Stories by Gill Bonnett
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Serial sex offender's parole conditions tightened
A serial sex offender whose case led to Immigration NZ being temporarily stripped of the power to deport resident migrants has had his parole conditions tightened.
Mud 'waist deep' in Auckland's San Remo apartments
Ady Korpos was a few days away from selling his San Remo apartment in Kohimarama when the mudslide hit. Audio
Baby gets reprieve from deportation
A baby who was issued with a deportation notice has won a year's reprieve to remain with her adopted family in New Zealand.
Rapist wins case to be allowed to stay in NZ
A man jailed for raping a sleeping woman at a party and who has a conviction for passport fraud has won his appeal against deportation to India.
Immigration NZ issues staff guidelines on visa approval
Immigration New Zealand has warned staff to remember their obligations when they are pressured or coerced while handling visa applications.
International students feel 'deceived' by rule changes
International students have been left feeling ripped off after changes to immigration rules shattered their dreams of living in New Zealand, a lawyer says.
Man who ripped off parishioners loses bid to stay in NZ
Damas Flohr, 71, persuaded Dunedin churchgoers to give him $875,000, promising it would unlock more than $30 million overseas.
Coromandel blaze: Family flees through flames
A woman, her four children and her grandmother drove through flames to flee the Coromandel scrub fire that destroyed homes and an organic commune.
Fire-fighting gear found to be faulty
The Fire Service has been forced to recall helmets, chemical splash suits and high pressure hoses because of faults and complaints from firefighters.
Bus driver sacked over $2.90 fare wins $20k compo
A bus driver sacked for letting his wife off a $2.90 fare was discriminated against because of his union involvement, the Employment Court has found.
Jump in US, Brit migrants after Brexit, Trump win
The number of British immigrants arriving in New Zealand has risen on the back of the country's Brexit vote, and figures also suggest a jump in US immigrants since Donald Trump was elected.
Lance Armstrong draws a crowd in Auckland
An estimated 1000 cyclists joined the disgraced seven-time Tour de France champion Lance Armstrong on a waterfront bike ride in Auckland this morning.
Study exposes exploitation of migrant workers
A study has found evidence of widespread exploitation of migrant workers, with some working up to 18-hour shifts and being paid as little as $4 an hour and in some cases nothing at all. Audio
Sponsorship period for immigrants' parents doubles
Immigrants will now have to support their parents, if they sponsor to join them here, financially for 10 years if they are approved to settle in New Zealand.
Migrant points system overhaul on the cards
A government review of the skilled migrant category could lead to a points system overhaul.
Immigration advisor loses licence over colleague's bad advice
An immigration adviser has lost his licence after he allowed a senior colleague to give unlawful advice, including that an immigrant should lie to border officials.
Immigrant 'paid thousands' for NZ job
An Indian immigrant who said he paid thousands of dollars to secure jobs, only to be forced to work like a slave, is accusing labour inspectors of not properly investigating his claims.
Skilled migrant resident numbers fall under new rules
The number of people eligible to become residents through the skilled migrant category has halved since the government tightened immigration settings last week.
Lawyer told Asian official to find a job in North Korea
A lawyer has been fined and ordered to apologise for telling a court official she should find a job in North Korea.
Is paying for jobs to obtain visas the next big scandal?
As an RNZ investigation reveals evidence of migrant workers being scammed thousands of dollars for fake jobs, cases of suspected job-selling for visas are emerging.
Election fraudster investigated over job-selling
A former Labour Party candidate convicted of electoral fraud for registering ineligible voters is facing action for his part in an immigration job-selling scam.
Asylum seeker forced to take part in fights at Mt Eden prison
A tribunal has accepted an asylum seeker's claims that he was forced to take part in fights at the troubled Mt Eden prison in Auckland.
Chef visas could get chop
A review is under way into whether chefs should still be classed as a priority profession for attracting overseas workers.
NZ visa numbers reach 'staggering' record high
More people have been approved to work in New Zealand in the last year than in any other on record.
Ministers rejected attempt to sponsor 200 refugees
Ministers rejected a plan to let individuals and groups sponsor up to 200 refugees a year, government papers show.