Refugees And Migrants
Europe's growing discontent over migrants
While talks in Geneva look to end the Syrian civil war, Europe struggles to cope with the millions of refugees who have flooded the continent as a result of it. Audio
Let police shoot migrants - German politician
The leader of a right-wing populist party in Germany has caused outrage by saying police should be allowed to shoot at migrants trying to enter the country illegally.
Angela Tiatia - Survey/Fa'aliga
At the heart of a new survey show by artist Angela Tiatia is a video work called Edging and Seaming. On one screen a lone Pasifika woman in Auckland sews baby garments in her garage, while on the… Audio, Gallery
Ann Beaglehole and Murdoch Stephens - Refugee Quota
In the next couple of months Cabinet is set to review the country's refugee quota. The quota hasn't been increased since 1987 when it was set at 800. The review comes during the worst refugee crisis… Audio
Syrian opposition joins UN peace talks
The main Syrian opposition group has said it will join United Nations peace talks that have opened in Geneva.
Erica Chenoweth: Non-violent civil resistance
Professor and Associate Dean for Research at the Josef Korbel School of International Studies at the University of Denver, and expert on non-violent civil resistance, and terrorism.
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Refugees welcomed to New Zealand
Syrian refugees who fled bombings, shootings and death say they can see their dreams coming true now they're in New Zealand, where they were welcomed today with a powhiri.
First Syrian refugees since NZ quota increase welcomed
The first Syrian refugees to arrive in New Zealand under the newly increased quota were welcomed with a powhiri in Auckland today. Our reporter Alex Ashton spoke to some of the refugees at the… Audio
Cost of NZ's first people trafficking trial revealed
New Zealand's first people trafficking trial cost Immigration New Zealand $125,335 to bring to court.
Syrian refugees adjust to life in New Zealand
As you heard 71 refugees are already here, another 11 are due to arrive soon. Audio
Refugee support centre gearing up for new intake
The imminent arrival of Syrian refugees in the capital is encouraging more Wellingtonians to volunteer to help the newcomers settle into New Zealand. Audio
More asylum seekers granted refugee status
The number of people who successfully applied for asylum in New Zealand last year was the highest in the past decade.
Giving back - Leprosy Mission NZ in Bangladesh
There are about 5 million people affected by leprosy around the globe. Lynda Chanwai-Earle and Justin Gregory bring us a story about high profile Asian New Zealanders in Bangladesh bringing aid to… Audio, Gallery
Giving back - Leprosy Mission NZ in Bangladesh
There are about 5 million people affected by leprosy around the globe. Lynda Chanwai-Earle and Justin Gregory bring us a story about high profile Asian New Zealanders in Bangladesh bringing aid to…
AudioEx-detainee 'lost' after return to NZ
A former Christmas Island detainee has applied for 50 jobs since he was deported back to New Zealand and is having a tough time just surviving, he says. Video
Refugees hoping to sail to NZ arrested
Six Sri Lankan refugees have been arrested for allegedly preparing to sail to New Zealand from India.
Nauru refugees slam Australia's human rights record
A group of Nauru-based refugees seeking to be resettled in New Zealand have taken aim at Australia's human rights record and treatment of indigenous people.
Kiwi former soldier still detained in Australia
As Australia uses immigration law like a blunt weapon, with controversy surrounding detention on Christmas Island, on Nauru, and on Manus, a New Zealander has now been held in a maximum security… Video, Audio
"Boat People" - a Vietnamese family remembers
More than three million people were killed during the Vietnam War. The Chung family arrived in Wellington as part of the first wave of former refugees, known then as 'the boat people' from Vietnam. Audio, Gallery
"Boat People" - a Vietnamese family remembers
More than three million people were killed during the Vietnam War. The Chung family arrived in Wellington as part of the first wave of former refugees, known then as 'the boat people' from Vietnam.
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