Immigration
Ex-National MP bashes Green's petition, despite endorsing cause
A former National Party MP has come out swinging at a Green Party petition seeking visa-free travel for Pacific Island visitors, despite campaigning for the same goal.
The kitchen that's open 20 hours a day this month
Chef Chris Waghorn is up at 2am at Auckland's Māngere Refugee Centre, and he'll likely still be in the kitchen for another 12 hours or so every day during March.
'Give us a chance' - Tongan family left 'broken' after father deported
Their lawyer is asking the associate immigration minister to keep them in the country. Audio
Migrant workers awarded $230k from nail salon
The women, who often worked every day without breaks, were initially paid just $200 per week according to the Employment Relations Authority.
Immigration NZ announces one-time increase in parent visa quota
An additional 331 visas will be issued to applicants in the current financial year.
Teachers to get fast-tracked residency
The education minister says easier residency rules for primary teachers will make New Zealand a more attractive place to move. Audio
Chinese migrant workers victims of Cyclone Gabrielle job scam
A group of Chinese men each paid more than $16,000 for a work visa and a job in New Zealand helping to clean up after Cyclone Gabrielle - but it was a scam.
Eritrean midwife granted refugee status after escaping prison
A midwife has found a haven in New Zealand after escaping an oppressive East African regime where he was imprisoned after being accused of helping a female prisoner flee moments after she gave birth.
Schools could be short 1250 teachers this year after forecast error
Significant teacher shortages are likely this year, the Ministry of Education is warning, and the shortfall could end up being more than 3000. Audio
Daman Kumar's lawyer on birth right citizenship law
The lawyer representing 18-year-old Daman Kumar says we need to relook at the birth right citizenship law. Lawyer Alastair McClymont spoke to Paddy Gower. Audio
Teen facing deportation granted New Zealand residency
The associate immigration minister's decision means while Daman Kumar can stay, his parents will not be granted a visa, and face deportation.
Citizenship law under fire as kids discover they're overstayers
A former minister says dozens of families with babies born since a change to rules have asked him to help keep their children in the country.
Immigration does not know how many Daman Kumar-like cases there are
Immigration authorities do not know how many children have been deported because their parents did not have residence when they were born.
Preventing deportation of NZ-born teen 'sensible thing to do' - Labour
Labour says ministerial intervention to prevent the deportation of 18-year-old Daman Kumar is a "no-brainer", but will not say whether it is time for the law to be reviewed. Audio
Labour supports residency for 18-year-old Daman Kumar
The Labour Party says 18-year-old Daman Kumar should be given residence here. Labour's immigration spokesperson Phil Twyford spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
NZ-born teen's deportation paused at last minute
The family of the 18-year-old Daman Kumar, who has never set foot in India, have appealed to Associate Immigration Minister Chris Penk. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 17 February 2025
In today's episode, a New Zealand-born teenager's deportation to India has been put on hold at the last minute, the Cook Islands Prime Minister will be returning to public protests on Monday after his… Audio
NZ born teenager's deportation on hold
A New Zealand-born teenager's deportation to India has been put on hold at the last minute. Daman Kumar's lawyer Alastair McClymont spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Immigration Minister refuses to intervene in deportation of 18-year-old
The Immigration Minister has refused to intervene and stop the deportation of an 18-year-old to India - a place where he knows no one and doesn't speak the language. Daman Kumar was born just eight… Audio
Syrian stabs passersby in Austria, killing teenager, injuring four
A 23-year-old Syrian asylum seeker stabbed several passersby in the centre of the Austrian town of Villach on Saturday, killing a 14-year-old boy and injuring four other people.
