Refugees And Migrants
Labour MP crosses the ditch to advocate for NZ detainees
Nearly two hundred New Zealanders are in detention centres pending a decision on deportation, and Mr Key has said about a thousand could be in line to be sent home. The Labour MP Kelvin Davis says he… Audio
Hone Harawira calls on Maori Mps to stand up
Hone Harawira has written to Maori MPs challenging them to work together to find a solution for New Zealanders detained in Australian detention centres. Audio
Puppets: More than child's play
Puppets are more than simply child's play, according to Jim Richards and Bridgette Murphy who work with community groups, schools and organisations around New Zealand making giant puppets and other… Audio
Aussie doctors refuse to discharge asylum seeker's children
Australian doctors are refusing to allow the children of asylum seekers to be sent back to detention after being discharged from the Royal Victoria Children's Hospital. Right now there are 93 children… Audio
Waikato play deals with plight of refugees from history, today
The plight of refugees since the Second World War is being told on stage in Hamilton, but it's become more topical as displaced people journey across Europe looking for a safe haven. Audio
Govt agencies getting ready to deal with criminals from Aust
The Prime Minister says Government agencies have been working behind the scenes to prepare for the deportation of criminals from Australia. Audio
How will deported criminals cope in NZ?
Government agencies have been working behind the scenes to prepare for the deportation of about 1000 New Zealanders from Australia, the Prime Minister says.
1000 New Zealanders could be deported from Australia
The Prime Minister says about a thousand New Zealanders could be caught up in Australia's tough new immigration policy. Audio
1000 New Zealanders could be deported from Australia
The Prime Minister says about a thousand New Zealanders could be caught up in Australia's tough new immigration policy. Audio
A Fine Balance
Prayas Theatre company are bringing over 25 cast members - including a former Shortland Street star - to the stage in a dynamic take on the acclaimed best-selling novel A Fine Balance by Rohinton… Audio, Gallery
A Fine Balance
Prayas Theatre company are bringing over 25 cast members - including a former Shortland Street star - to the stage in a dynamic take on the acclaimed best-selling novel A Fine Balance by Rohinton…
AudioIs peace in Europe an aberration?
Hungarian born geopolitical forecaster George Friedman sees the old fault lines in Europe re-emerging. In his latest book 'Flashpoints: The Emerging Crisis in Europe' he examines the likeliest… Audio
Bangladeshi refugee afraid for life seeks asylum in NZ
The Bangladeshi refugee who revealed Australian officials bribed the crew of his boat not to enter Australian waters remains in limbo in an Indonesian detention centre. Audio
Lucy Bailey and Sophia Brown - Delivering Books to Refugees
Fourteen-year-old Sophia Brown set up a give-a-little page at the beginning of September to raise funds for books for children in refugee camps in Lebanon. Sophia set up the page in the knowledge that… Audio
UN proposes Libya unity government
The United Nations envoy for Libya has proposed the formation of a national unity government after months of difficult talks.
Transtasman relationship tested
The friendly transtasman relationship is being tested by Australia's decision to round up New Zealand-born criminals and put them in detention pending deportation. Audio
Bumper migration gains to slow, jobless to rise
The strong growth in immigration over the past year may continue for a while and push up unemployment and keep fuelling consumer demand, but it is likely to run out of steam, according to a Westpac… Audio
Offshore processing in Nauru under scrutiny
The safety and security of asylum seekers on Nauru is under renewed scrutiny after several recent reports of rape. The ABC's Elizabeth Byrne says the hearings at the High Court will test for the first… Audio
Australian court to hear Nauru centre challenge
The legality of Australia's role in the Nauru immigration detention centre is being examined by Australia's High Court.
Business group talking to NZX about social capital funds
A New Zealand business incubator trust is talking to the stock exchange and government officials about setting up social-capital funds, as part of a plan to get wealthy migrants to contribute… Audio