Migrants
Afghanistan crisis: 'NZ has a moral obligation' to stay involved
The government is being urged to push for the safe passage of anyone who is eligible to get out of Afghanistan but is stranded there, now the Taliban have taken control.
'I was happy that they were safe and that they were taken care of'
An Afghan man who expected his wife and toddler to join him in New Zealand this month has spoken about the relief he felt on learning they were safely evacuated from Kabul.
The Panel with Anna Fifield and Chris Finlayson
Joining us on the Weekend panel this morning are Anna Fifield and Chris Finlayson. They'll be looking at New Zealand's Olympic Games campaign, arming the police, problems in MIQ, and the National… Audio
"They don't see an end to this" : Businesses on ongoing worker shortage
In Voices today, several businesses in South Auckand serving mainly Indian diaspora clients are struggling to find workers of the right profile to help at their shops. Audio
Dairy farms face labour squeeze ahead of calving season
Pandemic immigration restrictions and labour shortages are about to collide with the busiest time of the year on dairy farms - with concerns some workers are being poached to cover the shortfall… Audio
US correspondent's wrap of the week
US correspondent Karen Kasler joins the show to discuss the big stories of the week, including Joe Biden's assertion that Israel has a right to defend itself and issues with growing migrant numbers at… Audio
Faafoi faces tough crowd at protest over immigration settings
The Immigration Minister was shouted down at a rally of unhappy migrants today, as he revealed he couldn't give them the answers they were after in their bid to loosen border restrictions.
A crowd of… Video, Audio
Border restrictions - Families kept apart
Travel restrictions between India and New Zealand have been loosened but thousands of Indian families are still separated. Katy Gosset hears how the situation has rocked one Christchurch household. Audio
Migrants protest at Parliament for families to join them in NZ
While the trans Tasman bubble has been good news for many.. group of migrants took to the steps of Parliament today - calling on the government to allow their families into the country.
Many have had… Audio
'Pope Francis is still the biggest ally of the gay people'
In his new documentary, Francesco, openly-gay, non-Catholic filmmaker Evgeny Afineevsky had unprecedented access to Pope Francis and was allowed to tackle many pressing issues. He joins the show to… Audio
NZ at risk of losing skilled labour due to family separations
There are concerns New Zealand will lose skilled migrant labour if employees aren't able to bring their families into the country as planned. The pandemic closed borders in March, with restrictions on… Audio
Calling Home: Christopher Foulkes in Kabul, Afghanistan
Christopher Foulkes moved to Kabul in 2014 for a five-week assignment, and has been drawn back ever since. Christopher lives in a compound with his co-workers and can only leave in armoured vehicles… Audio
From Nepal to Nelson
In this episode we meet a Nepali Bhutanese woman who came to Aotearoa as a refugee and decided to get behind the wheel and break all moulds. Produced by Kadambari Raghukumar Audio
Trapped by a border that snapped shut
New Zealand is developing a new underclass of desperate people - migrants who no longer have any work and can't get home; and temporary visa holders trapped outside the borders when they snapped… Audio
Queenstown welfare hub's first sessions booked out in hours
The first information sessions at Queenstown's new welfare hub were fully booked within hours as migrant workers and residents try to figure out their futures.
Local agencies have been grappling with… Audio
Migrant workers caught in limbo with no safety net
The government's being urged to hurry up and use new powers granted under legislation passed last week that would allow migrants to work in jobs outside their visa conditions. The fast-tracked… Audio
Olivia Webb
Five migrant families from Kiribati, Zambia, Samoa, the Philippines and the Netherlands have written and performed deeply personal anthems for an art installation. The anthems range from the strongly… Audio, Gallery
Forever home - Why immigrants chose New Zealand
Migration is shaping New Zealand as we head towards a population of five million. But why are people choosing to come here? Philippa Tolley attended citizenship ceremonies to ask newly minted New… Audio
Why a 'racist' refugee policy was reversed
A refugee policy that appears to have been based simply on fear has been reversed. Audio
The New Zealanders involved in the exploitation of Filipinos
New Zealand is a dream destination for many Filipinos. But many are exploited and New Zealanders are increasingly becoming involved in exploitation in the Philippines as well. Gill Bonnett… Audio