Immigration

The watchdog of the official spy agencies SIS and GCSB does not have any oversight of a private surveillance firm Immigration New Zealand uses.

Migrants fear delays in national security checks are causing hold-ups to decisions on their fast-track residence visas.

Officials are refusing to say why they did not consult the Privacy Commissioner over their use of a private overseas spy company.

Immigration Minister Michael Wood has admitted "pain points" in the visa processing system as more than 35,000 visitors wait for visas.

Only 10 percent of migrant exploitation complaints received by the Labour Inspectorate in the past year were investigated, data from the MBIE shows.

People in New Zealand on temporary work, student or visitor visas could end up missing out on billions of dollars of retirement savings.

Some foreign nurses who've been fighting for New Zealand residency are celebrating after learning they can apply through the reopening skilled migrant category.

The government has reintroduced two visas that have been on hold for years. Here's what you need to know.

Visa changes for skilled migrants and their parents fail to answer New Zealand's skills shortage, an immigration adviser says. Audio

Major immigration changes have received mixed reactions, with some pointing to a 'two-tier system' favouring the interests of business at the expense of workers' rights.

A proposed new "simplified" system for skilled migrant visas - with no cap on numbers - will make it fairer and more transparent, the Immigration Minister says.

Another funding review is expected to look at how to overcome a further predicted deficit of $135m by the end of 2024.

Britain has too many low-skilled migrant workers and very high numbers of international students, who often brought dependents with them, the country's new interior minister says.