Immigration
'Because of the Jaz brothers': Stanford defends deportation changes
The law changes would have the ability to deport people for "simple immigration administrative mistakes", a lawyer claims. Audio
Deporting criminals set to get easier under law change
A planned law change will make it so criminals can be deported if they have been permanent residents for up to 20 years, up from the current 10 years.
Teen girl issued visa to live with suspected people-traffickers
Immigration officials had concerns, but could not block the visa.
Australia's plan to mass deport non-citizens to Nauru 'deeply concerning' - refugee advocates
A new deal paving the way for the potential resettlement of hundreds of non-citizens from Australia to Nauru is being criticised by refugee advocates. Audio
Clashes break out at anti-immigration rallies in Australia
A sign reading "white unity at every opportunity" was visible at the Sydney rally.
'Sensible': New visa for business investors tailor made for baby boomers
Those struggling to sell up their businesses have got a surprise boost with the changes announced today, experts say.
New visa for business investors launched
International investors could be given residence after 12 months if they buy an existing business and employ more staff.
Reform leader Nigel Farage says his party would deport 600,000 migrants from UK
In the UK, Reform leader Nigel Farage says his party would deport 600,000 migrants over five years, if it comes to power at the next election. UK correspondent John Bevir spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
US judge orders dismantling of Trump's 'Alligator Alcatraz'
The hastily constructed detention centre was designed to house 3000 undocumented migrants.
All 55 million US visas now 'fair game'
Everyone who hold visas for the United States is now subject to continuous review, the State Department has warned.
NZ woman and son in 'good spirits' since release from US detention
Sarah Shaw and her six-year-old son were detained at the Dilley Immigration Centre in Texas for weeks.
Should Māori born overseas automatically be NZ citizens?
John Bryers Ruddock is Ngāpuhi and recently returned to Aotearoa with his three children, he is now navigating the process of having them recognised as citizens. Audio
'90% chance'- Dad optimistic over release of NZ woman detained in US
Sarah Shaw and her six-year-old son were detained by US immigration at the Canadian border three weeks ago. Audio
NZ woman and son still detained in ICE detention centre
New Zealander Sarah Shaw's family and friends are waiting on a decision that could see her released from an ICE detention centre in Texas before the end of the week. Kate Green reports. Audio
Embassy staff in contact with Kiwi woman detained in US immigration facility
It was only made aware of the case through media reports - and Foreign Minister Winston Peters' office said nobody made contact before then. Audio
'Locked in a cell': NZ mum held by ICE hopes 6-year-old son will be released
Sarah Shaw and her son Isaac were bundled into a giant white van with no markings. Audio
Family and friends of NZ woman detained by US immigration desperate to get her out
Friends and family of a New Zealand woman and her six-year-old son who have been detained in the US are desperate to get her out. Friend Victoria Besancon spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
NZ woman and son detained by US immigration
A Kiwi woman and her six-year-old son are being held at an immigration processing centre in Texas, after being detained by US immigration. Correspondent Simon Marks spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
'She was absolutely terrified': NZ mum and son, 6, detained by ICE
New Zealander Sarah Shaw and her 6-year-old son thought they were being kidnapped when they were bundled into a white van with no markings at the Canadian border.
Entrepreneur visa changes looking likely
The immigration industry is pushing for more attractive ways to tempt overseas entrepreneurs to come to New Zealand.
