Immigration
Chinese deportees spark trafficking debate
An immigration lawyer says a group of Chinese nationals awaiting deportation are exploited workers who should be protected. The men were arrested for working illegally at building sites in Auckland… Audio
Woman fears adoption delays could see niece left behind in Ethiopia
A Kiwi who has fought for years to adopt her nieces and nephews from Ethiopia is now facing the possibility that one will have to be left behind.
‘Trashy’ TV report from Australia “an error”
A news report showing restrained 501-ers being herded onto a repatriation flight while being harassed by an Aussie TV reporter raised hackles here because an Australian minister called it “taking out… Audio
‘Trashy’ TV report from Australia “an error”
A news report showing restrained 501-ers being herded onto a repatriation flight while being harassed by an Aussie TV reporter raised hackles here because an Australian minister called it “taking out…
AudioChinese workers still in police custody, most set to leave NZ early April
Ten Chinese men facing deportation for staying and working in New Zealand illegally are in custody at police stations in Auckland.
'Hard existence' for Rohingya refugees magnifies with fire and Covid-19
A New Zealand aid worker who recently returned from a Rohingya refugee settlement in Bangladesh is devastated to hear about a deadly fire there.
The Weekend Panel with Chris Wikaira and Brigitte Morten
Our Sunday panelists discuss the Covid-19 situation in New Zealand, whether domestic travel is the backbone of our travel industry, and whether we should be funding an America's Cup that is not held… Audio
Australian 15yo not a 501 deportee - Foreign Minister Mahuta
Foreign Minister Nanaia Mahuta has defended her decision not to alert the prime minister to the imminent deportation of a 15-year-old boy from Australia, when she was told last week.
Man allowed to stay in NZ after conning people out of thousands
A couple who faced deportation asked Oranga Tamariki about finding adoptive parents for their daughters so the pre-schoolers could stay in New Zealand.
Visas delayed by Auckland Covid-19 lockdowns - Immigration NZ
Auckland's two recent lockdowns and the limitations of working from home have been blamed for a stalled residence visa queue.
No visas for superyacht passengers, non-essential crew - Immigration NZ
Immigration New Zealand told the crew on superyacht Bold only those essential for its operation would be granted a visa.
Immigration explains denial of entry for 'Bold' superyacht
Just following the rules - that is Immigration's explanation for denying visas to some of the crew onboard a superyacht that was headed to New Zealand for a mega refit, worth hundreds of thousands of… Video, Audio
Ethnic communities - the road ahead
In this episode, Kadambari Raghukumar talks to the Minister for Ethnic Communities, Priyanca Radhakrishnan, along with the Green and National party spokespeople for ethnic communities - Golriz… Audio
Ethnic communities - the road ahead
In this episode, Kadambari Raghukumar talks to the Minister for Ethnic Communities, Priyanca Radhakrishnan, along with the Green and National party spokespeople for ethnic communities - Golriz…
AudioNo special treatment for Green MP, Immigration says
Immigration New Zealand says there was no special treatment for Green MP Ricardo Menendez March, when it granted his partner a visa.
His partner was living in Mexico and was granted a six-month… Video, Audio
Aged Care industry concerned by plans to slow immigration
The Immigration Minister, Kris Faafoi, is warning industries which have relied on migrant workers in the past need to think differently about how to staff their workforce in future.
Covid-19 has… Audio
Skilled migrant residency programme in need of review - Faafoi
The immigration minister is considering a revamp of New Zealand's largest residence programme.
Rez Gardi: From refugee to human rights investigator
Rez Gardi was just six when she came to New Zealand from a refugee camp where she was born. Her Kurdish family spent nine years living in the camp, after they fled to Pakistan from Iraq and Saddam… Audio
INZ should reconsider Le Laperouse visas - tour operator
An experienced tour operator says Immigration New Zealand should seriously reconsider granting work visas to all crew on the stranded cruise ship Le Laperouse, saying the country's tourism reputation… Audio
1000 overseas students set to return - but is the cost too high?
Earlier this month the government announced it would allow 1000 international tertiary students back to study in New Zealand - but there are concerns the cost of returning will put them off. Audio
