Palestine
Israel criticises Fijian chair of UNGA
Israel has taken issue with the president of the United Nations General Assembly wearing the Palestinian flag during last week's International Solidarity Day.
Gerard van Bohemen: the United Nations and the Security Council
Kim Hill talks to Gerard van Bohemen, New Zealand's Permanent Representative to the United Nations. New Zealand is currently a non-permanent member of the Security Council. Audio
Gaza blockade
David Cumin of the Jewish Council talks about the Israeli blockade of Gaza. Audio
47Soul at WOMAD 2016
Trevor Reekie discusses freedom of movement across geographical borders and on the dance floor with members of 47Soul. Audio
NZ pushed peace further than other small states - official
Details have emerged about the fate of New Zealand's peace initiative for Israel and Palestine, more than six months after it was raised.
Suad Amiry: conservation architecture and Palestine
Guest host Philippa Tolley interviews Palestinian conservation architect and writer Suad Amiry, founder of the Riwaq Centre for Architectural Conservation, and author of Sharon and My Mother in Law… Audio
Yossi Alpher: Israel's place in the Middle East
Colin Peacock interviews the Israeli writer and consultant who co-founded and edited the Israeli-Palestinian online publication bitterlemons.net. He is the author of Periphery: Israel's Search for… Audio
McCully criticises Israeli settlements
New Zealand Foreign Minister Murray McCully is singling out Israel, blaming it for undermining the Middle East Peace Process. Audio
Emad Burnat - How Many More Broken Cameras?
Emad Burnat is the director of the Oscar-nominated 5 Broken Cameras, a 2011 documentary that tells the story of the efforts of the people of Bil'in - a Palestinian village in the West Bank - to resist… Audio
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.
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.
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.
Israel-Palestine tensions mount
Israeli forces have begun a major security operation in Arab areas of occupied East Jerusalem, after a surge in attacks by Palestinians.