Refugees And Migrants
Francisco Cantu: 'Still I have nightmares'
A grandson of a Mexican immigrant, Francisco Cantu became a US Border Patrol agent at the age of 23, spending four years policing the frontier migrants risk their lives to cross. Audio
Majority of Auckland work visas taking more than 60 days
The latest figures from Immigration New Zealand show officials did not meet performance targets for deciding residence visas in half of all cases.
Dragons' blood, turmeric and light: Tiffany Singh's healing art
Award winning Indian-Samoan artist Tiffany Singh installs two massive and ground-breaking art works for the launch of Te Papa's new Toi Art Gallery. She uses the arts as a vehicle for health and… Audio, Gallery
Dragons' blood, turmeric and light: Tiffany Singh's healing art
Award winning Indian-Samoan artist Tiffany Singh installs two massive and ground-breaking art works for the launch of Te Papa's new Toi Art Gallery. She uses the arts as a vehicle for health and…
Audio'I'd like to contribute to the country' - overseas worker
The construction industry is struggling to attract skilled workers, prompting a big overseas recruitment campaign. That need for workers - from labourers to highly skilled engineers - has been well… Audio
Nauru refugee begs NZ PM for help
A refugee detained by Australia on Nauru begs the New Zealand prime minister for help. Audio
Nauru refugee begs Jacinda Ardern for help
A refugee detained by Australia on Nauru has begged Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern for help before it's too late. The 55-year-old woman from Iran has been told there's an imminent risk of her sudden… Audio
More visas for tradies than professionals coming into NZ
Immigrants filling trade and technical jobs are outnumbering those taking professional roles for the first time. And the latest Immigration New Zealand figures show there are more labourers coming… Audio
Open Road transforming lives for refugees
Lynda Chanwai-Earle is in the back seat to learn how the Open Road Driver training programme for people from former refugee backgrounds is transforming lives. Audio, Gallery
Open Road transforming lives for refugees
Lynda Chanwai-Earle is in the back seat to learn how the Open Road Driver training programme for people from former refugee backgrounds is transforming lives.
AudioMore to Chinese New Year than festivities
Reporter Jessie Chiang sits down with the Li Family for a Chinese New Year dinner and finds out what their life is like after more than two decades in New Zealand. Video, Audio
Immigration ruling delays causing 'mental anguish'
ICT workers who were refused residence visas after being classed as call centre operators say further delays to their cases are draining their hopes and causing mental anguish.
Man jailed after lying about family massacre to gain refugee status
A Fijian man who made up a story about his family being massacred to claim refugee status has been jailed.
Grumblings on the grape vine: are seasonal workers treated well in NZ?
Seasonal workers from Vanuatu are the grunt force of New Zealand's growing wine industry, but questions linger over the treatment of workers. Johnny Blades went to Blenheim to learn more. Audio
Grumblings on the grape vine: are seasonal workers treated well in NZ?
Seasonal workers from Vanuatu are the grunt force of New Zealand's growing wine industry, but questions linger over the treatment of workers. Johnny Blades went to Blenheim to learn more.
AudioCouple who sought 'earthquake refugee' status can stay in NZ
A couple seeking to be New Zeland's first 'earthquake refugees' have been told they will not be sent back to Nepal. The 2015 Kathmandu earthquake left the retired couple homeless, traumatised, and in… Audio
Major flaws with Aus agency behind NZers' detentions - report
An investigation has massive shortcomings in the Australian agency behind the detention of hundreds of New Zealanders.
Cap on seasonal employees lifted
Six hundred more immigrant workers will be allowed into New Zealand every year under the Recognised Seasonal Employer scheme.
Pelosi 'Dreamers' speech clocks in at eight hours
US politician Nancy Pelosi is thought to have set a new record for the longest speech ever made in the House of Representatives, effectively halting political business in protest.
'Investment in skills not done by last govt' - Lees-Galloway
At least 200 tradespeople from China are being flown in to complete a luxury Auckland hotel. Minister of Imigration and Minister of Workplace Relations Ian Lees-Galloway joins Guyon Espiner with his… Audio
