Immigration
How Russia is dying from within
Since the late 1960s, Russia has been dying from the inside due to a birth rate that is too low and a death rate that is too high, says demographer Paul Morland. Audio
First interview: Man kept as slave in NZ speaks out
He was lured to New Zealand with promises of money and a better life, but instead he was kept as a slave, repeatedly assaulted and cut off from his family. For the first time, he tells his story.
Australia-New Zealand refugee resettlement deal: What you need to know
Explainer - What is the Australia New Zealand refugee resettlement deal and why has it been agreed after nearly a decade? RNZ is here to clear it all up.
NZ-Ukraine visa: Choosing between safety and your family
Ukrainians trying to flee to New Zealand under a family reunification visa are being told they can come, but they will have to leave their relatives behind.
Wage inflation expected to change as labour market shortages intensify - report
Another labour market report indicates shortages are getting worse for businesses, with wage growth expected to accelerate from the middle of this year.
Australia federal government planning to toughen migration laws
The federal government in Australia says it is confident it has the numbers to toughen up its migration laws when the Senate votes on it either this week or in May.
If passed, the Migration Amendment… Audio
Why now? Australia's u-turn on the NZ refugee resettlement deal
Nine years after it was first put on the table, Australia has finally accepted New Zealand's offer to resettle refugees from its detention centres. The Detail asks - why now? Audio
Why now? Australia's u-turn on the NZ refugee resettlement deal
Nine years after it was first put on the table, Australia has finally accepted New Zealand's offer to resettle refugees from its detention centres. The Detail asks - why now?
AudioRecruitment company fined for illegal employment
An Auckland recruitment company has been fined $3600, and its director $1500, after a Chilean couple seeking work in the horticulture industry were found working illegally at a construction site.
Border reopening causes 'massive upsurge' in new passport applications
A lengthy queue for new passports is catching out some New Zealanders trying to make the most of eased border restrictions.
Tackling 'isms' and intra-ethnic prejudice
Inter-ethnic prejudice and discrimination were the subjects on the table at a recent online hui attended by a collective of New Zealand creatives and activists. Organisers and participants of the… Audio
Tackling 'isms' and intra-ethnic prejudice
Inter-ethnic prejudice and discrimination were the subjects on the table at a recent online hui attended by a collective of New Zealand creatives and activists. Organisers and participants of the…
AudioWhy does NZ welcome Ukrainians fleeing war and not others?
Opinion - An estimated three million people have fled Ukraine, triggering an extraordinary response from governments, including New Zealand's, Jay Marlowe writes.
Why New Zealand is not really welcoming the rest of the world
Opinion - The government has failed to consider reuniting families from non-visa waiver countries yet again in its plan to reopen borders, Pooja Sundar writes.
Ukainian Kiwi disappointed by updated refugee policy
Parents and wider family members will be able to join Ukrainians in New Zealand under a new policy covering about 4000 people. Immigration Minister Kris Faafoi said yesterday the policy will enable an… Audio
Cabinet to consider border exemptions for Ukrainians' relatives
Cabinet will today consider how to help New Zealand-based Ukrainians who want to bring relatives here. Audio
Tourism staffing concerns ahead of border reopening
The Tourism Minister has acknowledged businesses are concerned about staffing ahead of the border reopening, but says support will be there.
Construction sector struggling to retain staff in 'overcooked' labour market
Desperate construction companies are poaching workers off each other at a destabilising rate.
Fast-track visa applicants offered money for fake marriages
Migrants who will soon become residents under a government fast-tracked visa process are being offered more than $30,000 to enter bogus marriages, according to an immigration adviser.
National calls for Faafoi to boost response to Ukraine crisis
National is accusing the Immigration Minister Kris Faafoi of sitting on his hands over the Ukraine crisis and say it's time for him to go.
