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'Too many questions remain': New Zealand says it will not recognise Palestinian state for now

FM Winston Peters says with Hamas in control of Gaza and no clear post-war plan, 'it to be prudent for New Zealand to not announce recognition at this time,' but that Auckland remains committed to two-state solution

Reuters | 09.27.25

Australia's Albanese says Netanyahu 'in denial' over suffering in Gaza

The Australian prime minister says Israel's reluctance to listen to its allies contributed to his country's decision to recognize a Palestinian state; in Neighboring New Zealand, the government is under fire for holding off on its decision until September

Reuters | 08.12.25

Australia to recognize Palestinian state in September, PM says

New Zealand is also considering recognition, with Foreign Minister Winston Peters saying it is 'a matter of when, not if'

Reuters | 08.11.25

'Israel out': Pro-Palestinians disrupt Israeli athlete's tennis match

Israeli tennis player Lina Glushko faces former world champion Naomi Osaka while pro-Palestinians outside the stadium chant anti-Israel statements throughout the match

Ynet | 12.30.24

חרבות ברזל, מפגינים נגד ישראל בכרייסטצ'רץ' ניו-זילנד

Antisemitic incidents skyrocket in New Zealand following war

Report issued by local Jewish community shows significant rise in assaults and harassment against Jewish people since October 7, 2023

Itamar Eichner | 11.28.24

Antisemitic influencer Candace Owens banned from entering New Zealand

Denial of visa comes weeks after Australia also rejected her visa request, citing remarks in which she denied Nazi medical experimentation on Jews in concentration camps during World War II

AP | 11.28.24

ברוכים הבאים ל-Ocean Escape Resort & Spa

Farthest from Israel: At Baruch’s Pacific island getaway

Twelve stylish villas with a bar, restaurant, pool and spa on a tropical beach—this is the dream Baruch Weitzman fulfilled in the Cook Islands; in an interview with Ynet, he speaks about locals' love for Israel and the happiness in a simpler life

Gilad Jalon | 09.14.24

New Zealand government plans to lift 30-year-old near-ban on genetic engineering

Labour and Green parties cautious about overhaul and want more details and public discussions before supporting it

Ynetnews | 08.13.24

Reality survival show contestant eats protected weka bird

According to boingboing.net, Jones claimed he was 'desperate and hungry' when he killed and ate the protected bird

Ynetnews | 07.25.24

He didn't take his girlfriend to the airport. She took him to court

New Zealand woman takes ex-boyfriend to disputes tribunal claiming he breached 'verbal contract' by failing to drive her to airport and watch her dogs as promised

Ynetnews | 06.25.24

ניו זילנד מטוס בואינג של LATAM תקלה מוזרה 50 פצועים טיפול ב נפגעים

At least 50 hurt when Sidney to Auckland flight takes nose dive

See the video: Passenger describes how people were flung out of their seats and hit the ceiling, some landing with broken bones and bleeding; airline says regrets "inconvenience" due to technical difficulties

Ynet, Agencies | 03.11.24

New Zealand lists Hamas as terrorists, sanctions 'extremist' settlers

Government says it would continue to support a future Palestinian state as part of a negotiated two-state solution, urging an end to the current conflict and an urgent restart of the Middle East peace process.

Reuters | 02.29.24

'Unprecedented levels' of antisemitic abuse in New Zealand since October 7

Incidents range from a Jewish schoolchild being locked in room and attacked with a broomstick, and an arson attack on the Israeli Consulate

Itamar Eichner | 12.31.23

Surgical instrument found in abdomen of New Zealand woman

Months after undergoing a cesarean section surgery at a hospital in Auckland, a woman experienced severe abdominal pain, and following a CT scan it was revealed that a there was a forgotten surgical instrument left in her abdomen, measuring 17 cm long

Dr. Itay Gal | 09.05.23

חלק ממאמצי השימור של תוכי הקאקאפו בניו זילנד

Kākāpō parrots have genome sequenced en masse in battle against extinction

Researchers find highly endangered New Zealand bird susceptible to disease and has low reproduction rate; ‘By understanding the genetic reasons for these issues, we can help decrease them’

Yogev Israeli | 09.04.23