Refugees And Migrants
Manus detention 'cruelty and torture'
Australia's detention of refugees on Manus Island amounts to mental and physical torture, the Catholic church says. Audio
Not guilty plea expected over slavery, human trafficking
The first person to face both human trafficking and slavery charges in New Zealand has signalled his intent to plead not guilty to the charges.
Polyfest preparations underway early
In this episode of Voices; preparations begin early for the annual cultural festival, Polyfest in Auckland city. Produced by Sara Vui-Talitu. Audio
Polyfest preparations underway early
In this episode of Voices; preparations begin early for the annual cultural festival, Polyfest in Auckland city. Produced by Sara Vui-Talitu.
AudioSkilled workers will leave unless visa rules fixed - farmers
Farmers say skilled workers will leave the country unless their visas start reflecting their true value. In changes made just before the last election , low skilled workers who previously could remain… Audio
Farmers urge visa changes to keep skilled migrants
Farmers are warning skilled migrant workers will leave the country unless their visas start reflecting their much-needed skills. Visa settings introduced just before the last election limit some… Audio
'Missing' boat of Indian migrants may be heading to NZ
Immigration New Zealand is warning people they're putting their lives at risk if they attempt to reach the country by boat, after Indian police reported that more than 100 Indian migrants may be…
NZ hunger protester heartened by spread of demonstration
People being held in three more Australian detention centres, many of them New Zealanders, have joined the hunger protest started by detainees at the Yongah Hill facility in Perth.
Poets pen verse on migration
In this episode of Voices, migrants share their own migration journeys in creative ways. Produced by Sara Vui-Talitu. Audio
Poets pen verse on migration
In this episode of Voices, migrants share their own migration journeys in creative ways. Produced by Sara Vui-Talitu.
AudioPM cops heat from National over texts from campaigner on Sroubek
The National Party are questioning Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern after her office released texts sent to her about Czech smuggler Karel Sroubek from his supporters.
NZer in Australian detention centre speaks out on hunger strike
A New Zealander on hunger strike in an Australian detention centre says he doesn't know how long he can last on only water.
Recent migrants face more bias, but feel safer than those born in NZ
Recent migrants are more likely to face bias, but feel safer than people who are born in New Zealand or have been here more than five years. New research from Stats NZ shows that about 26 percent of… Audio
Newer migrants face more bias than those in NZ longer - Stats NZ
Recent migrants are more likely to feel biased against than people who are born in New Zealand or have been in the country for more than five years, research shows.
Teacher fears life on solo parent benefit in immigration wait
A widowed teacher with an autistic son is among those pleading for an answer on whether their parents will be allowed to join them under a shelved immigration programme.
Sharp drop in skilled immigrants: 'Employers need these people'
After revelations that new resident numbers dropped significantly in the last financial year, the government has been accused of trying to make it harder to get residence visas. Audio
Immigrant worker exploitation
The exploitation of immigrant workers is becoming more commonplace in New Zealand. It stems from the initial advertising of jobs, according to the Union Network of Migrants, where employers place a… Audio
Exploiting migrants 'takes away all the integrity in the system'
Workers' representatives say rogue employers are finding new ways to deter New Zealanders from applying for jobs so that they can recruit and exploit immigrants instead.
Chinese workers left in limbo
: A group of out-of-work Chinese construction workers say even though they've been offered jobs, they're stuck in limbo until they get valid visas. The government says it is working with the Unite… Audio
NZ wine contractor ordered to pay $127k for exploiting migrant workers
The Labour Inspectorate has asked the viticulture industry to check their supply chains to prevent wine labels being produced by exploited labour.
