Immigration
Citizenship law under fire as kids discover they're overstayers
A former minister says dozens of families with babies born since a change to rules have asked him to help keep their children in the country.
Immigration does not know how many Daman Kumar-like cases there are
Immigration authorities do not know how many children have been deported because their parents did not have residence when they were born.
Preventing deportation of NZ-born teen 'sensible thing to do' - Labour
Labour says ministerial intervention to prevent the deportation of 18-year-old Daman Kumar is a "no-brainer", but will not say whether it is time for the law to be reviewed. Audio
Labour supports residency for 18-year-old Daman Kumar
The Labour Party says 18-year-old Daman Kumar should be given residence here. Labour's immigration spokesperson Phil Twyford spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
NZ-born teen's deportation paused at last minute
The family of the 18-year-old Daman Kumar, who has never set foot in India, have appealed to Associate Immigration Minister Chris Penk. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 17 February 2025
In today's episode, a New Zealand-born teenager's deportation to India has been put on hold at the last minute, the Cook Islands Prime Minister will be returning to public protests on Monday after his… Audio
NZ born teenager's deportation on hold
A New Zealand-born teenager's deportation to India has been put on hold at the last minute. Daman Kumar's lawyer Alastair McClymont spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Immigration Minister refuses to intervene in deportation of 18-year-old
The Immigration Minister has refused to intervene and stop the deportation of an 18-year-old to India - a place where he knows no one and doesn't speak the language. Daman Kumar was born just eight… Audio
Syrian stabs passersby in Austria, killing teenager, injuring four
A 23-year-old Syrian asylum seeker stabbed several passersby in the centre of the Austrian town of Villach on Saturday, killing a 14-year-old boy and injuring four other people.
Fijian teen with epilepsy to face deportation
The the Immigration and Protection Tribunal decision said it believed he would likely impose significant costs on New Zealand's special education services.
Under-investigation firm can still operate as immigration consultancy
An immigration consultancy accused of being involved in unlawful job selling is still operating while under investigation by Immigration New Zealand.
Visa changes 'going back to what worked' - immigration lawyer
Changes to the Active Investor Plus visa requirements are expected to meet pent-up demand from international investors, one group says.
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 10 February 2025
On today's episode, the government is revamping its so-called 'golden visa' to attract wealthy investors to New Zealand, a Cook Islands journalist says people are concerned that their Prime Minister… Audio
Immigration lawyer on changes to wealthy investor visa
The Prime Minister has announced an overhaul of the country's so-called 'golden visa' scheme for wealthy investors. Immigration lawyer Nick Mason spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Business NZ on changes to wealthy investor visa
The government is making it easier for wealthy foreign investors to get residency in New Zealand. Business New Zealand chief executive Katherine Rich spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Australia v NZ - which economy is doing better?
New Zealand and Australia have both faced high inflation. But only one is now in a recession.
Changes to business investor visa announced
The government is overhauling its so called 'golden visa' scheme to lure wealthy investors to New Zealand.
Island's residents fear digital nomads will push them out
Some are worried visitors could invade their paradise under the government's new rules. Audio
Migrants dying while they wait for visa to settle in NZ, MP claims
Thousands of overseas parents whose children have emigrated here are waiting for news on applying for residence.
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 3 February 2025
On today's episode, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced retaliatory tariffs against the United States - a move which marks the beginning of a trade war between the neighbouring… Audio
