Refugees And Migrants
Councillor resigns over lack of NZ citizenship
A Whangarei councillor has resigned after discovering she is not a New Zealand citizen as Australia's wider citizenship scandal continues.
Electoral Services: Double check if candidate's citzenship in doubt
Whangarei District councillor Jane Golightly has been forced to resign after discovering that she's not a New Zealand citizen. Audio
"Ashenda! Ethiopians celebrate women"
In an insight into our Ethiopian communities, Lynda Chanwai-Earle meets Thomas, a 16-year-old New Zealand born Ethiopian and her guide at their Ashenda festival to find out why women are celebrated… Audio, Gallery
"Ashenda! Ethiopians celebrate women"
In an insight into our Ethiopian communities, Lynda Chanwai-Earle meets Thomas, a 16-year-old New Zealand born Ethiopian and her guide at their Ashenda festival to find out why women are celebrated…
AudioWhat does the Election mean for Auckland?
Members of seven political parties discuss transport, roading and the general state of the Super City in front of a live audience. Audio
Departure card stats underestimating immigrant numbers
A new method of collecting immigration statistics suggests existing figures have underestimated immigrant numbers by almost 60,000 people over the past 15 years.
Government U-turns on refuge funding
Two months ago Voices reported that Shakti Ethnic Women’s Refuge in Wellington had been declined government funding and would have to close. Now on the eve of the election the government has changed… Audio
Government U-turns on refuge funding
Two months ago Voices reported that Shakti Ethnic Women’s Refuge in Wellington had been declined government funding and would have to close. Now on the eve of the election the government has changed…
AudioDon't want as many Kiwi-Australians? You got it
Opinion - Since 2001, New Zealanders' access to Australian citizenship has been eroded - and the latest data shows the impact.
Immigration 'anomaly' blocks backpackers' entry
Backpackers from the British Channel Islands and the Isle of Man are being turned down for working holidays due to a bureaucratic "anomaly".
Not just side-kicks! Asian Men debunk stereotypes
Sick of being discriminated against? Asian men debunk and challenge emasculating stereotypes and bare all as they speak candidly about love, dating and more. Hot on the heels of the premiere Lynda… Video, Audio, Gallery
Not just side-kicks! Asian Men debunk stereotypes
Sick of being discriminated against? Asian men debunk and challenge emasculating stereotypes and bare all as they speak candidly about love, dating and more. Hot on the heels of the premiere Lynda…
Video, AudioAustralia's refugee refusal creating political deadlock
An emeritus Oxford professor of refugee law says Australia has painted itself into a corner by refusing to resettle maritime arrivals. Audio
Immigration and tourism hit new records
Immigration surged in the year to July with a net 72,400 people coming to live in the country.
NZQA sets tougher rules for tertiary English tests
A group representing private tertiary institutions is worried tighter rules on English testing for foreign students will not stop some providers from cheating. Audio
Protests on Manus as Australia's High Court makes ruling
Protests continued on Manus this week as Australia's High Court confirmed the legal status of the detention centre while Canberra continue moves to close it down. Audio
Chinese fraudster welcome to NZ citizenship
Immigration expert Mark Williams on whether William Yan AKA Bill Liu's citizenship is rock solid. Audio
Who are the 100,000?
Analysis - Who are the 100,000 people who have contributed to another migration record?
From Mexican ganglands to organic gardening in NZ
It's a long way from US narco-ganglands to growing organic food in NZ, but Adán Tijerina has made it. The community-minded Wellington entrepreneur shares his story with Lynda Chanwai-Earle. Audio, Gallery
From Mexican ganglands to organic gardening in NZ
It's a long way from US narco-ganglands to growing organic food in NZ, but Adán Tijerina has made it. The community-minded Wellington entrepreneur shares his story with Lynda Chanwai-Earle.
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