Migrants
Visa changes to help end exploitation - Immigration Minister
The Immigration Minister believes a suite of visa changes for overseas workers will help stamp out exploitation.
The government revealed on Tuesday that six temporary work visas are being replaced… Video, Audio
Silver Fern farms welcomes work visa changes
The meat industry in New Zealand says it is currently 2000 workers short, and is hoping the government's work visa changes will help fill those gaps with overseas workers.
The latest changes will… Video, Audio
Employers welcome foreign worker visa changes
Employers are welcoming a streamlined visa process for hiring foreign workers, and say it'll help them fill critical labour gaps where New Zealanders are not available.
The government has outlined… Audio
Teaching as first-choice job: Kiwis below OECD average
Slightly more than half of NZ's teachers are in the job because it is their first career choice, an international survey of teachers in 48 countries and economies has found.
Govt must relax visa rules to meet 1 billion trees target - contractor
A forestry contractor says visa rules should be relaxed for overseas planters if the government wants to reach its One Billion Trees target. Nathan Fogden says 40 percent of his crews are overseas… Video, Audio
Trump hits Mexico with 5% tariff in new anti-immigration measure
United States President Donald Trump has announced tariffs on all goods coming from Mexico in a bid to curb illegal immigration.
Markus Zusak: The pressure of an international best seller
Award winning writer Markus Zusak speaks to Jim ahead of his appearance at the Auckland Writers' Festival. Audio
Could the parent category visa make a return?
There are hopes the moratorium on a visa that allows parents of migrants to live in New Zealand will be lifted, as Immigration New Zealand appears to dispel some misconceptions about its impact. Audio
Brexodus - The Brits leaving Britain behind
In this episode of Voices; we look at the growing number of British citizens migrating to New Zealand because of Brexit. Produced by Clare Crofton. Audio
Pacific migrants more likely to be lower paid
A new study focused on Pacific migrants has found they're more likely to be lower paid or receive benefits than other non-Pacific migrants. Researcher Isabelle Sin joins me to talk about how limited… Audio
Recent migrants face more bias, but feel safer than those born in NZ
Recent migrants are more likely to face bias, but feel safer than people who are born in New Zealand or have been here more than five years. New research from Stats NZ shows that about 26 percent of… Audio
Migrant women's refuge struggling to stay afloat
The only Wellington refuge set up for migrant women and children suffering domestic abuse is imploring the government for more funding so it can stay afloat.
Migrants and water safety
In this episode of Voices; we look at water safety and efforts to improve water competencies for migrants. Produced by Sara Vui-Talitu. Audio
Denmark's "unwanted" put on deserted island
Denmark is to put its 'unwanted' people onto a deserted island. These are migrants who are also criminals and rejected asylum seekers who can't be sent home. Audio
China's disappearing Uyghurs
In this episode of Voices; we chat to some Uyghurs who claim persecution and human rights violations by China is rife and there are warnings for New Zealand to be careful. Produced by Sara Vui-Talitu.
…Nepal and New Zealand ties strengthen
In this episode of Voices; we look at our growing ties with Nepal and upcoming plans for Sir Edmund Hillary's centenary in 2019. Produced by Sara Vui-Talitu. Audio
What's it like moving from South Africa to New Zealand?
South Africans are the fifth most common overseas-born New Zealand residents – 54,000 live here. Ninety percent of these arrived after the apartheid era ended in the 1990s. In this episode of Voices… Audio
Greek squiggles benefit victims of violence
In this episode of Voices; we look at a Greek artist's work helping to raise money for Women's Refuge. Produced by Sara Vui-Talitu. Audio, Gallery
NZ's K-Pop Factor
In this episode of Voices; we focus on the competitive side of K-Pop in Auckland. Produced by Sara Vui-Talitu. Video, Audio
Italy government backs 'anti-migrant' bill
The Italian government has passed a decree which will make it easier to deport migrants and strip them of Italian citizenship.