Immigration
US removing 700 immigration officers from Minnesota
But Tom Homan, a senior administration official, says the contentious deployment in Minneapolis will go on with 2000 immigration officers remaining.
Nervous wait for British passports as deadline looms
Families waiting for news on their passports fear planned holidays to the UK will be upended by processing times and delivery delays.
Tonga PM silent over US immigration restrictions
It's been a few weeks since the United States' new immigration restrictions have come into effect. Audio
Panicked travellers fear getting caught out by new UK passport rules
Travel agents say they are fielding many queries, with some passengers thinking about avoiding travel to the UK altogether.
45,000 sign petition demanding equal treatment of visitors from Pacific nations
Pacific visitors to New Zealand must apply for a visitor visa, provide proof of funds and may be asked for medical information. Audio
Babyboomers and middle-aged Kiwis struggle with UK's new border rules
UK migrants have discovered they need to get British passports to go on holiday to Britain, or to visit elderly parents and grandparents, from the end of next month.
'Automatic citizenship': Children of GB-NZ parents need UK passports to fly to Britain
British citizens living in New Zealand will have to get UK passports for their children before they can fly there - as they are automatically citizens, authorities say.
Asian Americans eye up move to New Zealand
An immigration advisor says he's seeing a noticeable increase in Asian Americans exploring visa options to New Zealand, with some citing safety concerns and political tensions in the US. Howie Yin… Audio
Skilled migrants warned about changes to path to residency
Migrants told their jobs were skilled may find that's no longer be the case. Audio
Skilled or not: residence changes this year and who it affects
Migrants who were told their job was skilled and put them on a path to residence say the goalposts have shifted - and some are off to Australia. Audio
'Sheer panic': Dual-citizenship Brits have to get UK passport to return
Travel agents are warning many are unaware of the change coming into effect soon.
Who are ICE agents and what exactly can they do?
Explainer - America has been in an uproar the past week over the actions of ICE agents after the shooting of a Minneapolis woman. But who exactly are they?
What we know about ICE’s fatal shooting of US citizen in Minneapolis
The Department of Homeland Security said mother of three Renee Nicole Good used her car against immigration officers.
More New Zealanders facing visa troubles in US
Dozens of Kiwis sought help from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs after encountering border or visa issues.
‘Grab what you can:’ The global rush for second passports
In a world of increasing red tape, who wouldn't want to skip the long lines?
NZ universities accepting English proficiency tests through Duolingo
It's part of a global trend - by last year, all eight Ivy League universities in the United States were using Duolingo scores.
'Deporting my child is like cutting off my arm' - Appeals after nurse's son denied visa
Immigration New Zealand rejected the visa application of Nelson aged care worker Nithin Mankeel's son after he was diagnosed with autism.
Denying help to the poor is rejection of God, Pope Leo says
"On Earth, there is no room for God if there is no room for the human person. To refuse one is to refuse the other," said the pope said, lamenting lack of care for children, the poor and immigrants.
'Some justice' for exploited workers as ex-employer gets home detention
Being exploited left three workers traumatised and facing financial hardship, an advocate said after their former boss was sentenced.
Calls to crackdown on 'ghost' immigration agents
An immigration lawyer says authorities need to crack down on unscrupulous 'ghost' agents - not victimise migrants who are defrauded by them. Kim Baker Wilson reports. Audio
