Immigration
Czech crim gets residency
The Minister of Immigration Iain Lees-Galloway has seen fit to grant residency to a Czech criminal who arrived in New Zealand on a fake passport. He committed several crimes before being convicted and… Audio
Most serious immigration crime going uninvestigated
Nearly two thirds of all identified serious immigration crime isn't being investigated because Immigration New Zealand doesn't have enough resources or money, and that's not going to change for at… Audio
Compulsory licensing of labour-hire firms would get rid of 'ratbags'
A unionist is calling for the mandatory licensing of labour-hire agencies to counter exploitation of migrant workers.
'NZ Values' bill 'antithesis of racism' - Clayton Mitchell
New Zealand First's proposal to make new immigrants sign up to what it calls core 'Kiwi values' looks dead in the water before it's even reached Parliament. Party members are enthusiastic but Prime… Audio
An Overstayer's Tale
In this episode of Voices; an Overstayer shares the heartbreaking story of how she came to be illegal in New Zealand. Her case illustrates the brutal reality of appealing for residency. Produced by… Audio
An Overstayer's Tale
In this episode of Voices; an Overstayer shares the heartbreaking story of how she came to be illegal in New Zealand. Her case illustrates the brutal reality of appealing for residency. Produced by…
AudioThe grandparents in immigration limbo
RNZs Immigration Reporter Gill Bonnett talks to the grandparents stuck in visa limbo who are awaiting news of whether they can join their families in New Zealand. Audio
Elderly couple in caravan two years awaiting immigration news
More political divisions are bubbling up among the government coalition partners over immigration. Families waiting for news on a shelved immigration programme for parents say they fear they, and… Audio
Fears coalition issues are delaying immigration policy
Families waiting for news on a shelved immigration programme say they've been languishing at the bottom of a barrel while other immigration issues take priority. But getting any decision through on… Audio
'Bananas' split over their cultural identity
In this episode of Voices; bananas are back in the spotlight - what does it mean to be white on the inside and yellow on the outside? Audio
'Bananas' split over their cultural identity
In this episode of Voices; bananas are back in the spotlight - what does it mean to be white on the inside and yellow on the outside?
AudioVoices: Poles Apart
In this episode of Voices; the first Polish President to visit NZ causes division in the Polish community. Produced by Eva Corlett . Audio
Voices: Poles Apart
In this episode of Voices; the first Polish President to visit NZ causes division in the Polish community. Produced by Eva Corlett .
AudioObama commuted Manning, NZ need not concern - Kaplan
Immigration officials expect to say today whether they will give US whistleblower Chelsea Manning a visa to visit New Zealand on a speaking tour. Last night tour organisers in Australia said she's… Audio
Allegations of links between police, far-right in East Germany
There have been protests in the German city of Chemnitz after claims police leaked details of an Iraqi suspect's arrest on a stabbing charge. The leak has prompted speculation that there might be… Audio
Filipino worker speaks out on abuse, exploitation claims
A Filipino construction worker who came to Christchurch for a better life says he's been bullied, kicked in the back and hit in the head at work. Audio
Australia considers banning Chelsea Manning from entry
The Australian government says it's preparing to ban the former US army intelligence analyst Chelsea Manning from entering the country for her speaking tour. The whistleblower is also attempting to… Audio
Far-right activists protest in Germany after man's death
Far-right activists have demonstrated in Germany's eastern city of Chemnitz after the deadly stabbing of a German man that authorities have blamed on two migrants. About 6000 demonstrators, some… Audio
Migrants and problem gambling: 'I thought it was a way of getting easy money to live on'
In this episode of Voices; calls for more to be done as numbers of migrant problem gamblers rise. Produced by Sara Vui-Talitu. Audio
Migrants and problem gambling: 'I thought it was a way of getting easy money to live on'
In this episode of Voices; calls for more to be done as numbers of migrant problem gamblers rise. Produced by Sara Vui-Talitu.
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