Applause at Auckland Airport as first flight arrives from Dubai since war began

Michelle Frankham and her husband, Mark Frankham, were some of the first at Auckland Airport on Saturday. Michelle Frankham hugs her friend Yvonne. Photo / Pretoria Gordon, RNZ The couple were waiting for Michelle Frankham’s friend Yvonne, along with Yvonne’s husband and two children. The family were returning to New Zealand after living in Dubai … Read more

Golriz Ghahraman: Many NZ Iranians celebrating US action toward change

“It’s our homeland being bombed, but of course we’ve seen some incredible, unprecedented violence by the Islamic regime against protesters earlier this year.” Iranian-New Zealanders were “waiting with bated breath” to see what the outcome would be, she said. “There are some who are incredibly hopeful that this will lead to swift regime change, some … Read more

Republican Congress Members Urge Trump to End Ties With Pretoria

South Africa-US Relations on Thin Ice as AGOA Eligibility Eyed The relationship between South Africa and the United States has been strained in recent years, with tensions escalating further after claims of US Congress members accusing South Africa of an “anti-US agenda”. This ongoing friction raises serious concerns about South Africa’s eligibility for the crucial … Read more