Immigration
NZ still processing Syrian refugee applications
A number of countries, mostly in Europe, announced they were halting refugee applications for Syrians within a few days of Bashar al-Assad being toppled by rebel fighters.
Immigration staff sacked after 'concerning' chats discovered
Staff at a government ministry have been sacked or warned after sending inappropriate messages about migrants to their colleagues.
At the Mangere Refugee Resettlement Centre, becoming a New Zealander
Every year, 1500 refugees get a crash course on life in Aotearoa.
For refugees coming to New Zealand, a refuge
Every year, 1500 refugees get a crash course on life in Aotearoa Audio
How Trump's pal Vivek Ramaswamy inspired new NZ novel
In his satirical new novel The Life and Opinions of Kartik Popat, Brannavan Gnanalingam imagines the rise of an immoral NZ politician who works against his immigrant community. Audio
Immigration NZ helps bring down visa fraud operation in Thailand
The visas were intended for people living in rural Thailand who were planning to work in New Zealand.
Death threats made to stop migrants reporting trafficking
Migrants and their families are being threatened with death or injury if they complain to authorities that they have been trafficked, Workers First Union says. Audio
Union looks into claims of trafficking
More than a dozen Filipinos say they've been trafficked to New Zealand, facing death threats to stay silent and their families back home targeted. Workers First Union General Secretary Dennis Maga… Audio
Death threats made to migrants by NZ traffickers
More than a dozen Filipinos say they have been trafficked to New Zealand and are getting death threats to stop them reporting what has happened. Gill Bonnett reports. Audio
Fancy a working holiday in Japan? A new rule has come into effect
Those eligible had only been able to apply for the visa once in their lifetime before the latest announcement.
INZ to contact YouTuber over potential breach
IShowSpeed's tour of New Zealand may have left him in hot water, having arrived in this country as a visa-waiver traveller.
What counts as work in the digital age?
Immigration New Zealand is investigating the visa status of a YouTube celebrity who's been travelling New Zealand.
But what counts as work, these days? Making a sponsored Instagram post doesn't have… Audio
Immigration NZ hike fees amid long wait times
Immigration New Zealand says businesses and migrants should not expect better visa services following a hike in fees. Gill Bonnett reports. Audio
The Kiwi business leader giving exploited migrants a second chance
Meet the Aucklander helping pick up the pieces of migrant exploitation.
Deportations hampered by availability and cost of flights
A lack of flights is being blamed for the number of deportations being hundreds short of government targets.
The business leader giving exploited migrants a second chance
Meet the Auckland businessman who's helping to pick up the pieces of Indian migrant exploitation. Audio
'Competitive edge' needed for visa systems to run more smoothly - Auditor-General
Immigration New Zealand needs a sharper focus on the skilled residence visa system to maximise its benefits to the country, John Ryan says.
Lure of Australia remains strong as Kiwis leave in record numbers
A record number of New Zealand citizens left the country in the year to September, and about half of them went to Australia.
Immigration tapes: Adviser can no longer practise, firm probed
Immigration authorities have received four complaints against an immigration adviser and multiple teams are investigating.
Labour backs probe into immigration adviser accused of selling job
Labour Party immigration spokesperson Phil Twyford has called for action on a company accused of job-selling.
