Immigration
Manus Island and media manipulation
Manus Island has been in the headlines a lot lately on both sides of the Tasman, but few reporters have been able to report on what has really been happening there. Ben Robinson has been following the…
AudioTaking aim at Australia's hard-line refugee policy
While set in the near future, Jock Serong's polemic on Australia's border protection policies could almost be mistaken as a factual tale. Set in the waters of Indonesia, and in Canberra, On the Java… Audio
Midwife should be allowed to stay
Immigration expert Mark Williams says a British midwife who didn't live with her husband in New Zealand before marrying him should still get her work visa renewed. Audio
Indians bearing brunt of immigration crackdown, advisors say
An Indian migrant who's been denied a work visa twice, despite already having a job here, believes he's being unfairly targeted because of his nationality. Video, Audio
Tongan family's 'ticking bomb' finally over
A Tongan family will be granted residency after appealing to the Associate Immigration Minister, because their daughter is so unwell she would likely die if she wasn't allowed to stay. Video, Audio
Migrant workers: Visa conditions linked to exploitation
Tough conditions attached to a type of migrant work visa are being blamed for placing too much power in employers' hands, allowing worker exploitation.
Korean murder suspect a NZ resident
A South Korean man who fled to this country after three of his family members were killed is a New Zealand resident, says Immigration NZ.
NZ First loses battle on migrant numbers
The new government will tighten up foreign buying rules but will not slash immigration to the extent that New Zealand First pushed for.
What does new govt mean for immigration?
The the new government will follow Labour's policies when it comes to immigration, the coalition agreement with NZ First has revealed. The document made public yesterday briefly outlined how the… Audio
Immigration shows signs of slowing
Immigration has come down from its record peak, with one economist saying the economy could slow as a result. Audio
Slowing of immigration to help housing demand
As you will have heard in the news, immigration is off its peak, with fewer immigrants settling here and more people leaving the country. Audio
New govt's immigration policies worry Federated Farmers
Labour, New Zealand First and the Greens all have policies around curbing inward migration and limiting foreign ownership of New Zealand assets. That's a worrry for Federated Farmers Dairy Chairman… Audio
Turning away from toxic Twitter
Broadcaster Duncan Garner has quit Twitter after a newspaper column on immigration sparked online outrage and abuse. Sean Plunket also stepped away from Twitter and then stepped down from the… Audio
Turning away from toxic Twitter
Broadcaster Duncan Garner has quit Twitter after a newspaper column on immigration sparked online outrage and abuse. Sean Plunket also stepped away from Twitter and then stepped down from the…
AudioScores of Kiwis caught up in old Australian law
Evidence is emerging that Australia has dusted off a draconian old law to begin a fresh mop-up of people it doesn't want, including scores of New Zealanders. An immigration professor in Queensland… Audio
Is the 'NZ dream' living up to Pacific expectations?
There is no shortage of applicants for New Zealand's Pacific Quota immigration scheme, which is drawn by ballot every year. RNZ Pacific reporter, Sara Vui-Talitu looks into the quota system and… Audio
English defends immigration rules after suicide claim
The National Party leader has defended changes to immigration rules after an international student said they contributed to her friend's suicide.
Migrant worker describes 'modern day slavery' scam
A worker who paid his employer thousands of dollars to try to get residency says he wants to help expose widespread exploitation.
Te Tai Tonga: the Te Wero debate
Candidates for the Māori seat of Te Tai Tonga debate the response to the earthquakes, who owns the water, the shape of education, and other social issues. Audio
Dental clinic murderer to be deported
A man who killed his partner when he set fire to the dentist surgery where she worked will be deported after his release from prison.
