Immigration

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There aren't enough highly skilled hospitality workers in Aotearoa - and a shake-up is needed, industry players say.

The company remains at the centre of a major investigation by Immigration New Zealand that commenced as early as September 2023.

An emotional and tearful memorial service has been held for Jun Jiang, a migrant worker who died at a workplace in South Auckland, with a friend saying his death has destroyed a family.

The adviser's Chinese client paid $16,666 for a six-month visa and the offer of a non-existent job as a truck driver's assistant.

The Crimean man in NZ considers himself Russian and was concerned he'd be forced to fight for Ukraine against his own people if he returned.

Multiple investigations have been launched into allegations of animal cruelty on a farm leased by former NBC Today show host Matt Lauer.

The action - beginning 6am on Tuesday - includes about 100 PSA union members working at the border not doing any unpaid work, and taking breaks together.

The workers say they each paid about $20,000 for their visas and jobs, but are now left in limbo.

Removing the median wage requirement from the Accredited Employer Work Visa will make it much easier and affordable for businesses to fill skilled and unskilled roles, say employers.

NZ is in a "global market" for international students, Te Pūkenga boss says, and those facing delays will often opt to go to other countries.