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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…
- Sports
Pat Cummins sets himself 4-6 weeks to resume bowling
Sydney: Australian Test captain Pat Cummins has set himself a tentative 4-6 week time to recover from a lumbar bone stress injury, saying he would take a complete break from bowling and…
- 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…
- World
New Zealand to decide on recognising state of Palestine
Wellington: New Zealand will decide next month whether to formally recognise the State of Palestine, Foreign Minister Winston Peters announced on Monday, August 11. Peters said the escalating humanitarian crisis in Gaza…
- 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…
- NRIs Corner
Mujeeb Syed QSM honored by Bhartiya Vidya Bhavan NZ
In a significant acknowledgment of his efforts to preserve linguistic and cultural heritage, journalist Mujeeb Syed—recipient of the Queen’s Service Medal (QSM)—was honored by Bhartiya Vidya Bhavan New Zealand for his outstanding…
- World
New Zealand lawmaker proposes social media ban for under-16s
Wellington: A New Zealand lawmaker is pushing for legislation that would ban children under 16 from accessing social media in a move that could see the country follow Australia’s lead in tightening…
- 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…
- 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…
- World
New Zealand to celebrate Eid Al-Fitr on April 1 as crescent moon not sighted
The Hilal Committee of the Federation of Islamic Associations of New Zealand (FIANZ) has confirmed that Eid Al-Fitr will be celebrated on April 1 as the Shawwal crescent moon was not sighted…