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Auckland Council passes Israel-linked procurement motion on Holocaust Remembrance Day

Auckland Council has passed a motion requesting staff advice on whether its procurement policies align with international frameworks relating...

Auckland Mayor clashes with pro-Palestinian group after refusing speaking request

Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown faced heated scenes at Tuesday’s governing body meeting after refusing a request from the Palestine...

Israeli deputy FM kicks off historic visit to Pacific including NZ

Israeli Deputy Foreign Minister Sharren Haskel began a historic trip to the Pacific on Sunday, which will include the...

Vandalism at Auckland tech firm shows escalation of imported Gaza activism

An Auckland technology company has become the latest target of anti-Israel activism in New Zealand, after a break-in and...

Gifting a legacy to the community

For 93-year-old Ann Gluckman, so much these days comes down to a sense of mitzvah and giving back to the community.

Police restrain protesters in Auckland

A line of police prevented conflict restrained a small group of Auckland Peace Action protesters at an Israel 70th anniversary event.

Anti-Semitic blogger Brendon O’Connell arrested on arrival to New Zealand

Brendan Lee O’Connell, 46, was jailed in 2011 in Perth after being found guilty of six racial hatred charges - and has failed to claim political asylum in New Zealand.

Muslim cleric stood down for hate speech

An Auckland-based Muslim cleric who delivered a series of hate speeches has been permanently stood down.

Scientist Peter Gluckman attains New Zealand’s highest honour

Auckland-based Sir Peter Gluckman is the Prime Minister’s chief science advisor and has been named a Member of the Order of New Zealand.

Pop star with a conscience?…asks Keren Cook

I must admit when I saw pop star legend Katie Perry had recently visited Auschwitz death camp, I was surprised and impressed, all at once.

The Holocaust remembered in Auckland

Auckland hosts International Holocaust Remembrance Day

Museum to Host Holocaust Remembrance Day

The Auckland War Memorial Museum will host the United Nations International Holocaust Remembrance Day 2015.

Four-year-old attacked in Auckland

A four-year-old boy wearing a yarmulke and tzitzit was hit on the head while walking home from school with his mother in Mt Eden, Auckland.

Israel float at Auckland’s Mardi Gras

Members of the Israeli Embassy staff in Wellington have participated in the Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras in Auckland.

Shoah Exhibition at Auckland University

The Shadows of Shoah Exhibition was opened recently at Auckland University of Technology by Auckland Mayor Len Brown.

Kadimah going from strength to strength

As Wellington's only Jewish days school prepares to shut its doors, Auckland's Kadimah School reports an upturn in numbers.