Immigration
Could private planes, yachts dodge border closures?
New legislation going before parliament suggests foreign passengers could have been using private planes and yachts to dodge the border closure.
The immigration bill announced yesterday will give… Audio
NZ govt to grant itself visa law powers for 12 months
The government is temporarily amending immigration law to make it more flexible and responsive to challenges posed by Covid-19.
Immigration Minister outlines visa changes to help workforce
The government is moving to relax visa requirements for migrant workers to help ease workforce shortages in certain sectors. But the aged care sector says the changes need to go further.Those on… Audio
Open borders: The impact of immigration
In 'Open Borders: The Science and Ethics of Immigration', libertarian economist Bryan Caplan & illustrator Zach Weinersmith make the economic case for unlimited immigration. The graphic non fiction… Audio
Calling Home: Claire Harvey in Palau
Claire Harvey only intended to be in Palau for 12 months when she accepted the role of President of the National Development Bank of Palau. She's Calling Home this morning from her base on Palau's… Audio
Sea freight industry targets 28 day visa rule
Overly onerous visa applications are hammering international bulk shipping, for which the New Zealand economy relies upon for trade within the world, say leaders in the sea freight industry. They are… Audio
Conversations with My Immigrant Parents: We Can't Speak the Same Language
In this episode of Voices; the hosts of the podcast series Conversations with my Immigrant Parents turn their mics on their own mums. Produced by Saraid De Silva Cameron and Julie Zhu. Audio
Conversations with My Immigrant Parents: We Can't Speak the Same Language
In this episode of Voices; the hosts of the podcast series Conversations with my Immigrant Parents turn their mics on their own mums. Produced by Saraid De Silva Cameron and Julie Zhu.
AudioImmigration Minister delegates more decision-making
The Immigration Minister is delegating more of his decision making to officials in the wake of the botched handling of Czech drug runner Karel Sroubek's deportation appeal.
Iain Lees-Galloway… Audio
Immigration policies corroding Aus/NZ relations
Immigration lawyer Simon Laurent joins The Panel to talk about immigration law in Australia and New Zealand. Audio
The huge fraud issues Immigration staff have to tackle
Sharon Brettkelly gets a rare look inside Immigration New Zealand as staff deal with increasing cases of fraud, and political clouds on the horizon. Audio
The huge fraud issues Immigration staff have to tackle
Sharon Brettkelly gets a rare look inside Immigration New Zealand as staff deal with increasing cases of fraud, and political clouds on the horizon.
AudioWhen doing the right thing goes wrong
In this episode of Voices; we meet an elderly couple who say outdated immigration rules are unfair and need an overhaul. Produced by Sara Vui-Talitu. Audio
When doing the right thing goes wrong
In this episode of Voices; we meet an elderly couple who say outdated immigration rules are unfair and need an overhaul. Produced by Sara Vui-Talitu.
AudioThe beginning and the end of Trumpism
Rutgers University history professor James Goodman explains why Donald Trump is the only person who could have done what he has done -- and got away with it -- as US president. Audio
Making New Zealand Home: Mauricio Olmedo-Perez
Each week at this time we bring you stories from New Zealanders who were forced to leave their homelands and have resettled here. Today we are speaking to Mauricio Olmedo-Perez who is a journalist and… Audio
Why small countries are richer and happier
Dr. Hannes Gissurarson is a professor of political science at the University of Iceland, and he argues there is a systemic reason for the huge growth of smaller countries that are generally both… Audio
Why small countries are richer and happier
In 1914 there were only 13 properly functioning democracies in the world, and today there are 89. Dr. Hannes Gissurarson is a professor of political science at the University of Iceland, and he argues… Audio
Austin Mitchell: 'This is the most uncertain UK election ever'
At 85, former Labour MP Austin Mitchell has witnessed and been part of more elections than even he might care to remember. The former MP for Grimsby from remains sharp as a tack and is picking a… Audio
