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Game review: Lord of the Rings: War in the North
Gaming

Game review: Lord of the Rings: War in the North

Tolkien's books have become a New Zealand institution since the films were shot here; how will the latest game appeal?.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Dec 2011
The end of illegal file-sharing (for good this time)
Unified Communications

The end of illegal file-sharing (for good this time)

New Zealand has enacted a decisive anti-piracy bill prohibiting illegal file-sharing, despite major public outcry and the resurrection of blackout protests.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 1st Jun 2011
Smooth sailing after turbulent year
Express Data

Smooth sailing after turbulent year

Reflecting on the management buy out of Marshal Software, CEO Ed McNair swears he'd never go through the experience again.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 1st Aug 2006

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Wētā FX & AWS unite to develop AI tools for VFX artists
Hyperscale

Wētā FX & AWS unite to develop AI tools for VFX artists

Wētā FX and AWS collaborate to develop AI tools that enhance VFX artists' creativity and cut production time on complex visual effects projects.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025
New Zealand's Rebel Fleet bolsters Aussie film industry with Equinix partnership
Hyperscale

New Zealand's Rebel Fleet bolsters Aussie film industry with Equinix partnership

Australia's film and TV productions will benefit from advanced technical services as The Rebel Fleet deploys in Equinix, a digital infrastructure company.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Nov 2023
'The Rebel Fleet enhances digital services through Equinix partnership'
Hyperscale

'The Rebel Fleet enhances digital services through Equinix partnership'

The Rebel Fleet boosts digital services, enabling rapid transfer of filming content via a partnership with Equinix.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Nov 2023
Amazon to produce Lord of the Rings television series
Amazon

Amazon to produce Lord of the Rings television series

Amazon has secured global TV rights to J.R.R. Tolkien's beloved *The Lord of the Rings*, promising an epic prequel series for Prime Video fans.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Tue, 14th Nov 2017
Books that have stayed with you: a Facebook study
EduTech

Books that have stayed with you: a Facebook study

The top 10 book craze on Facebook reveals interesting findings about people's reading preferences and the uniqueness of their favorite books.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 13th Oct 2014
Middle Earth: Shadow of Mordor revealed...
Gaming

Middle Earth: Shadow of Mordor revealed...

Sticking with The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings theme, the first serious offering for Xbox One and PS4 has been revealed.

By David Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 17th Dec 2013
LEGO The Hobbit game announced
Gaming

LEGO The Hobbit game announced

Fancy joining Bilbo Baggins, Gandalf, Thorin Oakenshield and company on their quest to the Dwarven Kingdom? Well you can in the next LEGO game.

By David Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Nov 2013
Video games lead the Hobbit franchising pack
Gaming

Video games lead the Hobbit franchising pack

Jumping straight onto the Middle Earth bandwagon, two free-to-play games based on the Hobbit film trilogy will launch later this year.

By Brendan Kelly • 2 min read • Wed, 26th Sep 2012
New Lego The Lord of the Rings Trailer released
Gaming

New Lego The Lord of the Rings Trailer released

Warner Bros. unveils a whimsical Lego The Lord of the Rings trailer, promising a brick-built Middle-Earth adventure across all three films.

By Matthew Brachi • 1 min read • Wed, 15th Aug 2012
The Hobbit trailer released
Gaming

The Hobbit trailer released

Peter Jackson's 'The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey' trailer unveiled, inviting fans on Bilbo Baggins' epic quest with dwarves and dragons.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 21st Dec 2011
Santa's hotline lights up Xmas tree
Lord of the Rings

Santa's hotline lights up Xmas tree

Telecom's seven-storey high Christmas tree was lit up by the sound of children's wishes at its unveiling in Auckland on Saturday.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 30th Nov 2009