Refugees And Migrants
Valour come to light - NZ Indian Anzacs
Millions of Indians fought for the British and allies during both world wars, including two Sikh New Zealanders who, despite discrimination, snuck their way into service to fight for New Zealand in…
AudioShots fired into Manus detention centre - Amnesty
PNG soldiers fired directly into the Manus Island detention centre and the Australian government deliberately downplayed the incident Amnesty International says. Audio
Patrick Rose: Nigeria's children
Last week 82 of the Chibok girls kidnapped by Boko Haram in 2014 were released. The kidnapping is part of a much bigger tragedy. Kiwi Patrick Rose is UNICEF's crisis communications specialist for West… Audio
Syrian refugees settle into new life in Dunedin
Friendly bus drivers, growing vegetables in their garden and a welcoming community have helped a Syrian refugee family settle in to their new life in Dunedin.
Australians in NZ appalled by immigration moves across ditch
Australians studying, working and living here say they're struggling to understand why their government is giving New Zealanders living across the Tasman such a raw deal. Audio
Aussies in NZ thank their lucky stars
Australians living in New Zealand say their Kiwi counterparts studying, working and living over the Tasman are getting a raw deal.
Killer avoids deportation on release
A Chinese woman who fatally stabbed her husband and tried to kill her daughter-in-law will not be deported when she has served her jail sentence.
Nights' Pundit - Right thinking
Eric Crampton is on to talk the rationales of individual freedom and personal responsibility, Eric is the head of research at The New Zealand Initiative. Audio
Australia considers NZ 'soft entry' point - PM
The Prime Minister says he does not understand why Australia thinks New Zealand is a backdoor route for migrants wanting to get into their country.
Shopworkers worried about violent robberies want politicians' help
Migrant shopworkers fed-up with being victims of violent robberies are sceptical politicians will keep their promises to protect them. Audio
'Each day begins with ... fear' - shopworkers tell politicians
Migrant shopworkers fed-up with being victims of violent robberies are sceptical politicians will keep their promises to protect them.
Asylum seekers sleeping in cars, streets - advocates
Asylum seekers are resorting to sleeping in cars or on the streets in Auckland, a support group says.
Invercargill's vulnerable 'struggling to survive'
The Invercargill City Council was not consulted about the decision to make the city a refugee settlement location, its mayor says.
Invercargill mayor worried about influx of refugees
Invercargill will be the seventh settlement location for refugees settling into life in New Zealand, but mayor Tim Shadbolt is concerned about further pressure on the city's housing and employment… Audio
Thousands face deportation under new laws - union
Tens of thousands of migrants could be deported under plans to tighten immigration numbers, Unite Union says.
Thousands of migrants may be forced out under new laws
There's very real concern tens of thousands of migrants calling NZ home could be deported under tighter new immigration plans. Unite Union is worried about those low-skilled migrants who could be… Audio
Invercargill chosen as new refugee settlement location
"They might find it very cold, but the welcome they get will be very warm." Red Cross' southern humanitarian services manager Sue Price explains why Invercargill has been chosen as the seventh refugee… Audio
More problems with foreign student English tests
The Qualifications Authority has found problems with English-language testing for foreign students just 18 months after major rule changes to tackle fraud from India. it seems institutions are still… Audio
China, Americas students boost foreign student numbers
International students are now worth $4.5 billion to New Zealand every year and a surge in enrolments from China and North and South America will push the number of foreign students in NZ past 130,000… Audio
Invercargill chosen as next refugee settlement city
Invercargill has been chosen as New Zealand's seventh refugee settlement location.
