Sir Peter Jackson has been discharged from a New Zealand hospital following stomach surgery.

'Lord of the Rings' director Sir Peter Jackson is in stable condition in the intensive care unit of Wellington Hospital after surgery for a perforated ulcer.

Director Peter Jackson celebrated wrapping up filming his stunning version of King Kong with a spectacular party, complete with an endless supply of bananas.

Hundreds of Lord of the Rings fans are being turned away from one of the sets in New Zealand.

A coroner has accused teenage magazines of contributing to a 17-year-old girl's eating disorder which led to her death.