Refugees
Refugees and the Kiwi summer holidays
In this episode of Voices; we find out how some of our newest refugees feel about Christmas, New Years and the Kiwi summer holidays. Produced by Sara Vui-Talitu. Audio
Donald Trump's gift to ISIS
In handing over the ISIS fight in Syria to Turkey, there are fears that US President Donald Trump has helped launch a platform for the Islamic State to make its comeback. Journalist and author Mike… Audio
Why a 'racist' refugee policy was reversed
A refugee policy that appears to have been based simply on fear has been reversed. Audio
Calling Home: Rod Snowdon in Giessen, Germany
Professor Rod Snowdon was only meant to be heading to Germany for a short while when he first arrived in 1993, but circumstances changed, and over a quarter of a century later he remains based in… Audio
Controversy over Tamil family's deportation from Australia
Australia correspondent Karen Middleton reports on the growing public and political demands for the government to let a Tamil family, including two Australian-born children, stay in Australia. Even… Audio
Ayham Ahmad: The Pianist of Yarmouk
Ayham al-Ahmad became famous after playing his piano in the rubble of Syria's Yarmouk Palestinian refugee camp on the outskirts of Damascus. He has also written a book, The Pianist of Yarmouk. Audio
'Social connection' with migrants nationwide as World Refugee Day dawns
Just two weeks before the mosque attacks in Christchurch, the city welcomed its first contingent of refugees since the 2010 earthquake.
Refugees staying longer at resettlement centre, lack of homes
Refugees arriving in New Zealand are being forced to stay at the Auckland resettlement centre beyond their initial six-week arrival programme because there are no homes available for them to move… Audio
Josh Gerstein - Australia's deal to resettle terrorists
Josh Gerstein is senior legal affairs contributor for Politico. This week he has reported on the case of Leonidas Bimenyimana and Gregoire Nyaminani, two Rwandan men who, along with a third, Francois… Audio
Manus Island refugees could benefit from election absence
A Manus Island refugee says the Christchurch terror attack has spared asylum seekers from being vilified during the Australian election campaign. Audio
Expert: Refugees in Aotearoa
There are 25.5 million refugees registered with the United Nations but less than one percent get resettled. What's it like to be a refugee in New Zealand? Audio
Typhoid fever strikes Manus Island refugees
An outbreak of typhoid fever has struck refugees detained by Australia on Papua New Guinea's Manus Island.
Welcoming refugees after the events of 15 March
In this episode of Voices; we find out how refugees are feeling after the Christchurch shootings. Produced by Claire Crofton. Audio
Australia government in historic vote loss over sick refugees
Australian MPs have passed a landmark bill with an opposition amendment making it easier for sick refugees held offshore to be treated in the country.
Thai court frees Melbourne-based refugee
A football player and refugee whose detention in Thailand sparked an outcry will be freed and will return to Australia after Bahrain withdrew its extradition request, officials say.
Christchurch volunteers begin training to work with refugees
Christchurch is preparing to welcome the first refugees to settle in the city since the 2010 earthquake, but it needs more volunteers to help them transition into their new lives. Audio
PNG official challenged over defence of Bomana facility
A refugee advocate says it's ludicrous for Papua New Guinea officials to deny refugees were tortured in the Bomana detention centre. Audio
NZer in Australian detention centre speaks out on hunger strike
A New Zealander on hunger strike in an Australian detention centre says he doesn't know how long he can last on only water.
Two refugee families are preparing for their first NZ Christmas
While the families don't know what to expect for their first Christmas in Aotearoa, they're excited. Audio
MSF report details severe mental health situation on Nauru
A third of mental health patients on Nauru have tried to take their own lives, and a humanitarian organisation says some are faring worse than torture victims. RNZ Pacific's Sally Round reports. Audio