Refugees And Migrants
UN refugee agency takes over case of Saudi woman
The United Nations refugee agency says it could take several days to process the case of a young Saudi woman who barricaded herself in a hotel room to avoid deportation from Thailand.
Channel migrants: UK Minister defends handling of 'crisis'
The UK Immigration minister Caroline Nokes is defending her government's handling of a surge in illegal migrants crossing the English Channel.
Migrant's Christmas in Aotearoa
In this episode of Voices; we find out how different migrants celebrate Christmas. Produced by Sara Vui-Talitu. Audio
Migrant's Christmas in Aotearoa
In this episode of Voices; we find out how different migrants celebrate Christmas. Produced by Sara Vui-Talitu.
AudioProposed immigration changes would benefit regions - Lees-Galloway
The government is hoping to fill regional labour shortages with a significant shift to the immigration scheme.
Timely survey on working conditions in horticultural industry
An insight into how big a problem modern-day slavery might be among horticultural workers in Hawke's Bay could be known by the end of the week.
PM discusses protecting migrant workers
The government has steps to take to better protect migrant workers from exploitation, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says. Video, Audio
The Golden Gamer
In this episode of Voices; we meet a New Zealand Chinese migrant who is making waves on the gaming scene both here and in China. Produced by Sara Vui-Talitu. Audio
The Golden Gamer
In this episode of Voices; we meet a New Zealand Chinese migrant who is making waves on the gaming scene both here and in China. Produced by Sara Vui-Talitu.
AudioWhy we moved to NZ after Trump was elected
More than 17,000 Americans registered to move to New Zealand when Donald Trump was elected as President, but how many actually followed through and moved here? We meet one family who moved their… Video, Audio
Manus refugee fighting for Oceania boxing title
A refugee detained on Manus Island will fight for an Oceania boxing title in Papua New Guinea. Audio
Migrant women's refuge struggling to stay afloat
The only Wellington refuge set up for migrant women and children suffering domestic abuse is imploring the government for more funding so it can stay afloat.
Fighting the business of slavery
Matt Friedman is an international human trafficking expert, who leads an organisation fighting the business of slavery - corporation by corporation. More than 40 million people worldwide are estimated… Audio
Migrants and water safety
In this episode of Voices; we look at water safety and efforts to improve water competencies for migrants. Produced by Sara Vui-Talitu. Audio
Migrants and water safety
In this episode of Voices; we look at water safety and efforts to improve water competencies for migrants. Produced by Sara Vui-Talitu.
AudioSovereignty concerns shroud NZ's bid to sign UN migration pact
New Zealand is likely going to sign up to a United Nations migration pact this week as long as it can iron out a concern around sovereignty.
Australian govt stonewalls refugee decision as medical warnings mount
The Australian government has adjourned the House of Representatives to avoid losing a vote that would have made medical evacuations of sick refugees from offshore detention easier.
Iraqi priest in NZ: ‘Please save our people’
Auckland-based Catholic priest Fr Douglas Al-Bazi was tortured by terrorists in Iraq and sheltered thousands of people fleeing from Islamic State. He tells Alex Perrottet his harrowing story and says… Video, Audio
MSF report details severe mental health situation on Nauru
A third of mental health patients on Nauru have tried to take their own lives, and a humanitarian organisation says some are faring worse than torture victims. RNZ Pacific's Sally Round reports. Audio
Wellington Ethiopians celebrate new priest with 10hr service
It has taken 15 years but Wellington's Ethiopian community finally has their own priest. The Ethiopian Orthodox Church plays a huge role in the country's culture and until now services could only be… Audio