Immigration
Population expert urges debate over immigration numbers
A population expert says a public debate on immigration is needed, as numbers continue to reach record highs. Audio
Skilled migrants - a shift to the regions?
A new policy to encourage immigrants to settle in the regions has led to a 45 percent increase in skilled worker residence visas outside Auckland.
Slashing number of immigrants 'unrealistic'
New Zealand First leader Winston Peters' call for a dramatic cut in the number of immigrants allowed into the country is unrealistic, says a population expert.
Treasury immigration job warning
The Treasury has warned about a risk to jobs from immigrants. Audio
Jonathan Gil Harris: Becoming Indian
Jonathan Gil Harris is a Shakespearean scholar who's written a history of the weird and wonderful people came to make India their home in the 16th and 17th centuries. First of the Firangis weaves the… Audio
Labour shortage as Auckland construction 'goes off'
Auckland's construction industry is scrambling to find enough labourers, leading to calls for easier access to foreign workers.
Immigration failed to spot 'Vietnamese refugee' was Chinese
A man who fraudulently applied for asylum by pretending to be Vietnamese has been stripped of his refugee status, but told he will remain a New Zealand citizen. Audio
Migrants paying thousands to stay in NZ
Temporary migrants fighting to build a life in New Zealand say it's costing them thousands to navigate the immigration process. Audio
Time for a trans-Tasman tourist visa?
Tourism bodies are calling for a visa allowing travel between Australia and New Zealand, which could boost visitor numbers by 140,000 by 2020.
Record arrivals touch down in March
The numbers of people coming to live or take a holiday in New Zealand are at record levels.
New initiative for integration Pasifika communities in Oamaru
According to the last census, the second most spoken language in Oamaru is Tongan, with as many as 2000 Tongans living in the town. Audio
Iranian film maker shut out of visiting NZ
The guest speaker at next month's Documentary Edge film festival has been told she isn't welcome in New Zealand. Audio
Farmers agree Kiwi farm labourers 'hopeless'
The deputy Prime Minister is unapologetic for labelling beneficiaries hired to work on farms as "pretty damned hopeless". Audio
Show compassion to overstayers, Immigration NZ urged
The sister of a Tongan overstayer who's been in New Zealand since he was a child says Immigration New Zealand should show compassion.
Authorities covering up detainee's death, friend says
A friend of a New Zealander who died in an Australian detention centre says authorities are trying to cover up the real cause of his death.
Strippers? Yes. Lap dancers? No, say NZ visa rules
Strippers and exotic dancers can apply for work visas, but New Zealand immigration officials are drawing the line at nude masseurs.
Nigerian father with history of deceit deported from NZ
A Nigerian father of two has been deported after he was jailed for using false passports. Audio
Nigerian man deported after serving jail time
A Nigerian father of two has been deported after he was jailed for using false passports.
Net migration to NZ peaks again: but gaps remain in job market
Long term arrivals into the country maybe at an all-time high but it appears some employers are still struggling find the workers they need. Audio
Record migration not enough for industries
Firms are still crying out for skilled workers despite the surge in foreigners coming to New Zealand to live and work.
