Refugees And Migrants
Government scraps 'racist' refugee policy
The government is scrapping a major barrier for refugees from Africa and the Middle East to resettle in New Zealand, that's long been touted as racist by migrant advocates.
The policy ruled that… Video, Audio
Grandmother asks for help to get toddler out of camp
The grandmother of a toddler who is believed to be stuck in a Syrian refugee camp, has gone to the New Zealand consulate in Australia to try to get her grandson repatriated. The three-year-old boy's… Audio
Censor speaks on Christchurch attack
It was announced this morning that the accused Christchurch gunman has withdrawn his application to move his trial to another city. Meanwhile, Chief Censor David Shanks has opened up about the terror… Audio
Orphan stuck in Syrian refugee camp could be a New Zealander
It's claimed a three-and-a-half-year-old orphan stuck in a Syrian refugee camp is the child of a deceased New Zealand citizen. Nine to Noon has been told the toddler, who's parents had been living in… Audio
NZ - A Lifeboat for Humanity?
We talk to Professor Nick Wilson from the Department of Public Health at the University of Otago, about research that has found New Zealand, Australia and Iceland could act as island refuges to save… Audio
Making New Zealand Home: Yousef Mazraeh
Making New Zealand home guest this week was Yousef Mazraeh, originally from Ahwaz in south Iran. Audio, Gallery
BBC backtracks on racism ruling involving TV presenter
The BBC's director general Lord Hall has reversed a decision to partially uphold a complaint against Breakfast presenter Naga Munchetty.
NZQA considers axing entire diploma category
Significant and persistent quality problems centred on foreign students could see an entire class of qualification abolished.
Changes to NZ border rules kick in today: What you need to know
Visitors will be unable to travel to New Zealand without a new Electronic Travel Authority as tougher border rules go live today.
Electronic visitor visas kick in today
Visitors will be unable to travel to New Zealand without a new electronic travel authority or visa from today. Tourism reporter Tess Brunton spoke to the industry to find out if they're confident the… Audio
Sharing a tale of tough times to help other migrant mums
In this episode of Voices; we hear about a solo mother's struggle to stay in Aotearoa New Zealand after a marriage breakup. Produced by Sara Vui-Talitu. Audio
Sharing a tale of tough times to help other migrant mums
In this episode of Voices; we hear about a solo mother's struggle to stay in Aotearoa New Zealand after a marriage breakup. Produced by Sara Vui-Talitu.
AudioImmigration NZ expands Hamilton office to tackle backlog
Immigration staff will increase by up to 30 percent in Hamilton as the agency battles to improve delays to visa applications.
Corruption complaint at Immigration NZ being investigated
Immigration New Zealand is investigating a complaint of corruption against an employee at the agency.
The New Zealanders involved in the exploitation of Filipinos
New Zealand is a dream destination for many Filipinos. But many are exploited and New Zealanders are increasingly becoming involved in exploitation in the Philippines as well. Gill Bonnett… Audio
RSE worker boost too little, too late, some growers say
Too little, too late - that's how some growers have described the government's decision to boost the cap on temporary visas for foreign seasonal workers.
Today it signalled an increase of just over… Video, Audio
Making New Zealand Home: Martine Udahemuka
Today we are speaking to Martine Udahemuka a former refugee from Rwanda about resettling in Palmerston North. Audio, Gallery
Call to scrap 'racist' refugee policy
In this episode of Voices; we meet a former refugee who has been on the world stage calling for New Zealand's African Middle East refugee policy to be fairer. Produced by Sara Vui-Talitu. Audio
Call to scrap 'racist' refugee policy
In this episode of Voices; we meet a former refugee who has been on the world stage calling for New Zealand's African Middle East refugee policy to be fairer. Produced by Sara Vui-Talitu.
AudioWork visa changes: the devil is in the detail
Opinion - Changes to the work visa system - six different temporary work visa pathways replaced with one - announced by the Minister of Immigration are not all positive for employers or migrants.
