Immigration
'I misspoke': Minister apologises after inflating overstayer figures
The government has been accused of scaremongering after Erica Stanford said there were "tens of thousands more" overstayer. Audio
Luxon forced into another correction over Iran
The Greens say the prime minister "snuck" into the House "late last night" to correct the record.
Immigration account $150m in the red, visa numbers overestimated
Over-optimistic forecasting of visa numbers has contributed to a blow-out in Immigration New Zealand's finances.
'I watched my homeland destroyed': Ethnic communities face poor mental health
Young Middle Eastern, Latin American and African people report unique challenges.
Government deciding if US should get access to NZ biometric data
Officials are in talks with the US about a new travel deal.
Significance of UK border change only just being realised - travel correspondent
The Independent's Simon Calder says the impact is causing consternation, upset, and expense as reality hits home. Audio
Façade, subterfuge, fraud: Complaints mount up about immigration adviser
Six customers of Qian Yu, also known as Heidi Castelucci, have complained to a disciplinary tribunal about her.
'Absolute shambles': UK border change kicks in for dual nationals
Dual British citizens need UK passports to travel there from today - but can try their luck with an expired passport if they have to. Audio
Increased powers for immigration officers
Immigration officers will soon have the power to ask suspected overstayers for identification in homes and workplaces, but critics say it's a step towards the ICE raids in America. Audio
Increased powers for NZ immigration officers
Immigration officers will soon have the power to request identity-based information from suspected overstayers in homes and workplaces. Political reporter Anneke Smith reports. Audio
Is NZ living up to the 'Pacific family' rhetoric?
An in-depth look at whether New Zealand is doing enough to live up to the "Pacific family" rhetoric in the face of the climate crisis and its threats that continue to reshape the region.
'Please hit pause': Advocates and UK MP call for passport grace period
Lobby groups are calling on the British government to urgently delay the deadline for dual nationals to get UK passports.
How UK dual nationals can get home without new passports
The British government has changed the rules for dual citizens again.
Our trade deal with India, explained
It hasn't been ratified yet but the terms of New Zealand's free trade deal with India have been agreed on, even though the details are somewhat mysterious
The winners and losers from the India trade deal
It hasn't been ratified yet but the terms of New Zealand's free trade deal with India have been agreed on, even though the details are somewhat mysterious. Audio
Migrant worker protection key in free trade with India - Labour
Labour leader has written a letter to the Prime Minister outlining the conditions National must meet before the party will consider supporting the deal.
Stanford hails $3.39b boost from new 'golden visa'
The immigration minister said 573 applications had been received since changes to the investor visa took effect last April.
'Ongoing concerns' immigration requirements for bus drivers too tough
Drivers have been warning the English language test is too hard, more than 500 presented a petition to Parliament in January urging the rules to be relaxed. Audio
Warnings of shortage over immigration settings for bus drivers
Wellington councillors, industry groups and workers are sounding the alarm over immigration settings for bus drivers, warning of a looming shortage. A residency pathway for bus drivers, announced in… Audio
NZ First will champion better visa access for Pacific Islanders - Peters
New Zealand First leader Winston Peters says Pacific people "want a fair go" and he is committed to helping them get easier access to Aotearoa.
