Immigration
Migration surge slowing down
Stats NZ numbers show a net gain of 127,400 people in the year ended November 2023, down nearly 5000 on the October annual rate.
Sunak sees off Tory rebels as MPs back Rwanda bill on asylum seekers
The legislation will now head to the House of Lords where it is expected to face stiff opposition.
Million visa decisions made by Immigration NZ in 2023
INZ processed 519,417 visitor visa applications, approving more than 80 percent of them.
Some former ELE workers 'walking towards employment' with new visas
A union organiser says progress is being made on the plight of jobless Filipino workers following a meeting this afternoon.
Workers left sleeping in cars, unable to afford food after collapse
About 500 people lost their jobs when a labour hire group ELE went into liquidation.
Visa processing times blocking international student pilots
The aviation industry says international student pilots are looking elsewhere to do their flight training due to New Zealand's visa processing times.
Aviation New Zealand says visas can take up to… Audio
Minister resigns from Macron's government over harsher migration law
French President Emmanuel Macron faces cracks within his ruling alliance after parliament passed a toughened immigration bill, spurring the resignation of the health minister amid tensions over the…
Hundreds of migrant workers lose jobs after ELE group calls in receivers
A major labour hire and recruitment firm with more than 1000 workers has gone into receivership.
Enemies are 'driving people to our shores' - Rishi Sunak
The British PM is pushing for global reforms to the asylum system and warned the threat of growing number of refugees could "overwhelm" parts of Europe.
Former restaurant owners who exploited migrants ordered to pay $423,000
The former owners of two North Island restaurants have been ordered to pay more than $423,000 over the exploitation of seven migrant workers.
Economy shrinks 0.3 percent for quarter
Weak manufacturing and exports drove the decline, while household spending was also weaker.
Record influx of migrants although pace slowing
The inflow of migrants has set another record with a net gain of 128,900 for the year ended October.
Former Business NZ boss wants proper govt immigration strategy
The former boss of Business NZ says it's past time for a proper government strategy regarding immigration.
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says current immigration settings are unsustainable, and… Audio
Luxon on immigration 'singing from a different songsheet' after election - Labour
The Labour Party has conceded immigration settings may need to be tightened, but rejects National's criticism of its record.
New migration strategy to clamp down on some migrants living in Australia
The federal government is seeking to curb the number of migrants living in a "permanently temporary" state in Australia.
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Part 2: Identity Crossroads
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Labour-hire firm investigated after exploitation allegations from migrants
RNZ understands hundreds of workers had accredited employer work visas and were promised work with Prolink NZ - but some have been left broke and jobless, while others were not working enough hours to…