Refugees And Migrants
Perth bikie fights deportation back to NZ
A New Zealand soldier who served in Afghanistan has been arrested for deportation in Perth despite having no criminal convictions. Audio
Net migration soars to record heights
Net migration has reached record levels, with more international students and workers arriving and fewer New Zealanders departing, a new report shows.
Australia officials accused of targeting Maori
The Maori Party says border control officers in Australia are victimising Maori people and deporting them on flimsy reasons.
'One less voice on Nauru' as charity departs
Save the Children's tenure on Nauru has come to an end as other charities pay bonds to the government, which can be forfeited if they speak out on its policy.
Investigate bribery claims, urges Amnesty International
The Australian government should be investigating claims officials paid people smugglers to return asylum seekers to Indonesia, says Amnesty International.
Amnesty accuses Australia over people-smuggling
Amnesty International says there is good evidence that Australian officials acted illegally towards refugees, paying boat crews to return them to Indonesia. Audio
"by hook or by crook" - political fallout
In June, the former Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbot told his nation that Australia would stop the people smuggling boats "by hook or by crook."Michelle Grattan is The Conversation's chief… Audio
Hope a new Amnesty International report helps refugee case
A Bangladeshi refugee who is being detained in Indonesia after his groups' failed attempt to sail to New Zealand hopes a new report by Amnesty International will help his group's case. Guyon Espiner… Audio
By hook or by crook - report into Australia's border control
Amnesty International says it now has proof Australia's maritime border control operations are nothing more than a lawless venture. Grant Bayldon is the Executive Director of Amnesty New Zealand. Audio
Christmas Island detainee's brother waits for his return
A New Zealand man, who is suffering from a brain tumour, has been moved off Christmas Island to another detention centre in Western Australia. Audio
Labour demanding assurances Govt not involved in Aust boat-crew payments
The Labour Party will be seeking assurances from the Government that it was not in any way involved in the alleged payments Australian officials made to people smugglers this year. Audio
Tony Abbott urges European leaders to close borders
In his first major speech since losing office, former Australian prime minister Tony Abbott has called on European leaders to close their borders to asylum seekers or risk imperilling their nations. Audio
Defence rejection of Iraqi-born woman stupid - Labour
The Labour Party is calling the rejection of an Iraqi-born woman from enlisting in the army stupid and ill-informed. Audio
Christmas Island detainees rotting in cesspit of misery - Davis
New Zealanders on Christmas Island are being left to rot in a cesspit of misery, according to Labour MP Kelvin Davis.
NZ following Australia on deportation - lawyer
Immigration lawyers are worried New Zealand is following Australia's tough approach to immigration by deporting more people for minor crimes. Audio
NZ welcomes restrictions on 'Dr Deaths' suicide advice
A new study has found Auckland is not the only area with a rapidly rising Asian population. Audio
Asian migrants head for Invercargill
A new report on Asian migration shows more people are choosing to live in provincial areas.
Prioritising funding to help refugees
The Wellington City Council will prioritise its nearly-300 thousand dollar grants fund to go towards supporting services for incoming refugees. Audio
"Other countries work hard to make sure that those arriving are loyal citizens. But not NZ."
A panel discussion about the Treaty of Waitangi with Te Radar, Kiritapu Allan, Professor Paul Spoonley, Suzanne Tamaki, and Leilani Tamu. Audio
Migrant welcome centres to be boosted
Another 100,000 spaces in refugee welcome centres will be created under a deal agreed by European leaders at an emergency summit in Brussels.
