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Auckland pro-Palestine march draws 20,000 calling for Gaza ceasefire
Auckland: Chants echoed through central Auckland on Saturday as around 20,000 people joined the March for Humanity, in what organisers say was the largest pro-Palestine demonstration in New Zealand’s history. The march…
- World
Pro-Palestine protesters set to march across Auckland Harbour Bridge
Pro-Palestine protesters are expected to march across Auckland’s Harbour Bridge the new gathering point of Onepoto Doman at 9.30 am on Saturday, September 13, 2025, demanding New Zealand sanction Israel for its…
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New Zealand: Muslim candidates make history in 2025 local elections
As New Zealand heads into the 2025 local government elections, a quiet revolution is underway. For the first time in the country’s history, a record number of Muslim candidates are standing for…
- NRIs Corner
New Zealand: Couple sentenced after 20 years of immigration, identity fraud
Auckland: Jahangir Alam and Taj Parvin Shilpi were sentenced on Friday in the Auckland District Court after being found guilty of 40 charges of immigration and identity fraud spanning 20 years. A…
- Obituaries
NZMA mourns the loss of esteemed member Anees Jalil
The New Zealand Muslim Association Inc. (NZMA) has announced with deep sorrow the sudden passing of Br. Anees Jalil, a dedicated and respected member of the Muslim community. In an official statement,…
- World
Operation to assist New Zealanders in Middle East
Auckland: The Government continues to call for diplomacy and dialogue in the Middle East, Foreign Minister Winston Peters says. “We acknowledge developments in the last 24 hours, including President Trump’s announcement of…
- World
New Zealand places travel bans on extremist Israeli politicians
Auckland: New Zealand has joined Australia, Canada, the UK and Norway in placing travel bans on two extremist Israeli politicians, Foreign Minister Winston Peters says. The bans will prevent Israel’s Finance Minister…
- World
Eid Al Adha 2025 confirmed for June 7 in New Zealand
Auckland: The Federation of Islamic Associations of New Zealand (FIANZ) has confirmed that the new moon marking the beginning of Dhul Hijjah 1446H has been sighted today. According to an official memo…
- News
Avondale Islamic Centre hosts Eid reunion dinner
Auckland: The Avondale Islamic Centre (AIC) welcomed hundreds of community members on Saturday, May 3, 2025, for a special Eid Reunion Dinner, marking the joyous occasion of Eid al-Fitr with an evening…
- World
New Zealand PM sends condolences on passing of Pope Francis
Auckland: New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon on Monday expressed the Government’s condolences to the Holy See and to Roman Catholics in New Zealand and around the world on the passing of…
- NRIs Corner
Mana Andhra Telugu Association hosts Eid milap event in Auckland
Auckland: The Mana Andhra Telugu Society of New Zealand proudly hosted its fifth Eid Milap celebration on April 11, 2025, in Auckland, bringing together people of diverse religious and cultural backgrounds to…
- World
Eid celebrations held at New Zealand Parliament
The Banquet Hall at Parliament was filled with warmth and celebration on the evening of Monday as the Minister for Ethnic Communities, Mark Mitchell, hosted an Eid event to mark the end…
- News
Eid al-Fitr celebration to be held at New Zealand Parliament on April 7
Wellington: Mark Mitchell, Minister for Ethnic Communities, will host a special Eid al-Fitr Celebration at the Parliament Buildings in Wellington on Monday, April 7, 2025. This prestigious event aims to recognize and…
- World
New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon to visit India
Auckland: New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon will travel to India next week, visiting New Delhi and Mumbai. Luxon will be accompanied by one of the largest delegations a New Zealand Prime Minister…
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New Zealand stands with Ukraine: Foreign Minister
Auckland: As the world marks three years since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Foreign Minister Winston Peters has announced additional sanctions on Russian entities and support for Ukraine’s recovery and reconstruction. “Russia’s illegal…
