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. (AP Photo ...

The magnificent New Zealand scenery showcased in the movies has drawn millions of international tourists, with the airport’s eagle sculptures turning into an iconic feature. The films generated ...

Wellington Airport bids farewell to its iconic Hobbit movie eagle sculptures. These massive structures have been a fixture for over a decade. They are set to be removed this month. The airport ...

“It breaks my heart,” said one traveler, Verity Johnson, who sat beneath a grasping eagle claw in the food court on Monday. The sculptures had impressed her since she was young ...