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New Zealand Jewish Council condemns comments targeting Hindu, Sikh and Muslim communities

Australia & NZ J-Wire News Service -
The New Zealand Jewish Council has condemned recent comments by Brian Tamaki targeting New Zealand’s Hindu, Sikh and Muslim...

Peters raises concerns with Israel as Sa’ar emphasises Hezbollah threat

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New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters has raised Wellington’s “grave concerns” over remarks by Israeli National Security Minister Itamar...

Jewish stories and talent showcased at South African Film Festival

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Three films with strong Jewish connections will feature in this year’s South African Film Festival, including the feature directorial...

New Zealand joins 21 nations condemning Iranian-linked attacks on Jewish communities

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New Zealand has joined twenty-one other countries in condemning what Western governments describe as an Iranian-backed campaign targeting Jewish...

New Zealand imposes travel bans on three Israeli settlers

News Greg Bouwer -
New Zealand has imposed travel bans on three Israeli settlers accused of involvement in violence and settlement expansion in...

Mother shocked by racist and antisemitic graffiti at local playground

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A mother in Rolleston near Christchurch, New Zealand, says she felt sick and unsafe after discovering racist and antisemitic...

B’nai B’rith unveils global ‘Passport’ as Australian fans head to World Cup in North America

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Thousands of Australian football fans, including many Jewish supporters, are set to travel to North America for the 2026...

The Jewish ANZACs: a legacy of service and sacrifice

Featured Articles Rob Klein -
As Australians and New Zealanders mark ANZAC Day this week, the contribution of Jewish servicemen and women stands as...

Court rules NZ Super Fund policy unlawful — but stops short of ordering divestment

News Greg Bouwer -
A New Zealand High Court ruling on the country’s sovereign wealth fund has found its ethical investment framework unlawful,...

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

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

Regional representative named for B’nai B’rith mission to Latin America

News Rob Klein -
B’nai B’rith Australia and New Zealand President Janine Zimbler will represent the region on an upcoming B’nai B’rith Leadership...

Death threats after Israeli flag protest at Lower Hutt restaurant

News Greg Bouwer -
The owner of a restaurant in Lower Hutt, New Zealand, has reported receiving death threats after placing Israeli and...

Jewish leaders highlight imbalance in Australia NZ Gaza statement

Australia & NZ J-Wire Newsdesk -
The Australian and New Zealand foreign and defence ministers have issued a joint statement criticising Israeli actions in Gaza...

Elderly Israeli woman killed in New Zealand road incident

News Greg Bouwer -
An Israeli woman in her 70s has died following a road incident in New Zealand’s South Island. Initial reports from...

Chabad rabbis from Australia and New Zealand gather in Bondi after terror attack

Australia & NZ Rob Klein -
More than 80 Chabad rabbis from across Australia and New Zealand gathered in Bondi this week for a major...

New Zealand Holocaust commemorations as antisemitism surges

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As New Zealand observes International Holocaust Remembrance Day on Tuesday, January 27, the Holocaust Centre of New Zealand says...

Jewish New Zealand family targeted in antisemitic drive-by shooting in California

News Greg Bouwer -
A Jewish New Zealand family living in California has been targeted in an alleged antisemitic drive-by shooting, prompting the...

Released documents show NZ government advised full recognition of Palestine — advice declined

News Greg Bouwer -
Newly released government papers show that New Zealand’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) urged the Government to...

NZ academics push pension fund to divest from Israel

News Greg Bouwer -
More than 700 New Zealand academics have signed a letter urging UniSaver, the national university pension fund, to divest...

Geraldine Museum’s WWII display rekindles debate over portrayal of Nazis

News Greg Bouwer -
A Canterbury military museum is under scrutiny after unveiling a World War II display featuring Nazi symbols and Waffen-SS...

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