Immigration
Harvard's bonfire could be NZ's foreign exchange
New Zealand universities are being urged to seize the day when it comes to America's turmoil over foreign students.
Unemployed Asians battle 'lazy' stigma in silence
Stats NZ data shows that 1 in 5 jobless Asian individuals received unemployment benefits in 2021. Latest figures aren't expected to be any better. Audio
Immigration authorities claim success against organised crime
Thirty-eight companies have been investigated since March to ensure they were complying with their immigration and employment obligations.
More cases emerge of NZ teens stuck in limbo, fearing deportation
Recent cases may represent the tip of an iceberg after almost 20 years have passed since legislative reform removed the right to citizenship by birth for children born in New Zealand. Audio
Meet the solo Chinese mums who are not single parents
Mothers accompanying their children studying in New Zealand are shouldering the burden of parenting in a foreign country without their husbands.
'Out of place': Indian migrants disconnected from old, new homelands
Despite living in New Zealand for decades, some Kiwis of Indian origin feel disconnected from their adopted homeland, but having ties to South Asia has some advantages too. Audio
'Potato sacks used as bed covers': Enduring hardship for a brighter future
Despite the early struggles that migrants faced, their perseverance paved the way for them to build a new life in a foreign land that would become their adopted home. Audio
'International connections': The motivations behind Indian migration
The west Indian state of Gujarat's proximity to the coast and its inhabitants' business acumen provided perfect conditions for migrants to thrive in their adopted homeland. Audio
'Bread and water': Leaving India in search of a new life
Latest Census data shows the Indian population is now the third-largest ethnic group in New Zealand, but what was the experience of early immigrants from South Asia? Audio
Integration questions cloud efforts to attract overseas teachers
Immigration New Zealand has introduced a fast-tracked residency process for overseas primary teachers, but educators say that it's hard to find suitable candidates who can adapt to the country's…
Automated tools prohibited in NZ working holiday visa bids
Immigration New Zealand warns applicants to refrain from using third-party services using automated tools to help secure an application spot for a fee.
Tongan family left broken as they fight deportation order
A Tongan family whose eldest son is seriously ill say they've been left broken as they fight an order for deportation. Tina and Tafuna Vea'ila were served a deportation order at the end of last month… Audio
Immigration NZ announces one-time increase in parent visa quota
An additional 331 visas will be issued to applicants in the current financial year.
AEWV changes may prise open labour market, but exploitation risks remain
Employers will no longer be required to pay the median wage from 10 March, only comply with New Zealand's minimum wage rules.
Immigration New Zealand admits it lacks accurate data on child overstayers
Agency says the estimate has not been updated since 2017 after it identified issues with the previous methodology and began work on improving the statistical measures used.
NZ-born teen threatened with deportation remains hopeful after reprieve
Decision could open the door to other appeals for residency from overstayers who find themselves in a similar situation.
Farewell Guangdong: Documentary recounts harrowing journey of early Chinese refugees
The web series combines re-enactments, interviews and historical archive material to bring accounts of seven Chinese families fleeing China during the Second Sino-Japanese War to life.
Visitor visa reform unlikely to woo Asian ‘digital nomads’
Immigration advisors raise concerns over more stringent application processes and New Zealand's comparatively high cost of living.
Tracing the history of Indian migration to New Zealand
The Auckland Indian Association is hosting an exhibition in the country's largest city to celebrate the community's rich history. Audio
A refugee welcome that hasn't been matched in 80 years
The welcome mat is laid out for the return of Polish refugee children in Pahiatua, where their arrival 80 years ago has been wound into the fabric of the town's history.
