New Zealand is a fantastic destination for nature lovers, wine enthusiasts, and, of course, travelers who want to celebrate their love of "The Lord of the Rings' with a customized trip. The ...

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'Lord of the Rings' director backs long shot de-extinction plan, starring New Zealand's lost moa By CHRISTINA LARSON , AP Science Writer Updated July 8, 2025 1:16 p.m.

A sculpture of an eagle from the Hobbit films, ridden by the wizard Gandalf, hangs over the food court area of Wellington Airport, in Wellington, New Zealand, Monday, May 5, 2025.

LOTR’s Peter Jackson joins a Māori-led plan to resurrect the long-lost giant moa by combining ancient culture with bold science.

The 12-foot bird roamed the country for 4,000 years until they became extinct about 600 years ago, mainly because of overhunting.

Ant Timpson's new film Bookworm takes The Lord of the Rings star Elijah Wood back to Middle-earth to film in New Zealand for the first time since the original trilogy concluded. Wood and Timpson ...

'Lord of the Rings' director backs long shot de-extinction plan, starring New Zealand's lost moa Filmmaker Peter Jackson's fascination with a large extinct New Zealand bird has led to an unusual ...