Refugees And Migrants
Movement against immigration
Paul Spoonley of Massey University talks about what's really going on in immigration. Audio
A Boy Called Mohi
Six year old Mohi – who is originally from Syria – has had a life filled with challenges. His story is retold in a series of children's storybooks produced by the Make Foundation and the children of… Audio, Gallery
A Boy Called Mohi
Six year old Mohi – who is originally from Syria – has had a life filled with challenges. His story is retold in a series of children's storybooks produced by the Make Foundation and the children of…
AudioWoman gains refuge in NZ from 'bully' mother-in-law
A woman who fled Jordan, claiming that her mother-in-law hit her with a stick in an attempt to cause a miscarriage, has been granted refugee status.
Serial sex offender's parole conditions tightened
A serial sex offender whose case led to Immigration NZ being temporarily stripped of the power to deport resident migrants has had his parole conditions tightened.
Zimbabwean self-confessed murderer leaves NZ
A former member of Robert Mugabe's secret police who admitted to rape and murder has left New Zealand, after the Immigration Minister refused him a work visa.
The Pantograph Punch: Rules of the Game
This live storytelling extravaganza, recorded in association with The Pantograph Punch website features rule-breakers, rule-makers, and those who are rewriting the map. Audio
Ex-Chinese officials hiding out in NZ - reports
Police will not confirm whether they are investigating four former high-ranking Chinese officials alleged to be hiding out in New Zealand.
Peters denies 'alternative facts' accusation was racist
New Zealand First leader Winston Peters has been accused of stooping to a new low in politics by using tactics straight out of the Donald Trump playbook.
Immigration, tourism hold at record levels
Immigration has reached another new record driven by people on work and student visas and returning New Zealanders. Video, Audio
Christmas Island: Child asylum seeker wins detention payout
The Australian government has agreed to pay a confidential settlement to a nine-year-old Iranian asylum seeker over her detention on Christmas Island.
Economist urges govt to adopt 'population strategy'
Economist Shamubeel Eaqub says New Zealand's immigration policy is confusing and inconsistent after new figures showed immigration reached another new record in March. Video, Audio
New immigration ruling 'bananas' - White House
A US court has "gone bananas" in blocking Donald Trump's executive order cutting funding for cities that shelter undocumented immigrants, the White House says.
Immigration numbers 'flattening out' - Prime Minister
Prime Minister Bill English says he is not concerned about record immigration numbers, and says there are signs they're easing. Video, Audio
Is a populist anti-immigration virus spreading to NZ?
Demographer, Paul Spoonley of Massey University discusses whether there is any basis to the anxieties that some seem to have about immigration. Professor Spoonley is Pro Vice-Chancellor of the College… Audio
Undocumented migrants & Donald Trump
Kathryn Ryan talks with Angy Rivera, campaigner for the rights of undocumented Latino migrants to the United States. She is also co-director of the New York State Youth Leadership Council. She says… Audio
'No magic figure' for immigration numbers - Little
Andrew Little has confirmed a Labour government would cut immigration by tens of thousands a year, but is refusing to give a definite figure. Audio
Australia's citizenship plan 'slap in the face' for NZers
The government should get Australia to sort out the "mess" over proposed new rules that mean a longer wait for New Zealanders to get citizenship, advocates say.
Australia labelled 'rogue state' for Manus deportations
Immigration lawyers troubled by the pending deportation of a Manus Island asylum seeker have labelled Australia a rogue state. Detainee Azzam el Sheikh says he and his family are in danger if he… Audio
Australia labelled 'rogue state' for Manus deportations
Immigration lawyers troubled by the pending deportation of a Manus Island asylum seeker have labelled Australia a rogue state. Detainee Azzam el Sheikh says he and his family are in danger if he… Audio