Immigration
Scott Morrison instructed Border Force to reveal election day asylum boat arrival
One of Scott Morrison's final acts as Prime Minister was to instruct the Australian Border Force (ABF) to publicise an interception of a suspected asylum seeker boat on election day.
HIV prevention drug should be funded for immigrants - advocates
Safe sex advocates want an effective HIV prevention drug funded for all immigrants not just those who are eligible for subsidised health care. PrEP reduces the risk of being infected with HIV by up to… Audio
Immigration setting reforms go one step too far
Analysis - The government's latest immigration reforms could have serious flow-on effects for the everyday New Zealander, writes immigration law expert Elly Fleming.
Special Ukraine visa: Jump in the number of people seeking refuge in NZ
More than 150 Ukrainians have now arrived in New Zealand on a special visa aimed at supporting international humanitarian efforts.
Human rights and dollar costs: Immigration reviews health rules
Health requirements for new residents are under the microscope as Immigration NZ examines how much certain conditions cost to treat.
Immigration NZ looking at health requirements
Immigration New Zealand is putting its health requirements for new residents under the microscope, as campaigners call for fundamental reform of the system.
More than 1500 people have had their… Audio
NZ's fast-track residency plans overlook Pacific people: Greens
New Zealand's plans to fast-track residency for migrants is being criticised for leaving out lower paid migrants, many of whom are Pacific Islanders.
Are Australia's refugee releases just an election ploy?
Australians are 'not going to tolerate this policy anymore,' says refugee Behrouz Boochani, one of many outraged at the political timing of Scott Morrison's refugee deal with New Zealand after years…
'The system is so stretched' - Nurses, doctors say border changes not enough
Doctors and nurses organisations are not happy with the government's mmigration and border changes, saying it won't help a system under severe strain.
'We needed nurses on the ground now' - aged care sector
Aged Care providers are joining the chorus of disapproval of a government decision to leave nurses off the new fast-tracked pathway to residency.
Rest homes not happy nurses not on residence fast track
Rest homes have joined the avalanche of disapproval over the Government's decision to leave immigrant nurses off the new fast-tracked pathway to residence.
Unlike doctors they have to work here for… Audio
Veterinary Association pleased vets on fast-tracked residence list
The New Zealand Veterinary Association is relieved vets are on the government's immigration Green List, giving them a fast-tracked pathway to residence.
Chief executive Kevin Bryan said the help was… Audio
'Flabbergasted': Nurses angered sector left off fast-tracked residence list
The New Zealand Nurses Organisation says it makes little sense overseas nurses have been left off a new list for a pathway to residence that allows overseas doctors, scientists and engineers to apply…
Government prepares to welcome foreign students back
The government has backed down on plans to stop primary schools enrolling foreign students.
The announcement in Auckland today is part of plans to rebuild the $5 billion/year international education… Audio
Hipkins overseas trips to promote NZ to international students
The education minister is set to travel to the United States, Chile and Brazil at the end of the month - with further trips on the cards over the next six months.
Two-tier visa system a 'kick in the guts'
An organisation fighting for migrant workers' rights says a new scheme to attract overseas workers is unfair and elitist. Audio
Border industries on 31 July reopening
New Zealand's border will fully reopen from 31 July, bringing a new wave of tourists and migrant workers to our shores.
Tourism Industry Association spokesperson Ann-Marie Johnson, New Zealand Cruise… Audio
Immigration NZ on border opening plans
New Zealand's borders are opening earlier than expected, July 31 rather than the original planned date in October.
Questions remain about whether Immigration New Zealand will be able to make the visa… Audio
Immigration 'green list' outrages nurses
A new immigration Green List to help solve the country's skilled worker crisis has outraged nurses who say it won't help hospitals fix their chronic shortage of frontline staff.
The border will be… Audio
Immigration plans discriminate against low-waged - Greens
The Green Party says the government's immigration plans discriminate against low-waged migrants.
The party's immigration spokesperson Ricardo Menéndez March spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
