- News
New Zealand reimposes UN sanctions on Iran
Auckland: New Zealand is reimposing sanctions on Iran, Foreign Minister Winston Peters has announced. “This reimposition of UN-mandated sanctions reflects the international community’s deep concerns about Iran’s non-compliance with its nuclear obligations and…
- World
New Zealand Parliament celebrates Diwali
Auckland: The New Zealand Parliament hosted a vibrant Diwali celebration this week at the Banquet Hall, Parliament Buildings in Wellington. Organised by the Minister for Ethnic Communities, the event recognised the significance…
- World
New Zealand Parliament to host 2025 Diwali Celebration with ethnic communities
Auckland: Mark Mitchell, Minister for Ethnic Communities, will host this year’s Diwali Celebration at Parliament on Monday, 13 October 2025, from 6:15 pm to 7:30 pm at the Banquet Hall, Parliament Buildings…
- World
New Zealand welcomes Middle East peace deal
Auckland: New Zealand welcomes the announcement of the first phase of the US-led peace deal between Israel and Hamas, Foreign Minister Winston Peters says. “Over the past two years, both Israelis and…
- World
New Zealand: Peters’ position on Palestine branded inconsistent
Auckland: Foreign Minister Winston Peters has argued that the time is not right for New Zealand to recognise Palestine. He gave three reasons: escalation risks in Gaza, questions of statehood, and Hamas’…
- News
New Zealand to maintain approach to recognition of Palestine
Auckland: New Zealand will not be recognising the State of Palestine at this time, Foreign Minister Winston Peters announced at the UN General Assembly in New York today. “With a war raging,…
- World
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…
- World
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…
