Refugees And Migrants
Exploited staff numbers 'tip of the iceberg' - lawyer
Businesses exploiting staff and failing to keep proper employment records have been stung with hundreds of thousands of dollars' worth of fines.
Manus refugees not surprised at Supreme Court loss
Refugees detained on Papua New Guinea's Manus Island say they are not surprised the PNG supreme court refused to order the restoration of vital services to the detention centre. About 600 refugees are… Audio
Refugees say PNG court decision was expected
Refugees detained on Manus Island say they are accustomed to being deprived of justice and today's court decision came as no surprise. Audio
Manus Is refugees' plea for restored services rejected
Papua New Guinea's Supreme Court has refused a last ditch bid to restore power, water and medical services to Manus detention centre. Refugees' lawyer Ben Lomai talks to John Campbell. Video, Audio
Immigration advisers critical of plans to close counters
Immigration officials are being warned there'll be more overstayers if the department doesn't reverse its decision to close public counters and make people apply for visas online. Immigration experts… Audio
Immigration public counter closures sparks warning
Immigration New Zealand is defending its decision to close public counters and make people apply for visas online following criticism from advisors and lawyers. Audio
Immigration NZ defends front desk closures
Immigration advisors and lawyers are skeptical the technology is in place to cope with proposed changes to New Zealand's overseas visa systems. In September, Immigration New Zealand sought submissions… Audio
Immigration public counter closures spark complains
Immigration officials are being warned there'll be more overstayers if the department doesn't reverse its decision to close public counters and make people apply for visas online. Immigration experts… Audio
Immigration NZ to close public counters
Immigration advisors and lawyers are skeptical the technology is in place to cope with proposed changes to New Zealand's overseas visa systems. In September, Immigration New Zealand sought submissions… Audio
New government, new faces – our ethnic MPs
Lynda Chanwai-Earle is at parliament in Wellington to suss out ethnic representation amongst the new MPs and meet New Zealand's first ever former-refugee MP. Audio, Gallery
New government, new faces – our ethnic MPs
Lynda Chanwai-Earle is at parliament in Wellington to suss out ethnic representation amongst the new MPs and meet New Zealand's first ever former-refugee MP.
AudioThe health of the Manus Island detainees
While the back and forth over the fate of Manus Island continues, there are serious concerns about the physical and mental health of the detainees. Some 600 men are refusing to leave the detention… Audio
How Australia viewed Ardern's visit
New Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has visited Australia and says the Manus Island situation cannot continue. She hopes Australia will accept her offer to take 150 refugees. Malcolm Turnbull says he… Audio
Ardern's offer to take Manus 150 stays open
The Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is refusing to side-step Australia and negotiate directly with Papua New Guinea over taking desperate Manus Island detainees. This is despite Australia's Prime… Audio
NZers want govt to help Manus Island refugees but urge Australia to step up too
New Zealanders say the government should help Manus Island refugees following the closure of the Australian detention camp, but believe Canberra also needs to take some responsibility. Video, Audio
Canberra accused of leaving PNG officials in dark over Manus
The Governor of Manus province says Australia is leaving Papua New Guinea officials in the dark about its intentions for hundreds of refugees stuck on the island, for whom he has humanitarian… Audio
Will Ardern change Turnbull's mind on Manus?
Refugees on Manus Island are begging Jacinda Ardern to allow them to come to New Zealand. The Prime Minister is set to meet her Australian counterpart Malcolm Turnbull in Sydney on Sunday and the… Audio
Manus stand-off: 'We need to find a compassionate solution'
The new immigration minister has reassured refugees on Manus Island that New Zealand will do all it can to help ease the crisis. Audio
Manus detainees appeal to Ardern for NZ asylum
Refugees on Manus Island are pleading with Jacinda Ardern to allow them to come to New Zealand, saying they have lost hope. Six hundred refugees are refusing to leave the detention centre which was… Audio
Ardern to meet Turnbull as Manus detainees beg for help
Refugees on Manus Island are begging Jacinda Ardern to allow them to come to New Zealand, saying she's their last hope. The Prime Minister is set to meet her Australian counterpart Malcolm Turnbull in… Audio
