Refugees And Migrants

Amnesty International's Secretary General Salil Shetty is calling for New Zealand to double its refugee quota from its current level of 750, which has not been increased in 30-years. Audio

Doctors and teachers working in Australia's controversial immigration detention centres could be jailed for up to two years if they speak out against them. Audio

An Indonesian police chief now says a boatload of refugees were not trying to get to New Zealand, contradicting what the Prime Minister here has said. Audio

Amnesty is urging New Zealand to up its refugee quota. We talk to Alexander Gillespie of the University of Waikato about how our 750 per annum compares to other countries. Audio

The world is facing an unrelenting refugee crisis. Audio

The Refugee Council is accusing the Prime Minister of scaremongering for saying yesterday that a boat carrying 65 refugees was trying to get to New Zealand. Audio

The Prime Minister is warning that people smugglers are now using boats able to reach New Zealand, after 65 boatpeople were intercepted off Indonesia heading for this country. Audio

A people-smuggling boat with 65 people on board was headed to New Zealand. Steel-hulled and with every chance of making it across the Tasman. Audio

An immigrant herself, Lize Immelman wonders why refugees have such a hard time finding work. She talks to three residents of Newtown, Wellington, about their experiences, and to MP Annette King… Audio

Thailand says it will allow the United States to fly surveillance planes from its territory to identify boats carrying migrants adrift in Southeast Asian seas. Audio

There are reports the wife and children of IS fighter Khalid Sharrouf, including the son who was photographed holding a severed head, are among a group of Australians seeking to return to home… Audio

Sarah Barry talks to us about her crazy decision to move her whole family to Japan. Audio

A DIY team of sea rescuers has launched its second season of migrant relief missions in the Mediterranean, bracing for the spiraling humanitarian crisis to get even worse. Audio, Gallery

There are concerns in Christchurch that new immigration laws could lead to workers being poached by rival employers. Audio

Work visas for low skilled migrants are being extended and freed up to help attract the 5000 construction workers needed for the Christchurch rebuild. Audio

Work visas for low skilled migrants are being extended from one year to three to help attract the 5000 construction workers needed for the Christchurch rebuild. Audio

Gambling experts say more and more new migrants are becoming addicted to gambling in New Zealand, with some losing their entire life savings. Audio

There are currently more than 50 million displaced people around the world - a number not seen since World War Two. Audio

Chief Economist and Deputy Secretary, Macroenomic, International and Economic Research, at the New Zealand Treasury. Audio