Asylum Seekers
Blame game underway over self immolations on Nauru
Australia's Immigration Minister Peter Dutton says refugee advocates are to blame for two refugees setting fire to themselves on Nauru in the past week. Audio
New Zealand unlikely to offer PNG resettlement for detainees
New Zealand unlikely to offer PNG resettlement for Manus detainees. Audio
Manus island decision unlikely to threaten PNG's aid
An expert in Australian foreign aid says hundreds of millions of dollars promised to Papua New Guinea for hosting an asylum seeker detention centre is unlikely to be threatened. Audio
Turkey detains 1200 migrants as deal closes
Turkish authorities have intercepted about 1200 migrants trying to reach the Greek island of Lesbos as EU leaders finalised a deal to stem the flow.
Kiwi working with refugees on Greek-Macedonian border
29-year-old Christchurch woman Anna McPhee is on the ground in Greece helping with refugees who have recently arrived from Syria. Video, Audio
Turnbull unlikely to accept NZ's refugee offer
New Zealand's offer to accept asylum seekers is an embarrassment for Australia's Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull, a refugee group says.
Syrian refugees adjust to life in New Zealand
As you heard 71 refugees are already here, another 11 are due to arrive soon. Audio
Refugee support centre gearing up for new intake
The imminent arrival of Syrian refugees in the capital is encouraging more Wellingtonians to volunteer to help the newcomers settle into New Zealand. Audio
Danish parliament passes strict rules for asylum seekers
The Danish parliament has just passed a bill that will make its rules for asylum-seekers the strictest in Europe. Audio
Call for long jail term for captain of NZ-bound boat
An Indonesian prosecutor's called for eight years in jail for the captain of an asylum seeker boat that was bound for New Zealand. Audio
First Person with John Campbell: The refugee experience in NZ - inclusion or exclusion?
After a year in which refugees dominated world headlines, John Campbell asks whether newcomers feel welcome in New Zealand. Audio
Boat reveals hardships of asylum seekers
New details have emerged about the conditions endured by 66 asylum seekers who were trying to reach New Zealand. Audio
Asylum seeker captain told to 'not let those immigrants die'
The captain of a boat carrying asylum seekers has told an Indonesian court about the moment he accepted a cash payment from Australian officials. Audio
Suspected asylum seeker boat intercepted off Christmas Island
Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has refused to confirm that a suspected asylum seeker boat has been intercepted just off Christmas Island.
Christmas Island riot fuels NZ Parliament boilover
Destructive chaos wrought by detainees on Christmas Island this week was swiftly followed by mayhem among the inmates of our House of Representatives. Audio
Sweden introduces temporary border controls
Sweden's Prime Minister has introduced temporary border controls in his country. Stefan Lofven lof vin says the move was taken because a surge in new arrivals had resulted in a threat to public order.
…Malta Summit looks at ways to ease Europe's migration woes
European and African leaders have reached agreement in Malta on a deal that will create a fund worth one-point-eight billion Euros for African countries and establish an action plan to reduce the… Audio
Aust. govt promises tough response to Chistmas Island 'riots'
Australia Correspondent Karen Middleton brings us the latest on the response to Christmas Island riots from Australia. The immigration minister Peter Dutton has said the government is "not going to… Audio
Aus lawyer says Christmas Is detention centre should be closed
Greg Barns is Australian political commentator, former government policy adviser, and President of the Australian Lawyers Alliance. He says the latest riot on Christmas Island is yet another… Audio
Christmas Island detainee reports "standoff"
A Christmas Island detainee says guards have fled the detention centre after a riot, following the death of an asylum seeker being held at the facility. The detainee says they have seized control of… Audio