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Anti-Iranian regime activists hold global protests denouncing months-long internet outage

Activists also held banners praising Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi, including calling him "King of Iran," according to footage taken at the scenes.

Supporters of the son of Iran's last shah, exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi, with Iranian pre-Islamic revolution of 1979 flags, during a protest rally in Vienna, with an Israel flag flying in the background, May 10, 2026.
THOUSANDS OF pro-Palestine protesters march through the Auckland CBD on September 13, 2025 in Auckland, New Zealand.

New Zealand ministry gave $30K in taxpayers' funds to Gaza advocacy campaign

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese speaks on the Combatting Antisemitism, Hate and Extremism (Firearms and Customs Laws) Bill 2026 during a federal parliament sitting following the Bondi terror attack at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia, January 20, 2026.

Anthony Albanese deploys troops to aid flood-hit Katherine communities

The White Rabbit Brewery in Tel Aviv made the first beer brewed with Israeli grown hops. They were from Moshav Odem on the Golan Heights.

For the first time, Israeli-grown hops make it into commercial beer


'Hitler was right': New Zealand Jews experiencing unprecedented rate of antisemitism - report

The report found that the number of antisemitic incidents is 11.6x higher than the almost-decade preceding October 7, 2023. 

Shirt of a Jewish student in New Zealand sprawled with antisemitic graffiti.

New Zealand denies Visa to Candace Owens over Australian ban

Owens had applied for an Entertainers Work Visa but was turned down due to her ban from Australia. Immigration New Zealand (INZ) confirmed to Stuff that Owens's application was denied.

 Conservative political commentator Candace Owens speaks during an event held by national conservative political movement 'Turning Point', in Detroit, Michigan, U.S., June, 14, 2024.

New Zealand lists Hezbollah and Houthis as terrorist organizations

"To be deemed a terrorist entity under New Zealand legislation, we have to have evidence that the organization has knowingly undertaken terrorist activity,” PM Luxon said.

 Christopher Luxon, Leader of the National Party waves to supporters at his election party after winning the general election to become New Zealand’s next prime minister in Auckland, New Zealand, October 14, 2023.

New Zealand MPs disrupt parliament with haka to protest Indigenous treaty bill

Parliament was briefly suspended as people in the gallery joined in, and shouting drowned out others in the chamber.

 People march to the parliament in protest of the Treaty Principles Bill, in Wellington, New Zealand, November 19, 2024.

No link between mobile phones and brain cancer, WHO-backed study says

A new WHO-commissioned review finds no link between mobile phone use and increased brain cancer risk, despite extensive research.

 Woman laying her mobile phone down on the table (illustrative)

We will pay three times: The dream country decided to raise tourist tax

New Zealand triples its tourist tax to cover environmental costs, raising concerns in the tourism industry about global competitiveness.

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New Zealand charity apologizes for handing out meth-laced candy

A charity is reeling after meth-laced candies were found in their food parcels, prompting a police investigation.

Selling Drugs (illustrative photo)

Leaders of Australia, New Zealand and Canada call for immediate ceasefire in Gaza

"Israel must listen to the concerns of the international community," the leader's statement said.

 Francesca Albanese, UN special rapporteur on human rights in the Palestinian territories, attends a side event during the Human Rights Council at the United Nations in Geneva, Switzerland, March 26, 2024.

Want to go whale-watching? Try these spots

Whales are some of the most incredible and awe-inspiring animals on Earth. Here are some of the best places you can go watch them.

A humpback whale breaches off in the coast of Ilhabela, state of Sao Paulo, Brazil July 22, 2023.

British-Jewish author Neil Gaiman accused of sexual assault

Gaiman strongly denies these accusations, and says the claims are related to the two women's regret over the relationship.

 Neil Gaiman.