Immigration
Criminologist fears electronic tagging of migrants 'going to get huge'
The government has introduced legislation that would allow electronic monitoring of migrants and asylum seekers who pose a security risk, or might run away.
Immigration advisor loses license, ordered to repay victims $58,500
The advisor charged Chinese migrant workers tens of thousands of dollars in visa fees for jobs that didn't exist.
Immigration advisor loses license, ordered to repay victims $58,500
The advisor charged Chinese migrant workers tens of thousands of dollars in visa fees for jobs that didn't exist.
'Deeply concerning': The exodus to Australia
For many Kiwis "the centre of gravity" is now across the Tasman as they see relatives and colleagues leave New Zealand. Audio
Starmer, Macron unveil migration deal, plans for Ukraine
The UK Prime Minister has been handed a much-desired boost when President Macron said France had agreed to a migrant returns scheme. Audio
UK and France to swap migrants in new deal
The UK and France have announced a joint effort to tackle the surge of migrants crossing the English Channel in small boats. London correspondent Olly Barratt spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Block issued on Trump's birthright citizenship order
A federal judge's decision to block the effort to end birthright citizenship is intended to comply with a recent US Supreme Court ruling.
Number of Kiwis heading to Australia highest since 2012
The net loss of New Zealanders headed across the Tasman last year was the highest it has been since 2012. Massey University Emeritus professor Paul Spoonley spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Almost 30,000 left for Australia in 2024
The figure is the highest level of New Zealanders leaving for our neighbour in more than a decade.
Tongan family win temporary immigration reprieve after tsunami
A family whose home was destroyed after a volcano erupted in Tonga have been given a 12-month reprieve from deportation.
Refugee support programme ends with no clear future
A pilot scheme allowing community organisations to sponsor and support refugees is over, and its future is up in the air.
187 cannabis grow houses busted by Auckland police in 18 months
200 work visas have been linked to Vietnamese crime rings operating grow houses in the city.
Nearly 300 visa applications from Israelis, Palestinians and Iranians in past month
Immigration NZ says most of the applications have come from Iranian nationals.
German woman found 'real love and care' in NZ spared deportation
She fled trauma and found healing in Aotearoa - now a tribunal has ruled it would be "unduly harsh" to send her back.
'We don't need that': Kanye West denied entry to Australia
The rapper had a valid visa cancelled over antisemitic song lyrics, Australia's Immigration Minister has revealed.
What to know about Trump's controversial 'Alligator Alcatraz'
If any migrant escapes, "there's a lot of alligators you're going to have to contend (with)", the Florida governor says.
Employer sentenced over visa lies, exploiting Thai worker
Immigration NZ says Ava Young falsely supported the woman's visitor visa, then charged her about $7500, and forced her to work in the sex industry to pay it off.
Destiny Church protest demands 'un-Kiwi', acting PM says
Acting PM labels Destiny Church call for NZ to become a Christian nation as "un-Kiwi," after protesters chanted "no immigration without assimilation" and set flags on fire.
Minister quizzed over deportations, parent visas, asylum and Gaza
The immigration minister Erica Stanford was quizzed on Tuesday by MPs in the Education and Workforce Committee.
Fears trafficking victims are being deported from NZ
People trafficking complaints in New Zealand have risen more than 4000 percent since 2018. Audio
