Refugees And Migrants
Govt digs in over Thiel citizenship decision
The government is defending its decision to grant US billionaire Peter Thiel citizenship despite him having spent only 12 days in New Zealand. Audio
Revoke Thiel's citizenship, some New Zealanders argue
Checkpoint reporter Zac Fleming hit the streets to ask Aucklanders what they think about Peter Thiel being granted citizenship after spending just 12 days in the country. Video, Audio
Peter Thiel not investing in NZ 'like he did'
Icehouse CEO Andrew Hamilton supported Peter Thiel when his citizenship was being considered. He tells John Campbell he's done great things for the country, but doesn't invest like he once did. Video, Audio
Peter Thiel granted citizenship after just 12 days in NZ
The Government says Peter Thiel is a great ambassador for New Zealand, but is less forthcoming on why Kiwis didn't know he was a citizen for so long. Audio
Pacific labour mobility under spotlight in Samoa
Regional migration challenges have been highlighted at an annual meeting of immigration directors from the Pacific Islands Forum. Audio
Aus Human Rights Commission disturbed by govt interference
The outgoing president of the Australian Human Rights Commission says she is disturbed by government interference. Audio
Awataha Marae responds to 'squalid conditions' claim
The chief executive of Awataha Marae says it is being caught in political crossfire after the Labour Party used it to house more than 80 international interns. Audio
Labour accused of "slave labour", housing interns in squalor
The Labour Party has come under intense criticism after international interns complained about their living conditions at an Auckland marae. Labour's general secretary, Andrew Kirton, says he has… Audio
Immigration numbers reach new records
The number of people coming to visit or live in this country is continuing to reach new highs.
Witnesses in human trafficking case feel betrayed
A group of Indian nationals who testified in a human trafficking case say they've been left feeling betrayed and abandoned by the government.
Human trafficking witnesses fell betrayed by govt
Indian nationals who took part in a human trafficking case claim Immigration New Zealand told them they would have a better chance of residency if they testified. Now, their residency applications… Audio
Human trafficking witnesses fell betrayed by govt
Indian nationals who took part in a human trafficking case claim Immigration New Zealand told them they would have a better chance of residency if they testified. Now, their residency applications… Audio
Govt ill-prepared for immigration boom - survey
New Zealanders overwhelmingly favour a cap on immigration, with many saying the country is unprepared to cope with increased numbers, according to a new survey.
'Everyone deserves a good life'
Demonstrators at Parliament have condemned New Zealand's record on refugees, saying the government should match Australia's generosity.
Demonstrators call for NZ to lift refugee quota to match Aus
More than 100 people gathered outside Parliament today to mark World Refugee Day, calling on politicans to significantly lift the country's refugee quota. Video, Audio
Greens aim to boost refugee intake by thousands
The Green Party wants to increase New Zealand's annual refugee intake to 4000 within six years, and allow community and church groups to bring in a further 1000. Audio
Greens call for a major boost to refugee intake
NZ currently accepts 750 refugees a year - that's set to rise to one thousand next year, but that still isn't enough to satisfy the Green party. Its co-leader James Shaw wants the intake boosted by… Audio
'If Shakti wasn't there I would be dead'
Wellington's Shakti Ethnic Women's Refuge is currently the only Shakti refuge that doesn't receive government funding. Lynda Chanwai-Earle visits a public meeting in Wellington to hear why it needs to… Audio, Gallery
'If Shakti wasn't there I would be dead'
Wellington's Shakti Ethnic Women's Refuge is currently the only Shakti refuge that doesn't receive government funding. Lynda Chanwai-Earle visits a public meeting in Wellington to hear why it needs to…
AudioImpassioned plea to increase refugee numbers
In 2003 Yibeth Morales Ayala, her parents and younger sister were granted refugee status in New Zealand. Last week she spoke at an event attended by the Immigration Minister Michael Woodhouse, the UN… Audio
