jeff Goldblum as Zeus.

Watch: A first look at Lord of the Rings' anime adaptation
From Hollywood cast members to the famous Kiwis involved, here's what we know so far.

Dance battles, puppetry and singing hobbits? It’s Lord of the Rings, the musical
Review: What can Kiwis expect from A Musical Tale when it hits Auckland?

Lord of the Rings - A Musical Tale
A musical iteration of Lord of the Rings is coming to Auckland in November. Video / Chicago Shakespeare Theatre

The Rings of Power Season Two | Offical trailer
Prime Video’s The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Unleashes Epic New Trailer for the Upcoming Second Season. Video / Amazon

A new spin on The Lord of the Rings is coming to Kiwis this year
It seems the beloved fantasy is taking on a musical format - and it's coming to Auckland.

Lord of the Rings star shocked by super fan's Comic Con proposal
The star joked 'no pressure' when the fan got down on one knee.

Kiwi film organisation confirms $600,000 in funding
Regional organisation hopes funding will secure more projects.

Lord of the Rings star hints at character's return
The actor said he would return under the 'right' conditions for the character.

Is a return to Lord of the Rings the best or worst thing for Wellington?
An argument for (and against) Peter Jackson's latest project.

The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power returns for season two
The new season sets the stage for JRR Tolkien’s legendary villain, Sauron, as he darkens Middle-earth’s Second Age. Video / Prime Video

Lord of the Rings returns: Peter Jackson will not direct
The famed director and his long-time collaborators will be involved in the production.

Lord of the Rings star cancelled appearance hours before shock death
It was understood Bernard Hill could not attend the event due to his partner's ill health.

A course to rule them all: Hobbiton Halfling Marathon to be a sellout
Participants will get to see some locations never-before accessed by the general public.

Focus: Lord of the Rings star’s 68 somersaults for charity
Bruce Hopkins backflipped off the Red Bull Cliff Diving platform to celebrate his 68th birthday. Video / Cameron Pitney / Corey Fleming

Deloitte top 200 Visionary Leader winner
Sir Richard Taylor and Tania Rodger speak about winning the Visionary Leader award at the Deloitte top 200 awards. Video / Alyse Wright