Refugees And Migrants
Remembering Mrs. Elizabeth Pinfold
The extraordinary life of Elizabeth Pinfold, awarded the Queen Elizabeth Medal for her work helping Belgian refugees during the First World War, has been remembered at a ceremony at Kaori Cemetary by… Audio
Young minds look to solve society's woes
Three speakers at the Festival for the Future are rising leaders Lisa King, Fatumata Bah and Yoseph Ayele and they all hail from overseas - Hong Kong, Sierra Leone and Ethiopia. With the election not… Audio
Slice of Heaven - Tensions
Immigration is a hot topic coming up to the election but just talking about it can be a tense experience. In episode two of Slice of Heaven, a 4-part podcast series for RNZ in association with Massey… Audio
Brendan Cox - In memory of Jo
British Labour MP for the constituency of Batley and Spen, Jo Cox, was murdered on June 16th, 2016 as she met with constituents. A campaigner and an active member of her community, Jo was a wife… Audio
Immigration, tourism continuing to surge
Immigration reached another record high last month, with visitor numbers also high due to the Lions tour.
Tongan detained for years in American Samoa allowed to go home
Tongan detained for two years in American Samoa immigration before being allowed to go home. Audio
Govt called on to condemn Australia's detention centres
Amnesty International is accusing the Government of abandoning its own principles by refusing to condemn Australia's policy around asylum seekers. Video, Audio
Guilty verdicts delivered in major Thai trafficking trial
A judge handing down verdicts in Thailand's biggest human trafficking trial on Wednesday had announced 21 guilty verdicts by mid-morning from 103 defendants, with judgments expected to last late into…
Protesters condemn govt's Manus Island silence
Protesters are urging the government to take a stand against Australia's policy around asylum seekers, four years to the day after the Manus Island detention centre reopened.
EU to curb rubber boat sales to Libya
The European Union hopes restricting exports of inflatable boats and outboard motors will curb people-smuggling across the Mediterranean.
Court asked to overturn Immigration Tribunal decision
A decision by the immigration authorities that the manager of a provincial McDonald's restaurant did not qualify for the skilled migrant category was wrong and should be overturned, the High Court in…
It's about unity, say African New Zealanders
As the election approaches, immigration is a sensitive topic for migrant communities. Lynda Chanwai-Earle heads along to Africa Day celebrations in Wellington to find out what's on the minds… Audio, Gallery
It's about unity, say African New Zealanders
As the election approaches, immigration is a sensitive topic for migrant communities. Lynda Chanwai-Earle heads along to Africa Day celebrations in Wellington to find out what's on the minds…
AudioSlice of Heaven - Have You Come Far?
With record migration and a fast-growing population, Aotearoa/New Zealand is changing. How that will look depends upon the interplay between people here now and those who want to come. So who is… Audio
'We're more than just a dollar sign' - US family
An American family of six forced to leave NZ today for not meeting financial visa requirements say they feel they have been "ripped out" of their local community. Audio
‘We’re more than just a dollar sign’ - US family kicked out of NZ
An American family of six has been forced to leave New Zealand for not meeting financial visa requirements, despite owning a profitable business. Video, Audio
Australian senator forced to resign over dual NZ citizenship
An Australian Greens senator is resigning after nine years in the job, after he learned he holds dual citizenship with New Zealand.
Economist warns against slashing immigration flow
Without the recent inflow of foreign workers and returning New Zealanders, businesses would have struggled to meet growing demand, an economist says.
Teachers 'taking on' underfunded ESOL without training
Teachers are warning funding has not kept up with the number of children needing help to speak English, which has increased by more than 50 percent in the last decade.
Landlord lets US family's cafe stay open while they fight deportation
Realising the Jensen's appeal was less compelling if they didn't have a business to return to, the co-owner of the building the cafe's in has decided to keep Java Point open. Video, Audio
