Refugees And Migrants
China's disappearing Uyghurs
In this episode of Voices; we chat to some Uyghurs who claim persecution and human rights violations by China is rife and there are warnings for New Zealand to be careful. Produced by Sara Vui-Talitu.
…China's disappearing Uyghurs
In this episode of Voices; we chat to some Uyghurs who claim persecution and human rights violations by China is rife and there are warnings for New Zealand to be careful. Produced by Sara Vui-Talitu.
… AudioKarel Sroubek speaks out from behind bars
Czech drug smuggler Karel Sroubek, also known as Jan Antolik, has spoken out from behind bars, telling Lisa Owen he "fully believes" his life will be in danger should he return home. Video, Audio
Minister on legally shaky grounds, lawyer says
Immigration Minister Iain Lees-Galloway may have set the country on track for a "double jeopardy" showdown over his handling of the Karel Sroubek case. Audio
Immigration NZ on Karel Sroubek decision
Immigration NZ head Greg Patchell talks to Lisa Owen about what was and what wasn't in the case summary on Karel Sroubek, which the minister used to base his original decision on. Video, Audio
Lees-Galloway changes decision on Karel Sroubek’s residency
Immigration Minister Iain Lees-Galloway has ruled Czech drug smuggler Karel Sroubek will be booted from New Zealand after he's released from prison. It's a humiliating climbdown for the Minister who… Video, Audio
Karel Sroubek’s mother ‘genuinely concerned’ about risk to son
Alex Sweny says it was heartbreaking to tell Karel Sroubek's mother that her son is now liable for deportation. He told Lisa Owen she genuinely fears for his life should he return to the Czech… Video, Audio
Karel Sroubek now liable for deportation
Much of the information the Immigration Minister says he referred to when deciding that Czech drug smuggler Karel Sroubek will be liable for deportation was in the briefing notes he read when he made… Video, Audio
Visa change needed to end 'inhumane practices' - Union
A union representing immigrants says changes to graduate visas need to be extended to all work visas to end 'inhumane practices'.
Trump urges Mexico to send migrants home; 42 arrested
US President Donald Trump says Mexico should move the "flag waving migrants, many of whom are stone cold criminals, back to their countries".
Amnesty International urges govt to keep refugee programme alive
Amnesty International is hoping a last ditch effort will convince the government to keep a refugee programme running. The programme which was launched at the beginning of the year in Nelson… Audio
Nepal and New Zealand ties strengthen
In this episode of Voices; we look at our growing ties with Nepal and upcoming plans for Sir Edmund Hillary's centenary in 2019. Produced by Sara Vui-Talitu. Audio
Nepal and New Zealand ties strengthen
In this episode of Voices; we look at our growing ties with Nepal and upcoming plans for Sir Edmund Hillary's centenary in 2019. Produced by Sara Vui-Talitu.
AudioNZ migrant numbers down to 61,800 a year
Migration has fallen to its lowest level in three years in New Zealand in the past year.
Why the western diet is bad for your microbiome
When refugees flee their homes in search of safety and a better life, the list of issues they have to overcome is massive; a new language, a new culture and add to the list - a new microbiome that can… Audio
Refugee mental health service: No new support for quota increase
Māngere Refugee Centre's mental health support service is under pressure as it faces an increase in demand and an expected influx in coming years.
What's it like moving from South Africa to New Zealand?
South Africans are the fifth most common overseas-born New Zealand residents – 54,000 live here. Ninety percent of these arrived after the apartheid era ended in the 1990s. In this episode of Voices… Audio
What's it like moving from South Africa to New Zealand?
South Africans are the fifth most common overseas-born New Zealand residents – 54,000 live here. Ninety percent of these arrived after the apartheid era ended in the 1990s. In this episode of Voices…
AudioProperty law: Migrants 'pretty much out there in the dark'
Lawyers are warning more needs to be done to stop migrants from losing millions of dollars in property disputes.
Immigration NZ making it hard for people to get the right advice - lawyer
Immigration New Zealand's services have become inefficient and substandard after it shut down drop-in centres, those working in the industry have said.
