New ZealandJewish spokesman defends kosher poultry killingA spokesman for the New Zealand Jewish community has defended the animal-killing practice of shechita.29 Nov 10:48 PM
New ZealandAnimal welfare groups slam shechita reversalAnimal welfare organisations are disappointed by the Government's decision to reverse a ban on the kosher killing of chickens.29 Nov 01:23 AM
New ZealandMP Carter makes quick u-turnA farming company part-owned by a Cabinet minister was able to brief him on how the Govt could protect its trade with Muslim countries.27 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandJews fundraise to fight animal welfare codeHeads of the NZ Jewish communities are protesting the Government's proposed animal-welfare ban on shechita, the Jewish ritual slaughter of livestock.27 Oct 02:00 AM
WorldArab who posed as a Jew jailed for rape 'by deception'A Palestinian man who masqueraded as a Jew to have sex with a Jewish woman has been convicted of rape "by deception" and sentenced to 18 months in prison.20 Jul 10:00 PM
New ZealandFane suspended for offensive rantDavid Fane has been suspended from his Radio Network job for a week for offensive comments made during an expletive-laden rant last week.28 Jun 04:22 AM
New Zealand'Dumb words said by a dumb man' - Fane apologisesOne of the creators of <i>bro'Town</i> has apologised for the "dumb" racist and homophobic remarks he made at a media event earlier this week.27 Jun 06:45 AM
New ZealandTV3 star attacks JewsA top TV star unleashed a racist outburst at a high-profile media event this week - claiming that "Jews were expendable". He also claimed that "Hitler had a right" and HIV sufferers deserved to be "roasted". 26 Jun 04:00 PM
LifestyleLongest-serving 'chained wife' breaks free after 48 yearsSusan Zinkin divorced her husband in 1962 but was forbidden from looking for new love for almost 50 years.19 Feb 01:00 AM
New ZealandLincoln University apologises for 'Nazi' partyUniversity Vice-Chancellor says Nazi-themed party "inappropriate and clearly falls short of acceptable behaviour".21 Sep 04:16 AM
New Zealand'Ignorant' students' Nazi shameA student party with Nazi-themed costumes was an "abhorrent demonstration of ignorance," says the Jewish Council.20 Sep 11:42 PM