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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.
Defence playing blame game, says recruitment firm
The recruitment company that shortlisted serial fabulist Stephen Wilce for a top defence job says a military court of inquiry was looking for someone outside the system to blame.
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>All in a day's work:</i> Labour Day on, Labour Day off...
The irony is, many working people end up working on Labour Day.
<i>Gill South</i>: Change by encouraging ideas - not by giving orders
Staff frequently come up with the answers you need, says expert with an international track record.
<i>Hobbit</i> dispute sparks RWC fears
Bosses are calling for a guarantee the industrial disputes threatening to derail The Hobbit won't be repeated in the 2011 Rugby World Cup.
Hobbit studio confirms it is looking abroad for filming locations
Warner Brothers have confirmed that they are considering alternative locations in which to film the two Hobbit films.
Govt eyes extra Hobbit tax breaks
The Government is leaving the door open to more tax incentives to keep the shooting of The Hobbit films in New Zealand.
<i>Hobbit</i> can be saved for NZ - Key
Prime Minister John Key thinks The Hobbit movies can be saved and he is going to do his best to achieve that when Warner Brothers executives arrive next week.
<i>The Hobbit</i> leaving NZ - <b>readers react</b>
Production of The Hobbit films moving offshore has raised the ire of many Herald readers. We asked where the blame should lie.
Key: Pay hike 'noose around students' necks'
There is no new money to offer teachers a bigger pay increase unless they wanted to burden their students with a future of paying off national debt, says Prime Minister John Key.
Thousands rally against new employment laws
At least 15,000 workers from Kaitaia to Bluff attended stop work rallies this in protest against Government workplace changes.
15,000 rally against workplace changes
At least 15,000 workers from Kaitaia to Bluff have attended stop work rallies this afternoon in protest against new employment laws.
Thousands protest against new employment laws
Thousands of workers have gathered in Auckland and Wellington as 28 protests against new employment laws take place around NZ.
Unions' fight for workplace access takes to the streets
Thousands of workers to protest proposed new laws in 28 towns from Kaitaia to Bluff today.
Cardiac team off to save Fijian lives
Fijians with life-threatening heart conditions are to receive free treatment this week thanks to a mercy mission by 40 NZ health professionals.
David Jones sex case settled
Australia's biggest sexual harassment claim has been settled out of court for A$850,000.