New Zealand

Pittsburgh Jewish fedn. gives $650,000 to mosque attack victims

More than $60,000 of that total raised by the Tree of Life congregation, targeted by an anti-Semitic shooter five months before NZ attacks.

New Zealand immigration minister apologizes for map sans Israel

Minister assures Israeli ambassador in Wellington that fact sheet showing 'Palestine' but not Israel 'did not reflect government policy.'

Official New Zealand government website wipes Israel off the map

Immigration New Zealand, an official government website, publishes map showing 'Palestine' but no Israel.

New Zealand mosque shooter charged with terrorism

28-year-old Australian man accused of mass murders in Christchurch mosque shootings also charged with acts of terrorism.

NZ Muslim leader: Mossad comments 'don't represent' our views

New Zealand Muslim leader dismisses colleague’s claims that Mossad ordered mosque killings.

New Zealand mosque leader blames Mossad for attacks

New Zealand's Jewish community outraged after local mosque leader says Mossad is behind attack on two mosques in Christchurch.

Women's March leader blames 'Jewish establishment' for massacre

Co-leader of Women's March shares post blaming 'American Jewish establishment' for massacre of New Zealand Muslims - then apologizes.

50 killed, 6 days later- all assault rifles banned in NZ

'On March 15 our history changed forever. Now our laws will too,' New Zealand Prime Minister Arden said.

Pittsburgh synagogue raises money for New Zealand victims

Tree of Life Synagogue, targeted by shooting attack in October, raises more than $40,000 for victims of mosque massacres in Christchurch.

Watch: Qatari sociologist blames Jews for New Zealand massacre

Qatari sociologist goes into anti-Semitic rant in YouTube videos, says Jews instigated attack on mosques in Christchurch.

NYU students rip Chelsea Clinton for condemning anti-Semitism

Students at NYU confront Chelsea Clinton, claim her condemnation of Ilhan Omar's anti-Semitism to blame for New Zealand mosque massacres.

Who are the accomplices of terror?

Report: New Zealand mosque shooter visited Israel

Brenton Tarrant, who gunned down 50 Muslims at two mosques in New Zealand, reportedly visited Israel in 2016.

Australian senator egged for blaming NZ attack on immigration

Watch: Australian lawmaker turned around and immediately hit the teenager in the face twice after being hit with an egg.

Jerusalem-area Arab killed in New Zealand shooting

Atta Alian was killed in Friday's New Zealand shooting. His father is still hospitalized in the intensive care unit.

New Zealand synagogues close for Shabbat after mosque attacks

Synagogues across New Zealand to close out of both a sense of solidarity as well as precaution after shootings in two mosques.

New Zealand Jews ‘sickened, devastated’ by mosque shootings

One man charged with murder, three others in custody after two shooting sprees.

World leaders condemn New Zealand shooting

Britain's Queen and Chief Rabbi Mirvis condemn New Zealand shooting, together with Israel's Pres. Rivlin and White House.

New Zealand shootings 'indiscriminately' targeted civilians

Chabad rabbi asks public to pray for victims of New Zealand shootings after number of dead rises to forty.

At least 49 dead in two shootings in New Zealand mosques

49 dead, 20 wounded, in shootings at two mosques in the city of Christchurch.

'Anti-Zionism is now the leading form of anti-Semitism'

Israeli PM meets with New Zealand defense minister, says time has come 'for all decent countries to combat anti-Zionism'.

BDS activists to pay Gaza instead of Israel for cancellation

New Zealand BDS activists ordered by court to pay Israeli fans for cancellation of singer Lorde's appearance to give money to Gaza charity.

BDS activists to pay Lorde fans for canceled concert

Israel court rules that anti-Israel activists must pay Lorde's fans after she cancelled her concert in Israel.

Washington Post ad slams pop singer as bigot, rips New Zealand

Full-page ad by group affiliated with Rabbi Shmuley Boteach accuses pop singer Lorde of anti-Semitism, slams her native New Zealand.

Israeli ambassador asks to meet Lorde 'to discuss Israel'

Ambassador to New Zealand appeals to pop star to meet him, after she cancelled planned performance in Tel Aviv amid BDS pressure.

Comedian Roseanne Barr slams 'bigot' Lorde over Israel boycott

Actress and comedian Roseaenne Barr blasts New Zealand pop singer Lorde over her decision to cancel Israel show following pressure from BDS.

Australian, New Zealand leaders mark 'Battle of Beer Sheva'

Netanyahu joins Australian premier, New Zealand's Governor-General to mark 100th anniversary of battle which led to end of Ottoman rule.

For Anzac Day: Missing in action

New Zealand festival omits 'Israel' from 'Joseph' lyrics

Festival apologizes after lyric in musical changed from 'children of Israel' to 'children of kindness.'

New Zealand PM: I didn't apologize over UN resolution

New Zealand’s prime minister says his government still supports UN resolution condemning "settlements".

Israel, New Zealand renew diplomatic ties

Dispute with New Zealand over support for anti-Israel UN resolution ends as countries announce return of ambassadors.

Helicopter pilot rescued by the coast guard

A pilot who crashed in New Zealand's waters was rescued soon after the crash.

New Zealand seeks to repair relations with Israel

New Zealand's new Foreign Affairs Minister makes first call to Netanyahu to restore relations strained by vote for anti-Israel UN resolution

'No Cabinet approval to vote for anti-Israel resolution'

New Zealand opposition party says foreign affairs minister acted without authorization in voting against Israel at Security Council.

Israel downgrades ties with Senegal, New Zealand

Israel reportedly downgrades ties with New Zealand, Senegal over UN anti-settlement resolution

New Zealand's Foreign Minister defends UN vote

New Zealand’s Foreign Minister says his country voting in favor of Resolution 2334 was consistent with its policy toward "settlements".

NZ foreign minister’s office vandalized after UN resolution

Graffiti spray-painted on wall of office of New Zealand's Foreign Minister calling him a 'traitor' and a 'Jew-hater' for anti-Israel vote.

First they passed UN Resolution 2334 – then they danced

New Zealand Jews: UN resolution distances peace

Jews in New Zealand condemned their government's support of UN Security Council Resolution 2334 against “Israeli settlements”.

What lies ahead for future Israeli relationships?

Watch: ILTV speaks with Yosef Livne, former Israeli Ambassador to New Zealand.

Report: Britain forced New Zealand to vote for UN resolution

New report says New Zealand wanted to freeze Palestinian Authority efforts in UN, was overruled by Britain.

The vote was not about "settlements" - it was much worse

New Zealand Jewish community wants Israeli embassy to stay open

New Zealand Jewish community calls on Israel to keep embassy open after anti-Israel Security Council vote.

New Zealand prof compares SodaStream to Nazi company

Supposed hate crimes expert Scott Poynting quits after writing letter to newspaper, comparing SodaStream and IG Farben.

Israelis trek in New Zealand in honor of slain IDF soldier

150 Israeli tourists joined together for a hike in New Zealand to honor memory of Hadar Goldin, at initiative of his twin brother, Tzur.

Watch: Head boy's moving speech after terminal cancer diagnosis

Jake Bailey as given just three weeks to live, and told he wouldn't make his high school's prize day ceremony. But he did.

New Zealand moves forward with UN peace talks resolution

New Zealand presents draft UN resolution aimed at reviving peace talks despite objection from Israel.

Israel shoots down New Zealand resolution for peace talks

Wellington's envoy to Israel told in no uncertain terms to back off from initiative to impose negotiations on Israel and Palestinians.

New Zealand to demand UN intervene in Israel

New Zealand gears up for resolution at UN Security Council to revive 'peace talks,' trying to boost diplomacy front on Israel.

Israeli App Catches New Zealand Burglar

Free Israeli app turning old cell phones into motion-sensor alarms helps New Zealand couple nab serial thief without endangering themselves.

New Chinese Ambassador: Double Israel Trade within Decade

Rivlin welcomes newly appointed ambassadors from China, New Zealand and Burkina Faso, strengthening international ties.

Rivlin Honors Australia, New Zealand's Fallen Soldiers

President Reuven Rivlin speaks at ANZAC day ceremony, tells Canberra, Auckland that they are the Jewish people's 'true partners.'

New Zealand Seeking UN Resolution on Israel-PA Talks

New Zealand says it is working on a draft resolution to revive the long-stalled peace talks between Israel and the PA.

A Divided New Zealand Joins Fight Against ISIS

Poll gives a small edge to those backing government decision to train Iraqi troops, as 'price of the club' of being in intelligence network.

Jewish Tombstones Desecrated in New Zealand

Swastika painted on a headstone and two other headstones knocked over and broken in the Jewish section of a cemetery in Dunedin.

Four Year-Old Boy Attacked in New Zealand for Wearing Yarmulke

Boy slapped by grown man, who fled the scene laughing, after being identified as Jewish; Auckland officials vow to stop hate crime.

Israel Rejects New Zealand Ambassador

Ambassador John Curr was also accredited to the Palestinian Authority. Israel says this violates protocol.

New Zealand Celebrates New Year 2014

New Zealand the first country to celebrate the New Year with multicoloured fireworks erupting from Auckland's Sky Tower at midnight.

Only Jewish Day School in New Zealand Capital Closes

The only Jewish day school in New Zealand’s capital city of Wellington has closed after over 25 years of serving the community.

Two Arrested in Desecration of Jewish Graves

Police have arrested two men following the desecration of dozens of Jewish graves at a cemetery in Auckland, New Zealand last week.