Immigration
Thousands of skilled migrants invited to apply for one-off residence ballot
More than 6500 skilled migrants have been invited to apply for residence in a one-off ballot before a policy change.
Dwindling number of wealthy foreign investors applying for residency
Only three wealthy foreign investors have applied for residency since the government overhauled the rules last spring and they are in limbo.
Man accused of trying to ram car carrying wife and kids won't be deported to NZ
A man who police say tried to ram a car carrying his wife and children has won an appeal against being deported from Australia to New Zealand.
White House assails governor after busloads of migrants left in sub-zero temperatures
The White House has accused Texas Governor Greg Abbott of endangering lives after busloads of migrants were dropped near Kamala Harris' home on a cold Christmas Eve.
Paris shooting: Suspect admits 'pathological' hatred of migrants
The man accused of a deadly attack against the Kurdish community in Paris has admitted to a "pathological" hatred of migrants, French prosecutors say.
Crown to appeal 501 rights decision that may 'open floodgates for others'
The Crown is appealing a High Court decision that a 501 deportee from Australia had human rights breached. Meanwhile, an advocate for deportees says she's had an influx of queries after the decision.
Doctors, nurses, midwives eager for straight-to-residence visas
Doctors, nurses and midwives from around the world are jumping at the chance to apply for straight-to-residence work visas.
They'RE been able to apply for residence before they even arrive in the… Audio
INZ recognised danger Samsudeen posed but was stymied by law, review finds
Immigration handled the Lynnmall attacker correctly but was limited in what it could do because of immigration laws, a review has found.
'Frustrating and disappointing': Immigration system fails to send security check requests
A GP says delays in asking for national security checks have left a long wait and a sour taste in his family's application for residence.
Case #045 - Taito Phillip Field
In 2009, Taito Phillip Field was convicted of bribery and corruption and sentenced to six years in prison. Lockwood Smith was an opposition MP and recalls keeping the pressure on in… Audio
Civil construction roles on immigration fast track
Skilled civil construction roles are on the immigration green list.
The jobs eligible for work to residence from March next year include civil construction supervisors, gasfitters, drain layers… Audio
Hospitality businesses feel left out from immigration changes
Despite dozens of changes to immigration settings announced yesterday, Hospitality NZ is warning restaurants, cafes and bars could miss out on desperately needed business because they've been left… Audio
Immigration Minister defends how long it took to widen immigration green list
Better late than never has been the response of many to the government's widening of its green list immigration settings.
Nurses, doctors and midwives can now get a straight to residence visa when… Audio
Health recruiter inundated after immigration settings change
The phones are already running hot for nurses, doctors and midwives who want to move to New Zealand, taking advantage of a new straight to residence pathway.
The government has expanded the straight… Audio
Immigrant family wants MIQ lottery system failure acknowledged
An immigrant family who had several unhappy experiences with MIQ wants the government to formally acknowledge the failings of the lottery system.
This follows the Chief Ombudsman's finding that the… Audio
National Party says government change to immigration settings should have come sooner
The National Party says the government's decision to add migrant nurses to the direct pathway to residence is welcome, but should have happened a year ago.
Nurses, specialist doctors and midwives… Audio
Visa processing delays cloud Christmas reunion plans
As the last 12 days until Christmas loom, some families are despairing over visitor visa delays which mean they will not see parents and grandparents until next year.
Immigration Minister on residency fast-track for nurses
Immigration Minister Michael Wood says the latest immigration changes come as there's more competition in the global environment.
Wood told Checkpoint as there are shortages in sectors like nursing… Video, Audio
Nurses eligible for immediate residency under immigration changes
Nurses, specialist doctors and midwives will be added to the straight-to-residence pathway among a range of new immigration settings announced by Immigration Minister Michael Wood.
Immigration accidentally gives two visas to some applicants
It is the latest in a series of glitches in the $56.6m ADEPT computer system, which was introduced to streamline visa operations.
