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Often the story of urban migration is told in a linear fashion - a slow ebb into the cities ending in dislocation. The reality is more complex. A new book dislodges these ideas and tells of Maori… Audio

The growing economy is continuing to attract foreigners and keep New Zealanders at home. Audio

International Labour Organisation launches National Action Plan to address youth employment issues in Samoa. Audio

An economist says record migration is boosting house price inflation, particularly in Auckland, but keeping a lid on wages. Audio

New Zealand gained a record 5500 net new residents in January, taking the annual increase in net migrants to nearly 54-thousand people. Audio

A Kiribati MP says he's distressed to learn that the number of university scholarships available to students this year has been reduced. Audio

The International Organisation of Migration has denied allegations it is preying on vulnerable jailed asylum seekers on Manus Island to have them agree to return to their home countries. Audio

Tonga's newly elected prime minister received a passionate welcome by Tongan residents in New Zealand. Audio

Australia's Immigration Minister says the situation at the Manus Island detention centre in Papua New Guinea remains volatile, after authorities ended a stand-off between asylum seekers and guards. Audio

The future remains uncertain for refugees held on Manus Island and slated for resettlement in Papua New Guinea amid concerns about whether the process can proceed, if the refugees can fit in to local… Audio

Net migration stayed near record levels in November and the gain for the year ended November was a fresh record. Audio

A study of plaque from ancient teeth is believed to have provided more insight into what plants the people of Rapa Nui relied on before European contact. Audio

There's concern in Australia that the government there is cutting funding to the Human Rights Commission because of the body's inquiries into its treatment of asylum seekers. Audio

The Refugee Action Coalition says a hunger strike by asylum seekers at Australia's detention centre in Papua New Guinea ended after intimidation from Australian immigration staff. Audio

A shipping service, owned and operated by the local community, is set to be launched next year in Tonga's far northern Niua island group. Audio

Two Papua New Guinea men who spent five months adrift at sea in a small boat have been released from hospital in the Federated States of Micronesia. Audio

Last month's record net migration gains are likely to raise the Reserve Bank's concerns that the housing market is set to take off again. Audio

Net migration surged to record levels in both the month of October, and the year ended October. Audio

Dr Eric Dorfman is the director of the Whanganui Regional Museum. Audio

The search is on for someone to compete with the New Zealand Football Ferns after they once again dominated the Oceania Football Confederation's showpiece tournament. Audio

Net migration to New Zealand hit records for both the September quarter and the year ended September but the major boost is coming from students who probably won't stay here long. Audio

Ongoing difficulties in Australia's asylum seeker deal with PNG could yet cause great political embarrasment for Canberra. Audio

Net migration to New Zealand dipped a little in September but remains close to equalling previous records set last month and in February 2003. Audio

Pacific countries leading the way for global climate change action. Audio

New research shows how wind played a crucial part in Polynesians getting to New Zealand. Audio