Refugees And Migrants
Obese chef gives up residency fight
Immigration consultant Aussie Malcolm discusses the protracted case of South African man Albert Buitenhuis. Audio
Migrant crisis and border control dominating the EU summit
Divisions between European nations over the migrant crisis appear to be worsening as the 28 member states of the Eurpean Union meet in Brussels for the final time this year. Our correspondent in… Audio
EU proposes border force to tackle migrant crisis
Controversial plans for a European Union Border and Coast Guard force have been set out as part of a drive to curb the record influx of migrants.
Sino-English a new global language
Not “Chinglish” anymore. Professor Jonathan Stalling has created Sino-English, a new alphabet for 350 million speakers with world-wide applications. Audio, Gallery
Sino-English a new global language
Not “Chinglish” anymore. Professor Jonathan Stalling has created Sino-English, a new alphabet for 350 million speakers with world-wide applications.
AudioEyewitness - Life for a Burmese child refugee
Aung San Suu Kyi's recent historic democratic victory in the Myanmar elections seems to have brought positive change for the country but for a whole generation of former child refugees, life was… Audio, Gallery
Mike McRoberts inside the Syrian refugee crisis
Next month the first intake of the Government's emergency quota of Syrian refugees is scheduled to arrive in Wellington. Audio
Detainees signing forms that waive rights to guaranteed appeal - lawyer
New Zealanders in Australian immigration detention centres are signing forms that give away their guaranteed right to an appeal when they choose to return home, says a lawyer. Audio
Always a Dayal
For more than 50 years three generations of the Dayal family have run the Cuba Street Fruit Mart green grocers in Wellington. Teresa Cowie finds out how they've survived by keeping it in the family. Audio, Gallery
Always a Dayal
For more than 50 years three generations of the Dayal family have run the Cuba Street Fruit Mart green grocers in Wellington. Teresa Cowie finds out how they've survived by keeping it in the family.
AudioChristmas Island prepares for possible influx
Preparations are under way to accommodate more asylum seekers in case the Australian government loses a court case against offshore detention.
Boat reveals hardships of asylum seekers
New details have emerged about the conditions endured by 66 asylum seekers who were trying to reach New Zealand. Audio
Govt accused of creating 'people smuggling paradise'
The Government has been accused of creating a "people smuggling paradise" by turning a blind eye to Indian immigration advisors promoting students visas, as a way of obtaining permanent residency in… Audio
Sweet Little Treasures
Pawan's Indian Sweets, Snacks and Restaurant makes traditional milk-based Indian sweets by a chef from India, they’re so popular they have the Hawkes Bay Indian community queuing at the door! Audio, Gallery
Sweet Little Treasures
Pawan's Indian Sweets, Snacks and Restaurant makes traditional milk-based Indian sweets by a chef from India, they’re so popular they have the Hawkes Bay Indian community queuing at the door!
AudioPolice clash with refugees at Greek border
Police in Macedonia fired tear gas and stun grenades at desperate refugees stranded for days at the Greek border, as soldiers began erecting a metal fence to keep them out.
Adrienne Jansen and Helmi Al Khattat - Stories from the Taxi
Many of us have got into a taxi and instantly become engaged with the driver in a lengthy discussion about his or her life. Where are you from? What was your home country like? What do you think of… Audio
Community backs Syrian refugees in Dunedin
A decision to settle Syrian refugees in Dunedin has the backing of the whole community, the mayor says.
Dunedin set to offer southern hospitality to Syrian refugees.
Dunedin has succeeded in its bid to host some of the 750 Syrian refugees coming to New Zealand over the next two and half years. Audio
New refugee centre to be set up in Dunedin
Dunedin has been selected as the location for New Zealand's newest refugee resettlement centre.