Refugees And Migrants
PM says refugee services will be stretched
The Prime Minister says New Zealand's emergency intake of hundreds of Syrians will stretch the country's refugee services. Audio
An Akl Councillor says govt should be careful
New Zealand will take 750 more refugees from Syria - 100 this year and 500 over the following two years, and the other 150 under the existing intake quota. Audio
Government to accept more refugees
More now on the extra 600 refugees coming to New Zealand from Syria. Audio
NZ to take 750 more refugees from Syria
New Zealand will take 750 more refugees from Syria, 600 of them over and above the existing annual quota. Audio
Refugee crisis
New Zealand is to take an extra 750 refugees from the Syrian crisis over the next two-and-a-half years. Professor Al Gillespie talks to us about whather this number is about right. Audio
Culture on a plate - Secret dining Malaysian
There's Malaysian Indian, Malaysian Chinese and ethnic Malay cuisine reflecting the diversity of centuries old cultures. Lynda Chanwai-Earle joins other foodies on a secret dining trail as part of the… Audio, Gallery
Culture on a plate - Secret dining Malaysian
There's Malaysian Indian, Malaysian Chinese and ethnic Malay cuisine reflecting the diversity of centuries old cultures. Lynda Chanwai-Earle joins other foodies on a secret dining trail as part of the…
AudioGreens will still push for increased refugee quota
The Greens will go ahead with their bill to increase the refugee quota, despite the Prime Minister saying New Zealand will accept an emergency intake of Syrian refugees. Audio
We can take 1,000 refugees, say NZ churches
New Zealand's Catholic and Anglican Church leaders say their congregations are willing to take 300 families into their homes.
UNICEF's Lebanon deputy says NZ's refugee intake doesn't cut it
The Deputy Representative for Unicef in Lebanon is New Zealander Luciano Calestini. He says the current refugee situation in the middle east and Europe is the biggest global crisis since World War 2… Audio
Convoy drives to Hungary to pick up refugees
A convoy of cars driven by German and Austrian activists has crossed into Hungary to pick up refugees and migrants and help them reach western Europe.
NZ'er in Germany touched by compassion shown to refugees
A New Zealander living in Germany says the welcome Syrian refugees received this weekend is "the best humanity can offer". Audio
Refugee proposal "welcome start"
The Prime Minister confirmed this morning a proposal to accept more Syrian refugees will be taken to Cabinet. Assem Alkotob is a Syrian who has been living in New Zealand for 22 years. He is pleased… Audio
In an about face, government will allow Syrian refugees to come
The Labour leader Andrew Little has been calling for New Zealand to take more refugees; He speaks with Guyon Espiner. Audio
NZ told to follow Australia's lead on refugee numbers
Professor Alexander Gillespie; law expert at Waikato University, speaks to Guyon Espiner. Audio
Convoy of cars drives to Hungary to pick up migrants
A convoy of cars driven by German and Austrian activists has crossed into Hungary to pick up migrants and help them reach western Europe. Audio
Heat goes on Govt over refugee quota
As you heard in the news John Key says he'll announce an emergency package later today that will allow hundreds of Syrian refugees to come to New Zealand. Audio
National to block bills that could have boosted refugee quota
National is vowing to block opposition party attempts this week to force New Zealand's hand on the refugee quota. Audio
New Zealanders crying out for moral leadership - Labour
Pressure is building on Prime Minister John Key to expand the refugee quota amid the growing crisis in Europe. Audio
