Israel
What became of NZ's peace initiative?
The New Zealand Government is refusing to say what reception its Middle East peace initiative received at the United Nations.
Yosef Livne part two
A few weeks ago the United Nations Secretary-General, Ban Ki Moon, strongly condemned the stabbbings, vehicle attacks and shootings by some Palestinians on Israeli civilians. Mr Ban called for the… Audio
Yosef Livne part three
His Excellency the Israeli Ambassador to New Zealand Yosef Livne has been speaking with John Greaves on World Watch.. In this final part of their conversation John asked him if a peace treaty could be… Audio
Photographer Ilan Wittenberg
Israeli-born Ilan Wittenberg abandoned a family tradition of industrial engineering to become an award-winning photographer. He makes a living out of family portraiture from his converted 6-car garage… Audio
Israeli PM's wife mistreated staff, court finds
The Israeli Prime Minister's wife mistreated household staff, a labour court has found, in a case brought by a former caretaker.
Etgar Keret - Dispatches from Israel
Israeli-born writer and filmmaker Etgar Keret is credited with popularising the short story in Israel and he has been called 'the voice of a generation.' His fans include Salman Rushdie. he joins… Audio
Israeli writer Etgar Keret: The Seven Good Years
Etgar Keret is one of Israel's best known writers - from short fiction and graphic novels to radio broadcasts. Usually he writes in Hebrew but his last book, a memoir covering seven years from the… Audio
Israel reacts with skepticism to Iran sanctions lifting
Israel's prime minister is unimpressed with the decision to lift long-held sanctions against Iran. Audio
The Overseas Correspondents - Israel
Editor of The International Jerusalem Post and a Jerusalem Post columnist, Liat Collins reports from the State of Israel, pop. 8,238,300 (est. 2014)... the wave of Palestinian terror attacks that has… Audio
The Overseas Correspondents - Palestine
Reporting from Ramallah in the West Bank of the Palestinian territories is freelance journalist Nida' Tuma. The recent wave of violence that started in early October is different to other Palestinian… Audio
NZ-led peace initiative slammed by Israel and Palestine
A New Zealand-led peace initiative at the United Nations is being strongly criticised by both Palestinians and Israelis.
Russia backs NZ resolution on Israel conflict
Russia has reportedly backed a draft resolution by New Zealand calling for Israel and Palestine to adopt specific measures to end ongoing conflict.
Govt denies Israel pressure allegations
The New Zealand government is denying it was pressured by Israel not to launch a new initiative on the Middle East in the UN Security Council.
NZ calls for peace from Palestine and Israel
New Zealand has pressed on and drafted a new United Nations Security Council resolution on the Middle East. Audio
NZ calls for UN Israel-Palestine push
New Zealand has called on the United Nations Security Council to put more pressure on Israel and Palestine to end the violence between them.
Germany reaffirms Holocaust culpability
Germany has insisted it was responsible for the Holocaust, after Israel's prime minister claimed a Palestinian leader told the Nazis to kill Europe's Jews.
Our Own Odysseys: A Kibbutz Community - Pt 2
On Christmas Eve 1973, Wellingtonian Lesleigh Salinger accompanied her Jewish husband who was keen to learn more about his heritage, to volunteer at Kibbutz Kfar Ruppin in the Beth She'an Valley… Audio
More Israel-Palestine violence erupts
Fresh violence has erupted between Israel and Palestinians in the West Bank and Gaza, with three Palestinians killed in clashes, Palestinians say.
