Refugees And Migrants
Asylum seeker's death on Manus Island ruled preventable
The death of an Iranian refugee on Manus Island was "entirely preventable" and due to the "compounding effect of multiple errors", a coroner has found.
From stunts to the director’s chair: Willie Ying and The Final Blade
In this episode of Voices, Amelia Langford talks to Chinese New Zealand film director Willie Ying, who is netting international awards with his action-comedy feature film The Final Blade. Audio
From stunts to the director’s chair: Willie Ying and The Final Blade
In this episode of Voices, Amelia Langford talks to Chinese New Zealand film director Willie Ying, who is netting international awards with his action-comedy feature film The Final Blade.
AudioGovt signals more changes to foreign student work rights
The international education sector says any restriction to the ability of foreign students to work while studying would be the death blow for some institutions.
NZers suffering disproportionately in Aus immigration detention
An Australian parliamentary committee into immigration detention of New Zealanders has been told they are suffering disproportionately.
Acting PM dismisses letter from refugees on Nauru seeking asylum
The acting prime minister has dismissed a letter sent to him from 27 refugees seeking asylum in New Zealand.
Nauru refugees beg NZ govt for asylum
The New Zealand government is being begged to take a group of refugees being held at the detention centre on Nauru. Twenty-seven refugees have written to Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, saying they… Audio
Man providing 'cynical' immigration service gets two year ban
The lawyer for 20 Filipino workers misled by a New Zealand immigration advisor said he used a "cynical approach" in dealings with them.
Woman says she was dragged in detention centre: 'It was intimidating'
A New Zealand mother-of-six shown in an online video being restrained on the ground at a Sydney immigration detention centre says guards used excessive force against her.
Deporting NZ teen would set a dangerous precedent - Advocacy group
A group advocating for New Zealanders' rights in Australia says it would set a dangerous precedent if the Home Affairs Minister decides to deport a 17-year-old just released from detention.
Rohingya refugees face dangerous monsoon season in camps
Nearly one-million Rohingya muslim refugees fleeing extreme persecution in Myanmar now have monsoon rains and landslides to contend with in their refugee camps in Bangladesh. The conditions are… Audio
Italian PM 'in the frontline of saving lives at sea'
Italy will allow 450 migrants who were picked up from an overcrowded boat on Saturday to disembark in Sicily.
Elderly parents of migrants left in limbo over visa changes
Elderly overseas parents desperate to join their children in New Zealand say the government is sweeping their plight under the carpet after failing to announce what it will do about the residence…
Wellington Ethiopian community celebrate new sense of hope
Wellington's Ethiopian community usually come together in times of turmoil, but last night they met to celebrate their new leader and the end of conflict in their home country. In the three months… Audio
Immigrants' frustration for elderly parents abroad
Immigrants say the plight of their elderly parents is being ignored and swept under the carpet by a Government that claims to be caring and family focused. A freeze on considering new parent residence… Audio
US to reunite some young migrant children with parents
All migrant children under the age of 5 who are eligible will be reunified with their parents by Thursday morning US time. However the Trump administration's promise is being met with scepticism from… Video, Audio
NZ work visas hit record high despite immigration changes
Work visa numbers have hit a record high despite changes to control immigration numbers.
Philippe Legrain - The economic value of welcoming refugees
Philippe Legrain is an economist, writer, commentator and consultant, with an interest in globalisation, international migration, the Western financial crisis and the Euro. He was special adviser to… Audio
Immigration NZ scraps deportation scheme
Immigration New Zealand used a priority system to deport Indian immigrants and set up a pilot project targeting Indian students for compliance action. It says it never used racial profiling in data… Audio
From Myanmar refugee to Wellington chef: A rough road
Former refugees are being given opportunities to shine in their chosen professions thanks to the Red Cross Pathways to Employment programme - but it's a rough road to success with many barriers. Audio, Gallery
