Refugees And Migrants
Syrian New Zealanders fear backlash post-Paris
Some Syrian New Zealanders fear reports that at least one of the terrorists behind the Paris atrocities may have posed as a refugee to enter France could prompt a backlash here. Audio
Christmas Island locals want detention centre closed
Christmas Island's top elected official, Gordon Thompson, wants the detention centre there closed, calling it an affront to democracy and a blight on the island's tourism potential. Audio
Europe in 'race against time' over migrants
Europe's been warned it's in a "race against time" to save its system of passport-free travel and must move fast to tighten control of migration over its external borders.
Australian detainees issue unveils master class in cut-throat politics
There were extraordinary political moves over the Australian detainee issue this week, but at what cost, asks Jane Patterson in Power Play.
Detained Kiwi is 'morally upstanding'
A former New Zealand soldier being held in an Australian prison despite having no criminal record is 'morally upstanding', says his friend. Audio
Malta Summit looks at ways to ease Europe's migration woes
European and African leaders have reached agreement in Malta on a deal that will create a fund worth one-point-eight billion Euros for African countries and establish an action plan to reduce the… Audio
Mother pleads for news of detainee son
The mother of one of the New Zealand-born detainees says she is desparate for information about where her son is and whether he's all right. Audio
Xmas Island detainees say they've been left without food, water
Families and lawyers of Christmas Island detainees say they've been crammed into holding cells and left without enough food or water. In the aftermath of the riots, five New Zealanders are being… Audio
PM: 'I'm standing up for victims of crime'
Prime Minister John Key continues to stand by his "backing the rapists" comment, saying he is standing up for victims. Audio
Photography Project - Sakina Ewazi
Sakina Ewazi was only five when she and her parents were rescued among 400 others by the Norwegian freighter Tampa from a sinking fishing vessel off Australia's coast. It was their fourth attempt at… Audio, Gallery
Refugees die as leaders struggle to keep up
Fourteen refugees have drowned in another boat sinking as European Union and African leaders meet to discuss measures to stem the flow of people into Europe.
Maori Party co-leader hits back at Australian immigration minister
A heated exchange has begun between Maori Party co-leader Marama Fox and the Australian Immigration Minister over New Zealand detainees. Audio
Complainant may have known letter contents, court told
The lawyer defending one of two men accused of human trafficking has cast doubt on a witness' claims he didn't know what was written in a letter to Immigration
Trafficking complainant describes journey to NZ
A complainant at a trial involving charges of human trafficking has told how the accused arranged for him to come to New Zealand.
A new level of brutality for debate?
Parliamentary debate can be robust but the scenes that unfolded in the House this afternoon took that to a new level, says Jane Patterson. Video
NZ submission to UN on Australia's human rights is criticised
To this side of the Tasman, where New Zealand's submission to the United Nations on Australia's human rights record has been heavily criticised for being flimsy and weak. Audio
PM urged to step in over Christmas Island
Prime Minister John Key is being urged to step in following rioting on Australia's Christmas island detention centre.
Detainees 'rioting' on Christmas Island
Australian officials are trying to resolve a standoff with detainees at the Christmas Island detention centre who have reportedly taken control of the camp. Audio
Christmas Island detainee reports "standoff"
A Christmas Island detainee says guards have fled the detention centre after a riot, following the death of an asylum seeker being held at the facility. The detainee says they have seized control of… Audio
More on the Christmas Island riots - detainee speaks out
Back to our lead story of rioting at the detention centre at Christmas Island. An anonymous detainee speaks to us from the detention centre. Audio
